FY26 NSRC Radio Connectivity Amesbury

The Massachusetts State 911 Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive radio communication system upgrade across multiple North Shore regional communities, specifically targeting the North Shore Regional 911 Center (NSRC) serving Essex, Manchester, Middleton, Topsfield, Rowley, Wenham, and Amesbury. The procurement is structured into three primary components: installing Radio Management Software at the NSRC, procuring and installing an Optical to Analog Converter, and replacing Amesbury's radio infrastructure with a new three-site simulcast system located at Pow Wow Hill, South Hunt Road, and Heritage Tower. Vendors must be registered on the Massachusetts Statewide Contract PSE01 for Public Safety Equipment and Two-Way Radio services, and the project requires strict compliance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS) standards, including P25 compliance, AES-256 encryption, and integration with existing Motorola Astro 25 M Core infrastructure. The solicitation requires detailed equipment lifecycle documentation, annual preventive maintenance quotes, and technical specifications demonstrating system interoperability and expansion capabilities. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on August 22, 2025, with potential site visits originally scheduled for June 30th, and the contract term runs through December 31, 2026, with a potential extension through December 31, 2028.

The procurement is exclusively available to vendors already registered on the PSE01 Statewide Contract, effectively limiting participation to pre-qualified public safety equipment providers. Pricing will be based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with required discounts matching or exceeding the vendor's original contract response, and labor rates are capped at those specified in the original PSE01 contract. The project may involve prevailing wage requirements, as indicated by the attached wage schedule, and vendors must be prepared to support employee background checks and site access protocols. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes integration with existing radio infrastructure, suggesting potential preference for vendors with demonstrated compatibility with the current Motorola Astro 25 M Core system. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the radio system replacement—including base stations, comparators, antennas, switches, and encryption capabilities—indicates a significant capital investment. The procurement also requires vendors to provide current price lists and apply their contracted discounts, with the understanding that payment will only be made for actual hours worked.