Ada County Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement UAS Purchase

Ada County is conducting a competitive bid (Bid 25075) for the procurement of two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms to be utilized by the County's Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement department. The solicitation seeks two specific drone platforms: one dedicated to noxious weed control and another for mosquito abatement. These UAS must meet comprehensive technical specifications, including multirotor configuration, high-voltage battery systems, specific flight modes, and wireless communication capabilities. The procurement requires brand new equipment, with no used, refurbished, or demonstration products permitted. The bid encompasses complete systems including application systems for both granular and liquid pesticides, three battery sets, a battery charging system, vehicle control system, training package, and one year of service and support fees. Bid submissions are due electronically by 4:00 p.m. local time on August 20, 2025, with the Ada County Board of Commissioners planning to review and make award recommendations on August 26, 2025. Delivery of the UAS platforms is required by September 30, 2025, and the bid remains valid for 30 days from submission.

The bid documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The total bid amount will cover two unmanned aerial vehicles with comprehensive technical and operational requirements, though a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available materials. Vendors must comply with federal procurement and security requirements, and the bid emphasizes extensive documentation including future fee schedules and maintenance recommendations. Bidders are required to complete a detailed bid form through the Bonfire bid submittal platform, which must be signed either in ink or with an electronic signature compliant with Idaho Code section 28-50-102. Ada County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the selected vendor may be required to provide documentation demonstrating the signatory's authority to bind the company. The procurement includes a mandatory in-person training component and specific warranty terms for the UAS platforms.