Aircraft radio

The Maine Department of Inland, Fisheries and Wildlife is requesting quotations for comprehensive avionics system installation on a 1980 Cessna A185F aircraft, with quotations due April 9, 2013.

The scope encompasses removal of existing King brand avionics, installation of specified Garmin equipment (AERA560 GPS with microSD card, GMA340 audio panel, GTN650 GPS/Nav/Comm/WAAS unit, GI106A Nav CDI, SL40 Comm transceiver, GTX327 transponder, TCI SSD120-30N encoder, and dual Comant CI121 Comm antennas), new wiring throughout, integration of remote GPS and XM antennas on the glare shield, rear station audio accommodations for two passengers, TOPO U.S. 24K Northeast DVD software, and all FAA certifications and testing. The installer must supply updated equipment lists, weight and balance amendments, and warranty registrations; all new equipment must be previously uninstalled. The aircraft is based at Belfast Municipal Airport and may be transported to any Maine location within 75 nautical miles of the installation facility. Additional repairs to the static system or replacement of ancillary components beyond those specified are excluded and billed separately with prior approval.

Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service platform and must include all labor, materials, and compliance documentation as unit prices with all discounts incorporated, delivered FOB Destination (freight prepaid). The State reserves the right to evaluate on lowest price among conforming bids or on best value criteria including quality, conformity to specifications, delivery time, and total cost, with price receiving a minimum 25 percent weight. Payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of correct invoice. The State is exempt from federal and state taxes; quoted prices must exclude these. The State reserves the right to adjust quantities by up to 10 percent at agreed pricing and to terminate the contract in whole or in part at its discretion.