Vertical Transportation Inspection Services

Pinellas County is seeking a qualified Vertical Transportation Inspection Contractor to perform comprehensive inspections and testing oversight for the County's elevators and vertical transportation systems. The contractor will work directly with County staff and the County's maintenance provider to coordinate schedules, address deficiencies, and support proactive risk management. The contract will be for a period of 3 years from the date of award, with the possibility of extension. The contractor must provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement in accordance with the insurance requirements listed in the solicitation. The County reserves the right to accept and award item by item, and/or by group, or in the aggregate. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include: - Performing independent third-party inspections - Witnessing required periodic testing - Verifying compliance with Chapter 399, Florida Statutes, Florida DBPR requirements, and applicable ASME elevator safety codes - Delivering accurate and timely inspection documentation - Coordinating schedules, addressing deficiencies, and supporting proactive risk management with County staff and the County's maintenance provider The contractor must also provide a list of at least four customers for whom they have performed similar services and must have experience in work of the same or similar nature. • The contract will require the contractor to perform inspections and testing at various County locations, including the County Justice Center, Detention Center, Mid County, and Southeast South locations. • The contractor must be properly licensed and/or certified for asbestos removal as required under Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including those related to insurance, corporate registration, and joint ventures. • The contractor must provide a certificate of insurance and endorsement in accordance with the insurance requirements listed in the solicitation.