Timelapse Video

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) is seeking a contractor to provide timelapse photography services for documenting forest recovery in the Cascade mountain foothills east of Salem, Oregon. The primary objective is to capture the regeneration of forestland burned during the 2020 Beachie Creek fire using remote, solar-powered camera units. The selected contractor will be responsible for recommending and purchasing specialized equipment, installing camera units, providing ongoing maintenance and support, and delivering high-quality image files to OFRI. Specific required qualifications include experience with timelapse camera installations, solar-powered remote setups, wireless file transfer capabilities, and proximity to the project area. Evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's technical expertise, installation capabilities, and image delivery methodologies. The solicitation (OregonBuys Bid #S-62800-00003633) has a proposal due date of August 5, 2022, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with a pre-proposal video call scheduled for July 8 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Interested parties can email questions to storm@ofri.org if unable to attend the video call.

The procurement encourages participation from certified small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, and woman-owned businesses, with a specific COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) outreach plan included in the solicitation. Proposers must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing any existing relationships with certified firms and potential subcontracting opportunities. The contract has an initial five-year term with options to extend for up to 20 total years, providing potential long-term stability for the selected vendor. Preference may be given to Oregon-based businesses and those utilizing recycled materials. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for hourly rates for installation, repair, and data collection services, as well as potential monthly fees for cloud storage. The contractor will be expected to maintain various insurance coverages, including general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, and must comply with state regulations and certification requirements.