Description
The County of Cuyahoga issued an informal request for bids (RFB) to acquire a complete portable radio communications solution for its Office of Emergency Management. The scope includes eight rugged P25‑compatible radios, eight rapid 120 VAC chargers, eight external speaker‑mic accessories, and one multi‑unit charger capable of charging twelve radios simultaneously, along with required documentation, warranties, and programming software. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with extensive technical specifications—MIL‑STD‑810, encryption standards (AES, ADP, DES), OTA rekey, FCC approval, and a minimum 10‑hour battery life—while providing unit pricing and any quantity‑based discount schedules. The solicitation closed on January 19, 2024, with award indicated on January 23, 2024. No vendor details are disclosed in the available documents.
• Required hardware: 8 radios, 8 rapid chargers, 8 speaker‑mic units, 1 gang charger.
• Technical criteria: P25 700/800 MHz, ≥1,000 channels, multi‑key encryption, TDMA preferred, MIL‑STD‑810 C‑G ruggedness.
• Procurement type: open competition; vendor must be registered with the County Inspector General.