Drones

The Nevada State Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is seeking competitive quotes for a comprehensive drone procurement package that includes six Skydio X10 drones with three-year warranty plans (Skydio X10 Plan), Pix4Dmatic software with floating licenses capable of being shared among the six-unit drone fleet, and certified in-person training on Pix4D software. Training must be delivered at two locations (Reno and Las Vegas) over three days each, with training laptops provided for temporary use during instruction only and not retained by the State post-training. The solicitation requires strict adherence to specifications with no exceptions permitted; however, vendors may propose functional equivalents to specified products if original offerings are discontinued. Quotes are due February 17, 2026, with the bid opening date establishing the firm deadline for submissions in Pacific Standard Time, after which no responses will be accepted. Vendors must submit quotes through Nevada's eProcurement system (NevadaEPro) and must complete all required tabs including General Information, Items with unit costs and freight charges, Terms & Conditions acceptance, and any required attachments. All equipment must be new, delivered with title free and clear of liens, and properly warranted against defects and patent infringement claims. The evaluation will consider factors including total cost of ownership, specification conformity, delivery dates, goods fitness for purpose, and vendor location.

The State of Nevada offers a five percent preference for Nevada-based businesses that certify a majority of goods are produced in Nevada, and additional five percent preferences apply to service-connected disabled veteran-owned local businesses for contracts valued between $50,000 and $500,000. All vendors must comply with federal OSHA standards, Nevada employment discrimination laws, and the State's anti-Israel boycott requirement, and those delivering commodities directly to the State must furnish automobile liability insurance with a Combined Single Limit of $1,000,000. Pricing must be quoted on a Free on Board (Destination) basis with freight prepaid and does not include applicable federal or state taxes, which the State will pay directly or through tax exemption certificates. The solicitation documents do not specify pricing information, contract term details beyond the standard two-year commodity contract provision with potential annual extensions, incumbent contractors, or exact budget ranges. Contracts for the furnishing of goods may be entered into for a term not to exceed two years, with provisions for annual extensions if conditions for extension are specified in the solicitation and determined to be in the best interest of the State. Payment is generally expected within 30 to 45 days upon receipt of invoices and agency approval, with all vendor quotes representing irrevocable offers for the contract term and any extensions.