MT Wild AV System Upgrade

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids for an AV system upgrade at the Montana WILD center located in Helena, Lewis and Clark County. The procurement, identified as FWP-IFB-23-0087, seeks a communication company to provide and install audio/visual equipment, specifically 10 desktop microphones and 1 wireless handheld and lapel microphone system. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) was opened on January 6, 2023, with a closing date of January 31, 2023, and included an optional pre-bid site tour conducted on January 26, 2023, at 2668 Broadwater Avenue. Contractors must submit three references for similar work completed within the last five years and thoroughly address each item in the attached Scope of Work. The solicitation utilizes commodity codes 0813 (Communications Equipment & Services - Radio & Microwave Systems), 0806 (Communications - Video Equipment & Services), and 0808 (Communications Equipment - Audio/Visual Equipment). Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, reference checks, and comprehensive response to the technical specifications. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet various administrative prerequisites, including reviewing insurance requirements and completing vendor registration. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, bidders will need to integrate the new audio/visual equipment with existing infrastructure at the Montana WILD office. The solicitation requires potential vendors to demonstrate technical capability, professional experience, and compliance with administrative documentation. Although a specific award value is not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope suggests a moderate-sized technology procurement focused on upgrading communication systems. Interested vendors must ensure they can meet the technical specifications, provide appropriate references, and comply with all administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.