Chula Vista Planetbids #RFP P13-2027

Chula Vista Police Department DFR program rebuild, telepresence platform, UAS fleet, and airspace/counter-UAS systems

The City of Chula Vista is seeking a vendor to rebuild and support its Police Department’s telepresence-based Drone as First Responder program. - Government buyer: City of Chula Vista, Purchasing office; Chula Vista Police Department. - Named OEM/vendor: Axon is named for Fusus real-time crime center integration and Evidence.com integration. No drone, docking, radar, or counter-UAS manufacturer is specified; no part numbers are provided. - Requested equipment: - 4 autonomous, NDAA-compliant rooftop docking systems and 4 primary DFR aircraft with thermal/zoom payloads, BVLOS capability, operation up to 400 feet AGL, and parachute recovery. - 4 backup DFR aircraft; 4 tactical/patrol UAS systems for indoor and outdoor use with obstacle avoidance and collision mitigation; 1 hardware replacement/refresh pool. - 4 3D radar stations; 1 airspace data-fusion system combining radar, RF detection, ADS-B, and Remote ID; and 1 counter-UAS detection and mitigation system with FBI NCUTC-approved capabilities. - Software and integrations: 1 enterprise telepresence fleet platform; 1 public-safety integrations module for CAD, ALPR, Live911, and Axon Fusus RTCC/API access; 1 evidence and compliance module with Evidence.com integration, 1440p auto-upload, and PDF mission reports; and 1 secure mobile distribution app with iOS streaming, one-time SMS/email links, and SSO. - Services: Installation and configuration (120 hours); training (80 hours); annual support, SLA, and maintenance (1 year); cellular/network plans (12 months); and travel/on-site deployment (1 lot). Proposers must also provide hourly rates for project management, systems engineering, UAS operations, field service, and technical training. - Notable requirements: NDAA-compliant equipment, all-weather and continuous-operation capability, secure handling of City-owned data, applicable FAA and other regulatory compliance, US-based data storage, and integration with public-safety and evidence systems. The proposal must include all-inclusive pricing and a five-year total-cost-of-ownership breakdown. - Term: Multi-year agreement with renewal options at the City’s discretion; the cost evaluation covers five years.

Description

The City of Chula Vista is seeking proposals for professional UAS/DFR Program Support with telepresence operations, tactical/patrol UAS fleet capabilities, airspace awareness solutions, and Counter-UAS radar detection and mitigation systems. The work is intended to rebuild the City’s existing UAS/DFR program with scalable, resilient, reliable, telepresence-driven solutions that improve situational awareness, operational efficiency, and public safety. Proposed solutions must comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The City intends to contract for a multi-year term, with the contract length and any renewal determined at the City’s option.

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