Background
Funding drawn from Cuyahoga County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 allocation and the Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) was awarded to the Baldwin Wallace University to build drone-friendly infrastructure attractive to business development in Northeastern Ohio. The initiative is called the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange (NEOFIX).
NEOFIX is designed to enhance airspace safety and efficiency. It enables local government and public safety agencies to share vital information with drone operators, ensuring the airspace remains open, secure, and safe. NEOFIX provides updates on ground rules, public safety incidents, hazards, and sensitive infrastructure, serving as a cornerstone of Northeast Ohio’s drone ecosystem and fostering innovation, manufacturing, and job development in the industry.
NEOFIX Sensor Equipment Procurement Process
This is a best-value procurement that involves the following process:
- Vendors complete the vendor questionnaire consisting of Technical, Data Rights, and Total Cost of Ownership and Support.
- The NEOFIX team will score responses.
- The top two ranked vendors in each sensor category (Passive Participating, Passive Non-Participating, Active Participating, Active Non-Participating) will be requested to submit a formal quote; however, the NEOFIX team reserves the right to request additional quotes.
- Purchase orders will be issued against these final quotes.
Purpose: This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to qualified vendors capable of providing airspace awareness sensors to the NEOFIX project at Baldwin Wallace University.
Please review and download the full RFP for requirements and timeline.
Soaring to new heights, together.
Be sure to visit the BWU Technology Partnerships Initiative website to learn more about how our NEOFIX program drives economic growth, promotes policy and infrastructure to improve drone safety and efficiency in various industries, and ensures that drone technology is being used responsibly.