Quadruped Robotic System

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. FPD126-FIREA-6313) for the procurement of a quadruped robotic system designed for inspection, response, and mission-specific operations in complex, unstructured environments. The system must be manufactured in the United States and meet comprehensive technical specifications, including the capability to traverse stairs and uneven terrain, operate in all-weather conditions from -20°C to +45°C, and maintain at least 90 minutes of operational runtime per battery charge. The robotic platform must achieve an IP68 or greater ingress protection rating, incorporate terrain-sensing technology with 360-degree horizontal field of view, and integrate an articulated arm with gripper capable of manipulating objects with a minimum 10-kilogram payload capacity. Additionally, the system must support integration with mission-specific sensors for chemical, biological, and radiological detection. Questions are due March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, with proposals due March 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Award is anticipated in March or April 2026, with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt on an FOB basis to the County's delivery location, and the contract will operate under Net 60 payment terms following acceptance of delivery.

Bidders must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), certified as compliant with debarment and suspension regulations, and registered with the California Secretary of State if required. A local vendor preference of five percent (5%) is available to businesses with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. This procurement is federally funded and subject to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions, including Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance, recovered materials procurement requirements, and anti-lobbying certifications. Pricing must be submitted with unit prices stated separately from freight charges, and California sales and use tax and federal excise tax should not be included. The contractor must maintain commercial warranties, comply with all safety and environmental regulations, provide indemnification to the County, and include a liftgate with delivery as no loading dock is available at the delivery location. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information was disclosed in the solicitation documents.