Description
The State of Vermont is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to supply low‑band (VHF) land‑mobile radio repeaters and duplexers for its Department of Public Safety’s fire‑safety communications network. The contract will span three years with two optional one‑year extensions, and the State anticipates ordering up to seven repeaters and seven duplexers each year (total up to 14 units annually). Vendors must meet specific technical specifications, provide warranties, comply with Vermont’s cybersecurity and environmental requirements, and submit a single searchable PDF bid no larger than 40 MB.
• 7 VHF repeaters per year (100 W, 39‑47 MHz, 12.5 kHz spacing, TIA‑603 compliant)
• 7 duplexers per year (30‑50 MHz, ≤ 1.3:1 VSWR, 0.3 MHz TX‑RX separation)
• Minimum 1‑year commercial‑use warranty; longer warranties favored
• Quarterly reporting, cybersecurity patches, and climate‑change certification required
• Electronic‑only submission; deadline June 2 2026 4:30 PM ET; questions due May 21 2026 4:30 PM ET