What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Austin seeks to establish a contract for a trained Leak Detection dog and/or professional services to support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency. Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement issued Solicitation IFB 2200 DCG1041, with Addendum No. 1 dated September 22, 2026. The City extended the solicitation due date to October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Offerors must return one signed copy of Addendum No. 1 with their response before the closing date, or the City may reject their offer.
Scope of work
- Provide a trained Leak Detection dog and/or professional services
- Support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency
- Provide all equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to perform services
- For rental/service options, provide all care, feeding, transportation, and housing of the Leak Detection dog
- Participate in a contract kick-off meeting within five business days of contract award
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Demonstration | pass/fail basis |
Minimum qualifications
- Attendance at the Pre-Offer Meeting is mandatory
- Attendance at the Demonstration is mandatory
Documents to include with your response
- SUBMITTAL - Offer and Acceptance
- SUBMITTAL - Local Business Preference
- SUBMITTAL - Small Business Preference
- SUBMITTAL - Prices and Pricing
- SUBMITTAL - Employer Certification Wage Theft Ordinance - Responsibility Criteria
- SUBMITTAL - Scope of Work, Response
- SUBMITTAL - Subcontracting Plan, No Goals
- SUBMITTAL - Offeror References
- Signed copy of Addendum No. 1
- Signed copy of Addendum No. 2
How to submit
- Instructions
- Return one signed copy of each addendum with the response prior to the solicitation closing date.