RFP: Distribution System Leak Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection - Available until July 17, 2026
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Monroe |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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June 24, 2026
Re: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Distribution System Leak Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection
Dear Mr./Ms.:
The City of Monroe is seeking a company to provide Distribution System Leak
Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection services, for their natural gas
distribution system, over a three (3) year period. The awarded company will
provide a Leak Survey of all Distribution mains, services and farm taps, along with
an Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection of all meter sets and farm taps. The
awarded company will also provide all required inspection tools and equipment.
The City of Monroe requires the Distribution System Leak Survey & Atmospheric
Corrosion Inspection to be completed with the approved list of tools. In order to
remain in compliance with 49 CFR Part 192, Area 1 must be complete by
December 23, 2026. The City of Monroe reserves the right to award a contract for
years 1, 2, and 3 combined or for year 1 only.
Thank you in advance for your time and effort in responding to this request.
Please contact me directly at (980) 347-7405 if you have any questions regarding
this RFP.
Sincerely,
Caleb Padgett
Natural Gas and Compliance Engineer
cc: Darwin De Los Santos, General Manager of Engineering
Russ Isom, Gas System Manager
Jonathan Sarvis, Natural Gas Engineering and Compliance Manager
Energy Services 2201 Walkup Avenue 28110
PO Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Tel: (704) 282-4600 Fax: (704) 283-6492
www.monroenc.org
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAK SURVEY &
ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION INSPECTION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
June 24, 2026
Prepared By:
Caleb Padgett
Natural Gas and Compliance Engineer
Energy Services 2201 Walkup Avenue 28110
PO Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Tel: (704) 282-4600 Fax: (704) 283-6492
www.monroenc.org
Table of Contents
1. Background ............................................................................................................... 2
2. City Of Monroe Distribution System Leak Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion
Details................................................................................................................................ 2
Table 2.1: Project Breakdown – Leakage Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion
Inspection ................................................................................................................. 2
3. Scope of Work: .......................................................................................................... 3
Table 3.1: Approved Leak Detection Instruments ................................................ 3
4. Minimum Professional Experience: .......................................................................... 5
5. Work Schedule........................................................................................................... 5
6. Format of Submittals ................................................................................................. 5
A. Company Background ...................................................................................... 5
B. Qualifications and Experience .......................................................................... 5
C. Project Approach ............................................................................................... 6
D. Additional Information ....................................................................................... 6
E. Cost Proposal ...................................................................................................... 6
7. Key Dates and Submittal Information ..................................................................... 6
8. Company Evaluation and Selection Process ......................................................... 7
9. Limitations .................................................................................................................. 7
10. Exhibits ........................................................................................................................ 8
A. Project Area Maps .............................................................................................. 8
B. City of Monroe O&M Manual ............................................................................ 8
C. City of Monroe Natural Gas Leak Investigation and Damage Report ......... 8
D. City of Monroe Sample Contract......................................................................8
E. City of Monroe OQ Qualifications..................................................................... 8
F. Cost Proposal Form ............................................................................................. 8
Energy Services 2201 Walkup Avenue 28110
PO Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Tel: (704) 282-4600 Fax: (704) 283-6492
www.monroenc.org
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CITY OF MONROE: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAK SURVEY & ATMOSPHERIC
CORROSION INSPECTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
1. Background
The City of Monroe is a municipal electric and natural gas utility in the state of
North Carolina. The City is required to adhere to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration (PHMSA) Title 49 CFR Part 192. Title 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart
M § 192.723 requires a leakage survey with leak detector equipment to be
conducted outside business districts as frequently as necessary, but at least once
every 5 calendar years at intervals not exceeding 63 months. Title 49 CFR Part 192
Subpart I §192.481 requires each operator to inspect each pipeline or portion of
onshore pipeline that is exposed to the atmosphere for evidence of atmospheric
corrosion at least once every 3 calendar years, but with intervals not exceeding
39 months. For this RFP there are three areas that will be surveyed and inspected
for leaks and atmospheric corrosion, for more details see Table 2.1. The City of
Monroe will contract qualified professionals to complete the survey and
inspection of the aforementioned areas of the distribution system in order to
comply with Subpart M of 49 CFR Part 192 § 192.723.
2. City Of Monroe Distribution System Leak Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion
Details
Table 2.1 below, contains relevant information about the City’s desired
breakdown of the Leakage Survey and Atmospheric Corrosion Inspection project,
see Exhibit A for the project area maps. The City of Monroe reserves the right to
award a contract for years 1, 2, and 3 combined or year 1 only.
Table 2.1: Project Breakdown – Leakage Survey & Atmospheric Corrosion
Inspection
Project Location
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Mains/Services/Farm Taps/ Meters
204 Miles / 122 Miles / 81 / 6,738
135 Miles / 72 Miles / 61 / 4,142
139 Miles / 77 Miles / 37 / 3,838
Completion Date
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2027
December 23, 2028
Energy Services 2201 Walkup Avenue 28110
PO Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Tel: (704) 282-4600 Fax: (704) 283-6492
www.monroenc.org
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3. Scope of Work:
A. Objective:
i. Contractor to conduct leakage survey and atmospheric corrosion
inspection for Area 1, 2 and 3 following the project breakdown
outlined in table 2.1 see https://arcg.is/1DvzKD (Exhibit A) for the
project area maps.
B. Technical Requirements:
i. Leakage survey shall be performed only by experienced, skillful, and
OQ Qualified personnel, properly trained in the usage of leak
detection equipment and procedures.
ii. The atmospheric corrosion inspection shall be performed only by
properly trained experienced, skillful, and OQ Qualified personnel.
iii. Each instrument utilized for leak detection and evaluation should be
operated and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturers
recommended instructions.
iv. The City of Monroe approves the instruments listed in table 3.1 as
acceptable instruments for this survey. Contractor may use additional
tools if proven to be a sufficient substitute.
Table 3.1: Approved Leak Detection Instruments
Instruments
Remote Methane Leak Detector
(RMLD)
Inficon IRwin
46 Hawk
Detecto Pak-Infrared (DP-IR)
Sensit Gold CGI – Barhole Only
Note: Equivalent tools can be presented and approved by the City of Monroe
v. Test equipment and check to verify that equipment functions within
the required parameters. Provide daily bump test and monthly
calibration data.
vi. Contractor must utilize tracking software in order to identify progress
of work.
vii. Mobile leak survey is acceptable. Mobile survey must meet the
following specifications:
a.
Acceptable methods of detection – Methane Leak
Detection and Optical Methane
Energy Services 2201 Walkup Avenue 28110
PO Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111-0069
Tel: (704) 282-4600 Fax: (704) 283-6492
www.monroenc.org
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