What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe system must support sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and stormwater structures, processing information per NASSCO standards. It will include AI condition assessment, cloud storage, and compatibility with GIS and Asset Management Systems. The solution must also support business continuity, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention. Vendors will be evaluated on technical capability, experience, NASSCO qualifications, system compatibility, and data management. A Pre-Solicitation Conference will be scheduled to provide further details and address vendor questions. This conference will offer additional information regarding the upcoming solicitation.
Scope of work
- Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspections, condition assessments, and defect coding for sanitary sewer mains and manholes
- CCTV inspections of stormwater inlets, basins, culverts, and outfalls to verify structural integrity and hydraulic function
- CCTV inspections for deficiencies in cleanouts, service connections, and associated appurtenances
- Hardware-neutral PIONEER platform compatible with City CCTV equipment, ESRI GIS Map Interface, Pearpoint Inspection System, and WaterWorks AMS
- NASSCO-certified software with Automated Defect Recognition AI and Deep Learning Computer Vision AutoCode tools
- Unlimited cloud-based storage with minimum 10-year retention and unlimited office view mode users
- Real-time image feed with HD quality video and photo identifying structural defects, plus 24/7 live on-screen support
- Delivery of georeferenced indexed digital media, GIS datasets, quadrant inspection reports, and executive summary condition assessments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical capability | Not specified |
| Relevant experience | Not specified |
| NASSCO qualifications | Not specified |
| System compatibility | Not specified |
| Data management and storage capabilities | Not specified |
| Quality control | Not specified |
| Readiness to meet City operational requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Vendor must possess NASSCO PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification) designation
- Vendor must possess NASSCO LACP (Lateral Assessment Certification) designation
- Vendor must possess NASSCO MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification) designation
- Vendor must utilize only NASSCO certified solutions with Artificial Intelligence assisted Automated Defect Recognition
- Vendor must have Quality Control Management with policies and procedures for error remediation maintaining under 2% error
- Vendor must document policies and procedures for business continuity, disaster recovery, and annual continuity tests
- Vendor must comply with OSHA policies and City Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies including confined space and traffic control regulations
Documents to include with your response
- Inspection Reports by quadrant
- Digital Media video and photographic records
- GIS Data Files
- Prioritized Action Plan
- Executive Summary Report
- ISS Checklist (upon award)
- GIS Data Sharing Agreement (upon award)
How to submit
- Method
- Multi-Step Sealed Bid process
- Instructions
- Initial prequalification phase followed by an Invitation for Bid (IFB)