Push Camera Units for Sewer Lines

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is conducting a competitive quote solicitation (Quote #25-318) for four push camera units specifically designed for sewer line inspection. The procurement seeks VersaTie vCamMX-2 mini-camera systems with specific technical requirements, including push rod lengths of 100 or 150 feet, compatibility with user-changeable camera heads, and the ability to inspect pipe diameters from 2 to 4 inches. The primary objective is to acquire equipment capable of providing real-time video footage to identify critical sewer infrastructure issues such as lateral or mainline damage, grease blockages, root intrusions, and other visible defects requiring immediate repair. Vendors must have been in the sewer line inspection product business for at least one year. Key submission dates include a question deadline of October 16, 2025, at 12:00 pm and a proposal submission deadline of October 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The city will award the contract to a single vendor based on the lowest and best responsive quote, with delivery to be made to 1650 3rd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements that vendors must meet, including $1 million in commercial general liability insurance, $1 million in commercial automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The addendum indicates that this is a one-time purchase, with financial obligations subject to annual budgeting and appropriation, and the city's commitment limited to legally available funds. The awarded vendor must maintain insurance policies throughout the agreement term and name the City's indemnified parties as additional insureds. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for four push camera units, suggesting a moderate-scale technology investment for the city's infrastructure inspection capabilities. The contract includes provisions for potential renewal, but only upon explicit written consent from the City of St. Petersburg.