Drones, Remotely Operated Devices, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Related Goods and Services

The Arizona Department of Administration, State Procurement Office, is seeking to establish one or more mandatory statewide contracts under solicitation BPM006393 for the outright purchase of drones, remotely operated devices, unmanned aerial vehicles, and related goods and services. This procurement covers aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic devices intended for various applications, including mapping, surveillance, and search and rescue, for use by the State of Arizona and its eligible cooperative entities. The contract focuses specifically on the acquisition of hardware and related goods rather than as-needed operator services. Interested offerors must submit their responses by September 25, 2024, following a question deadline of September 5, 2024. Proposals are evaluated based on the method of approach, experience, capacity, and cost, with pricing requirements specifying that offerors provide the minimum discount off the manufacturer's list price. Mandatory submission requirements include a detailed offeror questionnaire, key personnel qualifications, three client references from the last five years, and two years of financial statements. Additionally, offerors must provide certifications regarding the boycott of Israel, the ban on forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs, and a letter of insurability to ensure compliance with state laws and operational standards.