Portable Radios

The Gibraltar School District is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of Motorola CP200D portable two-way radios or equivalent models for Wayne County, Michigan. The bid opportunity requires vendors to provide portable radio systems that meet or exceed the technical specifications detailed in the Motorola Solutions product specification sheet. Key requirements include radios capable of both analog and digital communications, with up to 16 channels, operating in VHF (136-174 MHz) and UHF (403-470 MHz) bands, and offering power output options of 1W/5W for VHF and 1W/4W for UHF. The radios must feature enhanced battery life (up to 40% longer in digital mode), dual capacity direct mode, and meet IP54 dust and water resistance standards. Bids are specifically due on Friday, May 10, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with bid prices to remain firm for 60 days from the opening date. Submissions must be delivered to the Gibraltar School District at 19370 Vreeland Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, with all communications directed to Ms. Shawn Stirling, who can be contacted at stirlis@gibdist.net or 734.379.6355 for detailed specifications.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, potential vendors should note the comprehensive technical requirements for the radio systems. The procurement appears open to manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the Motorola CP200D specifications or providing equivalent equipment. Motorola Solutions appears to be the benchmark vendor, with their CP200d portable radio system offering multiple battery options including NiMH 1400mAH, Li-Ion Slim 1600mAH, and Li-Ion 2200mAH, with battery life ranging from 9-18.5 hours. The radios come with a two-year standard warranty in the US and Canada, and Motorola offers additional implementation services such as coverage mapping, site integration, and device programming. Although no specific budget range was provided in the documentation, interested bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing that includes the radio units, potential implementation services, and warranty coverage.