ITT 57 2-way radio equip supplies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a qualified vendor to design, engineer, and install a new self-supporting tower, power/data connections, and related equipment at the Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, MA. The project requires the successful bidder to meet all applicable codes and regulations, obtain necessary permits, and replicate the existing height of the weather instrumentation and other equipment. The new tower must be installed by February 1, 2018 and have a duration of 2-4 years of use. The DCR will provide a site survey, building plans, and contact information, but the selected contractor must participate in planning meetings, provide a detailed project schedule, shop drawings, and load calculations. The compensation will be a fixed, lump-sum price, and the DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any quotes, with pricing not to exceed the state contract rates. Bid responses are due by November 7, 2017.

The contract opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific business type. However, the DCR encourages prompt payment discounts and indicates the successful bidder's project team and their roles must be clearly identified, with personnel changes requiring prior approval. The incumbent contractor is not specified. The total available budget for the initial 2-4 year term is not provided, but the DCR states the compensation will be a fixed, lump-sum price.