How to bid on fire flow testing for WSSC in Maryland

What WSSC is buying

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is seeking a contractor to plan and perform fire flow tests at designated water-system locations. The work includes measuring static pressure, residual pressure, and flow rates, validating field data, and submitting complete reports.

WSSC will use the results to assess water-system capacity, support engineering and infrastructure planning, verify system performance, and provide fire flow information to authorized stakeholders.

Deadline and submission timing

Responses are due by November 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through WSSC’s eProcurement Portal. Late responses will not be accepted, so plan to submit before the deadline rather than at the last minute.

Who this opportunity may suit

This work may suit firms experienced in water-system testing, field data collection, pressure and flow measurement, and technical reporting. Relevant capabilities include coordinating tests at designated locations and protecting the integrity of a water distribution system while limiting disruption to customers and traffic.

How to access and respond

Select “View the original posting” to open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement. The portal may show a brief security check the first time; let it finish so the project page can load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices come through OpenGov. Submit through WSSC’s eProcurement Portal before 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 30, 2026.

Prepare a clear, practical response

Review the plans and any addenda in the portal, and check the project page for questions and updates before submitting. Use the solicitation’s instructions to confirm what information and documents your response needs.

Explain how your team will plan and coordinate testing, collect and validate measurements, document results, and produce complete reports. Address how your approach will maintain system integrity and minimize customer and traffic disruption, and describe how you will meet applicable WSSC standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices.