1-25-59R1 Sonar Units SOW.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 25-59
- Issued by
- Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-59 from Montgomery County for a Public Safety Portable Sonar System, specifically targeting the Montgomery County Urban Search & Rescue (Montco USAR) Team. The solicitation seeks to acquire two Emergency Responder Portable Sonar Units with a comprehensive Command Hub/Companion App, each unit requiring GPS capability, a waterproof carrying case, a complete charging unit, and mapping software. Each sonar unit must include a 5-year limited warranty with no-cost firmware upgrades. Additionally, the RFP requires comprehensive training sessions for the USAR team to understand the equipment's functionality and capabilities, with training to be conducted after equipment delivery based on the team's schedule availability.
The RFP requires vendors to submit a technical proposal with firm information, detailed equipment specifications, and warranty coverage details, as well as at least three references from previous similar installations, with preference given to Pennsylvania government offices. Responses must be submitted through Montgomery County's Bonfire procurement portal, with all questions to be submitted and answered through the same platform. Vendors are also asked to provide a separate cost proposal covering all expenses related to the portable sonar equipment, Command Hubs, warranties, and training, and are invited to outline any value-added features or enhancements that could benefit the Montco USAR Team.
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RFP 25 – 59 Montgomery County Public Safety Portable Sonar System
Introduction The Montgomery County Urban Search & Rescue (Montco USAR) Team is a multidisciplinary, all-hazards team providing specialized search and rescue services throughout Montgomery County and across southeastern Pennsylvania when requested by regional partners. Team capabilities include structural collapse (breaching/breaking, shoring), technical search (visual, acoustic & wide area), heavy lifting and metal cutting, trench, confined space, specialized rope, flood/swift-water, and subject versus machine.
The Team also provides advanced mapping for missing subject searches, as well as mapping, structural, and hazard evaluations after widespread weather-based events. In addition, the Team performs standby details for dignitary visits, elections, and other preplanned events.
Summary This specialized equipment will be used by Montgomery County Urban Search & Rescue team (Montco USAR). The sonar units will increase the water rescue capabilities of the Montco USAR Team. This will enable the Montco USAR Team to scan beneath the surface of water bodies for accident victims and missing persons from boats making searches more efficient and safer.
Scope of Required Equipment & Training The Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue (Montco USAR) team is looking to acquire two Emergency Responder Portable Sonar Units with comprehensive Companion App/Command Hub. In addition to the Sonar Units, we are also requesting training with awarded vendor or manufacturer of the new portable sonar equipment.
Below is a list of the equipment being requested for this solicitation as well as minimum required warranty coverage and required trainings for staff:
2 Units – Portable Sonar units with Command Hub/Companion App. At minimum, each unit shall be GPS enabled and should include the following:
• 1 – Water Proof Carrying Case
• 1 – Complete Charging Unit
• 1- - Command Hub (including mapping software).
Each unit must have a 5-year limited warranty that includes 5 years of no cost firmware upgrades and enhancements.
In addition to the equipment outlined above, below are trainings being required for the USAR team to understand and become familiar with the portable sonar units and the companion app/command hub:
Training sessions covering all aspects of functionality and capabilities of the portable sonar equipment as well as the Command Hub/Companion App capabilities and integrations. Training should be conducted in a timely manner after the equipment being delivered based on Montco USAR team schedule availability.
References Please provide at least 3 references outlining previously performed installations like this request. Having experience with other local, county, or state government offices in Pennsylvania is preferred.
Technical Proposal Please submit a Technical Proposal that contains information about your firm as well as supplemental information about the Portable Sonar equipment and the Command Hub/Companion App that you think would be a benefit to the Montco USAR Team to be aware of. Please also include detailed information
RFP 25 – 59 Montgomery County Public Safety Portable Sonar System outlining what is covered (and not covered) by the 5-year warranty. This proposal should not include any cost associated with the products and services being provided.
Value Added Considerations
Outline any feature, enhancement or any other area that would add additional value. If the value added consideration incurs additional cost please note on the cost proposal.
Cost Proposal Please submit a cost proposal that encompasses all costs associated with the requested Portable Sonar equipment, Command Hubs, Warranties, and Trainings as set forth in this scope of work.
Submission Method Responses to this RFP must be submitted through the County’s procurement submission portal, Bonfire, at https://montcopa.bonfirehub.com/portal.
Questions All questions must be submitted through the Bonfire portal and answers will be posted there for public review.
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