Intent to Sole Source Aerial Imagery for the Office of the Assessor

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement is announcing its intent to sole source aerial imagery services to the Office of the Assessor under Detroit City Code Sections 17-5-12(g) and 17-5-154, with responses due October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The intended sole source is Pictometry International Corp DBA EagleView, 25 Methodist Hill Drive, Rochester, New York, justified by patent constraints and unique technical specifications.

The scope requires Aerial Pictometry services to capture high-resolution oblique image frames at 1.3 inches Ground Sample Distance (GSD) or better, orthogonal image frames at 0.9 inches GSD or better, and orthomosaic imagery at 1 inch GSD or better. The contractor must integrate with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system software such as BS & A and provide automated change detection technology for property assessment and taxation purposes.

The estimated contract value ranges from $464,778 to $2,323,890 over a proposed contract term of one to five years, with scheduling to be mutually agreed upon. The City reserves the right to select between Project 1 or Project 2 at its discretion and may modify services through contract amendment with corresponding pricing adjustments.

Although this is a sole source intent, the City will consider responses from interested parties demonstrating capability to meet the stated requirements submitted within seven business days of publication (by September 25, 2026). Any such responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of capability and must be submitted through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal. The City retains discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. Respondents must submit a capability statement not exceeding twenty pages, three project references from the past five years, and a completed Respondent Questionnaire documenting business background, relevant experience, and any claims or contract terminations within the past ten years.