Replacement of Fire Hydrants, Valves, and Parts

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is requesting quotations for an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for replacement of fire hydrants, valves, and related parts throughout Davidson County, with proposals due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. A 14% Small Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran (SBE/SDV) participation requirement applies over the contract lifecycle, with all SBE/SDV subcontractors and suppliers required to be registered and approved by Metro prior to the solicitation closing date.

Scope includes removal of existing fire hydrants and valves, disposal of excavated materials, and installation of new equipment. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, excavation, backfill, concrete work, testing, and disinfection. Metro supplies new fire hydrants and valves except insertion valves and provides mapping information for water main identification. Work is performed throughout the Metropolitan Water Services service area on an as-needed basis via Metro-issued purchase orders.

The prime contractor must hold a Tennessee Municipal and Utility Construction license (MU classification) with an unlimited monetary limit; subcontractors performing work totaling $25,000 or more must also be licensed accordingly. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation with statutory limits. Payment and performance bonds are required for each purchase order exceeding $100,000.

Pricing is submitted on a unit-price basis via completed bid form in Excel format. Metro evaluates all line items, with total evaluated bid amount used for award determination. The mandatory pre-offer meeting was held August 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Questions are due August 24, 2026. Award is anticipated September 11, 2026, with contract execution expected by October 2, 2026. Proposals remain valid for 150 days from closing. Responses must be submitted through the iSupplier online system.