Drone as First Responder Program

Description

The City of Palm Desert (“City”), in coordination with the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells through the Cove Communities Services Commission (“Commission”), is requesting proposals from qualified firms (“Proposers”) to provide Drone as First Responder Program services (“Services”). The City intends to establish a Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) for a term of three (3) years, with the City’s unilateral option, at its sole discretion, to renew for two (2) additional one-year terms, for a maximum potential of five (5) years. Renewal shall be subject to satisfactory Consultant performance, continued operational need, available funding and appropriations, required approvals, and compliance with all Agreement requirements.To serve and promote the welfare of its residents, the 'Select the appropriate Agency abbreviation/acronym. intends to procure the Services, as described below:The City of Palm Desert is evaluating the implementation of a Drone as First Responder program to enhance public safety response, real-time situational awarene