Parrot Anafi Drone & Drone Accessories

The City of Tampa's Wastewater Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 25-P-00199) for six Parrot ANAFI USA Drones and associated accessories to be utilized during hurricane recovery efforts. The procurement involves a comprehensive drone package that includes each drone unit, three smart batteries, a Skycontroller 4, a multi-port fast USB charger, an additional set of propeller blades, USB cables, and a hard case. The contract period is one year from the effective date, with potential renewal options including one additional two-year period and possible unilateral thirty-day extensions. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal and provide detailed documentation including authorized representative information, business licensing details, and compliance with various city ordinances and state statutes. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with vendors required to complete multiple forms such as MBD forms, a bidder's affidavit, and an affidavit of compliance with foreign countries of concern.

The solicitation emphasizes equal business opportunity guidelines with potential considerations for Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). The City of Tampa offers potential bid discounts of 5% for U-WMBEs (up to $20,000) and SLBEs (up to $10,000), demonstrating a commitment to diverse business participation. The estimated contract amount is $40,000, with the procurement classified as a goods contract conducted through a traditional solicitation method. Vendors must meet specific requirements related to criminal history screening practices and provide documentation of minority business status. The procurement is subject to the city's Equal Business Opportunity Program, which requires submission of a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten working days of bid opening and mandates comprehensive documentation of subcontracting relationships. Vendors must also complete a Sub-Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers Payment Form (MBD-30) to track payments to diverse and small local business enterprises throughout the contract period.