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Request for Bids P25 Compliant Common Air Interface Portable and Mobile Radios The State of Maine is soliciting bids for P25 compliant portable and mobile radios. The State intends to immediately procure approximately $300,000 worth of these radios at the ratio of two portables for each mobile, along with a limited quantity of programming and service equipment. Additionally a master agreement will be developed with the selected vendor providing for the procurement of additional radios by state, county, and local public safety and emergency response entities at a published discount level off list through September 30, 2010.

Equipment Specifications

Portable radio specifications:

· P25 compliant, Common Air Interface

· On a per channel basis any of the following modes:

· Conventional analog FM

· P25 analog FM

· P25 digital FM

· 5 Watts transmit power

· 96 Channels minimum

· VHF (136 – 174 MHZ)

· MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F

· LCD display with keypad

· Nickel Metal Hydride battery of at least 2,500 mah

· External speaker microphone

· 155 MHZ antenna

· AC drop in fast charger

· Carrying case with quick release belt clip

· 1 Year warranty Mobile radio specifications:

· P25 Compliant, Common Air Interface

· Must be capable of in any of the following modes on a per channel basis:

· Conventional analog FM

· P25 analog FM

· P25 digital FM

· 50 Watts transmit power

· 100 Channels minimum

· VHF (136 – 174 MHZ)

· MIL-STD 810 C, D, E, F

· 12 Character display minimum

· Dash mount configuration with mounting bracket

· External speaker with mounting bracket

· Full size microphone with hanger bracket

· DC power cord

· VHF quarter wave antenna with cable kit and connector

· 1 Year warranty

Programming set specifications:

· Portable radio programming software, Windows XP compatible

· Cables and adapters to connect portable radio to computer serial or USB port

· Mobile radio programming software, Windows XP compatible

· Cables and adapters to connect portable radio to computer serial or USB port All shipping and handling cost for delivery to Augusta, Maine must be included at no additional cost. Subsequent purchases through the term of the agreement will include shipping and handling to initiating agency within the state of Maine at no additional cost.

No programming service is required.

All equipment must be new and delivered within 15 business days from receipt of order. For large orders over 30 units, delivery of the first 30 must be within 15 business days and the remaining within 30 business days.

Master Agreement The selected vendor must enter into a State of Maine Master Agreement with a term from October 20, 2008 through September 30, 2010. The agreement will include provisions for local and county government agencies to procure additional radios at a net price based on the published discount level and current list price.