ADDENDA_ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.pdf

The document is an Addenda Acknowledgement form for the Orlando Utilities Commission's (OUC) Drone Services RFP (Solicitation 8294), specifically acknowledging Addendum No. 1 dated July 21, 2025. The RFP seeks drone service providers to support emergency response and storm recovery efforts, with a proposal due date of July 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will run from the last signing date through May 31, 2027, targeting Part 107-certified drone pilots with utility inspection experience who can rapidly deploy within one hour of activation during emergency events.

The solicitation requires providers to submit hourly rates for pilot team deployments, including half-day, full-day, and overtime rates, with additional standby and dispatch fees. The contract is structured as a pre-negotiated agreement allowing OUC to issue purchase orders for specific emergency events, with potential qualification for FEMA Public Assistance Program cost reimbursement. Providers must demonstrate capability to operate drones in winds up to 20 mph, maintain safe practices around electrical infrastructure, and provide comprehensive documentation of experience and qualifications. The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations and is designed to establish a pool of qualified drone service providers for critical infrastructure inspection during natural or man-made disasters.