City RFP - Public Safety Drone as First Responder Program

The City of Stamford, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Public Safety Drone as First Responder Program, solicitation number 2025.0239. The procurement seeks to establish a comprehensive drone program to enhance public safety response capabilities. Specifically, the city is looking for drone technology and systems that can be rapidly deployed by first responders to improve emergency situational awareness, response times, and operational effectiveness. The RFP is open to all vendors and will be accessible through the ProcureWare platform at stamfordct.procureware.com. The solicitation was posted on November 14, 2024, with proposals due by December 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. Potential respondents can direct technical questions to Lou DeRubeis, Director of Public Safety Health and Welfare, at (203)-977-4151, and purchasing procedure inquiries to Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent, at (203) 977-4107. There is no pre-proposal meeting or RFP deposit required for this opportunity.

The RFP documents indicate that the solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFP does not specify a detailed budget range or estimated contract value, nor does it outline specific evaluation criteria or technical specifications for the drone program. The solicitation appears to be seeking a flexible solution that can be integrated into the city's existing public safety infrastructure. Payment terms and delivery details are listed as unspecified, and the contract has been designated as having no line items. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive drone solution that can be quickly deployed and integrated into Stamford's emergency response protocols, with a focus on enhancing first responder capabilities through advanced drone technology.