Fire Hydrants for Corpus Christi Water

The City of Corpus Christi is requesting bids on fire hydrants for Corpus Christi Water under RFB 7477, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT and a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT via WebEx.

All fire hydrants must be American Flow Control brand or approved equivalent, compliant with AWWA C-502 specifications. The scope includes eight line items covering bury-length hydrants ranging from 3 to 5.5 feet and hydrant extensions, totaling 152 units. All products must arrive defect-free with technical data sheets; the contractor assumes return shipping costs for defective goods.

Delivery is F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included in the unit price. Delivery must occur within two weeks of order receipt at the CCW Warehouse, 2726 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. Pricing is submitted on an as-needed purchase basis with no minimum order requirements.

The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods. The City will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on product quality, bidder experience, financial responsibility, and past performance. Bidders must demonstrate five years of continuous operation in fire hydrant supply and provide three current and three former client references, and must certify absence of outstanding lawsuits and regulatory issues. No insurance requirements apply to this scope. Invoices must be itemized and submitted to CCWAccountsPayable@corpuschristitx.gov, with payment due within 30 days of delivery acceptance.

Requests for clarification are due September 1, 2026. Contract award is anticipated in November 2026.