Aeriel Brushkill & Imagery

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District is seeking a contractor to provide aerial brush‑kill and high‑definition imagery services over approximately 1,300 miles of channel network in Arkansas and Missouri. The contractor must supply all aircraft (helicopter and/or agricultural drones), herbicide application systems, certified pilots, licensed herbicide applicators, and advanced imaging equipment meeting strict technical specifications. Work includes seasonal herbicide spraying (Sept‑Oct 2026 for the base year) and year‑round aerial video collection, processing, geo‑referencing, and delivery on approved SSD/HDD media within 30 days of flight. The contract is a base year plus four option years (total five years), with performance windows tied to crop‑drift avoidance and first killing frost. The government will provide spatial files; the contractor must manage all logistics, compliance (FIFRA, EPA, state licensing), indemnification, and respraying at no extra cost if kill rates fall below 90 %. • Scope: Aerial herbicide application to control trees, brush, and aquatic vegetation ≤ 10 ft tall. • Scope: Capture 4K‑60 fps video imagery with gyro‑stabilized gimbal, full GPS/telemetry overlay, and deliver on approved SSD/HDD. • Geographic coverage: Specific counties in Missouri (e.g., Dunklin, Pemiscot) and Arkansas (e.g., Crittenden, Mississippi). • Performance period: Base year Sep 2026‑Oct 2026 (spray) and Oct 2026‑Sep 2027 (imagery); same windows for each option year. • Deliverables: Processed video files, metadata, and reports within 30 days; respray or re‑flight at no cost if quality standards not met. • Requirements: Contractor must be bonded, hold herbicide applicator licenses in both states, and comply with extensive security and training mandates.