Description
Cuyahoga County issued an informal Request for Bid (RFB) to acquire a single rotary‑wing unmanned aircraft system equipped for hazardous‑material (HAZMAT) incidents. The drone must provide at least 30 minutes of flight time, a 2‑mile operational radius, and a 15‑lb payload capacity, with accessories including a light beacon, payload‑release mechanism, camera system, and four batteries. The system must support remote control via an integrated display or a user‑provided tablet/smartphone, feature position‑hold, vertical take‑off/landing, live video transmission, and the ability to mount small detection equipment. The solicitation emphasizes flexibility, allowing alternative equipment that meets the performance criteria. The procurement timeline opened on 11 Feb 2022 and closed on 18 Feb 2022, with the final status recorded as “Awarded,” though the awarded vendor’s identity is not disclosed.
• Rotary‑wing drone with ≥30 min endurance, ≥2 mi range, ≥15 lb payload
• Includes beacon, payload‑release, camera, and four batteries
• Remote‑control via built‑in display or user‑supplied tablet/smartphone
• Intended for HAZMAT detection, air‑quality monitoring, water rescue, SWAT support, etc.