Helicopter Camera - Moving Map System and Spotlight

The City of Mesa issued a solicitation to procure helicopter‑mounted thermal‑imaging cameras, spotlights, and moving‑map systems for its police aviation unit, with installation, integration, training, and support services. After receiving six proposals, the City issued a Notice of Intent to Award and subsequently a Notice of Award, selecting three vendors to fulfill the requirement under a requirements‑type contract that allows additional orders for up to twelve months. The total award value is approximately $1.255 million. • Scope includes 2 thermal‑imaging cameras, 3 spotlights, and 3 moving‑map systems compatible with MD‑500E and MD‑530F helicopters and Vislink data‑downlink. • The contract is a multi‑vendor requirements contract with a 12‑month option for additional purchases, emphasizing technical compatibility, training, and warranty support. • Vendors must meet performance criteria such as active stabilization, target tracking, integrated IMU, and weight/size limits (≤ 50 lb, ≤ 12 in turret).