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Professional Photography & Drone Services

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Response Deadline10/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Professional Photography and Drone Services supports prime contractors on City of Santa Monica communications projects. The scope of work includes a wide range of visual documentation, such as event coverage, editorial portraiture, official headshots, and architectural, natural, and streetscape photography. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing timelapse sequences and detailed construction documentation. To be eligible, service providers must utilize FAA-certified drone operators and maintain California DIR registration. The final deliverables consist of high-resolution image sets, aerial photography, and timelapse sequences. This opportunity was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of October 8, 2026, under NAICS code 541922 for the D200 City Manager agency in California.

General Info

Photography and drone services subcontract for City of Santa Monica communications projects.

Agency

California → D200 CITY MANAGER

NAICS

541922 - Commercial Photography

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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NONE

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Communications Consultants

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PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineOct 8

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AgencyCalifornia → D200 CITY MANAGER

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → D200 CITY MANAGER

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Performs high-end photography and aerial imaging for prime contractors on City of Santa Monica communications projects. Executes event coverage, editorial portraiture, official headshots, architectural, natural, and streetscape photography, timelapse, and construction documentation. Requires FAA-certified drone operators and California DIR registration. Delivers high-resolution image sets, timelapse sequences, and aerial photography.

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