Aeryon SkyRanger Camera and Body Repairs

The Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division issued a Request for Proposal on June 5, 2019, for the one-time purchase of replacement parts and repair services for an Aeryon SkyRanger unmanned aerial system used for aerial imagery, crime scene mapping, and incident response. The solicitation seeks bids for specific components including an Aeryon SkyRanger system (922 MHZ, SKU-100003-04), SkyRanger Arms Kit (ASR-007) with rotating arms and propellers, SkyRanger Antenna Leg (ASM-001098-00), SkyRanger SMART Battery (ASM-000518-07), and HD Zoom Camera Plastics replacement. The RFP requires bidders to be the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized distributor with no subcontractors allowed, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA system on or before June 19, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Questions from bidders were due by June 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers anticipated to be posted by June 12, 2019. The evaluation criteria include the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price, with anticipated contract commencement on June 24, 2019, and delivery by July 1, 2019. All bids must be submitted F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid, and the bid must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the proposal due date.

Bidders must meet stringent requirements including proof of manufacturer authorization status, completion of a Confidential Treatment Form, and acceptance of the State's standard contract terms and conditions. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage with Commercial General Liability minimum of $1,000,000, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation, and Employers Liability of $500,000 each, along with indemnification obligations and background check requirements for personnel accessing State facilities. Bidders must also comply with Michigan laws regarding non-discrimination and unfair labor practices and must meet various certification requirements related to disabled veteran status, labor practices, and tax compliance. The RFP includes certifications related to participation in RFP development and labor practices. Standard manufacturer warranty applies to all items, and the contract is brand and model specific with no alternate bids accepted. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned.