Leak Detection Dog Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- IFB 2200 DCG1041
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Points of contact
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- Ruby Villanueva-Kellough smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7600
- Matt Reynolds purchinfo@austintexas.gov (512) 974-2500
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Austin, Texas is requesting bids for trained leak detection dog and/or professional services to support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency under IFB 2200-DCG1041-PAC1, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. A non-mandatory pre-offer meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT at 3907 S Industrial Drive, Austin.
The scope is to provide trained leak detection dogs and handlers to assist City field crews in identifying and locating underground leaks in potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supplementing traditional leak detection equipment. Personnel must obtain criminal background checks with fingerprinting and complete wage theft training within 30 days of contract execution. Contractors must comply with Austin City Code Chapter 4-22 Wage Theft requirements.
Pricing is fixed and unit-based, with prices firm for the first 12 months. After the initial period, price adjustments may be requested on the anniversary date, not to exceed percentage changes in Bureau of Labor Statistics Series ID 39-2011 (Animal Trainers). Best value competition applies. Local Business discounts of up to 5% apply to bids under $500,000 and 3% to bids between $500,000 and $50 million. Small Business discounts of up to 5% apply to offers under $500,000 and 3% to bids above $500,000 to $50 million. Offerors using Certified Small Business Subcontractors at 5% or more of total bid value may receive additional discounts of 2% for bids under $500,000 and 1% for bids above $500,000 to $50 million. No MBE-WBE goals apply.
All offers remain valid for 150 calendar days from the due date. Written questions are due September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. The contract term and renewal options are subject to standard terms allowing multi-year terms with optional extensions at the City's sole discretion.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this contract is to provide trained Leak Detection dog and/or professional services to support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency. The leak detection dog will assist City field crews in identifying and locating underground leaks in potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supplementing traditional leak detection equipment and methodologies.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IFB_2200_DCG1041_PAC1_v1.pdf |
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