Global Navigation Satellite System

Monroe County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a new Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment procurement that must be compatible with the Wisconsin Continuously Operating Reference Station (WISCORS). The county is specifically looking for equipment that meets or exceeds the capabilities of a Leica Viva GS14 GNSS Receiver and Leica Viva CS15 Field Controller, with a primary objective of collecting survey-grade coordinates capable of achieving repeatable sub-2 centimeter readings. The comprehensive procurement includes a collector/controller or tablet, compatible software, mounting hardware (including poles, holders, clips, connectors, mounts, and plates), batteries with chargers and power cables, technical documentation, and one year of training and support services. Proposals were due by May 11, 2018 at 4:30 p.m., with a deadline for submitting questions by May 4, 2018. The county will utilize a hybrid procurement process that allows negotiation with proponents and selection based on criteria beyond lowest cost, with delivery required within 30 days of the vendor's order receipt. Pricing must be presented as a fixed price or hourly rate, inclusive of anticipated reimbursable expenses and shipping fees.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The county reserves significant procurement flexibility, including the right to accept or reject any proposals, waive formalities, disqualify proposals for evidence of collusion or fraud, and re-issue the RFP if unable to reach a final agreement with a selected vendor. Vendors are prohibited from subcontracting or assigning contract interests without prior written consent. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement requires comprehensive documentation of support, warranty, and maintenance provisions, including standard warranty documentation, first-year warranty coverage, repair cost details for parts and labor, maintenance agreement terms, software update frequency, and upgrade delivery processes. As a tax-exempt entity, Monroe County will exclude cell service costs, which will be added to the county's existing plan. The procurement emphasizes a robust, detailed approach to acquiring advanced GNSS equipment that meets the county's precise surveying and geospatial data collection requirements.