RFP 26_106 Notice of Cancellation.pdf

This is a Notice of Cancellation issued by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for RFP 26-106, a Drones as First Responders Program (Proof of Concept). The RFP was originally issued on October 31, 2025, with a response due date of December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The City cancelled the solicitation on January 22, 2026, prior to contract award. The proposed program aimed to implement a one-year proof of concept drone-based first response initiative with an option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to four additional years (Years 2-5), contingent upon satisfactory performance, funding availability, demonstrated program impact, and City Council approval. The initiative was designed to enhance public safety operations across the City's police, fire, emergency management, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments by demonstrating the viability, scalability, and operational value of drone-based first response capabilities.

The City terminated the RFP to reassess program scope, technical requirements, and regulatory considerations to ensure alignment with operational needs, budget constraints, and evolving industry standards. No contract was awarded, and the City intends to refine its approach and potentially reissue the solicitation with clearer requirements and improved competitiveness. Inquiries regarding the cancellation should be directed to Procurement Agent Debora Westbrook at dwestbrook@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6050, or to the City of Alpharetta Finance Department at purchasing@alpharetta.ga.us.