District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority - Residential Leak Assessment Assistance Program (RLAAP) - DCW-SOL-26-10628,1 (2026)
DC WaterUtility District · Washington, DC- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Emmanuel I Ogunniyi
- (202) 787-2011
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Summary
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority seeks qualified contractors for the Residential Leak Assessment Assistance Program (RLAAP), solicitation DCW-SOL-26-10628,1.
The initiative is designed to help eligible customers identify and address water leaks in their homes to prevent costly bills and unnecessary water waste through free professional leak assessments. Scope of work involves plumbing services, leak detection tools and technology, scheduling and customer coordination, and documentation, reporting and quality control. Submission deadline is October 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting was held virtually via Microsoft Teams on September 18, 2026, and questions were due by September 21, 2026. The contract is subject to Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, LSBE, MBE/WBE, DBE, and LBE inclusion programs, and requires DC plumbing licenses.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
18- DC Water Solicitation Terms and Conditions
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Procurement Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Past Experience Summary
- DC Plumbing licenses
- Pricing Sheet
- Contractor Safety and Health Questionnaire
- Safety Provisions
- Drug Free Certification
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- DC Water Works Employment Program
- Subcontractor Utilization Form
- Intent to Subcontract by Subcontractor Form
- Good Faith Effort Checklist
- Tax Certificate Affidavit
- Equal Employment Opportunity Form
- Financial Information Input
- Signed Amendment 1 Form
- Scope location
- Washington, DC
- Reported agency
- District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from DC Water?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Emmanuel I Ogunniyi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including DC Water in DC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Emmanuel I Ogunniyi at (202) 787-2011. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: DC Water Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Supplier Code of Conduct, Procurement Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, Past Experience Summary, DC Plumbing licenses, Pricing Sheet, Contractor Safety. Review the full document from DC Water for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washington, DC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.