PG&E will be conducting an RFP for Aerial Inspection Review (AIR Plus) contractors to provide Desktop Inspection and Image Data Analysis and Evaluation services. PG&E has a need to inspect its overhead electric facilities (poles & towers) and substations to ensure safe operation and reliable, high-quality electrical service in PG&E service territory. AIR Plus contractors will complete electric distribution (ED), electric transmission (ET) and substation facilities image data analysis and evaluation for fire risks and GO 165, GO95 compliance. • Inspectors shall review aerial imagery data taken by drone and helicopter, other inspection data for image data quality, complete a detailed inspection form and write notification(s) as required. • The bidder is to provide fully qualified, trained, and skilled inspectors to PG&E’s internal teams to complete this work. Inspector qualifications include a minimum of 2-4 years of experiences as a: o Electrical lineman, trouble man, or similar o Electrical designer/engineer o Electrical asset inspector o Note – current union representation is not required for these resources. • Inspectors must be familiar with industry construction standards and proficient operating a computer and at a minimum the following software: o Windows Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge & Google Chrome o Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, and Teams) o Able to learn PG&E proprietary software programs.
