Gwinnett County Bids #IWQ 128078 INV

Gwinnett County Solicitation for Inspection Drone for Water Resources

Gwinnett County is seeking quotations for the purchase of a drone to support the Department of Water Resources in conducting routine inspections of large water tanks, towers, and buildings. - Government Buyer: - Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services, Purchasing Division - End user: Department of Water Resources - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) drone (unmanned aerial vehicle) meeting detailed technical specifications - Operation frequencies: 2400-2483.5MHz, 5150-5850MHz - Minimum hover time: 25 minutes; minimum flight time: 30 minutes - IP55 ingress protection rating - NDAA compliance and encrypted internal disk storage - Compatibility with SD cards for memory storage - Cameras: telephoto, wide, narrow, and thermal, with specified sensor sizes and resolutions - True 360-degree obstacle avoidance - Controller: 6.6" dynamic AMOLED touchscreen, IP54 rating, Wi-Fi, LTE/5G, HDMI, USB-C - Application-based software for computers and mobile devices - Three-year warranty with damage and loss replacement provisions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide references for similar projects - Approved equivalents to brand names and part numbers are acceptable if specifications are met - Delivery is FOB destination to the Department of Water Resources Central Facility in Lawrenceville, GA - Compliance with county policies, including non-collusion and worker verification - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to any manufacturer meeting the requirements

Description

Gwinnett County is soliciting informal written quotations for the purchase of one drone that meets specified minimum requirements. The drone will be used for routine inspections of large water tanks, towers, and buildings, enabling photo and video collection without physical climbing. Vendors must submit quotes by April 14, 2026, using the provided fee schedule, including all charges such as freight and warranty. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for the drone's physical, operational, and security features, and requires references for similar projects.

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