Cambium PTP Radios for Backhaul

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, on behalf of the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), issued this Request for Proposal on June 21, 2021, to establish a two-year contract for the procurement of Cambium Point-to-Point radios and associated warranty with no labor or services required. The solicitation seeks an estimated quantity of up to 65 new Cambium radios, specifically Cambium Part # C050067H002B (PTP 670 Connectorized END w/ AC+DC Enhanced Supply) and Cambium Part # C000065K019A (PTP 650/670 256-bit AES Encryption per ODU), along with comprehensive warranty coverage. Contractors must deliver all radios within 30 calendar days of order receipt to the specified Michigan location, with all costs including shipping and handling incorporated into the pricing proposal. Technical proposals are evaluated based on Schedule A (Statement of Work, 40 points), Service Requirements and Delivery Capabilities (40 points), and the Vendor Questions Worksheet (20 points), with a minimum threshold of 80 points required for pricing evaluation to proceed. The bidder question deadline was June 28, 2021, with the proposal submission deadline of July 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the anticipated contract begin date of July 22, 2021. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period, with payment made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt, and liquidated damages of $500 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion.

The State reserves the right to consider qualified disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status under Michigan law, though no specific set-asides have been identified for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation materials. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with workers' compensation coverage and employers' liability insurance of $500,000 per accident. Contractor must provide detailed warranty information, quality assurance procedures, and comply with all environmental and safety requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, contracts valued at $250,000 or greater will require State Administrative Board approval, suggesting the potential contract value may approach or exceed this threshold.