IFB 54-12224152-KWT Soten Survey Bundle Plus Drones

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation is issuing an Invitation for Bids to purchase five (5) SOTEN Survey Bundle Plus drone systems, including hardware (drone, controller, batteries, charger, propellers) and twelve months of software maintenance and support. The contract will also require annual software maintenance renewals for years two and three, with an optional ability to acquire additional units in years two or three. The award will be a three‑year term, with delivery of all equipment within four months of purchase order issuance. Vendors must submit a sealed electronic offer by the bid opening time (10:00 am ET, August 31 2026) and may ask questions through August 25 2026. The solicitation includes extensive security, warranty, and maintenance requirements, and all work must be performed within the United States. • Quantity: 5 complete drone survey bundles (hardware + 12‑month software support) • Additional annual software maintenance renewals required for years 2 & 3 • Contract term: 3 years, with delivery required within 4 months of PO issuance • Mandatory warranty: 12 months, plus optional 1‑year extended maintenance (renewable up to 5 % price increase per year) • Delivery location: IT Distribution Center, 1529 South Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27603 • Vendor must be E‑Verify compliant, able to host solution on State infrastructure, and adhere to NIST‑800‑53 security controls • Questions due: August 25 2026 10:00 am ET; offers due: August 31 2026 10:00 am ET