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City of Austin·Texas

Inspection and Testing of Aerial Devices and Ground Ladders

Closes 10/22/2026$500k – $2MInvitation for Bid
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Description

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to perform annual and as‑needed nondestructive inspections, testing, and certification of its fleet of aerial devices (ladder trucks, man‑lifts, forklifts, etc.) and approximately 7,200 linear feet of ground ladders. Work will be performed at designated city fleet service centers and includes visual, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye‑penetrant, torque, dielectric, load, and compliance testing per NFPA 1910 and NFPA 1932 standards. The contractor must provide detailed inspection reports, certificates of compliance, and affix certification stickers on each unit. The contract is indefinite‑quantity with optional multi‑year extensions and requires the contractor to prioritize city orders, maintain ASNT certification, and supply invoices electronically.

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Contact

Margaret Stenz(Primary Contact)

[email protected]

(512) 974-3020

Key dates

Opened
9/28/2026
Questions due
10/12/2026
Pre-bid meeting
10/5/2026
Closes
10/22/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Engineering Services
NAICS
541380
Solicitation №
IFB 7800 MAS1013

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

The solicitation does not disclose a contract ceiling. Based on the extensive fleet (multiple aerial devices plus 7,200 ft of ground ladders) and the depth of testing required (visual, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, load testing, certification, reporting), similar municipal inspection contracts range from roughly $500 k to $2 M per year. The lower bound assumes a modest number of units and limited annual testing; the upper bound reflects full‑scale testing of all assets, extensive reporting, and optional extended contract years. Factors influencing the final amount include the number of devices inspected each year, frequency of as‑needed inspections, and any optional renewal periods.

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