26-493ISP-OPERA-B-50011 | DFS-SESC-Drones--CB

Solicitation 26-493ISP-OPERA-B-50011 is issued by the Illinois Forensic Services agency for the procurement of three Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and three compatible battery kits. The technical requirements specify drones equivalent to the DJI Mavic 3T (Thermal) or Autel Robotics EVO Lite 640T Enterprise, featuring specific weight limits, dimensions, and high-resolution camera capabilities including a Vanadium Oxide thermal sensor. Each UAS kit must include the aircraft, a flight battery, a 64GB or larger microSD card, a remote controller, a protector case, and various power adapters and accessories. The accompanying battery kits must provide at least three additional batteries and a compatible charging station. The contract is governed by the Illinois State Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring vendors to comply with the State Prompt Payment Act and maintain strict adherence to legal and ethical certifications, including prohibitions against bid rigging, forced labor, and child labor. Vendors must certify their taxpayer identification status and ensure all supplies are merchantable and free from defects for at least twelve months. The agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds and grants the State of Illinois sole ownership of all deliverables as work for hire. Additionally, vendors must obtain prior written approval for any subcontracting and comply with cybersecurity directives from the Department of Homeland Security.