Leak Detection Services

The City of Austin is requesting bids for leak detection services covering an estimated 500 linear miles of the City's water distribution system annually under IFB 2200 BYS1060, with offers due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. Local business and small business preferences apply: 5% discounts for bids up to $500,000 and 3% discounts for bids between $500,000 and $50 million; small business subcontractor participation of 5% or more of total bid value yields additional discounts of 2% or 1% respectively.

The Contractor must provide all materials, equipment, transportation, and labor to perform leak detection on water distribution mains assigned by the City through GIS mapping. A survey mile represents one linear mile of main regardless of appurtenances inspected within that mile. The Contractor must comply with the City's Living Wage Program and Wage Theft Ordinance, obtain specified insurance, and satisfy security clearance and badging requirements for access to the Austin Water Department building.

Pricing is fixed unit price for the initial 12-month period; after 12 months, economic price adjustments are limited to changes in the Employment Cost Index for wages and salaries. The contract commences upon execution and continues until all obligations are performed. The City reserves the right to extend the contract at its sole discretion through written notice and may require the Contractor to hold over under existing terms for up to 180 calendar days if the City must re-solicit or complete deliverables. All invoices are payable within 30 calendar days of receipt or delivery, whichever is later.

A pre-offer meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM CT via Microsoft Teams (non-mandatory). Written questions are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Offers open at 3:00 PM CT on November 3, 2026. The contract is governed by Texas law with exclusive jurisdiction in Travis County courts.