Mobile Data Terminals for Police and Fire Vehicles

The City of Norwich, Connecticut, located in New London County, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive mobile data terminal (MDT) upgrade and installation project for its Police and Fire departments under Solicitation Number 23-14. The procurement involves replacing the existing MDT system in police vehicles and installing entirely new MDT systems in fire apparatus. A critical component of the solicitation is a comprehensive vehicle walkthrough to evaluate current infrastructure, including cabling, antennas, and mounting configurations. The project requires vendors to provide mobile data terminal equipment and associated installation services, with a focus on seamlessly integrating new technology into emergency response vehicles. The solicitation was released on August 17, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of September 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was established from August 17 to September 6, 2022, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification on project requirements. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation, making it an open competition accessible to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information was disclosed, and the documents do not provide details about existing technology infrastructure or specific integration requirements. The RFP does not list an estimated contract value or budget range, which suggests vendors will be expected to provide competitive pricing based on their assessment of the project scope. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Robert Castronova of the City of Norwich, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, who can be reached at 860-823-3706 or rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the technical requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that address the specific MDT upgrade and installation needs of the Police and Fire departments.