Jefferson County - Emergency Management Drone 2026 - RFP 26-0049
Jefferson CountyCounty · Hillsboro, MO- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Warren Robinson
- (636) 797-5381
The 30-second brief
Jefferson County, Missouri seeks proposals for an emergency management drone solution capable of supporting damage assessment operations, providing situational awareness during hazardous materials response, and other public safety activities. The contract involves the procurement of a drone package such as the Parrot Anafi Ukr Gov (or comparable) with aircraft, XLR batteries, controller, wall charger, USB-C cables, international power adapters, UKR simulator software key, hard case, and additional propellers. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Requirements include E-Verify compliance, prevailing wage adherence, certificate of insurance, and tax payment verification.
Drone solution, Aircraft, XLR batteries, Controller, Wall charger, USB-C cables, International power adapters, UKR simulator software key, Hard case, UKR propellers
Price/Cost Terms (40%), Customer References (5%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Enhancements and warranties included at reasonable or no additional charge (5%)
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Summary
Jefferson County, Missouri seeks proposals for an emergency management drone solution capable of supporting damage assessment operations, providing situational awareness during hazardous materials response, and other public safety activities.
The contract involves the procurement of a drone package such as the Parrot Anafi Ukr Gov (or comparable) with aircraft, XLR batteries, controller, wall charger, USB-C cables, international power adapters, UKR simulator software key, hard case, and additional propellers. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Requirements include E-Verify compliance, prevailing wage adherence, certificate of insurance, and tax payment verification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price/Cost Terms (40%), Customer References (5%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Enhancements and warranties included at reasonable or no additional charge (5%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Drone solution
- Aircraft
- XLR batteries
- Controller
- Wall charger
- USB-C cables
- International power adapters
- UKR simulator software key
- Hard case
- UKR propellers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of Insurance, Proof of real or personal property tax payment or notarized affidavit, Affidavit of work authorization with E-verification documentation, Executed Agreement, Cooperative Bid Form, Signed and initialed RFP document pages, Bid bond
- Submit to
- Department of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, 729 Maple St / PO Box 100, Hillsboro, MO 63050
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Hillsboro, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jefferson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Department of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, 729 Maple St / PO Box 100, Hillsboro, MO 63050. For questions, contact Warren Robinson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jefferson County in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Warren Robinson at (636) 797-5381. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Drone solution, Aircraft, XLR batteries, Controller, Wall charger, USB-C cables, International power adapters, UKR simulator software key, Hard case, UKR propellers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price/Cost Terms (40%), Customer References (5%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Enhancements and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jefferson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, Proof of real or personal property tax payment or notarized affidavit, Affidavit of work authorization with E-verification documentation, Executed Agreement, Cooperative Bid. Review the full document from Jefferson County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hillsboro, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.