Invitation to Bid for Unmanned Aerial Systems for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Training Program

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) to support its Unmanned Vehicle Systems Training Program. TCC is seeking quotes for 18 drones, including 15 small enterprise flight operations training drones and 3 enterprise-level thermal and multispectral imaging drones, from the approved list of manufacturers for the State of Florida, which includes Skydio, Parrot, Altavian, Teal Drones, and Vantage Robotics. The drones must be able to fly in GPS-challenged environments and have obstacle avoidance capabilities. The ITB outlines the required specifications, proposal submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, which include pricing, delivery timelines, warranty information, and certification as a minority/woman/veteran-owned business. Proposals are due on February 7, 2023 by 1:45 PM EST, and will be opened at 2:00 PM EST on the same day.

The ITB specifies that respondents must be registered as a vendor with TCC prior to award. The college reserves the right to negotiate an agreement with one or more qualified respondents or to issue a new ITB, whichever is determined to be in the best interest of the college. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this procurement is not provided.