Fire Hydrant Inspection, Maintenance, and Painting

Goochland County Department of Public Utilities is requesting bids for comprehensive fire hydrant inspection, exercising, maintenance, and painting services for county-owned and participating privately owned fire hydrants within Goochland County, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time and questions due October 13 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope includes limited routine inspections to identify deficiencies, low-flow testing with a minimum five-minute duration to verify at least 1/2-full nozzle flow, vegetation trimming and removal around hydrants, surface preparation, and reflective silver painting in accordance with county code and design standards. Estimated quantities are 800 fire hydrant inspections and exercising operations, 500 painting services, 700 limited maintenance activities, 200 vegetation-trimming services, and 25 individual inspections upon request. All work must be completed within 18 months of purchase order issuance. The county reserves the right to temporarily suspend or adjust work scheduling based on operational and emergency-response needs.

Bidders must possess appropriate Virginia contractor licensing and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate limits, automobile liability insurance with the same limits, workers' compensation coverage, and professional liability insurance with $1 million per claim / $2 million aggregate limits. Paint must be supplied by Tnemec or Rust-Oleum and approved by DPU prior to application, with work performed between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Bidders must submit three references for similar services within the past three years and identify key personnel and subcontractors contributing more than 5% of the work with resumes and certifications. A one-year parts-and-labor warranty applies effective upon receipt by the county. Contract award is anticipated December 3, 2026. Bids shall be submitted electronically through DemandStar with one sealed paper copy to the Purchasing Department.