Digital orthophotography project

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified aerial mapping contractors to execute a comprehensive Digital Orthophotography Project covering approximately 827 square miles of the county. The procurement involves producing high-resolution 6-inch ground sample distance (GSD) orthogonal and oblique imagery, with specific requirements for orthorectification, radiometric processing, sheet clipping, and stringent quality control standards. Deliverables include digital orthophotos, web viewer capabilities, and full integration with existing GIS systems, with three years of maintenance and support included in the contract. The proposal submission deadline is December 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., with proposals scheduled to be opened on December 5, 2024, at the Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, Georgia. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's experience, technical capability, proposed methodology, and overall cost, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all proposals based on their assessment of the most qualified and best-suited bidder.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified aerial mapping and geospatial imaging contractors with demonstrated expertise in orthophotography production. The project does not reference an incumbent vendor, suggesting this may be a new or rebid contract opportunity. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving county-wide imagery capture, processing, and GIS integration—indicates a substantial professional services contract. The three-phased payment structure suggests a total project value that will likely be significant, with payments scheduled after contract signing, upon acceptance of sample imagery, and upon final delivery of the orthophotography. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the detailed Request for Proposals document to fully understand the technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation process.