Forestry Drones

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Forest Service is seeking competitive bids to supply DJI Matrice 4T drone bundles and associated accessories, software licenses, maintenance, and support services for forest‑management operations. The solicitation calls for a one‑year contract with an option for annual renewal, requiring delivery within 60 calendar days of purchase order issuance and ongoing technical support (24/7). Vendors must submit a fully signed electronic offer via the NC e‑Procurement portal by August 25, 2026, and answer any questions by April 7, 2026. The award will be based on best‑value/lowest‑price technically acceptable evaluation. Key deliverables include the drone hardware, batteries, controllers, charging hubs, storage cases, microSD cards, pre‑flight services, and a 24‑hour technical support line. Maintenance contracts may be extended annually with a maximum 5 % fee increase per year. • Required product: DJI Matrice 4T bundle (drone, battery, controller, accessories) and optional DJI Mavic 3 multispectral unit. • Quantity: typically 1‑3 units per requisition (multiple requisition numbers listed). • Delivery location: NC Forest Service facilities (Rocky Mount, Asheville, Fairfield, Rockingham). • Contract term: 1 year, with possible renewal. • Submission: electronic PDF via Ariba/eVP by 02:00 PM ET, Aug 25 2026. • Evaluation: best‑value/lowest‑price technically acceptable. • Mandatory compliance: E‑Verify, warranty, maintenance, security classifications, and U.S.‑only work.