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Council approves sole‑source purchase of seven Hydra Stop valve bodies for water mains
Summary
The council unanimously approved a sole‑source purchase of seven Hydra Stop valve bodies (six 6‑inch, one 8‑inch) to allow in‑line valve insertion without shutting down service; staff said the city owns the installation equipment and prices were disclosed in the discussion.
The Long Beach City Council on Nov. 18 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to purchase water transmission equipment from a sole‑source provider, Hydra Stop LLC, after staff described test results showing a need to replace non‑functioning valves across the system.
Department of Public Works staff explained Hydra Stop valves allow crews to install shut‑off valves in pressurized…
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