Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Supplies, Equipment, & Repairs

Jackson County, Missouri is seeking a Twelve (12) Month Term and Supply Contract for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Supplies, Equipment, and Repairs for various county departments. The procurement, identified as Invitation to Bid No. 25-031, requires vendors to be an Authorized DJI Pro Dealer or Enterprise Dealer with the capability to provide unmanned aircraft devices, remote controllers, batteries, chargers, displays/monitors, replacement props, cases, storage solutions, and associated repair services. Bidders must submit percentage discounts for each product and service category through the Jackson County Bonfire Portal by 2:00 p.m. CDT on August 5, 2025, with an Intent to Bid response deadline of 12:00 p.m. CDT on the same day. The county currently operates DJI unmanned aircraft systems and estimates annual spending of approximately $75,000 on related equipment and services. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with specified insurance requirements, tax clearance, proof of enrollment in federal work authorization programs, and the ability to maintain firm pricing with limited potential for increases after the initial six months.

The contract opportunity includes optional designations for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), though these are not mandatory set-asides. Potential respondents must be registered with the Missouri Secretary of State and maintain good standing with regulatory agencies. The contract includes provisions allowing other Municipal, County, Public Utility, Hospital, or Educational Institutions within the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Trade Area to potentially purchase under the same contract terms. Vendors must complete a Certificate of Compliance Application and submit documentation demonstrating no tax delinquencies and adherence to equal employment opportunity standards. The contract allows for two potential twelve-month extensions beyond the initial twelve-month term, subject to County Legislature approval. All work must be performed in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, with purchase orders to be issued electronically and no fuel surcharges permitted during the first six months of the contract.