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This is a Request for Quotation issued by the City of Toledo's Department of Public Safety for the purchase of a UAV (unmanned aerial system) for special operations. The RFQ seeks an outdoor-use UAS that is NDAA-compliant and CJIS-compliant and suitable for law enforcement and federal operations. Vendors must specify camera and thermal capabilities, provide weather-resistant equipment rated for heat and cold conditions, and include a controller, extra batteries, spare parts, tool kit, extra propellers, and a carrying case. Bids are due by 1:30 PM EST on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM EST the same day via Zoom. The City of Toledo will evaluate bids based on "lowest and best" offer, considering bid price, past work experience with the City, and applicable local preference as outlined in Toledo Municipal Code section 187.34.

All vendors must be registered on Sam.gov and submit bids through the City of Toledo's PlanetBids portal. Required bid submissions include Project Paperwork, Line Items, a Bid Guaranty (in the form of a cashier's check, official check, or bid bond made payable to "City of Toledo"), and a signed contract. Bid prices must be stated to two decimal places with only one price per line item accepted. Vendors new to the City must submit Vendor Registration and Business Tax Registration Forms; all vendors must provide a notarized Child Support Affidavit, W-9, Insurance Certificate naming the City as an additional insurer, EEO Compliance documentation, Debarment Certification, Living Wage Affidavit, and Bureau of Worker's Compensation Certificate. Questions regarding specifications must be submitted in writing through the PlanetBids Q&A tab, with City responses posted on the platform.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Goods and Services

Purchase of UAV for Special Operations Purchase Requisition Number 10009023 Issued By Department of Public Safety Date Issued October 16, 2026

Response Submission Date and Time

Tuesday, October 27,2026 at 1:30 PM EST

Bids will be read at 2:00 PM EST Submit online through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/22576/portal-home

SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS

· Outdoor Use UAS

· NDAA compliant and CJIS compliant

· Government approved UAS suitable for law enforcement/federal operations

· Critical components to be NDAA compliant

· Please list camera/thermal capabilities

· Weather resistant – heat/cold

· Controller/extra batteries/spare parts/tool kit/extra props

· Case for UAS

· ***Vendor must be registered on Sam.gov***

LOCAL PREFERENCE

The description of and procedure to apply local preference to responsive bids received by the City of Toledo can be found under Toledo Municipal Code section 187.34.

The Toledo Municipal Code can be found by searching for the City of Toledo webpage toledo.oh.gov and clicking the “Government” link, then clicking the “City Code” link.

REVIEW AND SELECTION CRITERIA

This bid is evaluated and selected based on “lowest and best” offer. The following factors determine “lowest and best:” bid price, past work/experience with the City of Toledo, local preference, if applicable.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the plans and specifications must be in writing submitted through the PlanetBids website Q&A tab. The City’s responses will be posted through PlanetBids.

BID SUBMISSION

Bids for this project will be accepted via e-bid though the City of Toledo’s PlanetBids portal. Bid submittals or other transmissions of information have not been completed until an email confirmation of the transmission has been issued by PlanetBids. Bid prices shall be to two (2) decimal places (i.e. $0.00). Only one (1) price per line item will be accepted.

In order to be awarded a contract, the City requires all of the following documents must be submitted with each bid your company submits in 2026 in PlanetBids:

· Project Paperwork*

· Line Items – will auto-populate with e-bid

· Bid Guaranty (bid bond or certified check / cashier’s check on a solvent bank) – see instructions below

· Signed Contract by the Vendor* *Located on “Documents” tab in PlanetBids Bid Guaranty requirements are located on the “Bid Information” tab on PlanetBids. The bid guaranty shall be in the form of a cashier’s check/official check on a solvent bank or a bid bond. If using a check as the bid guaranty, the check must be scanned and uploaded with your bid. In addition, the check must be received by the Division of Purchases and Supplies no later than the due date and time to be deemed responsive. No Company / No Personal checks will be accepted. Checks shall be made payable to “City of Toledo.” If your company is using a bid bond, scan and upload with bid; the original does not need to be received by the City of Toledo. If your company does not provide a bid guaranty, your bid submittal will be deemed non-responsive. (TMC 187.09)

City of Toledo

Division of Purchases and Supplies

One Government Center, Suite 2000

640 Jackson Street

Toledo, OH 43604 Beginning with bids advertised on or after March 13, 2026 the following documents will only need to be submitted once for your company for the duration of all contracts with the City. If any information changes, it is the company’s responsibility to notify the city and update the applicable documentation.

City Paperwork:

· Vendor Registration Form, if your company is new to doing business with the city

· Business Tax Registration Form, if your company is new to doing business with the city

· Child Support Affidavit, notarized

· Vendor Utility Beginning with bids advertised on or after March 13, 2026 the following documents will only need to be submitted once for all bids your company submits in 2026. If any information changes, it is the company’s responsibility to notify the City and update the applicable paperwork.

Annual Paperwork:

· W-9

· Insurance Certificate, naming the City of Toledo as an additional insurer – requirements available on the “Documents” tab of PlanetBids

· EEO Compliance

· Debarment Certification

· Living Wage Affidavit, updated no later than February 1st

· Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Certificate

BID OPENING MEETING

Bids will be open at 2 PM EST on the due date of this bid via Zoom Meeting at:

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/72026a0a/vScHndadGUqgTn8jHzPYJQ?u=https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/96570601158

This meeting is available to all interested parties. Preliminary Bid results will be available within one day on the PlanetBids website after bid opening. Bid results will be published to the PlanetBids website once awarded.

City of Toledo

One Government Center

640 Jackson Street

Toledo, Ohio 43604

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