Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53491

Illinois DOT seeks bids for four agricultural-use UAS drones and related systems

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking bids for commercial agricultural unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related equipment. - Buyer: Illinois Department of Transportation, Finance & Administration division - OEMs referenced: - Hylio (for Pegasus HYL-30 spray system) - TeeJet (for nozzle tips) - Products requested: - 4 commercial agricultural UAS drones (multi-rotor, under 55 lbs, FAA Remote ID compliant, AirData compatible, multi-directional obstacle sensing, GNSS/GPS, -10°C to +40°C operating range, minimum IP55 rating, 20+ minutes flight time, autonomous mission planning preferred) - 12 aircraft spray systems (Hylio Pegasus HYL-30 or equivalent; 2.5 gal payload, hydraulic pump, TeeJet style nozzle tips, rotary atomizers, up to 20 ft swath, up to 13 ac/hr) - 4 aircraft spreader systems (4 gal/20 lb payload, granular spreader, up to 40 ft swath, up to 10 ac/hr) - 8 compatible chargers - 20 compatible batteries - All necessary accessories, cases, spare parts, adaptors, mounts, cables, chargers, and software - Notable requirements: - All components must be compatible - Compliance with detailed technical specifications - Delivery and invoicing to Springfield, Illinois

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of multiple items related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for agricultural use, including commercial agricultural UAS drones, aircraft spray systems, aircraft spreader systems, chargers, and batteries. The drones must meet specific technical specifications such as multi-rotor platform, FAA Remote ID compliance, and compatibility with AirData fleet management software. The items are to be delivered to Springfield, Illinois, with designated contacts for delivery and invoicing. The solicitation includes contract documents, vendor instructions, and disclosure forms, and allows electronic quotes with a response deadline of September 14, 2026.

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