BK 9000_SPECS~1.docx

This is a specifications document for a mobile radio procurement by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fire Program. The project requests the purchase of six BK mobile radios with accessories and one cloning cable for wildland firefighting operations. The primary equipment specified is the BK BKR9000-T3.5BS portable handheld radios with Tier 3.5, all-band capable hardware featuring 5,000 channels, front and top display, full keypad, black housing, belt clip, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and digital CAI operation with DES and ADP encryption capabilities, supported by a five-year manufacturer warranty. Additional specifications include base frequency VHF operation at 136-174 MHz with 6-watt transmission, optional 700/800 MHz frequency capability at 3-watt transmission, P25 FDMA and TDMA trunking factory installations, twelve SURPASS ultra-high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs rated at 4,900 mAh with IP68 rating (two per radio), six desktop two-bay SURPASS chargers (one per radio), six all-band antennas covering 136-174 MHz, 380-520 MHz, and 763-870 MHz frequencies with SMA connectors, and one legacy cloning cable adapter. Delivery is required to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources facility located at 11731 State Highway 37, Benton, Illinois 62812, with contact person Wade Bloemer at 618-322-7732 or wade.bloemer@illinois.gov, and attention directed to Ben Snyder.

The specifications document does not contain pricing terms, set-aside information, incumbent vendor details, funding sources, or contract award timelines. No response deadlines, bid due dates, site visit requirements, bidders' conference details, or contract term information are provided in this technical specifications document.