RFQ for ITT57 Hardware and Services for TC Communications Equipment and Installation Services

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) on behalf of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of TC Communications and CSX/Larus T1 switching equipment and associated installation services. MEMA is seeking to purchase equipment that will allow them to utilize the existing EOPSS IP network to provide backhaul for portions of their existing VHF communications network. The RFQ specifies the required equipment, which includes 2 TC3846S-6-000-4-1-05 miscellaneous cards, 1 TC3845S-1-000-1-1-05 PDH over IP standalone card, 3 TCRM199I-01-01 JumboSwitch 1U rack-mount card cages, 1 TC3846S-6-000-4-0-05 miscellaneous card, and 1 TC3845R-1-000-1-1-05 PDH over IP card, as well as details the installation services needed at four MEMA locations. Interested bidders must be on the Commonwealth's ITT57 2-way Radio Equipment and Supplies statewide contract and must submit their responses via COMMBUYS by August 9, 2018.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, and to contract for some, all or none of the products and services. The notice of intent to award indicates that EOPSS intends to negotiate a contract with Comtronics Corporation of Quincy, MA for this procurement. No information is provided about any set-aside designations, budget ranges, or incumbent vendors. Payment for all equipment and services will be made upon acceptance of the hardware installation by MEMA.