Leak Detection Equipment

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking a one-time procurement of leak detection equipment to enhance water infrastructure management capabilities. The solicitation specifically requests 20 ZONESCAN 820 Kits, accompanied by comprehensive leak detection tools including an AQUASCAN TM2 AHC leak noise correlator, AQUASCOPE systems, communication devices, and associated software and tablets. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in leak detection equipment sales and service, with the ability to provide on-site training and meet rigorous equipment implementation requirements. The procurement aims to acquire compact, portable equipment capable of precisely pinpointing leaks to improve repair efficiency. Key submission deadlines include vendor questions due by December 23, 2024, and final proposal submissions required by January 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with a maximum contract completion time of 90 days. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest and most responsive quote, with vendors required to meet comprehensive qualification standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must comply with various state and local regulatory requirements, including E-Verify compliance, public records laws, and nondiscrimination statutes. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability coverage, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as specified by Florida law. The total quoted value for the equipment package is $76,000.00, with the Gutermann Inc. quote providing a comprehensive equipment package valid from February 15, 2023, to June 28, 2024. The contract includes a two-year manufacturer's warranty for most equipment, excluding certain accessories like headphones, tablets, cables, and cords. Shipping is estimated at 4-6 weeks, and the procurement allows for additional on-site training beyond the initial implementation day.