IFB Aerial Photography Services - San Diego and Imperial Counties

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
11A4208
State
California
Responses due

Opportunity facts

Point of contact

Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Caltrans is seeking a contractor to provide aerial photography services for San Diego and Imperial Counties through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 11A4208. The procurement requires a contractor to supply an aircraft with licensed pilot(s) and a photographer capable of capturing a minimum of ten color oblique geotagged digital photographs per mile in each direction of specified routes. Key deliverables include high-quality aerial photography to be performed during specified months between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to ensure optimal lighting conditions. Bidders must possess a valid commercial or airline transport pilot's license with instrument rating and demonstrate photography capabilities. The solicitation timeline includes written questions due by May 1, 2025, with final bid submissions required by May 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The proposed contract term spans from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes a small business preference, with Caltrans committed to a 25% small business participation goal. While Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals do not apply to this specific contract, DBE participation is encouraged. The bid proposal comprises multiple line items for aerial photography services across various route segments, with unit pricing to be completed by the bidder. Potential contractors should note that the total contract amount will be determined during the bidding process, and the specific award value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. Interested parties requiring accessible versions of the solicitation documents can submit a request to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or call (833) 713-2922. The opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions, including San Diego County, Imperial County, Imperial City, San Diego City, Imperial Beach City, Rancho San Diego CDP, and San Diego Country Estates CDP, indicating a comprehensive regional photography project.

Opportunity text

The documents and files attached to this solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time. Updates will be applied as soon as they are available. For an accessible version of solicitation documents published on this page, please submit a request to ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or call (833) 713-2922. Contractor shall provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) an aircraft with licensed pilot(s) and photographer for aerial photography performed in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services.

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IFB_Solicitation_Package_11A4208.pdf PDF

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