Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Services

The City of Seattle is seeking experienced and qualified firms to provide Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) services to complete tasks such as aerial inspections, photogrammetry, and data analysis. The contractor will be required to provide site-specific safety plans, comply with Seattle City Light safety standards, and deliver high-resolution video and photo survey data. The contract term is one year with six optional one-year extensions. • The contractor must possess all necessary licenses required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other jurisdictions for their pilots and aerial drones. • The contractor must have prior experience providing aerial drone services to electrical utilities and possess an understanding of high-voltage hazards. • The contractor must have the ability to process and store data, detect defects in surveyed equipment, and provide analysis and recommendations based on surveyed conditions. • The contractor must have completed any part of Task 1 within the Scope of Work at least 3 times to be considered.