Council Authorizes Public Works to Advertise Bid Seeking Comprehensive Leak Detection Services for Water Distribution System

The City’s Public Works Department maintains approximately 62 miles of water main within the municipal water distribution system. The approved FY 2027 Water Utilities budget includes $100,000 to conduct a system-wide leak detection survey of all water mains in the system and ranging in size from 6 inches up to 24 inches.

The purpose of the survey is to identify and reduce water loss, improve system reliability, and enhance the overall efficiency of the City’s water distribution network. The survey results will be used to prioritize future maintenance and repair activities and support the City’s ongoing efforts to reduce non-revenue water.

Due to the specialized equipment, technology, and reporting requirements associated with leak detection services, staff recommend soliciting bids from qualified firms with demonstrated experience in water distribution system leak detection and analysis. It is anticipated that the bids will be solicited during the Summer of 2026, with contract award and completion of the survey occurring well before the close of the fiscal year in April 2027.