DOCMURSSpecs.doc

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MURS Radio
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RFQ - 18B - 10012900000000000700
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Androscoggin County, Maine

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This is a Request for Bids document issued by the State of Maine for the procurement of Motorola PM400 mobile VHF two-way radios with associated configuration, programming, and vehicle installation services. The State seeks bids for twelve PM400 radios operating on VHF frequencies of 146-174 MHz with power output of 1-25 watts. Each standard package includes the radio unit, heavy duty palm microphone, hang-up clip, mounting bracket, power cable, operating and safety manuals, and a two-year warranty. The setup package encompasses radio configuration and programming for MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) operation in compliance with 47 CFR 95.632 and 95.633 standards, plus complete vehicle installation. Installation must include antenna mounting with a minimum 3dB gain permanently affixed to vehicles, radio connection to the vehicle electrical system via the ignition switch, and all necessary cabling and connectors. Installations are to be performed at an Aroostook County location designated by the selected vendor. All equipment must be new and delivered to allow installations to commence within 10 business days of award, with all installations completed within 15 business days of award.

Bidders must submit separate per-unit costs for the PM400 standard package and the setup package. All shipping and handling costs for delivery to the installation site must be included in the bid pricing. The MURS configuration specifications require convention mode operation on five designated channel frequencies: 151.820 MHz, 151.880 MHz, 151.940 MHz, 154.570 MHz, and 154.600 MHz, with channel spacing of 12.5 kHz for the first three frequencies and 20.0 kHz for the latter two frequencies. Specific vehicle make and models for installation were identified in the document but noted as a drafting element requiring completion.

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Request for Bids Motorola PM400 Mobile VHF 146-174 MHz, 1-25 W, Two-Way Radio

The State of Maine is soliciting bids for 12 Motorola PM400 mobile VHF 146-174 MHz, 1-25 W two-way radios. Configuration, programming and vehicle installation of the radios is also required.

The PM4000 standard package includes PM400 VHF 146-174 MHz, 1-25 W two-way mobile radio, heavy duty palm microphone, hang-up clip, mounting bracket, power cable, operating and safety manuals, and 2 year warranty.

Setup package includes configuration and programming of the radios for MURS operation and vehicle installation. Vehicle installation includes radio and antennae mounting, connection of the radio to the vehicle electrical system and antennae, and any cabling, connectors or miscellaneous hardware necessary to complete the installation.

MURS configurations and programming specifications

· Compliant with the requirements of 47 CFR 95.632 and 95.633

· Convention mode

· Channel frequencies 151.820 MHz, 151.880 MHz, 151.940 MHz, 154.570 MHz, and 154.600

· Channel spacing of 12.5 kHz on frequencies 151.820, 151.880 and 151.940

· Channel spacing of 20.0 kHz on frequencies 154.570 and 154.600

· Power output [Drafting note 1] Vehicle installation specifications

· Antenna will be permanently mounted with a minimum gain of 3db and optimally tuned for the use in the specified frequencies

· Installations will be performed at an Aroostook County location specified by the selected vendor

· Vehicle make and models include [drafting note 2]

· Power to the radio will be connected to the ignition switch [drafting note 3]

All shipping and handling cost for delivery to the installation site must be included.

All equipment must be new and delivered such that installations can begin within 10 business days from award.

Installation must be completed within 15 business days from award.

Bid Format

The following per unit costs are required.

1.

PM400 standard package

2.

Setup package

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