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Three-Year Contract for Fire Hydrant Backflow Prevention Equipment

Original title: Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of fire hydrant backflow preventers and parts for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - PuddinCake LLC dba Test Gauge - Texas, lowest responsible bidder of three - Estimated amount of $509,000 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund *In alignment with Infrastructure Maintenance.

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Dallas has approved a three-year contract with PuddinCake LLC (doing business as Test Gauge) to supply s and parts for the Dallas Water Utilities Department. The agreement is valued at an estimated $509,000 and will be funded through the Dallas Water Utilities Fund.

Why it matters

This contract ensures the ongoing maintenance and safety compliance of the city's fire hydrant infrastructure by securing a dedicated supplier for essential backflow prevention components over the next three years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Dallas Water Utilities Department

The department will receive the equipment and parts necessary for infrastructure maintenance.

Directly affected

PuddinCake LLC (Test Gauge)

The company is contracted to supply fire hydrant backflow preventers and parts to the city for three years.

Indirectly affected

Dallas Taxpayers

Taxpayers provide the funding for the Dallas Water Utilities Fund used to pay for these infrastructure components.

Key Facts

The city authorized a three-year master agreement for fire hydrant backflow preventers and parts.
The contract was awarded to PuddinCake LLC, doing business as Test Gauge.
The estimated total cost of the agreement is $509,000.
PuddinCake LLC was selected as the lowest responsible bidder out of three total bidders.

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The contract is financed by the Dallas Water Utilities Fund.
The procurement is categorized under Infrastructure Maintenance.
The file number for this action is 26-1746A.
The item was processed as part of the Consent Agenda.
The document was introduced on May 12, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a backflow preventer?

A is a device used to protect water supplies from contamination by preventing water from flowing backward into the public water system.

How was the vendor chosen?

The city selected PuddinCake LLC (Test Gauge) through a competitive bidding process where they were identified as the among three applicants.

Where is the money for this contract coming from?

The $509,000 cost is covered by the Dallas Water Utilities Fund.

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Connected Entities

Dallas Water Utilities Department, PuddinCake LLC dba Test Gauge

OrganizationDallas Water Utilities Department“The department receiving the equipment and services.”Map →

OrganizationPuddinCake LLC dba Test Gauge“The vendor selected as the lowest responsible bidder to provide the equipment.”Map →

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