Multisensor Sewer Inspection

The City of Philadelphia is requesting quotes for multi-sensor sewer inspection services with quotes due June 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM through PHLContracts, with a bidders' conference also scheduled for June 24, 2026. An LBE (Local Business Entity) preference applies: 10% for quotes of one million dollars or less, and 5% for all other quotes. Sellers claiming the preference must perform or have LBE-certified subcontractors perform a minimum of 51% of overall work within Philadelphia and maintain a majority of inventory or equipment within the city. Current valid LBE certification from the Procurement Commissioner is required.

The scope encompasses CCTV (with NASSCO PACP-certified operators), sonar, 3D laser scanning, and drone inspections of designated sanitary, combined, and storm sewers and appurtenant structures, including all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, data collection, analysis, reporting, traffic control, and sewer flow control. The contractor must mobilize within ten business days of purchase order issuance with at least one full-time crew and two additional crews available within two weeks. CCTV operators and supervisory personnel must hold current NASSCO PACP certification. Equipment must comply with NFPA Class I, Division 1, Group 0 hazardous location requirements and include deployment platforms capable of navigating 24-inch manhole openings while carrying synchronized multisensor systems for simultaneous collection in pipes 36 inches or greater in diameter. Contractors must use GraniteNet software version 7.0 or later, maintain calibrated footage counters to 0.5 feet per 100 feet with biweekly calibration logs, employ a minimum of two certified remote drone pilots, and submit work samples upon award, weekly progress reports, and inspections within 14 calendar days of field completion. Rejected work due to missing or inaccurate data must be corrected at no additional cost within three calendar days. Work occurs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, during dry weather, with jobs assigned as they arise with no minimum guarantee.

Sellers must enroll in the City's Annual Bid Security Program with a $100 non-refundable fee for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), submit a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement, provide customer references demonstrating multisensor sewer inspection experience, and indicate MBE and WBE subcontractor participation with committed dollar values if applicable. No exceptions to terms and conditions are permitted.