Skydio X10 SWAT Drone & Accessories

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is soliciting quotes for a Skydio X10 SWAT Drone and comprehensive accessory package for its law enforcement operations. The procurement seeks one Skydio X10 Ready Kit with cellular and infrared capabilities, including a detailed array of supplementary equipment such as landing pads, parachutes, spare propellers, wall adapters, chargers, batteries, speakers, spotlights, and a NightSense IR attachment. The solicitation requires vendors to provide an all-inclusive service covering labor, materials, tools, equipment, and technical support for drone supply, with a specific focus on equipping the city's SWAT unit with advanced drone technology. Key dates for this procurement include a question submission deadline of June 26, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of July 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must submit an itemized quote, documentation of percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for future drone and accessory orders, and provide factory warranty information. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest and best responsive quote, with potential for a five-year agreement that includes provisions for future drone and accessory purchases.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and requirements outlined in the documents. The total quote value for the initial drone package is $28,939.12, which includes hardware, perpetual software licenses, and estimated shipping costs. The drone system comes with advanced features such as AI-powered autonomous operation, multiple high-resolution cameras, 5G cellular connectivity, and the ability to operate in challenging environments, including GPS-denied and low-light conditions. The procurement includes not only the physical drone equipment but also software components like Axon Air program management software, Evidence.com pilot data license, NightSense software, and a Skydio Connect license. Insurance requirements for vendors include $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage as mandated by Florida law. The contract will be subject to annual budgetary appropriation, with the city reserving the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice.