Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit Equipment

The Rhode Island State Police, through the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ25005029) for an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit Equipment procurement. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply a comprehensive drone equipment package, specifically requesting two DJI Matrice 30T Thermal aircraft with accessories, one DJI Mavic 3 Thermal drone with accessories, and three DJI Avata 2 FPV drones with 3-battery fly more combo packages. Additional requested equipment includes searchlights, broadcast systems, extra batteries, controllers, and protective care plans. The procurement opens on December 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST and closes on January 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a vendor question period running from December 30, 2024, through January 15, 2025. Vendors must submit all proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and must be registered in the platform to participate. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the submitted quotations.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 15% minimum participation requirement for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in accordance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1-6. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability insurance per occurrence, workers compensation insurance, and automobile liability coverage. All respondents must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to submit bids and receive potential awards. While the exact estimated total contract value is not specified in the documents, the procurement includes detailed specifications for drone systems and supporting equipment. Delivery terms are established as FOB Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive drone capabilities for the Rhode Island State Police, suggesting a significant investment in modernizing their unmanned aircraft systems infrastructure.