DCR Resource Management Drones

The Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is seeking to establish a one-time contract for the purchase of Autel EVO Max 4T drones and accessories for use in Virginia's resource management efforts. The DCR is looking to acquire a minimum of 4 drones, 4 controllers, 24 batteries, 4 battery chargers, 16 propeller sets, and 4 rugged drone cases. The drones must meet specific technical requirements related to camera capabilities, obstacle avoidance, wind resistance, and other features. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, and the items must be delivered to the Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that is a DSBSD-certified micro or small business, provided the bid price is deemed fair and reasonable by the agency.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and delete items prior to making an award. The eVA vendor transaction fee will apply to any resulting purchase order(s), and payment terms are Net 30. The Commonwealth's General Terms and Conditions for state and local contracts will apply to this procurement, which outlines various legal and procedural requirements for vendors. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the budget range for this procurement is not provided.