Drone Camera and Zoom Lens

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for drone camera systems on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, with quotations due June 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time — this RFQ has reached its closing date.

The solicitation specifies two exact items with no substitutions accepted: a DJI Zenmuse FLIR XT2 Dual Sensor camera with radiometric thermal imaging, 640x512 resolution, and 30Hz capability; and a Zenmuse Z30 lens with 30x optical zoom and CMOS sensor technology. Equivalent items may be submitted only with documentation and physical samples proving equivalency, samples must arrive by the bid closure date.

Responses must include itemized quotes, product data sheets, warranty information, and a completed Maine Business and Economic Impact Consideration Form. All quotations shall be submitted through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service (VSS) electronic procurement system.

Evaluation follows a best-value approach, with award to the lowest-priced conforming bidder after specifications compliance is verified. Maine business investment qualifies as a best-value criterion under Executive Order 2017-003, permitting up to a 10% price reduction for comparison purposes based on Maine employment percentages and economic impact metrics reported on the required form. Pricing should exclude federal, state, and local taxes. All bids must remain firm and binding for 180 days from bid opening. The State anticipates net 30 payment terms upon receipt of acceptable invoices and reserves the right to authorize other state departments to use the resulting contract.