Aeryon SkyRanger Camera and Body Repairs

The Michigan State Police Purchasing Division issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the one-time purchase of replacement parts and repairs for one Aeryon SkyRanger unmanned aerial system (UAS) used for aerial imagery, crime scene mapping, and incident response. The specific deliverables include an Aeryon SkyRanger (922 MHz) flyer body, arms kit with rotating propellers, legs kit with antenna leg, SMART battery, and HD zoom camera plastics replacement. The RFQ is brand and model specific with no alternate bids accepted, and bidders must be the manufacturer or a manufacturer-authorized distributor, with no subcontractors permitted. The State reserves the right to request samples or inspect items before award recommendation. All bids must be submitted on Schedule B with pricing entered in the SIGMA system and must be F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid. Bidders were required to submit questions by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on March 8, 2019, with answers anticipated by March 12, 2019, and proposals were due by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on March 19, 2019, with an anticipated contract begin date of March 25, 2019 and delivery deadline of April 1, 2019. Evaluation criteria include the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price as determined by the Michigan State Police.

This procurement is restricted to manufacturers or manufacturer-authorized distributors only, with no allowance for subcontractors or other organizational types. Bidders must specify lead time for delivery after receipt of order and indicate that their bid remains valid for at least 90 calendar days from the due date, with standard manufacturer warranty applying to all items. The awarded contractor must comply with extensive state requirements, including maintaining commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, undergoing background checks for personnel accessing state facilities, and adhering to all standard contract terms and conditions under Michigan law. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were noted in this procurement. The contract is subject to Michigan law with disputes resolved in Michigan Court of Claims. No specific budget amount or award value range was listed in the procurement documents.