Non-destructive testing - continuing services

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is soliciting proposals for a three-year continuing services contract for non-destructive testing services. The procurement focuses on obtaining an experienced contractor to perform comprehensive testing on district-owned infrastructure, specifically targeting natural gas pipelines, water connection points, and other critical welded steel infrastructure. Required non-destructive testing methodologies include Radiography Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Thickness Inspections (UT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) services. Vendors must register through PlanetBids, the electronic bidding platform, to access full bid documentation and submit proposals. The solicitation is specifically located in Orange County, Florida, with proposals due on March 28, 2025. Interested contractors must specify their specific radiography testing method within their proposal and demonstrate technical expertise in non-destructive testing across multiple inspection techniques.

The procurement appears to have specific vendor preferences, including considerations for local vendors, veteran small businesses, and opportunity zone businesses. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract is structured as an as-needed, three-year continuing services agreement. Vendors must be fully registered on the PlanetBids platform to participate, with electronic submission being the sole acceptable method of proposal delivery. The district emphasizes fair and open competition, providing opportunities for vendors to access bid documents and submit competitive proposals. Potential respondents should carefully review all requirements, particularly the technical specifications for non-destructive testing methodologies, and ensure they can comprehensively meet the district's infrastructure testing needs across various inspection techniques and pipeline systems.