Radios and Accessories for Conservation

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services is requesting bids on Bendix King digital radio equipment and accessories for the Maine Forest Service, with bids due August 13, 2008 and delivery required within 15 business days of purchase order receipt.

The scope comprises six DMH5992X Digital P25 400-channel, 50-watt VHF mobile radios (136–174 MHz) with LAA0633 dash mount kits and LAA0290 programming microphones; twelve DPHX5102X Digital P25 400-channel, 50-watt VHF portable radios with LAA0818 antennas or equivalents; and two LAA0380 5-bay battery chargers. All equipment must be new. No programming services are required. Delivery is to the Maine Forest Service at 2870 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04333.

Bidders must submit separate per-unit and total costs for each of the five line items on prescribed forms or electronic mediums. All shipping and handling costs to Augusta are included in bid pricing. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders quote prices exclusive of taxes. Sealed bids must be received by the Division of Purchases at 9 State House Station, Room 119, Augusta, Maine before the closing deadline. Awards are made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value to the State. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities and technicalities, and increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in evaluation; discounts under 20 days will not factor into award decisions. Billing is directed to the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Accounts Payable, SHS #74, Augusta, Maine 04330.