Notice of Intent to Award MSP RFQ 180000000802

The Michigan State Police, Purchasing Office, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #180000000802 on August 30, 2018, to procure an Aeryon SkyRanger Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with associated double system components and accessories. The procurement was designed to support Michigan State Police operations by acquiring advanced aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capability. The evaluation process sought qualified vendors capable of providing a complete UAS platform including all necessary accessories and support equipment. The award recommendation was completed and documented on August 30, 2018, representing the conclusion of the selection and evaluation phase. Unsuccessful bidders were provided the opportunity to request debriefing sessions with the primary procurement contact, Paula Hurst Thomas of the Budget and Financial Services Division, to obtain feedback regarding the award decision and selection rationale.

Aeryon Labs was selected as the recommended awardee for this procurement at a quoted price of $114,499.00, which represented the sole bid price evaluated during the competition process. The award recommendation indicates that the selection process had been finalized and was pending any required State Administrative Board approval. The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Additionally, the available documentation does not detail contract term duration, renewal options, specific project implementation timelines, or integration requirements with existing Michigan State Police infrastructure and technology systems. The $114,499.00 award value represents the documented budget for this Unmanned Aerial System procurement.