Radios / WPS

The City of Worcester solicited a sealed‑bid purchase of sixty P25‑compatible 800 MHz control‑station radios for its School Department, with full delivery, installation, and accessories required by June 30 2025. The specification calls for rugged, IP54‑rated, MIL‑STD‑810‑compliant radios with hardware‑keyed 256‑bit AES encryption, OTA programming capability, and a three‑year manufacturer’s warranty. After evaluating four responsive bids, the contract was awarded to Northeast Two Way Radio Corp., whose bid totalled $163,500. • Quantity: 60 fully‑assembled radios (including power supplies, desk microphones, magnetic‑mount antennas, and programming/key‑load cables). • Technical Requirements: P25 digital/analog, 25 W minimum power, ≥ 1024 channels, AES‑256 encryption, IP54, MIL‑STD‑810 compliance. • Delivery: FOB Worcester, MA; all units to be installed and ready for use by June 30 2025.