Aerial Surveillance Services

The State Water Resources Control Board is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 26-002-150 for Aerial Surveillance Services, with the procurement document available to prospective bidders as of April 16, 2026. This solicitation targets five specific jurisdictions in California: Lake Riverside CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, Yosemite Lakes CDP, and Silver Lakes CDP. While the detailed specifications regarding deliverables, key objectives, required qualifications, and evaluation criteria are not provided in the available documentation, the procurement involves aerial surveillance capabilities that will support the Water Board's operational and monitoring needs. Prospective bidders must submit written questions by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with a Question/Answer Summary to be posted on April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Bid responses must be received by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with bidders having until May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST to request the bid opening link. The formal bid opening is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with an anticipated agreement start date of July 1, 2026.

The documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or required technology integration requirements for this procurement. Additionally, no award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available materials. Interested vendors should consult the complete IFB document for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, submission requirements, qualifications, and any applicable preferences or restrictions that may apply to this aerial surveillance services contract.