SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Aerial Survey of the Sevier River
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541370
— Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Utah State Office, 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84138-1100
- ZIP Code
- 84138-1100
- Solicitation Number
- UT-001-AerialSurvey
- Archive Date
- 8/8/2008
- Point of Contact
- Steve M Latimer,, Phone: 801-524-4578, Steve B Latimer,, Phone: 801-524-4578
- E-Mail Address
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steve.latimer@ut.usda.gov, steve.latimer@ut.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Contractor shall provide oblique angle digital video imagery from an aerial perspective that is synchronized with a Global Positioning System (GPS) track of the entire length of the Sevier River (approximately 425 miles). The video imagery and GPS track shall be used by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for interpretive analysis and extraction of data by means of interpretation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies. The data collected includes but is not limited to information about streambank erosion, riparian vegetation, water turbidity and hydrologic function. Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing oblique angle, high resolution video imagery from an aerial perspective with a synchronized GPS track in accordance with the requiremnts, specifications, terms and conditions specified herein. All materials shall be delivered to USDA/NRCS, c/o Shane Green, 125 South State Street-Room 4418, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1100. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, transportation, superintendence, and labor as required. The video imagery shall be oblique (approximately thirty degrees forward from vertical) from an aerial perspective. The width of the frame needs to capture from two to four widths of the river channel on either side of the Sevier River ( a total of five to nine channel widths). The video camera shall be capable of recording high resolution digital video images. Continuous real time shall be dsplayed on one corner of the video frame, not to obscure the main portion of the image. All proposed equipment (aircraft, GPS, cameras and related equipment) to be used by the contractor shall be approved for use on this contract by Shane Green (Ph: 801-524-4567, shane.green@ut.usda.gov) All aircraft used in the performance of work under this contract shall be maintained and operated in accordance with all regulations required by the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Helicopter and pilot must qualify to carry NRCS employees by meeting "Safety of Air Transportation on Official Work" from NRCS "360 General Manual, Part 420, Subpart L." The design of the aircraft shall be such that when the camera is mounted with all its parts within the outer structure, an unobstructed field of view is obtained. The field of view shall be shielded from the exhaust gases, oil, effluence and air turbulence. Glass, plastic, or other window material shall not be interposed between the camera or digital image system and the ground to be imaged unless authorized by Mr. Shane Green. Helicopter must have an exterior camera mount that is motion compensated and vibration free such as a "Foley" mount. The mount shall be able to pan and zoom. If the helicopter has its own video camera, the video output must be of broadcast quality or higher (520 lines resolution full color) and recorded on mini DV tape or video hard drive. If it does not have its own camera, the mount must be able to carry a Sony HDV professional camera using Mini DV tape (camera and tapes supplied by NRCS in this case). The aircraft shall have onboard, operational and integrated GPS receiver wiht a FAA certified antenna for recording the track of the video imagery. The GPS shall be able to record a track with a component of continuous time. The GPS shall be able to receive real time differential correction signals where available. Video imagery shall be acquired during conditions when well defined, high detail images will be resolved. It is preferred that the skies be clear, free from smoke, clouds, cloud shadows, and excessive haze. Due to the overriding need to acquire quality imagery within the specified period, it may be necessary to acquire some imagery that is outside the above requirements. The contractor is permitted to exercise judgment in acquiring images. NRCS reserves the right to reject imagery if it is impossible to be used for the intended purpose of interpretation for data collection. The video image capture period for this project shall be during times when riparian vegetation is actively growing. Generally, the date range would be June 1 to September 1, depending on the elevation. NRCS desires the video imagery be acquired only during the portion of the day when the sun angle exceeds the minimum of 30 degrees above the horizon. However, to expedite the acquisition within the shortest number of days possible, NRCS will accept a sun angle of not less than 20 degrees, provided the imagery does not have extensive shadows that preclude interpretation for data collection. All flights shall be parallel with the river channel and be as continuous as possible. Flight direction can be either upstream or downstream at the contractor’s discretion, but only one or the other for the video capture in its entirety. The aerial perspective should be gained at the lowest possible altitude while conforming with the site/area coverage requirements, camera lens constraints, and safety considerations. Appropriate speeds for the video capture will be as fast as possible at the contractor’s discretion. Quality Control shall be exercised continuously throughout the performance of the contract. Procedures shall be developed to assure that all the video imagery and synchronized GPS Tracks are delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule and at the required level of quality. If the contractor’s camera is used, the video capture will be transferred to DVD(s) or hard drive(s) for delivery to the NRCS. If the NRCS’s camera is used, the NRCS will maintain backups and management of the camera recording media. The GPS track, if seperate, shall be recorded to an electronic medium such as a DVD or CD for delivery to the NRCS. Questions concerning this procurement action shall be addressed to steve.latimer@ut.usda.gov, 801-524-4578, or shane.green@ut.usda.gov, 801-524-4567.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: The Sevier River; from Paiute Reservoir to Delta, Utah., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84138, United States
- Zip Code: 84138
- Zip Code: 84138
- Record
- SN01613514-W 20080716/080714222857-8518c88b84cad107505c7f7e5fa243e4 (fbodaily.com)
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