RFQ 25-050 Drones, Accessories, and Care

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #25-050 for an informal competitive procurement of drone equipment and related services, specifically targeting Riverside County and Riverside City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks to acquire 2 Skydio X10 Patrol-Led DFR Kits, 4 Skydio Batteries, 4 Skydio Spare Propellers, 2 Skydio Connect 5G Range Extenders, and associated 3-year Skydio Care services. The contract term runs from 11/24/2025 to 11/23/2028, with hardware to be delivered to the DOJ facility in Riverside, CA by 11/24/2025. Key procurement dates include a bidder question submission deadline of 9/24/2025, DOJ assessment by 10/10/2025, notice of intent to award by 10/13/2025, and final contract award on 10/21/2025. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the requirement that all equipment must be new, current production models, and no used, demonstrator, or discontinued products will be accepted. A unique evaluation criterion includes a generative AI disclosure requirement, mandating vendors report any use of generative AI that could materially impact system functionality, state risk, or contract performance.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside designations and preferences for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). Vendors must complete multiple attachments demonstrating compliance, including a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Compliance Form, Bidder Declaration, and DVBE Declarations form. The procurement emphasizes participation of certified businesses, with specific requirements for ownership verification and operational standards for DVBEs. Bidders must provide detailed documentation about business certifications, including verifying subcontractors are in good standing and possess valid state certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation allows for potential contract amendments to increase time, funding, or quantity at the same or lower rates as originally quoted. Additional compliance requirements include completing a California Civil Rights Certification, a CalRecycle Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, and providing comprehensive payee data records to facilitate tax compliance and payment processing.