State of Illinois - dot 53491 - 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491.pdf

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Attached to: UAS Agricultural-use Drones (4)
Solicitation number: 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491
Issued by: St. Clair County, Illinois

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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration division, for the procurement of four commercial agricultural unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related equipment. The solicitation (27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491) seeks four multi-rotor agricultural drones with specifications including maximum takeoff weight under 55 pounds, FAA Remote ID compliance, multi-directional obstacle sensing, GNSS/GPS support, operating temperature range of -10°C to +40°C, minimum IP Rating 55, and 20-minute minimum flight time without payload. Additional line items include 12 aircraft spray systems (Hylio Pegasus HYL-30 or equivalent) with 2.5-gallon minimum payload capacity and up to 20-foot effective swath width; four aircraft spreader systems with 4-gallon/20-pound payload capacity and up to 40-foot effective swath; eight chargers compatible with the primary UAS; and 20 batteries compatible with the aircraft. Delivery is required to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764, attention James Schackmann. Responses are due September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid availability commencing August 27, 2026.

This is an open market procurement with no small business set-aside or Business and Economically Disadvantaged (BEP) participation goals. Prospective bidders must submit a signed contract, completed Offer to the State of Illinois with authorized signature, and vendor disclosure forms (or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure), with failure to complete and upload vendor disclosure documents resulting in disqualification. The solicitation is classified under NIGP Code 035-96 for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Drones. Robert Cook of the DOT Finance & Administration division serves as the purchaser contact, with inquiries directed to robert.k.cook@illinois.gov or (217) 785-4074. Adam Aldridge is listed as the Sourcing Procurement Officer. Electronic quotes are permitted for this procurement. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.

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Additional NIGP CodeAdditional NIGP Code::

Responses Due Responses Due in 12 Days, 19 Hours, 44 Minutesin 12 Days, 19 Hours, 44 Minutes

Header InformationHeader Information

Bid Number:Bid Number: 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-5349127-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491 Description:Description: (FY27) UAS Ag Drones (4)(FY27) UAS Ag Drones (4) Bid OpeningBid Opening Date:Date:

09/14/202609/14/2026

11:00:00 AM11:00:00 AM

Purchaser:Purchaser: Robert CookRobert Cook Organization:Organization: DOT - TransportationDOT - Transportation

Department:Department: FINADMIN494 - Finance &FINADMIN494 - Finance &

AdministrationAdministration Location:Location: AK002 - Business ServicesAK002 - Business Services

Fiscal Year:Fiscal Year: 2727 Type Code:Type Code: 10 - Invitation for Bid (IFB)10 - Invitation for Bid (IFB) Allow ElectronicAllow Electronic Quote:Quote:

YesYes

Alternate Id:Alternate Id: RequiredRequired Date:Date:

Available Date :Available Date : 08/27/2026 08/27/2026

04:40:00 PM04:40:00 PM

Info Contact:Info Contact: ContactContact

Robert.k.cook@illinois.govRobert.k.cook@illinois.gov Bid Type:Bid Type: OPENOPEN Informal BidInformal Bid

Flag:Flag:

NoNo

Purchase Method:Purchase Method: Open MarketOpen Market

Pre Bid Conference:Pre Bid Conference: N/AN/A

Bulletin Desc:Bulletin Desc: IDOT procurement of four (4) UAS agricultural-use Drones.IDOT procurement of four (4) UAS agricultural-use Drones.

Ship-to Address:Ship-to Address: Robert CookRobert Cook

See Line Items BelowSee Line Items Below springfield, IL 62702springfield, IL 62702

USUS

Email: robert.k.cook@illinois.govEmail: robert.k.cook@illinois.gov

Phone: (217) 785-4074Phone: (217) 785-4074

Bill-toBill-to Address:Address:

Robert CookRobert Cook

See Line Items BelowSee Line Items Below springfield, IL 62702springfield, IL 62702

USUS

Email:Email:

robert.k.cook@illinois.govrobert.k.cook@illinois.gov

Phone: (217) 785-4074Phone: (217) 785-4074

Print Format:Print Format: Bid Print NewBid Print New

File Attachments:File Attachments: Ag UAS Contract 25.4~2.docxAg UAS Contract 25.4~2.docx invitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1.docxinvitation-for-bid-vendor-instructions-and-requirements-v26-1.docx invitation-for-bid-offer-to-the-state-of-illinois-v-25-3.pdfinvitation-for-bid-offer-to-the-state-of-illinois-v-25-3.pdf ipg-active-registered-vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-b-v-26-1-8-26-2025-1~14.docxipg-active-registered-vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-b-v-26-1-8-26-2025-1~14.docx vendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-a-v27-1-2026-0624~4.docxvendor-disclosure-formerly-forms-a-v27-1-2026-0624~4.docx

Form Attachments:Form Attachments:

Required Quote AttachmentsRequired Quote Attachments

Desired Attachment NameDesired Attachment Name DescriptionDescription

Signed ContractSigned Contract Upload signed contract hereUpload signed contract here

Offer to the State of IllinoisOffer to the State of Illinois Upload completed Offer with authorized signature hereUpload completed Offer with authorized signature here

Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor DisclosureVendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Failure to complete and upload will result in disqualificationFailure to complete and upload will result in disqualification

SPO Name:SPO Name: Adam AldridgeAdam Aldridge

Is this a Small Business Set Aside Procurement?:Is this a Small Business Set Aside Procurement?: NoNo

Is there a BEP/VBP Participation Goal? :Is there a BEP/VBP Participation Goal? : NoNo

Link to Original Contract :Link to Original Contract :

Item InformationItem Information

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Item # 1: ( 035 - 96 ) Item # 1: ( 035 - 96 ) Commercial agricultural UAS (See Specifications in Contract). Airframe Specifications: Multi-rotor platform; Compatibility with AirData fleet management software; Maximum Takeoff Weight: Under 55lb; FAA Remote IDCommercial agricultural UAS (See Specifications in Contract). Airframe Specifications: Multi-rotor platform; Compatibility with AirData fleet management software; Maximum Takeoff Weight: Under 55lb; FAA Remote ID compliance; Multi-directional obstacle sensing - integrated or add-on module; Supports GNSS/GPS; Operating Temperature range: -10C to +40C; Minimum IP Rating: 55; Flight time without payload: 20 minutescompliance; Multi-directional obstacle sensing - integrated or add-on module; Supports GNSS/GPS; Operating Temperature range: -10C to +40C; Minimum IP Rating: 55; Flight time without payload: 20 minutes minimum; Autonomous mission planning capability (preferred); All related accessories, cases, spare parts, adaptors, mounts, cables, chargers, and software. ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinoisminimum; Autonomous mission planning capability (preferred); All related accessories, cases, spare parts, adaptors, mounts, cables, chargers, and software. ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois

62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***

NIGP Code:NIGP Code: 035-96035-96

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones

QtyQty Unit CostUnit Cost UOMUOM Total Discount Amt.Total Discount Amt. Total CostTotal Cost

4.04.0 EA - EachEA - Each

Manufacturer:Manufacturer: Brand:Brand: Model:Model:

Make:Make: Packaging:Packaging:

Item # 2: ( 035 - 96 ) Item # 2: ( 035 - 96 ) Aircraft Spray System: remote aircraft spray system Hylio Pegasus HYL-30, or equivalent compatible with UAS in Line Item 1. Payload Capacity: 2.5 gal (minimum); Additional assembly accessories (mounts, parts, legs,Aircraft Spray System: remote aircraft spray system Hylio Pegasus HYL-30, or equivalent compatible with UAS in Line Item 1. Payload Capacity: 2.5 gal (minimum); Additional assembly accessories (mounts, parts, legs, etc. if required to accommodate payload), and all necessary chargers, cases, cables, etc.; Hydraulic Pump System and Nozzle Payload Dispensing Equipment - TeeJet style hydraulic nozzle tips and Rotary Atomizers;etc. if required to accommodate payload), and all necessary chargers, cases, cables, etc.; Hydraulic Pump System and Nozzle Payload Dispensing Equipment - TeeJet style hydraulic nozzle tips and Rotary Atomizers;

Effective Swath Width- Up to 20 ft; Productivity Rate- Up to 13 ac/hr at 2 gal/ac (See Specifications in Contract). ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ EmailEffective Swath Width- Up to 20 ft; Productivity Rate- Up to 13 ac/hr at 2 gal/ac (See Specifications in Contract). ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email

James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***

NIGP Code:NIGP Code: 035-96035-96

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones

Bid Solicitation: 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491Bid Solicitation: 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491

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Additional NIGP CodeAdditional NIGP Code::

QtyQty Unit CostUnit Cost UOMUOM Total Discount Amt.Total Discount Amt. Total CostTotal Cost

12.012.0 EA - EachEA - Each

Item # 3: ( 035 - 96 ) Item # 3: ( 035 - 96 ) Aircraft Spreader System: Payload Capacity: 4 gal/20lb (minimum); Additional assembly accessories (mounts, parts, legs, etc. if required to accommodate payload), and all necessary chargers, cases, cables, etc.; GranularAircraft Spreader System: Payload Capacity: 4 gal/20lb (minimum); Additional assembly accessories (mounts, parts, legs, etc. if required to accommodate payload), and all necessary chargers, cases, cables, etc.; Granular

Spreader Payload Dispensing Equipment (including tank, spreader device, mounting, etc.); Effective Swath- Up to 40 ft; Productivity Rate- Up to 10 ac/hr at 20 lb/ac. Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See SpecificationsSpreader Payload Dispensing Equipment (including tank, spreader device, mounting, etc.); Effective Swath- Up to 40 ft; Productivity Rate- Up to 10 ac/hr at 20 lb/ac. Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See Specifications in Contract). ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinoisin Contract). ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov*** Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois

62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***

NIGP Code:NIGP Code: 035-96035-96

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones

QtyQty Unit CostUnit Cost UOMUOM Total Discount Amt.Total Discount Amt. Total CostTotal Cost

4.04.0 EA - EachEA - Each

Item # 4: ( 035 - 96 ) Item # 4: ( 035 - 96 ) Charger Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See Specifications Contract) ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov***Charger Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See Specifications Contract) ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov***

Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***Send INVOICE: 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: Peggy Ford Rm 009 Email Peggy.Ford@illinois.gov***

NIGP Code:NIGP Code: 035-96035-96

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones

QtyQty Unit CostUnit Cost UOMUOM Total Discount Amt.Total Discount Amt. Total CostTotal Cost

8.08.0 EA - EachEA - Each

Item # 5: ( 035 - 96 ) Item # 5: ( 035 - 96 ) Batteries Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See Specifications in Contract) ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov***Batteries Compatible with UAS in Line Item 1 (See Specifications in Contract) ***Deliver to 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, Illinois 62764 Attn: James Schackmann RM 009/ Email James.Schackmann@illinois.gov***

NIGP Code:NIGP Code: 035-96035-96

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Drones

QtyQty Unit CostUnit Cost UOMUOM Total Discount Amt.Total Discount Amt. Total CostTotal Cost

20.020.0 EA - EachEA - Each

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