IFB 12226279-KWT Skydio x10 Drone Starter Kits for Models VT300-Z, V100-L and VT300-L

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Aviation Division is requesting bids on Skydio X10 Drone Starter Kits and accessories under IFB 12226279-KWT, with sealed offers due August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via the Ariba Sourcing Module. This is an indefinite-quantity, Agency-Specific contract.

The initial purchase comprises 10 units of the VT300-Z model, 16 units of the V100-L model, and 3 units of the VT300-L model, plus 29 subscriptions to the Skydio Data Management Suite, 29 Skydio PTK/PPK sensor attachments, and 29 parachute plans with coverage for unlimited deployment repacks. The kits will support transportation infrastructure inspection and monitoring, project oversight and construction progress tracking, emergency response and damage assessment, and traffic incident management.

The contract term is three years effective upon Notice of Award. Delivery is required within four months to the IT Distribution Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Vendors must provide firm pricing for Year 1 quantities and unit costs for optional additional purchases in Years 2 and 3. The State reserves the right to make partial or multiple awards and may request Best and Final Offers from vendors within a competitive range.

Warranty coverage is a minimum of 12 months from equipment installation, including defective parts replacement, labor, and freight at no additional cost to the State. Extended maintenance is required for at least one additional year following the initial warranty, with response times not to exceed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, and maximum response of eight business hours. Vendors must comply with North Carolina's E-Verify requirements and provide disclosure regarding workers located outside the United States. Vendors may be distributors or resellers subject to State approval. The offering is brand-specific to Skydio products. All State of North Carolina Department of Information Technology terms and conditions apply.