Town of Whitecourt - Request for Proposal - Town of Whitecourt - Orthophotography and Lidar Services - 2026

The Town of Whitecourt is seeking qualified geospatial services firms to acquire, process, and deliver high-resolution orthophotography and lidar data for municipal use, with data capture scheduled for the fall of 2026 before snowfall. Orthophotography must meet a minimum resolution of 10 centimeters per pixel, while lidar data must provide at least six points per square meter to ensure detailed topographic accuracy. Proposals must be submitted by July 15, 2026, in response to solicitation number AB-2026-04224, which was posted on June 9, 2026, under the NAICS code 541360 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The contract is managed by the Town of Whitecourt, though the system lists the agency as the Government of Canada, and all submissions must be directed to Stephanie Schaffner, the contracting authority, via the provided email address. The performance location is within Alberta, specifically serving the Town of Whitecourt’s geographic needs, and the data delivered will support planning, infrastructure, emergency response, and land management initiatives. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability in aerial data collection, processing standards, and timely delivery under strict seasonal constraints. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside for small or Indigenous businesses, and proposals must be comprehensive, addressing both technical specifications and project timelines. All correspondence and submissions are to be handled through the official point of contact, and interested firms are expected to review the full tender details on the Canada Buys platform to ensure compliance with procedural and technical requirements.