Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Benicia City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Distribution System Leak Detection Services, identified under Solicitation ID: 26-007. Work is to be performed near 250 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510, USA in Solano County.

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General Project Description

The City of Benicia's Public Works department is requesting proposals from qualified companies to perform annual system-wide leak detection and on-call services for the City's water distribution system. This will include leak detection of water mains, water service lines, valves, and fire hydrant lines throughout the City, including the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Raw Water Transmission Line. The contract will cover a two-year period (FY 2025-26 through FY 2026-27) with the goal of reducing water loss, improving system efficiency, and supporting preventative maintenance.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Annual Citywide Leak Detection: Provide equipment and personnel to perform annual leak detection on approximately 160 miles of water distribution system.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Leak Detection Survey: Utilize available technology to perform leak detection of City water mains, service lines, hydrant lines, and valves connected to mains and hydrants.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Water Meter Service Line Leak Detection: Perform leak detection on each individual service line at the water meter.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Leak Documentation: Document all suspected and confirmed leaks to include location description, photos, and severity of leak.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Progress Reports: Submit weekly progress reports of areas/streets tested, leaks detected, and recommendations of repair priority.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Project Completion Report: At project completion, provide a comprehensive report of procedures used, all areas surveyed, and leaks detected.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: On-Call Leak Detection Services: Provide on-call, systemwide leak detection services on a time and materials basis for the duration of the contract term.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Emergency Leak Detection: Deploy leak detection crew to specified sites at City request.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Diagnostic Methods: Perform same diagnostic methods used in citywide surveys for on-call services.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Repair Scheduling Feedback: Provide feedback to operations staff for repair scheduling.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (Operating water distribution systems, including leak detection services to maintain system integrity and reduce water loss.), NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Providing professional engineering expertise for leak detection, analysis, and recommendations for repair priority.), NAICS 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (Performing specialized technical services like acoustic leak detection and reporting on water system infrastructure.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 11, 2026, and was last updated on February 11, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 10, 2026.

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