This contract concerns the procurement of a Remote Firing Initiator (RFI) “Half Kit” for the City of Mesa’s bomb response teams. The solicitation was open competition, received bids from at least two vendors, and was ultimately awarded to Sericore Technologies, LLC on a three‑year fixed‑price basis. The award total is approximately $101 K, with a larger first‑year payment and smaller subsequent‑year payments. The City of Mesa Purchasing Division administered the process, with all submissions required electronically via the vendor portal.
• Scope: Supply of a Remote Firing Initiator Device (1 transmitter, 5 receivers, carry bag) with a minimum one‑year warranty.
• Award: Single‑source award to Sericore Technologies, LLC; contract value $101,000 over three years.
• Timeline: Original bid deadline Aug 18 2021 extended to Aug 25 2021; intent‑to‑award Sep 9 2021; award Oct 4 2021.
• Terms: Fixed‑price, 3‑year term, optional renewals not disclosed; standard municipal insurance and compliance requirements apply.