Radios, Repeaters, Accessories, & Services

The Pinellas County School District is seeking sealed electronic bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24-AM-005, which focuses on procuring radios, repeaters, accessories, and related services. The solicitation targets two primary equipment groups: Kenwood and Motorola radios and repeaters, including digital/analog models across various frequency bands (VHF/UHF). Deliverables encompass handheld radios, repeaters, batteries, chargers, antennas, and programming services, to be delivered and utilized on an as-needed basis. The contract period is scheduled from December 10, 2024, to December 9, 2025, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bids are due electronically by 3:00 pm on October 15, 2024, through the District's OpenGov Procurement portal, with bidders required to submit detailed pricing for individual components and models. The district will evaluate and potentially award the contract on an all-or-none basis by group to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the flexibility to reject specific items within a group.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation does include several important requirements for potential vendors. Suppliers must be located within a 35-mile radius of the district, and all personnel must undergo mandatory background screening. The contract allows for potential multi-agency participation, enabling other governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract terms. Pricing includes provisions for escalation/de-escalation tied to the Consumer Price Index, with increases limited to the previous year's CPI-U change. Bidders must also comply with comprehensive insurance specifications, including General Liability Insurance with coverage ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 depending on contract value, Automotive Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation suggests a significant investment in communication technology infrastructure for the school district, with the potential for substantial contract value based on the extensive equipment and service specifications.