RFQ A261016830 Microwave Equipment Repair Services

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is requesting quotes for repair services and technical support on Public Safety Communications microwave and radio equipment, with quotes due August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time and a written questions deadline of August 11, 2026. No subcontracting is allowable. Socioeconomic preferences apply: Small Business (5%), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (1%–5%), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (5%).

The scope covers repair of 33 Alcatel MDR-8000 modules and related components, addressing physical damage and software issues with a minimum six-month warranty from acceptance. Technical support must be available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Repair turnaround time shall not exceed four weeks per order or Return Materials Authorization. The contractor must hold a current FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and maintain a minimum of five years of experience repairing the specified equipment.

The initial contract award shall not exceed $180,000 over approximately 24 months with an optional 12-month extension valued at no more than $90,000. Bidders must submit unit prices for each module repair and an hourly rate for technical support. Cal OES covers inbound equipment shipping; the contractor is responsible for return shipping and liability.

Evaluation combines technical requirements (55 points) and cost (55 points) under a "Value Effective" methodology. Interviews may be conducted August 25–27, 2026, with a proposed notice of intent to award on September 4, 2026. The contractor must carry general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus workers' compensation and automobile liability coverage.