(9) Bendix King DPHX5102X Digital Portable Radio

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services, Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for nine Bendix King DPHX5102X Digital Portable Radios and associated accessories, with quotations due July 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via the AdvantageME Vendor Self Service electronic procurement system.

The scope includes nine P25 APCO–compliant radios with 400 channels, 5-watt output, and VHF frequency range of 136–174 MHz in metal cases, plus antennas, replacement clamshells, batteries, desktop chargers, leather holsters, and belt loops. All equipment must be new Bendix King units provided by an authorized dealer or approved reseller. Delivery is required within 14 business days of order receipt.

The State of Maine anticipates payment on net 30 basis upon receipt of accurate invoices referencing the Maine contract number. No contract term or award date is specified in the solicitation.

Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis considering conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and the State's interests. If economic impact information is provided in Appendix B, the bidder with the largest economic impact may receive up to a 10 percent reduction in their evaluated bid cost. No best and final offers will be solicited; all bidders are expected to submit their best pricing with their initial quotation. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes and requests quotations excluding these taxes. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder, withdraw an award and negotiate with the next-ranked bidder, or cancel the RFQ entirely at its sole discretion. Responses must be submitted through the electronic procurement system with unit pricing clearly identified in designated fields.