Material Removal Robot - Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking to procure one (1) Andros-Remotec FX Robot through a Request for Proposal (RFPC30034902101085) issued via the MissouriBUYS system. The material removal robot must meet extensive technical specifications, including multiple sophisticated camera systems such as a surveillance color camera with white light and IR LEDs, gripper palm camera, front/rear drive cameras, and a color arm camera. The robot requires position feedback with presets, manipulator rewind, fly gripper functionality, an accessory interface mount, vehicle battery pack, and a ruggedized laptop control unit with touchscreen. Additional required components include comprehensive tools like a dual pan disrupter mount, shock tube initiator, breacher mount assembly, and Power Hawk assembly. The solicitation period runs from January 12, 2021, to February 5, 2021, with electronic responses due by 2:00 PM CST on the closing date. Vendors must submit completed Exhibits A through J and the Addendum 01 cover page through the MissouriBUYS system, and are required to specify both brand and model numbers in their submissions. The procurement terms specify Free On Board (FOB) Destination delivery and Net 45 Days payment terms.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The documentation does not include an estimated budget or contract value for this procurement. Vendors will need to provide a comprehensive technical response that demonstrates their ability to meet the highly specific requirements of the Andros-Remotec FX Robot. The contact person for any questions is Jennie Rees from the State of Missouri, who can be reached at 573-751-6442 or jennie.rees@oa.mo.gov. While the technical specifications are detailed, the solicitation leaves significant flexibility for vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in providing this specialized material removal robot to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.