24-0137-2 Purchase of Aviation Radio and Accessories

Chatham County in the state of Georgia is soliciting bids for the purchase of one (1) TDFM-9100 radio and associated accessories. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Chatham County Purchasing & Contracting Department. The required radio and accessories are specified in detail, with no substitutions allowed. All equipment must be new, in original factory sealed boxes, and purchased from authorized resellers. Bids will be evaluated based on price and other factors, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the County. The deadline for submitting bids is October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and no pre-bid conference is scheduled. Payment terms, invoicing requirements, and audit/inspection provisions are also outlined in the ITB.

Chatham County has established a 30% combined Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal for this procurement. Bidders must demonstrate a good faith effort to meet this goal. The contract will be for a one-time purchase, with no renewal options. The County does not utilize third parties to obtain bids on its behalf, and vendors are not to contact any County department directly. The ITB does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not disclosed.