VW0701 Helicopter Pipeline Inspection Services

Santa Clara Valley Water District is seeking a qualified contractor to provide helicopter‑based visual inspection services for its water‑pipeline network. The contractor will conduct routine monthly daylight flights (≈ 5 hrs per month) and be on‑call for emergency aerial reconnaissance after natural‑disaster events. Operations must originate within 35 mi of the Coyote Pumping Plant, carry up to three Valley Water employees, and comply with FAA Part 135, OSHA, and Valley Water safety standards. The award will be made to the lowest responsive‑and‑responsible bidder, with an initial two‑year term and up to three optional one‑year extensions. No fixed budget is disclosed; the bid must be a lump‑sum price excluding taxes, and a bid guarantee is required for 180 days. • Provide visual inspections, video/photo capture, and detailed inspection reports of water pipelines, rights‑of‑way, and related facilities. • Perform emergency aerial reconnaissance after storms, floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, etc., with a 24‑hour mobilization requirement. • Supply all aircraft, crew, fuel, insurance, permits, and safety documentation; maintain required insurance coverages and submit certificates within 10 days of notice to award.