LiDAR Processing Software

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a competitive procurement (RFQQ No. 2025 0501) for LiDAR Processing Software to analyze, visualize, align, and adjust datasets from the Riegl VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System. The procurement seeks a comprehensive software solution capable of processing raw data, including LiDAR data, mobile mapping system imagery, and Ladybug panoramic imagery. Key deliverables include georeferenced .LAZ files compatible with version 1.4, JPG outputs with world files, and detailed quality assurance/quality control reports documenting accuracy metrics. The solicitation covers multiple Washington state jurisdictions, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. Critical evaluation criteria include technical capabilities, with performance requirements scored on a point system and mandatory pass/fail elements. The procurement timeline includes a pre-bid conference on May 8th, 2025, bid submissions due by June 16th, 2025, and an anticipated contract award on July 18th, 2025, with an initial two-year contract term and potential extensions for two additional two-year periods.

The solicitation includes substantial provisions for diverse business participation, offering additional evaluation points for minority-owned businesses (10%), women-owned businesses (6%), veteran-owned businesses (5%), and Washington small businesses (5%). Bidders can self-certify or obtain formal certification through agencies like the Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE). The contract allows businesses to specify their size category based on annual gross revenue, including microbusiness, minibusiness, or small business classifications. While no minimum diverse business participation is mandated, awarded contractors will be expected to discuss inclusion goals annually. The estimated contract value is historically around $55,000 annually, with WSDOT anticipating potential purchases up to $70,000 in annual sales. The procurement emphasizes hosting requirements, with the system mandated to be hosted within the United States and comply with Washington state security policies, and includes comprehensive insurance requirements for potential contractors.