Drone

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is requesting quotations for drone equipment and related services, with quotations due October 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the Maine Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.

The scope consists of one DJI Matrice 300 RTK Combo system with accessories, one H20T Payload Camera with thermal and optical imaging capabilities, two TB60 Intelligent Flight Batteries, and three days of training with a minimum of one day in-person and up to two days virtual. Bidders must submit detailed itemized quotes with product data sheets, warranty information, and completed technical specifications in Excel format, along with the bid cover page and debarment certification form. Bidders unable to meet any specification must provide detailed written explanations and justifications for alternative equipment. Bidders may submit multiple quotations offering alternative items or pricing.

Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering conformity to specifications, delivery timeframe, and price; once specifications are met, the award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant bidder. All quotations must remain valid and binding for 180 days from the bid opening date. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests quotations without tax inclusion. Payment terms are anticipated at net 30 upon receipt of an acceptable invoice. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder, pursue negotiations with subsequent bidders if necessary, or cancel the RFQ at its discretion.