MVWA Phase 20 leak-detection survey
Prepared for Steve Porter | Water Leak Dog Detectives · Research checked 14 November 2026
Put your K9 expertise into targeted leak follow-up
MVWA’s Phase 20 program covers up to 492 miles of water mains, and its published bid canvass includes a separate leak-survey and pinpointing line. Your concealed- and quiet-leak services give you a specific complementary role to propose. Ask engineer Kristofer Downes whether targeted K9 investigation is permitted and which team would commission it following the bid opening. [1, 2, 3]
Mohawk Valley Water Authority | Utica regional water system, New York
Owner: Mohawk Valley Water Authority · Utica regional system, New York
PROJECT POSITION
Bids opened November 12; canvass names Miles Leak Detection. [2]
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Ask Kristofer about award status and permitted K9 follow-up. [1]
Why it fits
01 Phase 20 concerns distribution and transmission mains. Your published services include both concealed leaks and transmission lines. [1, 3]
02 The canvass separately prices 16 hours of leak survey and pinpointing. Discuss complementary K9 work; this line does not establish K9 acceptance. [2]
03 Your company offers demonstrations. Propose a defined demonstration or paid investigation scope and agree Utica travel and access first. [3]
Your first move
Kristofer Downes | MVWA Assistant Engineer
Named Phase 20 specification contact; published direct work phone. [1, 4]
kdownes@mvwa.us · 315-792-0312
Ask: Kristofer, what is Phase 20’s award status, and would MVWA permit a targeted K9 demonstration or investigation alongside the survey team? If so, who would commission and approve that scope?
From insight to action
Where your offer fits
Regional leak survey [1]
Your contribution: Propose targeted hidden-leak work. [3]
Next step: Establish whether K9 work can complement the required method.
Separate pinpointing line [2]
Your contribution: Offer a defined investigation task.
Next step: Ask who selects supplementary specialists after award.
Field demonstration [3]
Your contribution: Show K9 application on an agreed site.
Next step: Agree evaluation criteria, access, travel and commercial terms.
The canvass records a bidder’s prices, not an award to your company. Any K9 service would need its own approved scope and commissioning route. [2]
People to know
DOCUMENTS / BID RECORDS
Jolie Murray | jmurray@mvwa.us. Request the full specifications and current award record. [1]
NAMED BIDDER
Miles Leak Detection LLC appears in the November 12 canvass; final award not verified. [2]
What happens next
NOVEMBER 12 -- BID OPENING
The official invitation set 11:00 a.m. Eastern; that deadline has passed. [1]
NEXT -- AWARD / METHOD REVIEW
Establish the selected team and whether supplementary K9 work is allowed. No K9 purchasing date verified.
Evidence behind the opportunity
1. MVWA | Phase 20 invitation | Nov. 12 opening
2. MVWA | Phase 20 bid canvass | Nov. 12
3. Water Leak Dog Detectives | checked Nov. 14
4. MVWA | Published engineering contact | 2026
5. MVWA | Current bid board | checked Nov. 14
Open current program or procurement records
Public records checked 14 November 2026. Final award, K9 acceptance and available specialist work were not verified.
Your next update
Track the award, permitted survey methods and any authorized specialist follow-up; confirm the decision maker before proposing a paid K9 scope.
CAL-MVWA-WLDD-001 · v1.0 · 14 November 2026
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