Vertical Transportation Inspection Services

This solicitation seeks to initiate a competitive Invitation to Quote (ITQ) to procure Vertical Transportation Inspection Contractor to perform comprehensive inspections and testing oversight for the County’s elevators and vertical transportation systems. Pinellas County seeks a qualified Vertical Transportation Inspection Contractor to perform comprehensive inspections and testing oversight for the County’s elevators and vertical transportation systems. This procurement supports the County’s commitment to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted operations across key facilities including courthouses, detention centers, administrative buildings, and other specialty locations. The awarded contractor will perform independent third-party inspections, witness required periodic testing, verify compliance with Chapter 399, Florida Statutes, Florida DBPR requirements, and applicable ASME elevator safety codes, and deliver accurate and timely inspection documentation. The contractor will work directly with County staff and the County’s maintenance provider to coordinate schedules, address deficiencies, and support proactive risk management. This solicitation invites experienced inspection firms with strong technical credentials, proven public-sector performance, and certified elevator inspectors to partner with Pinellas County to protect the traveling public, strengthen safety assurance, and support dependable building operations throughout the County.