IFB Aerial Photography Services - San Diego and Imperial Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 11A4199 for Aerial Photography Services across San Diego and Imperial Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide an aircraft with licensed pilot(s) and a photographer to perform aerial photography at an average elevation of 1,000 feet using a non-mounted camera. Specific deliverables include capturing color oblique geotagged digital photographs along various routes, with a minimum of 10 photographs per mile in each direction. The contractor must possess appropriate aircraft, photography equipment, pilot licenses, and medical certifications, and be capable of operating under diverse flight conditions. Key project dates include a bid submission deadline of April 17, 2025, an estimated award date of April 24, 2025, and a contract term spanning from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028. Pricing will be structured per flight and per mile, with unit prices to be specified in the bid proposal. The comprehensive service includes all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, travel, and incidentals necessary to complete photography, processing, and electronic image transfer to Caltrans.

The procurement includes a small business preference, with Caltrans committed to a 25% small business participation goal. While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals are established, DBE participation is encouraged. The contract does not appear to have restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types, suggesting broad eligibility for qualified vendors. The solicitation documents are available upon request via email to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or by calling (833) 713-2922 for those requiring digital accessibility accommodations. Specific budget ranges or award values were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive aerial photography services, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and technical capabilities to meet Caltrans' specific photography requirements across the specified counties.