San Pablo Planet bids #145962

San Pablo Police Department seeks Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drone as First Responder solution for public safety.

The City of San Pablo Police Department is seeking a vendor to deliver a full Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drone as First Responder (UAS/DFR) solution for public safety operations. - Government Buyer: - City of San Pablo Police Department (Contra Costa County, CA) - Scope of Work: - Design, implement, operate, and support a docked drone system for rapid autonomous deployment to incidents - Provide live video, thermal imaging, and aerial intelligence to police, fire, and emergency dispatch - Integrate with existing public safety technology (CAD, real-time crime center, secure networks) - Products/Services Requested: - Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) and docking stations - Sensors and communications hardware/software - Professional engineering consultant services for program design, regulatory compliance, infrastructure installation, software integration, policy development, training (including FAA certification), operational support, data security, performance monitoring, community engagement, and scalability planning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Automation and resilience for autonomous drone operations - Cybersecurity and privacy protections - FAA Part 107, COA, BVLOS regulatory compliance - Scalability for future expansion - Community engagement and policy development - Estimated Contract Value: - Up to $300,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors named; RFP is open to qualified firms with public safety drone program experience

Description

The City of San Pablo is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide an Unmanned Aerial Systems/ Drone as First Responder solution aimed at enhancing public safety, improving response times, and providing real-time situational awareness to emergency personnel. The program will deploy strategically located, docked unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomously responding to selected calls for service, delivering live video, thermal imaging, and aerial intelligence to support emergency operations before ground units arrive. The solution must integrate with the City's existing public safety technology ecosystem and emphasize automation, resilience, cybersecurity, airspace compliance, privacy protections, and ease of use. The project duration is 36 months, with proposals due by November 2, 2026.

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