Event 121 Administration Document.docx

Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing On behalf of Idaho Public Television Event 121 Eurotek Microwave Radio System

OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT*

Purpose Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV), through the Division of Purchasing (DOP), is requesting quotes for one (1) Eurotek EK-MFR2 full duplex IP/ASI Studio to Transmitter Link/Transmitter to Studio (STL/TSL) Link Microwave Radio System (Radio) with accessories or approved equivalent. Proposed equivalent must meet or exceed the specifications of the Benchmark.

1.2 This system will become the primary microwave system to serve as the Studio to Transmitter/Transmitter to Studio link (STL/TSL) for the high power transmitter licensed as KIPT It will also become part of a network of interchangeable microwaves and serve as a backup in the event of a failure.

The contact for this RFQ is:

Joseph Nelson, Purchasing Officer 208-332-1602 208-327-7320 joseph.nelson@adm.idaho.gov

Time lines See IPRO Header Document

Specifications: See attachment 1-Specifications

4. Delivery Contractor must deliver one (1) Radio with accessories, FOB Destination to 1455 N Orchard St. Boise, ID thirty (30) days ARO or as coordinated with the IdahoPTV contact. IdahoPTV contact for delivery is:

Michelle Koehler (208)373-7220 (208)327-7465 michelle.koehler@idahoptv.org

5. Award Basis Award will be made to the responsive responsible vendor with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on the line item section in IPRO.

6. Response Your Quote may be submitted electronically via IPRO powered by Luma or e-mail. DOP is not receiving manually submissions. Your Quote must include responses to all mandatory Prerequisites and Questions and be received prior to the deadline established in IPRO.

Electronic Submission:

IPRO powered by Luma – Enter your pricing in IPRO https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=StateofIdaho and respond to all mandatory Prerequisites and Questions.

Email – Send an email to the email address listed in Section 1 above and include responses to all mandatory requirements as identified in IPRO. For Prerequisites and Questions that require a confirmation, certification, or selection of a yes/no or multiple-choice answer, be sure to provide a statement in your Submittal that responds to the requirement with one of the acceptable responses.

NOTE: This Solicitation is issued as the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding. DOP may make adjustments to, and waive requirements, including submission requirements and deadlines as DOP determines, in its sole discretion, necessary to address matters arising from the pandemic. Please visit DOP’s website for the latest information: www.purchasing.idaho.gov.

7. Warranty One (1) year Factory warranty with extension options with radio offered.

8. Acceptance Upon receipt, the radio will be inspected by IdahoPTV to ensure the requirements and specifications are met. The Acceptance period will be for thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery date of the Radio. If the Radio does not meet the requirements, specifications, or discrepancies, it will be rejected by IdahoPTV via email notification. The Contractor must pick-up, correct any discrepancies, and re-deliver within thirty (30) calendar days after notification from IdahoPTV, at no additional cost to IdahoPTV. The Acceptance period will start over for a rejected Radio upon re-delivery of the Radio. The Radio will not be accepted by IdahoPTV until they meet all of the contract requirements, specifications, and discrepancies.

ATTACHMENT 1-SPECIFICATIONS

Eurotek STL/TSL Microwave Radio Systems** or approved equivalent*

*Proposed equivalent must meet or exceed the specifications of the Benchmark.

**Vendor can provide quotes for either or both the UCM build and/or the UDC Build. See Diagrams attached.

1.0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

You must provide a response to each of these items if offering equal.

1.1 The Vendor shall certify that the manufacturers of the offered equipment have been actively engaged in the manufacture of similar equipment for at least the past ten (10) years.

1.2 The Vendor shall provide a program of providing technical bulletins to keep the user informed of desirable field modifications and other means of improving equipment performance. The Vendor shall provide information detailing their program with their response.

1.3 The manufacturer shall maintain replacement parts in the USA for a period of at least ten (10) years after award. Replacement parts shall be available and deliverable within twenty-four (24) hours in an emergency, Monday through Friday, State of Idaho holidays excluded. The Vendor shall provide their replacement parts policy demonstrating they meet this requirement with their response.

1.4 The Vendor shall warrant that telephone support will be available during normal business hours at no additional charge.

1.5 The Vendor must provide all warranty policies for all equipment items with their response.

1.6 The Vendor must provide an itemized list of all Required Equipment included in the RFQ. (See Section 2.0) Also provide technical specifications and literature for all offered equipment.

2.0 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW

One (1) Eurotek EK-MFR2 full duplex IP/ASI Studio to Transmitter Link/Transmitter to Studio Link Microwave Radio System.13 GHz Bi-Directional Digital Radio Link for IP 155Mb/s and necessary fittings or approved equivalent*. * Proposed equivalent must meet or exceed the specifications of the Benchmark.

This is a full indoor system consisting of a transmitter and receiver at each end of the link, to include but not be limited to the following accessories:

NOTE: existing wave guide runs and antennas will be utilized for this installation; therefore, IPTV requires no new wave guide or antennas.

2.1 One (1) Redundant Power Supply Module for each terminal

2.2 Two (2) 1 R/U rack mount equipment trays for filter mounting

2.3 Six (6) Filters two (2) each tuned to 12700-12725, 12900-12925 GHz and 12737.5GHz for current NuComm System that will share waveguide and dish

2.4 Twelve (12) 10.7-13.3GHz circulators

2.5 Four (4) SMA-M 50 Ohm Terminators for each filter tray

2.6 Four SMA (F) Bulk heads mounted to each tray

2.7 Eighteen (18) twist flex cables to interconnect filter tray components: circulators, bulkheads as well as the radio and antenna connections to bulkhead; see diagram of acceptable configurations. Cables should be in the following lengths: 2 @ 24”, 4 @ 16” and 10 @ 6”.

2.8 Vendor can provide quotes for either or both the UCM build and/or the UDC Build.

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 System Specifications

3.1.1 All equipment must be of completely solid-state design and internally frequency agile in the specified band (site specific info is specified below)

3.1.2 frequency agile in the specified band (site specific info is specified below)

3.1.3 Transmitter/Receiver terminals must be provided with a 115VAC power supply. The supplied units must include an additional redundant power supply. Additionally, (1) spare cooling fan or fan module must be supplied. Pricing must be included and added to the itemized list of "Required Equipment" and included in "Total Cost11•

3.1.4 Individual microwave units (with transmitter and receiver) must fit within 1RU space.

3.1.5 The STL/TSL bi-directional radio unit must accept a minimum of one (1) DVB-ASI 19.39Mbps data stream on a BNCBNC connector as well as a Gbe Ethernet data connection. It must have the ability to switch between inputs. Each unit must also have a separate Ethernet maintenance connection.

3.1.6 The receiver unit must provide two (2) DVB-ASl 19.39Mbps outputs of the same signal on BNCBNC connectors as well as a GbE Ethernet data connection. BNC connections can be on HD to BNC F adapter cables. It must have the ability to switch between IP and ASI. This unit must be capable of having an optional SMPTE 310 output at Flat Top Butte site. Option to be listed in "Available options" Schedule.

OPTIONS: If additional outputs are available as an option, description and pricing for this option must be included on the itemized list of “Available Options" schedule.

3.1.7 Basic unit chassis must allow duplex operation by means of simple plug-in modules and all modules must be backwards compatible with an existing ldahoPTV-owned IMT GL Fixed Link radio system. Duplex operation must perform to specifications with 75 MHz or more RX/TX frequency separation.

OPTIONS: Vendor must include pricing and information for additional modules and any software licenses necessary to support duplex operation on the itemized list of "Available Options" schedule.

3.1.8 The transmitter/receiver system, when operating in the duplex mode, must support simultaneous transmission of a minimum of one DVB-ASI 19.39 Mbps data stream, along with Ethernet data. It must also support transporting solely

Ethernet data, with a minimum data rate of 70 Mbps in an occupied bandwidth under 25 MHz.3.1.8 The digital receiver front panel must provide an accurate RSL reading in dBm and display a means for determining digital signal quality i.e. MER and/or BER.

3.1.9 Basic units must have ability to mix and match frequency bands within a single chassis frame.

3.1.10 OPTIONS: Vendor must include prices for all spare modules of each type required for duplex operation included in the receiver and transmitter on the "Available Options" schedule.

3.2 Technical Performance Specifications (All Sites):

3.2.1 RF Specs:

Minimum +31dbm digital RF Output Receiver threshold -80 dbm or better when operating in 16QAM mode. Measurement at output prior to channel filter

3.2.2 Transmitter/Receiver:

Type: Double Conversion Heterodyne Frequency Stability: 0.0005%

3.2.3 Digital Performance:

Data Rate: 19.39 Mbps, ATSC data stream. When operating duplex, support minimum of 65Mbps including Ethernet data.

Data Interface: DVB ASI (BNC-F); GbE Ethernet, and optionally SMPTE 310

3.2.4 Environmental:

Ambient Temperature Range: Full specifications: -5° to +45°C Humidity: 90% non-condensing

3.3 Technical Performance Specifications (KIPT):

3.3.1 The KIPT STL/TSL consists of the Yahoo Creek and Flat Top Butte sites. The radio specifications must be that meet licensed paths below

3.3.2 Frequencies:

This is the existing radio that the new bi-directional radio must be plumed into with provided filters, circulators and twist flex.

3.3.3 Path information (NAD83):

Yahoo site:

· 42-44-17.6N, 114-58-50.2W, 1104.9 ft site elev.

· 45.ldB gain six ft antenna at 20ft AGL

· 150 ft of waveguide

Flat Top Butte site:

· 42-43-45.SN, 114-24-55.9W, 1308.4 ft site elev.

· 44.SdB gain six ft antenna at 20 ft AGL

· 100ft of waveguide

3.4 Technical Performance Specifications (All Sites):

3.4.1 RF Specs:

Minimum +31dbm digital RF Output Receiver threshold -80 dbm or better when operating in 16QAM mode. Measurement at output prior to channel filter

3.4.2 Transmitter/Receiver:

Type: Double Conversion Heterodyne Frequency Stability: 0.0005%

3.4.3 Digital Performance:

Data Rate: 19.39 Mbps, ATSC data stream. When operating duplex, support minimum of 65Mbps including Ethernet data.

Data Interface: DVB ASI (BNC-F); GbE Ethernet, and optionally SMPTE 310

3.4.4 Environmental:

Ambient Temperature Range: Full specifications: -5° to +45°C Humidity: 90% non-condensing