Shelby County Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - VTOL Bid 2026
Shelby CountyCounty · Columbiana, AL- Due
- Sep 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Shelby County is soliciting bids for a turnkey VTOL UAV system to support GIS mapping, tax assessment, landfill monitoring, and SAR operations. The package must include the aircraft, 60MP camera, LiDAR, and PRS system.
UAV VTOL aircraft, Ground control tablet, Telemetry system, RGB camera, LiDAR, PRS System, Rugged case, Storage media, Field tools, GNSS base station, Software licenses
Compatibility, quality, features of hardware/software, support capabilities, unit prices
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Summary
Shelby County is soliciting bids for a turnkey VTOL UAV system to support GIS mapping, tax assessment, landfill monitoring, and SAR operations. The package must include the aircraft, 60MP camera, LiDAR, and PRS system.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Compatibility
- Quality
- Features of hardware/software
- Support capabilities
- Unit prices
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- UAV VTOL aircraft
- Ground control tablet
- Telemetry system
- RGB camera
- LiDAR
- PRS System
- Rugged case
- Storage media
- Field tools
- GNSS base station
- Software licenses
- Submit to
- Shelby County eBid portal
- Scope location
- Shelby County
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Shelby County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Shelby County eBid portal.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Shelby County in AL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: UAV VTOL aircraft, Ground control tablet, Telemetry system, RGB camera, LiDAR, PRS System, Rugged case, Storage media, Field tools, GNSS base station, Software licenses. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compatibility, quality, features of hardware/software, support capabilities, unit prices" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Shelby County?
All active and historical solicitations from Shelby County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Shelby County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Shelby County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Shelby County. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.