Pipeline Magnetic Inspection

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive pipeline magnetic inspection at Lift Station 28, utilizing the INGU Piper technology. The project involves inspecting an 18,300-foot ductile iron pipeline with a 25.8-inch diameter in a wastewater environment, using a free-floating deployment method. Key deliverables include acoustic leak detection, air pocket detection, deposit inspection, magnetic flux density measurement, digitized elevation profiles, and detailed drawings. Vendors must meet specific qualifications, including being in business for at least five years, having two years of experience using the INGU Piper for pipe inspections, and the ability to obtain required insurance. The solicitation requires comprehensive reporting that identifies welds, potential metal loss, and external pipeline features, along with reference reports from similar municipal projects completed within the last two years. Critical dates for this procurement include a question deadline of July 7, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of July 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1M), workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. The cost proposal is structured as a per-service line item, with vendors expected to provide unit costs for various inspection services. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement allows for competitive pricing across different inspection components. The City of St. Petersburg reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and requires vendors to comply with federal, state, and local laws. Financial obligations are subject to annual appropriation, and vendors must adhere to strict public records management protocols, including maintaining confidentiality and providing records upon request.