Portable Satellite Phones

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases, issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on May 24, 2022, on behalf of the Division of Incident Management seeking two Hughes G2 MSAT satellite radio/phones equipped with push-to-talk radio features, antenna, power cables, and magnetic mounts for vehicle and mobile use. This is a one-time hardware-only purchase with no service component, and the units must be compatible with the agency's existing Hughes G2 MSAT system. The solicitation established a deadline for written questions on May 27, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with bids due on June 1, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The tentative award date is June 14, 2022. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with no emailed or hard copy submissions accepted. Award determination uses a best-value approach allocating 95 points to price and 5 points to delivery time, with the lowest-priced conforming bid receiving maximum price points and subsequent bids scored proportionally. Vendors must state delivery time specifically in calendar days after contract award and will receive a one percent daily deduction from invoices for each day delivery is late.

Quotations must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, with vendors responsible for all freight charges and claims. Reciprocal preference applies for Kentucky resident bidders, and qualified preferences extend to the Department of Corrections Division of Prison Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualifying nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities in accordance with Kentucky statutes. No incumbent contractor preferences are stated. All bidders must complete the Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors and Contractors certifying compliance with Kentucky statutory requirements including campaign finance laws, tax registration status, and other statutory compliance provisions. Bids remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days after the bid closing date. Payment will be made within 30 working days of receipt of goods and vendor invoices, with a one percent monthly penalty assessed for payments exceeding 30 working days. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.