Motorola MOTOTRBO R7 Digital portable two-way radios and accessories

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Water is soliciting sealed responses for 100 Motorola MOTOTRBO R7 Digital portable two-way radios and accessories via RFQ, with responses due October 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through WSSC's eProcurement Portal.

Bidders must be authorized Motorola Solutions Channel Partners with an authorized in-house service center for radio and battery repair. Vendors must be located within 15 miles of WSSC Water Headquarters in Laurel, Maryland; if beyond 15 miles, vendors must provide no-cost pickup and return delivery or prepaid shipping with a maximum five-business-day repair turnaround and no-cost loaner units for repairs exceeding seven business days. All equipment must be new and genuine Motorola, obtained through authorized distribution channels — no refurbished or gray-market equipment.

Each radio must feature a full keypad (FKP), intrinsically safe battery, UHF stubby antenna (440–490 MHz), integrated Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, Bluetooth, over-the-air programming capability, and encryption license. Each unit includes a Motorola PMNN4810 IMPRES Li-Ion 3200 mAh HazLoc battery, appropriate IMPRES chargers, belt clips, and five-year Accidental Damage Coverage. All radios must be programmed and configured for seamless interoperability with WSSC's existing UHF MOTOTRBO radio infrastructure. Vendor scope includes all equipment, programming, licensing, activation, and delivery services; all costs must be included in quoted prices.

This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to WSSC's RGH Support Center at 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland, with receiving hours 7:30–11:45 a.m. and 12:45–3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Commission holidays. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Prompt payment discounts are available: 1% for 20 days, 2% for 15 days, or Net 30 days via ACH or WSSC Procurement Credit Card.