Description
This contract calls for the acquisition of a high‑performance Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to be used by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Transit Police for law‑enforcement and public‑safety missions. The specification document outlines a single, integrated UAV platform that must include:
• A gimbal‑mounted optical camera with at least 200× optical zoom and 4K video capability.
• A gimbal‑mounted thermal/infrared camera meeting ≤ 2 % temperature accuracy across –4 °F to 932 °F.
• FPV video stream of 1080p at ≥ 150° horizontal FOV, plus laser rangefinder (≥ 3,500 ft) and obstacle‑avoidance sensing (≥ 30 ft).
• Endurance of ≥ 40 minutes per battery, hot‑swap battery capability, dual‑operator control, and modular mounting points for lights or speakers.
• Environmental resilience (IP55, operating temperature 0 °F–105 °F) and triple‑redundant GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS).
The solicitation is posted as an informal Request for Bid (RFB) on the Cuyahoga County portal, with an open window from 27 Aug 2024 to 4 Sep 2024. No award, budget, or vendor information is disclosed in the provided excerpts.