POLICE BOMB ROBOT,

The City of Rockford is seeking a qualified manufacturer or authorized dealer to supply, deliver, install, train on, and provide warranty, maintenance, and technical support for a single, current‑production, remotely operated bomb‑disposal robot for its police bomb squad. The contract includes the full system (robot, accessories, software, batteries, chargers, communications gear, tools, documentation, training, warranty, and ongoing support) and requires compliance with detailed technical specifications, delivery schedule, and performance criteria. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance, robot capabilities, vendor qualifications, warranty/maintenance, training, delivery schedule, and overall cost/value. • One (1) new bomb‑disposal robot system – complete, ready‑to‑operate • Must meet minimum capabilities (200 yd remote range, 75 lb lift, 6 hr battery, stair‑climbing, cameras, audio, tool mounts, etc.) • Includes full training, documentation, one‑year warranty (optional extensions at no cost) • Delivery and acceptance by the date proposed; liquidated damages $90 per business day for late delivery • Evaluation criteria total 100 points covering technical, performance, experience, support, schedule, and price • Questions due 30 Sep 2026; proposal deadline 15 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM; submission via hard copy and digital upload • Contact: Vishruti Patel, Financial Analyst ([email protected])