Port of Houston #RFP-1090114

This opportunity involves the Port of Houston Authority seeking a qualified vendor for comprehensive photography and videography services to support its media, events, and publications. - Government Buyer: - Port of Houston Authority (PHA), Harris County, Texas - Scope of Services: - On-call photography and videography for Port Houston's owned, earned, and paid media - Coverage of three main terminals: Bayport, Barbours Cut, and Turning Basin - Support for construction projects, real estate, Houston Ship Channel, industry vessels, and community outreach - Approximately 90 photography events per year (average 6 hours each) - Production of 8 short edited videos (up to 4 minutes), 6 b-roll videos (2-3 minutes), and 3 full production videos (5 minutes) - Quarterly b-roll footage of terminal activity and other operations - Drone photography/videography (FAA-licensed operators required) - Same-day turnaround for publication-ready images - Maintenance of an offline library of all images and videos, with annual collection and supply to PHA - Additional services available at fixed hourly rates (labor, materials, licenses, permits, travel) - Technical and Staffing Requirements: - Qualified staff with demonstrated proficiency in Adobe products, After Effects, and motion graphics - Top-tier equipment and drone licensing - Ability to respond on less than 24-hour notice - Notable Requirements: - All scope items must be proposed (contract is not divisible) - Compliance with Port's Small Business Development Program, security, confidentiality, and non-discrimination policies - Evaluation based on price, reputation, safety, quality, past performance, and small business participation - No specific OEMs or named vendors are required; open to all qualified providers. - Key Deliverables: - High-quality photos and videos, edited videos, b-roll, full production videos, and offline media library - Annual photo collections on storage devices - Locations: - Bayport Terminal, Barbours Cut Terminal, Turning Basin Terminal, and Port Houston facilities in Houston, TX

The Port of Houston Authority is seeking vendors to provide photography and videography services on an on-call basis throughout the year. The services include capturing high-quality photos and videos for Port Houston's media, events, and publications, with capabilities for quick turnaround and drone usage as needed. The contract involves producing edited videos, b-roll footage, and maintaining an offline library of all images. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 1, 2026, and proposals are due by April 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation, benefit to the port, and small business participation.