Bid for 2024 Microwave Link

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive 2024 Microwave Link project funded through the federal Homeland Security grant SHSP 2024: EMW-2024-SS-05278-S01. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of licensed 6 GHz radio and dish systems at four specific tower locations: Vinton LWIN, Starks Fire Department, Arsene LeBlue LWIN, and Enterprise Boulevard. Each site requires a microwave link with a minimum capacity of 300 Mbps, including fiber handoff, radio management, and network integration capabilities. Vendors must provide a system with 999.99% reliability and offer 24/7/365 service response within 60 minutes of equipment failure. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with final bids due on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers with comprehensive references demonstrating technical expertise.

The procurement emphasizes local preferences, with priority given to Louisiana-produced materials and vendors. While a specific total project cost is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a significant technology infrastructure investment. Bidders must specifically use SIAE AGS20 equipment to ensure compatibility with the existing network, which implies potential restrictions on vendor qualifications. The project requires vendors to demonstrate technical compatibility, system reliability, and rapid response capabilities. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reserves the right to award items separately or reject any bids, providing flexibility in the procurement process. The project must be completed and invoiced by January 31, 2026, indicating a relatively tight implementation timeline. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are mentioned, the bid documents suggest a competitive and technically rigorous selection process focused on meeting the Sheriff's Office's communication infrastructure needs.