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Council approves sole-source purchase of Hydra/Hydro Stop valves for water mains
Summary
Long Beach authorized the purchase of seven inline valves (six 6-inch, one 8-inch) from the sole-source manufacturer used by the city's DPW and amended item text to correct the vendor name to Hydra Stop LLC. Staff said the valve bodies and cartridges have specified per-unit prices and the tool the city owns works up to about 12 inches.
The Long Beach City Council on Nov. 18 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to purchase water-transmission equipment from the city's sole-source provider for in-line valve installs. The purchase covers seven valve bodies — six 6-inch valves and one 8-inch valve — and uses technology that allows crews to install shutoff valves without interrupting service.
DPW staff explained the city owns the insertion…
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