Description
This contract is an informal request for proposals (RFB) issued by Cuyahoga County for the procurement of two complete drone systems with accessories, batteries, rapid battery chargers, and shipping. The county seeks drones that meet specific weight, speed, flight‑time, camera, thermal imaging, and autonomous‑flight capabilities, and each drone must include a beacon, spotlight, speaker, and three spare batteries. The optional rapid chargers must handle multiple batteries simultaneously and meet defined charging performance and durability criteria. The solicitation was open from July 20 2021 to August 10 2021, with a Q&A period ending July 30 2021. The award totals amount to roughly $14,258, covering batteries, drones, chargers, and shipping. No vendor names, contact details, or renewal terms were disclosed.
• Required deliverables: 2 drones with full accessories and 3 spare batteries each, plus 2 rapid battery chargers (optional).
• Technical specs emphasize ≤5 kg weight, ≤30 mph speed, ≥20 min flight time, ≥20 MP camera, FLIR thermal sensor, and autonomous flight capabilities.
• Procurement type: informal RFB, open competition, with no set‑aside or renewal clauses stated.