Drones for Ames Police Department

The City of Ames is soliciting quotes under solicitation number 2025-088 for the procurement of two Anzu Robotics Raptor T drones and associated accessories for the Ames Police Department. Each drone package must include a remote controller, three flight batteries, two propeller pairs, a hard transport case, a 200W charger, a 64GB microSD card, and a one-year total care protection plan. Additionally, the selected vendor must provide a plan for post-delivery software updates and 24/7/365 customer support. All bids must be submitted electronically via the AmesBids portal by November 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM CT, and cannot be withdrawn for thirty days following the closing date. The contract is administered by Procurement Specialist Quinn Eggink, with delivery expected FOB Destination to the City of Ames, Iowa. Bidders are required to submit specification sheets and customer service plans, and they must exclude sales and use taxes from their quotes. Special provisions include a 1% bid preference for eligible local businesses and a requirement for successful bidders to submit an approved Affirmative Action plan prior to award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and make an award based on the best interest of the City. Payment will be processed through the City of Ames Finance Department upon receipt of invoices referencing the applicable purchase order number.