Mobile Command Center and Power Units RFI

The State of Idaho Division of Purchasing has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Mobile Command Centers and Power Units, targeting Madison County. The procurement seeks to acquire two identical Mobile Command Centers with specific technical requirements, including trailer chassis, body configurations, slide-outs, specialized lighting, leveling systems, generators, HVAC systems, communications areas, operations zones, equipment racks, communication masts, and phone systems. Interested suppliers must participate in virtual strategy discussions scheduled for September 13th or 14th, with a mandatory response form submission deadline of August 25, 2023. The RFI indicates the State anticipates issuing a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) within the next 3-6 months, with suppliers expected to provide comprehensive feedback on critical information needed to prepare accurate bids, future state requirements, costing templates, and schedule timelines. The procurement aims to gather detailed market intelligence and supplier capabilities to inform the upcoming solicitation for these specialized mobile command center vehicles.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The State has not identified incumbent vendors or current contractors for these mobile command centers. The estimated total spend for this procurement is approximately $3,000,000.00, suggesting a significant investment in these specialized vehicles. While the RFI does not specify precise integration requirements with existing infrastructure, it implies that suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate compatibility with current emergency response and communication technologies. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated experience in designing and manufacturing mobile command center vehicles, with an emphasis on comprehensive technical capabilities and strategic solution development. The State of Idaho Division of Purchasing will likely evaluate responses based on technical specifications, vendor experience, proposed solutions, and potential cost-effectiveness of the mobile command center and power unit configurations.