Kenwood Portable Radios for IMAT (12) & Stonegarden (69)

The State of Maine is requesting bids for 81 Kenwood TK-5210K7 VHF P25 portable radio packages for the IMAT (12 units) and Stonegarden (69 units) programs, with bids due June 12, 2009. In-state bidders and those offering Maine-produced or manufactured commodities receive preference in case of tie bids.

Each complete package comprises a 5-watt, 64-channel VHF radio operating in the 136–174 MHz frequency range; a KNB-31A 1200 Ni-Cad battery; a KSC-32 rapid-rate desk charger; a KRA-26M VHF helical antenna; a KNB-8 belt clip; and a KMC-25 heavy-duty remote speaker/microphone (with alternative specification for KMC-26 remote speaker/microphone with antenna). All equipment must be new. No programming service is required. Delivery must occur within 15 business days of order receipt to Augusta, Maine, with all shipping and handling costs included in the bid at no additional charge to the State.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considerations including quality, conformity with specifications, purpose, delivery date, and ultimate cost. Bidders must submit sealed bids to the Division of Purchases, Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine. Bids received after the closing deadline will not be considered. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Prices must be stated as delivered to destination and include all trade or quantity discounts; cash discounts of 20 days or more are considered in determining the lowest bid. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine sales and use taxes, so bidders should quote accordingly. No contract may be assigned, sublet, or transferred without written consent from the Director.