Bid guide
How to bid on aerial photography for Rockland County
What Rockland County is buying
Rockland County is seeking a firm to collect annual countywide high-resolution aerial photography and provide related geospatial products, including orthophotography, oblique imagery, and updated planimetric datasets.
The data will support the County’s GIS and the operational, planning, emergency response, and asset management work of County departments and municipal partners. The County anticipates awarding one contract for five years.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Questions are due November 6, 2026. The proposal deadline is November 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The RFP documents may provide further instructions about the proposal deadline and any pre-proposal meeting.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit firms that provide aerial imagery acquisition and geospatial data products, particularly work involving orthophotography, oblique imagery, and planimetric datasets.
Because the County expects annual data collection and use across GIS, web mapping, mobile field solutions, and other internal systems, relevant experience delivering dependable geospatial products for operational use may help a firm assess its fit.
How to access and submit a response
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to see the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission directions in the notice, before November 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Review the full RFP for the required response format and any meeting details.
Prepare a competitive response
Read the full RFP and check all addenda before preparing your response. Keep a list of questions about the technical requirements, schedule, data products, and submission instructions, and send questions by November 6.
Explain clearly how your proposed approach addresses the requested annual imagery and geospatial products. Organize the response around the RFP’s requirements, and allow time to check that all requested materials are included and the electronic submission is complete before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Rockland; the original posting controls.