High Resolution Imagery Services

The Nevada State Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Division of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Corrective Actions, is seeking high-resolution imagery services through RFP #70CNR-S3090. The procurement requires a vendor to provide color orthomosaic high-resolution imagery for identifying and studying surface features across Nevada, with a specific focus on detecting potential environmental contamination indicators such as structures, soil disturbance, and tailings ponds. The required imagery must be georeferenced with 3-inch ground sample distance resolution, compatible with Esri and GIS software, and delivered in UTM NAD 83 Zone 11 N projection format. Vendors must offer a web-based access platform with enterprise desktop software and a hosted online cloud solution, allowing user access controlled by NDEP system administrators. The evaluation criteria will assess vendor experience (10%), oblique imagery capabilities (10%), staff expertise (20%), project management (20%), RFP conformance (20%), and cost (10%), with proposals due by February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. Questions from potential bidders are due by January 21, 2025, and the anticipated contract term is four years, starting approximately April 8, 2025, pending Board of Examiners' approval.

The solicitation offers a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses and includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals, with targeted fair share percentages for MBE/WBE contracts in various categories: Services (1% MBE, 2% WBE). Vendors must maintain good standing with the Nevada Secretary of State's Office and State Controller's Office and ensure all data is stored within the United States with encryption both in transit and at rest. Financial stability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring submission of the last two years of financial statements plus current year interim statements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability coverage with $2 million aggregate limits and Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the cost schedule suggests annual billing rates will be established, with the maximum compensation rate aligned with federal Executive Schedule Level 4 at $92.26 per hour for contracts using federal funds. The contract includes provisions for quarterly reporting, with deliverables subject to NDEP approval before payment, and emphasizes that any unused funds will revert to NDEP upon contract completion.