Kentucky State Police Flight Camera

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet issued a Request for Bid (RFB 758 1900000765) on behalf of the Kentucky State Police for the procurement of one integrated flight camera system to be installed on a Bell 206L3 Longranger Helicopter. The solicitation requires vendors to supply an MX-10 Flight Camera or approved equivalent, featuring a stabilized turret with thermal imaging and low-light capabilities, multiple imaging sensors (day, thermal, and low-light), laser illumination, and an augmented reality mapping system with 2D mapping capabilities and lifetime software and map updates. Installation deliverables include nose-mounted camera brackets, a touchscreen monitor compatible with night vision, and full integration with the aircraft's existing systems, with installation to commence within 60 days of component receipt and be completed within 60 days thereafter. Vendors' written questions were due June 7, 2019, at 3:30 PM EDT, and sealed bids were due June 19, 2019, at 1:30 PM EDT, with submission required in person to the Finance Office of Procurement Services at 702 Capitol Avenue, Capitol Annex Room 095, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Award determination will use a best value ranking approach allocating 800 points to price (with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points and others scored proportionally), 200 points to geographic proximity (with a 750 nautical mile maximum radius from Frankfort, Kentucky), and pass/fail criteria requiring compliance with delivery timelines and providing a 24-month/1,000-hour warranty. All proposals must comply with Commonwealth requirements including Kentucky tax registration, foreign entity registration, recycled content standards, and non-discrimination provisions.

Resident bidder preferences apply under KRS 45A.490-494, and qualified bidder preferences are available for Kentucky Correctional Industries and disability-related nonprofits at specified percentages. Bidders must submit completed Annual Affidavits certifying compliance with Kentucky statutes regarding campaign finance laws, sales and use tax registration, non-delinquency on state taxes, and abstention from boycotts of entities in jurisdictions with which Kentucky maintains open trade, with failure to provide required documentation resulting in disqualification. Pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid basis, excluding federal excise taxes and Kentucky sales taxes. The contract is limited to the Kentucky State Police with no renewal options, and the selected camera system must receive approval from the KSP Aircraft Branch prior to contract award. No specific budget range or contract value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.