Q24002216 Aerial Drones and Equipment, Oahu, Hawaii

The State of Hawaii's Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is seeking to procure aerial drone equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24 200 090, specifically for Honolulu County and the Halawa CDP. The procurement involves furnishing and delivering three aerial drone packages with precise technical requirements, including line-of-sight control, battery power, and centimeter-level RTK positioning. The contract requires delivering two sprayer drones and one survey drone, accompanied by four spare OEM replacement batteries and two RTK mobile stations. Additional contract requirements include comprehensive local training and support for the equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals by May 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with an expected equipment delivery date of August 8, 2024. The contract initially spans 30 days with potential one-month extension. Specific technical specifications mandate compatibility with the DJI D-RTK2 High-Precision GNSS Mobile Station, with the recently approved DJI AGRAS T50 drone package accepted as an equivalent alternative to the originally specified T40 package.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The estimated contract value is approximately $60,000, with award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance information and comply with state regulations concerning wages, workers' compensation, taxes, and business registration. The manufacturer's standard warranty will cover parts, labor, and associated expenses from the date of equipment deployment. Delivery locations are split between the Waiahole Water System in Aiea and the ADC facility in Kekaha. Potential respondents have until April 19, 2024, to submit clarifying questions, with official responses scheduled for publication on April 23, 2024. The contract requires full documentation of equipment specifications, including detailed information about the drone packages' intelligent rechargeable batteries, battery stations, chargers, and compatible accessories.