OhioMHAS - MARCS Radios, Batteries, Chargers, and Base Stations

The State of Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is conducting a procurement for specialized radio communication equipment through a competitive solicitation. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 67f69cecdd03cfd0a50d09c4, seeks suppliers to provide a comprehensive set of MARCS radios, batteries, chargers, and base stations. Specifically, the procurement includes sixty-seven APX N70 7/800 Model 4.5 Portable radios, eighty-one IMPRES 2 Li-Ion batteries, forty-eight desktop single-unit chargers, eleven APX4500 Enhanced 7/800MHz mobile radios, and two IMPRES 2 6-Unit Display Chargers. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2025, with responses due by April 16, 2025. Vendors must carefully review the detailed item grid for additional required components and specifications associated with each device. The procurement appears to be focused on upgrading and standardizing communication infrastructure for the state's mental health and addiction services department.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with standard state procurement requirements. The contract appears to be a standard equipment procurement without obvious restrictions on vendor type or size. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the document. Based on the quantity and specialized nature of the radio communication equipment, the potential award value likely ranges between $150,000 and $250,000, though this is an estimated projection without definitive budget information. Interested suppliers will need to carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand full qualification requirements, technical specifications, and submission guidelines. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed product specifications, pricing, delivery timelines, and potentially demonstrate technical compatibility with existing OhioMHAS communication systems.