IFB 155-002 2 watt VHF Repeater

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is seeking to procure twenty-five (25) two-watt VHF repeaters through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 155-002, targeting law enforcement covert surveillance applications. The repeaters must be programmable without proprietary software and must be housed in a hard case, with product specification sheets required as part of the bid submission. Bids were scheduled to be received by February 16, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., with a bid opening at 3:30 p.m. the same day. The state plans to issue a Notice of Intent to Award on February 23, 2016, with a proposed contract award date of March 1, 2016. Bidders are required to submit a minimum of two copies of their sealed bid package, which must include several mandatory attachments: a Bidder Certification Sheet, Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, Bidder Declaration Form, and product specification sheet. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a five percent bid preference available to non-small businesses that commit to subcontracting at least twenty-five percent of the net bid price to California certified small businesses.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions and opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders are encouraged to be certified through the California Department of General Services' Office of Small Business Certification and Resources (OSBCR), with options for Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), Non-Veteran Small Business (NVSA), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications. The Bidder Declaration Form requires detailed information about certification status, subcontractor relationships, and work element distribution. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including nondiscrimination programs, drug-free workplace standards, and specific corporate compliance regulations. While the specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a structured procurement process with multiple compliance and certification requirements. Potential bidders must also provide detailed company information, including federal and state identification numbers, and demonstrate eligibility to conduct business in California.