Radar Certification for Public Safety Departments

Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids on annual radar and speed laser re-certification services for the Columbus Police Department and Muscogee County Sheriff's Office under RFB 22-0023, with bids due February 9, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (originally January 26, 2022, extended by Addendum No. 1). The initial contract term is two years with options to renew for three additional twelve-month periods, contingent on mutual agreement and Council funding approval.

The scope covers annual re-certification of 430 radars and 25 speed lasers deployed across both agencies' fleets. The contractor must re-certify all specified radar models (MPH Python I, II, and III; MPH Enforcer; Kustom HR-12; Decatur Genesis; Kustom Eagle) and speed laser models (Pro Laser III, Dragoneye, Tech Laser, Kustom Pro & Lite, Applied Concept 2.0). Re-certification services must be provided locally within Columbus during October, November, or December each year, completed over successive days until all units are certified. The contractor must deploy trained, qualified, approved technicians; provide written re-certification certificates for each unit; and defend certifications in legal proceedings if necessary.

Contract pricing shall remain fixed for the initial two-year term. Any subsequent price escalation requests are limited to five percent and require documented justification from manufacturers. The City requires per-unit pricing and reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Required insurance includes $1 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $1 million errors and omissions coverage, and $1 million umbrella/excess liability, with the City named as additional insured. Bidders must provide E-Verify affidavit, Statement of Qualifications and Work Guarantee, warranty information, technician qualifications documentation, and current business license. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda by including an initialed copy with their sealed bid submission. A virtual bid opening will occur during the 3:00 p.m. hour on the due date via DemandStar.