PSE01 Public Safety Equipment and Two Way Radio

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of two-way communication radio components and related equipment valued at approximately $67,000. The procurement encompasses two UHF VP5000 radios with encryption modules, chargers, batteries, and accessories; one Kenwood Viking VM7000 series radio with remote control, cables, and speaker components; twenty Kenwood Viking VM5000 series mobile radios with microphones and mounting brackets; thirty batteries and whip antennas; and various connectors and base-loaded antennas. All deliverables must be transported to 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, Massachusetts by June 29, 2026. This procurement is being conducted in support of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and related events scheduled through June, July, and August 2026. The evaluation criteria include overall value, vendor ability to deliver items by the specified completion date, and completeness and accuracy of quoted pricing. Vendor fee schedules must align with those posted by the Office of Supply and Demand, with any exceeded fees resulting in automatic bid disqualification. Critical deadlines include March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM for question submission, March 30, 2026 for answers to be provided, April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM for bid submission through the Commbuys system, and an estimated award date of April 6, 2026.

The RFQ documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise types or disadvantaged businesses. Vendors must be registered on the Commbuys electronic procurement platform prior to quote submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The RFQ requires that all deliverables meet accessibility standards as established by Executive Order 614 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II. The Department of Conservation and Recreation reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, contract with some or all responding vendors, or cancel the RFQ in whole or in part, and the procurement does not obligate the department to accept any quotes, approve a Statement of Work, or pay bidding costs.