Description
This procurement calls for eight (8) P25‑compatible portable radios, associated chargers, speaker‑microphones, and a gang charger for Cuyahoga County’s Office of Emergency Management. The radios must meet stringent technical criteria—including MIL‑STD‑810 C‑G ruggedization, multi‑key AES/ADP/DES encryption, OTAR capability, and a minimum 10‑hour battery life—while being FCC‑approved and fully supported for at least ten years. Vendors must provide the exact model(s) requested (no substitutions allowed), all required documentation, warranties, and disclosed shipping costs. The bid deadline was February 10 2023, and the solicitation was issued as an informal request for bids (RFB) under full and open competition.
• Required deliverables: 8 radios, 8 rapid chargers, 8 speaker‑mic units, 1 gang charger, warranties, shipping cost disclosure, and volume‑discount information.
• Technical emphasis: P25 trunked system compatibility, encryption (AES, ADP, DES), OTAR, MIL‑STD‑810 case durability, and optional TDMA capability.
• Procurement type: Competitive informal RFB with sealed bids; award status is “Awarded,” but the winning vendor is not identified in the source material.