Request for Information for Aerial Imagery for GIS Imagery Data

Marion County is seeking a Request for Information (RFI) for aerial imagery services to support its Geographic Information System (GIS) data requirements. The county's Assessor's Office is specifically looking to conduct a sole source determination for high-resolution aerial imagery capture, targeting leaf-off conditions in Spring 2025. The procurement aims to secure orthographic and oblique aerial imagery to support critical government functions including emergency management, site planning, land use permitting, economic development, property tax assessment, and infrastructure maintenance. Required imagery specifications include specific capture area parameters, defined image resolution standards, and comprehensive product deliverables. The RFI is scheduled to be open from September 11, 2024, to September 18, 2024, with the primary objective of confirming whether EagleView is the sole provider capable of meeting the county's precise imagery collection requirements. Respondents will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate unique capabilities in meeting the county's specific aerial imagery specifications.

The RFI does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for respondent organizations. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement appears focused exclusively on determining sole source eligibility for EagleView's aerial imagery services, with potential subsequent sole source contract and purchase order award. No incumbent vendors beyond the presumed EagleView are mentioned in the documentation. The county has not provided details about integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure or specific qualifications beyond the imagery technical specifications. The procurement appears structured to validate the unique service capabilities of a specific vendor rather than conducting a competitive bidding process. Marion County's approach suggests a targeted procurement strategy aimed at efficiently securing specialized geospatial imagery services critical to multiple county operational functions.