15757P- APX8000 radio batteries

The State of California is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of APX8000 radio batteries under contract opportunity 15757P, with a posted date of April 6, 2026, and a sealed bid due date of April 21, 2026. This is a straightforward goods purchase solicitation seeking qualified vendors to supply radio batteries for state operations and equipment maintenance. The procurement requires bidders to submit pricing on a per-unit basis with total cost calculations for the requested battery quantities, with all pricing and technical specifications to be detailed in the formal RFB documentation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all technical specifications for the APX8000 batteries and complies with applicable California procurement regulations and state contracting requirements. While the specific technical specifications are referenced in the solicitation documents, bidders must thoroughly review all provided documentation, including the Request for Bid and technical specifications, to understand the complete delivery and performance requirements. All interested vendors must submit sealed bids by April 21, 2026, to be considered for award, which will be contingent upon California's evaluation of submitted proposals based on pricing competitiveness and technical compliance.

The procurement includes provisions for California's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program, requiring bidders to complete and submit the CBE Form to verify their enterprise classification status and demonstrate compliance with the state's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. All bidders must complete and submit the mandatory forms specified in Appendix A - Purchasing Required Forms, which establish standardized documentation requirements including vendor certifications, business qualifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and other statutory requirements necessary for bid submission and evaluation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials, nor is any information provided regarding integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. The contract term, pricing structure, volume commitments, renewal options, and award value are to be determined based on the state's operational needs and budget allocations for radio equipment maintenance and replacement, with no specific budget range disclosed in the publicly available solicitation information.