Aerial (Drone) Videography - RFB

The City of St. Pete Beach is soliciting bids for a professional aerial drone videography company to provide services for both disaster and non-disaster city events. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and supervision to deliver high-quality video documentation in accordance with city specifications and safety standards, including OSHA and FDEP regulations. The contract term is three years from the effective date, with the possibility of two optional one-year extensions. Deliverables must be submitted in electronic .PDF and .JPEG formats, and the contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all workmanship. Bids are due by 9:00 AM EST on June 11, 2025, and require a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 21, 2025. Interested parties must notify the Procurement Manager of their intent to bid at least five business days before the deadline. Submission packages must include a signed and notarized bid submittal, fee schedule, professional references, insurance certificates, and a Public Entity Criminal Affidavit. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process to determine the most advantageous offer, evaluating factors such as minimum qualifications, past performance, and bonding capacity. The contract is subject to annual appropriation and requires compliance with various Florida Statutes, including anti-boycott certifications and data breach reporting obligations.