Westchester County is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB-WC-25243) for specialized drone equipment to support emergency services, specifically seeking to procure 2 Autel Robotics EVO MAX 4T XE Bundles along with accompanying accessories. The procurement includes 5 additional Autel EVO MAX Batteries, 1 Multi Charger, 2 Speaker and Spotlight Models, and 2 Autel Care Standard (2-year) service plans for the EVO MAX 4T drone system. The bid is scheduled to be due on September 23, 2025, before 2 PM, with delivery requested to Valhalla, NY 10595. Vendors must submit sealed bids and are explicitly prohibited from submitting electronic or faxed proposals. The procurement follows standard county purchasing protocols, including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment terms and FOB destination pricing, with potential for use by other New York State political subdivisions. Bid prices are expected to exclude federal, state, and local taxes, with payment terms of 2% 10 Net 30. The solicitation demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting diverse business participation, specifically encouraging submissions from minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), and service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOB) businesses. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including Executive Order No. 6-2007 regarding lead-free merchandise and must certify that bid prices were developed independently without collusion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the drone system procurement suggests a significant investment in emergency service technology upgrades. The bid includes provisions for potential use by other political subdivisions, which may increase the potential contract value and scope. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities specific to the Autel Robotics EVO MAX 4T drone system and provide comprehensive documentation of their ability to meet the county's precise equipment and service requirements.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RFB-WC-25243 DRONES 10-8-25.pdf | 280KB | 9/18/25 |