Skydio X10 Drones & Accessories

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, is seeking to procure three Skydio X10 Drones and associated accessories for its Police Department through an Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-010). The procurement encompasses a comprehensive package including Skydio X10 Ready Kits with cellular and infrared capabilities, along with extensive accessories such as 32 batteries, 9 spare propellers, 6 wall adapters, 6 dual chargers, 3 speakers/microphones, 3 spotlights, and 3 NightSense IR attachments. Additional items include Axon Air products like program management licenses, drone software licenses, Evidence.com pilot data licenses, and Skydio Connect licenses. Vendor qualifications include being in the drone business for at least five years, providing off-site troubleshooting, and offering a factory warranty. Key procurement dates include a solicitation release on December 13, 2024, a question deadline of December 27, 2024, and a response deadline of January 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contractor selection on January 17, 2025. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a preference for environmentally preferable products.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors are required to submit an itemized bid with a percentage discount off MSRP for potential future drone and accessory purchases over a three-year agreement period. The total package value for the initial procurement is approximately $28,939.12, as detailed in the Skydio quote, with potential for additional purchases. The delivery destination is specified as 1301 1st Avenue N. in St. Petersburg, Florida. The base agreement includes comprehensive provisions for system implementation, covering project management, installation, configuration, integration, testing, and user training. Insurance requirements are robust, mandating multiple types of coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and cyber liability. The contract allows for future expansions, including potential purchases of replacement cameras, storage cases, landing pads, additional software, training, and Axon pilot licenses.