Agricultural Spray Drone

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is seeking competitive bids for an Agricultural Spray Drone system through a fully electronic solicitation on their eProcurement Portal. The procurement specifically targets a Hylio, Inc. AG-230 AgriDrone, which is a fully autonomous eight-rotor unmanned aerial system with dual 4.0-gallon spray tanks, TeeJet nozzles, electronic flowmeters, obstacle avoidance radar, HD FPV video streaming, and RTK-compatible GPS. Comprehensive ground control software (AgroSol) with lifetime access is included, along with associated equipment such as batteries, chargers, RTK systems, and spare parts kits. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the County's online bidding system by December 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with all questions and requests for interpretations due by December 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with bids remaining valid for 120 days following the closing date.

The solicitation offers a five percent preference deduction for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, with a maximum allowable preference of $100,000. The total contract amount is not to exceed $45,939.63, structured as a firm fixed-fee arrangement for a one-year term. Successful bidders will be required to submit insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and DUNS number verification within seven days of award notification. The contract includes comprehensive training materials and requires the contractor to obtain all necessary FAA approvals and permits. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at net 30 days following invoice submission and acceptance of deliverables. The County retains the right to terminate the contract without penalty after 30 days' written notice or immediately for cause, with no price increases permitted during the first year of the contract term.