Hayward Area Recreation And Park District Opengov #26-059

City of Hayward seeks Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program solutions for public safety

The City of Hayward Police Department is seeking proposals for a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program to enhance public safety operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Hayward, Police Department (Alameda County, CA) - Products and Services Requested: - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) / drones for dock-based and patrol deployment - Police investigation robots - Strategic technology planning and consulting services - Surveillance services utilizing drones and related technologies - Key Requirements: - Scalable, reliable, and secure drone solution - Interoperability with current and future public safety technologies - Operational reliability and ease of use - Strong cybersecurity and long-term sustainability - Ongoing support and partnership with the selected vendor - Innovative solutions encouraged; City reserves right to negotiate terms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on integration, innovation, and a long-term technology partnership - Open to a wide range of drone and robotics solutions for public safety

Description

The City of Hayward is soliciting sealed proposals for the 26-059 Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program to enhance public safety and emergency response using unmanned aircraft systems. The program will utilize dock-based and patrol-deployed drones to support police operations and aims to be a core part of daily operations. The City seeks innovative, reliable, secure, interoperable, and sustainable solutions with a long-term vendor partnership for ongoing support. Proposals must be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal by July 13, 2026.

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