City of High Springs
Legal Notice
Invitation to Quote
The High Springs Police Department has been awarded a Criminal Justice Grant for Drone Replacement for FY 2025–2026 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. With this funding, the City of High Springs, Florida is formally requesting quotes from qualified and experienced vendors capable of providing industry-standard drones specifically designed to support law enforcement operations.
The drones must be suitable for a wide range of public safety missions, including search and rescue operations, crime scene documentation, tactical support, traffic crash investigations, fugitive apprehension, and disaster response.
Proposals will be considered on an equal competitive basis. No proposal will be accepted from vendors placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction of a public entity crime. Proposals for services will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statutes 287.055
Please review all documents pertaining to the Invitation to Quote prior to submitting information. Additional information can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov or www.centralbidding.com.
Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
The Invitation to Quote can be hand delivered, overnight mailed, or mailed to:
Bids must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on January 8, 2026.
ty of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the sealed proposal, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “ITQ- No. 2025-02 Drone Replacement Grant” and must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on January 8, 2026.
Late submittals received after the aforementioned deadline date, either by mail or otherwise, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS CITY HALL—CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE ITQ WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Submissions will be opened as soon as possible after the submission deadline and evaluation, and selection will occur in accordance with all requirements at a time and place to be determined. City of High Springs, Florida reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor informalities or minor irregularities in the proposal process, all things being considered equal.
THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT,
FAIR HOUSING, AND PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESS