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Drone as First Responder — consolidated contract 26-1342-00

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QUESTION & ANSWER REPORT RFP No. 26-1342-1403 Drone as First Responder Program Answered by Gary Sightler: Offerors should provide evidence of current CJIS-compliant infrastructure in the proposal. Certificates of Insurance shall be provided by the selected Offeror following award of the contract, however, Offeror's shall review the insurance requirements carefully to ensure that the required insurance can be provided if and when necessary. Aug 18, 2025 10:20 AM 6. Training Expectations Jul 30, 2025 12:07 PM Question: Refer to RFP Section 4.3: Training For training requirements including FAA Part 107 preparation, RTCC operations, and equipment maintenance, can the City clarify: ● The estimated number of personnel per department (Police, Fire, RTCC) expected to be trained annually? ● Whether training is expected to occur in one cohort or in staggered groups? ● If refresher training costs should be built into year-over-year pricing? Jul 30, 2025 12:07 PM Answered by Gary Sightler: It is anticipated that training for approximately thirty (30) City employees will be necessary. Offerors should propose recommended training approaches and training frequency as part of the proposal. Costs for initial and ongoing training should be included in the proposal. Aug 18, 2025 10:20 AM 7. General Contractor & Site Preparation Jul 30, 2025 12:07 PM Question: Refer to RFP Section 4.2(C)(3): System Integration Services (p. 7) and Section 8.13: Ownership of Materials, Data, and Documentation (p. 25) Has the City engaged a general contractor (GC) or internal resources to prepare the identified sites for DFR dock installation, including electrical, data, physical security, and surface preparation? ● If not, what is the City’s estimated timeline for completing necessary site preparation? Jul 30, 2025 12:07 PM Answered by Gary Sightler: The City will manage site preparation internally and it is expected that necessary work will be completed as soon as possible to not delay implementation of the program. Aug 18, 2025 10:20 AM 8. Site Selection & Readiness Jul 30, 2025 12:06 PM Question: Refer to RFP Section 4.2(C) & 4.2(L): System Functionality – Infrastructure Requirements & Integration (pp. 7–9) and Section 4.4: Implementation Timeframe (p. 10) Has the City identified specific Page 3
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