Shelby County Shelby #2026-5-12669

Shelby County Solicits Bids for Turnkey VTOL UAV System with Advanced Payloads and Software

Shelby County, Alabama is seeking bids for a turnkey Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system with advanced Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capabilities to support a range of county operations. - Government Buyer: - Shelby County Commission, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, IT Services Department - Products and Equipment Requested: - Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL capability - Minimum 45-minute flight time - 300-1000 acres coverage per flight - 25 mph wind tolerance - Autonomous flight planning - RGB camera payload (minimum 60 MP, GSD 1.2 cm/px, full frame) - LiDAR payload (up to 660 pts/m2, triple return) - PRS system with FAA Category 3 Out-Of-Position (OOP) certification - Ground control tablet and telemetry system - Minimum three battery sets and field-capable charging system - GNSS base station, receivers, tripods, and checkpoints for high-accuracy positioning (RTK/PPK) - Rugged case for UAV and payloads - Storage media and field tools - Software and Services: - Software licenses for flight planning, photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, and GIS integration (ESRI compatible) - 1-3 year licensing/support, with up to 13 licenses referenced - Unique/Notable Requirements: - UAV system must support GIS mapping, property tax assessment, landfill monitoring, search and rescue, and business/tourism aerial operations - Must provide specific export formats (.tif, .laz, .obj, .ulg, .o, .b, .p, .csv, .jpg) - Compliance with Alabama state laws and certifications (immigration, open trade, economic boycott) - Bidders must provide unit/package pricing and detailed technical specifications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders are expected to propose complete, integrated solutions meeting all outlined specifications.

Description

Shelby County is issuing a bid to purchase a specialized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability. The UAV system will support county GIS mapping, property tax assessment, landfill monitoring, search and rescue operations, and general aerial operations for business and tourism. The procurement includes the aircraft, payloads, ground control system, software licenses, and necessary accessories. The system must meet specific technical specifications including flight time, coverage, positioning accuracy, and payload requirements such as RGB camera, LiDAR, and PRS system. Bidders must provide unit/package pricing and comply with submission requirements.

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