Spray drone

North Dakota State University (NDSU) has initiated a competitive bidding process for the procurement of an agricultural spray drone through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, targeting delivery to the Carrington Research Extension Center. The specific procurement, identified by Bid Number NDSUSW05022025, is seeking a single agricultural spray drone with a bid due date of May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive descriptive literature and detailed manufacturer's specifications for the proposed equipment, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The procurement mandates electronic submission through the State Procurement Online (SPO Online) system, with a maximum of five clearly labeled documents. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, overall bid quality, pricing, and compliance with specified requirements. No mandatory site visit is required for this procurement, and the contract term will be initiated through a purchase order submitted to the successful vendor.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. NDSU, as the procuring agency, is tax-exempt and will not be responsible for local, state, or federal taxes associated with the procurement. The bid requires vendors to comply with state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination policies and open records laws. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is for a single agricultural spray drone, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value contract. The successful vendor will be expected to deliver the drone by a specified date, with the procurement process including provisions for potential contract termination and maintaining confidentiality. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration is provided in the current solicitation documents.