Fire Hydrants and Fire Hydrant Parts

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting bids on fire hydrants and fire hydrant parts under Specification UD-26-342, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the Long Beach Buys portal. A local preference of up to ten percent is available for Long Beach-based businesses that provide current business licenses and seller's permits.

The scope comprises 46 line items across fire hydrant extensions (6-inch diameter, 4 to 18 inches in length), complete fire hydrant bodies in ductile iron and bronze with varying nozzle configurations, bronze reducers and bushings, plastic outlet caps, stem and outlet o-rings, operating nuts, and replacement parts for Jones and Clow manufacturer equipment. Estimated quantities range from 1 to 300 units per item. All materials must comply with ANSI/AWWA drinking water standards, contain no more than 0.25% weighted average lead content per California Health and Safety Code Section 116875, and carry ANSI/NSF Standard 61 certification. Fire hydrant bodies must be ductile iron or bronze with fusion-bonded epoxy interior lining and epoxy-urethane exterior finish in International Case Yellow.

The contract period is twelve months from the effective date with options to extend for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. Unit pricing must remain firm for the contract duration with no manufacturer price increases permitted. Deliveries shall be made within thirty business days of release notice to the Water Warehouse at 1841 East 33rd Street, Long Beach, California, with a twelve-month warranty on all materials and workmanship. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience providing fire hydrants and fire hydrant parts. All bids must be accompanied by a $10,000 bid bond, with pricing submitted on a unit cost basis including all delivery costs. Questions are due July 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with answers posted by July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.