Ortho And Oblique Imagery Data Collection Services FY2025

This contract involves the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), representing the GCRECD and its aerial cost-share participants, seeking to acquire updated ortho-imagery and oblique imagery during the 2025/2026 leaf-off season in Texas. The project aims to utilize the latest technology to produce high-resolution digital ortho-imagery, which is geo-referenced and ortho-rectified, as well as oblique imagery captured at angles from four different directions. The primary goal is to enhance the capabilities of 9-1-1 telecommunicators by providing accurate, up-to-date imagery that facilitates quick and effective location identification during emergency calls. Respondents are encouraged to propose solutions offering 6-inch and 3-inch resolution imagery to meet these operational needs. The solicitation, titled "Ortho And Oblique Imagery Data Collection Services FY2025," was posted on January 29, 2025, with a response deadline of March 13, 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is classified under NAICS code 541922, which pertains to photographic and mapping services. The contract will be governed by general provisions that specify legal authority, compliance with federal and state laws, independent contractor status, scope of work, performance timelines, payment terms, reporting obligations, insurance requirements, subcontracting rules, and audit rights. The primary point of contact for the project is Virginia Virgen, reachable via email and phone. The project’s successful execution will support public safety efforts by providing high-quality, current imagery to emergency responders and other stakeholders across Texas.