ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

  PCB22-19 ITB

TWO (2) UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM PACKAGES

     BID DOCUMENTS       ADDENDUM 1

The City of Panama City Beach is requesting sealed Bids for Two (2) Unmanned Aerial Systems (“Drones”) Packages for the Fire Rescue and Police Department. The Drone Packages requested will be used strictly for the City of Panama City Beach Fire/Beach Rescue and Police Department. The equipment shall be new, of current manufacture, and must meet all State and Federal Safety Standards in effect at the time of delivery.  Any items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published standard specifications furnished by the bidder are assumed to be included in the Bid Proposal. Any deletions or variations from manufacturer’s standard published specifications must be outlined in an attached letter. Deviations from these specifications which do not impair comparative functional equivalency will be reviewed.

The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, with respect to Public Entity Crimes.

All Bids must be received no later than Friday, November 19, 2021, at 3:00 PM CDT at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read.

Bid Documents may be downloaded online at www.demandstar.com  and on the City’s website at https://www.pcbfl.gov/about-us/rfp-posts-list starting on November 5, 2021.

• Electronic Bids will only be accepted when submitted through the DemandStar’s Bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Alternatively, one (1) original and one (1) copy along with an electronic copy (USB flash drive preferred) may be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed Bid submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the Bid # PCB22-19 ITB TWO (2) UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM PACKAGES. Receipt of a Bid by any Panama City Beach Office, receptionist or personnel other than the City Hall’s front desk does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation. The time received at City Hall shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt.

All paper Bids shall be sealed and delivered or mailed to: City of Panama City Beach City Hall,  ATTN: Purchasing Manager, 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids (in whole or in part) with or without cause and to waive technicalities, irregularities, or informalities.

Any and all questions regarding the Bidding documents shall be directed to City of Panama City Beach Purchasing Manager: Tina Kunst, Phone: 850-233-5100 or email: Purchasing@pcbfl.gov.  Contact with other City officials or employees for the purpose of inquiries regarding this bid or the meaning or interpretation of these specifications shall be grounds for disqualification.