Unmanned Aerial Services, Professional Engineering Services

Pinellas County is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide unmanned aerial services on a continuing, as-needed basis to support various county departments. These services will utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a broad range of applications, including topographic surveys, ecological assessments, infrastructure and construction inspections, damage assessments, and emergency management. The anticipated scope of work combines urgent, on-demand missions requiring rapid response within a 12-24 hour timeframe with planned projects distributed throughout the contract period. The contract solicitation, identified as 26-0370-RFQ-CCNAC, was posted on March 3, 2026, with a response deadline of April 7, 2026. The contracting authority is the Business Technology Services agency based in Clearwater, Florida, with primary points of contact available for inquiries. Additional documentation tied to this contract includes compliance affidavits mandated by Florida statutes, ensuring contractors are not owned or controlled by foreign countries of concern and affirming adherence to human trafficking laws by prohibiting coercive labor practices. These affidavits require authorized representatives’ signatures and notarization, underscoring the county’s commitment to ethical procurement standards. Furthermore, there exists a formal mechanism for justifying any non-competitive purchases related to this service through a designated oversight committee, promoting transparency in procurement decisions. Overall, the contract calls for specialized UAV engineering expertise paired with strict regulatory compliance and responsiveness to both urgent and planned deployment needs across multiple county functions.