Router/Fleet Management Antenna

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is issuing a Documented Quote (DQ) solicitation for the procurement of routers and fleet management antennas to support operations in Denver County and Denver City. The procurement seeks 114 Pepwave MAX BR1 industrial-grade 4G LTE/3G routers with integrated GPS and web blocking capabilities, 114 Mobile Mark LTM401 fleet management GPS multiband surface-mount antennas, and associated warranty and technical support services. All items must be new and delivered FOB Destination to 15203 W. 12th Avenue, Golden, Colorado 80401. Vendors must provide access to a web-based modem management platform with specific tracking and management capabilities, preferably InControl2, and dedicate an engineer to furnish 24-hour technical support including response to inquiries, log file analysis, and coordination with Peplink engineering staff. The base award period extends from the date of award through June 30, 2017, with optional renewal periods available for years one through four. Quote submissions are due Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time via email to cdps_edo_bids@state.co.us. Award will be based on the most advantageous response to the state, with price serving as the primary evaluation factor.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will receive a 5% preference on this procurement and must provide appropriate VA certification documentation. The state currently maintains 400 modems utilizing the InControl2 management platform, requiring vendor compatibility and integration with existing infrastructure. All bidders must be registered on Colorado's Vendor Self Service System (VSS) at the closing date to be considered for award. The State of Colorado is tax-exempt, and any resulting contract will be issued as a State Purchase Order subject to the availability of appropriated and budgeted funds. While no specific contract value is stated in the solicitation documents, the procurement specifications indicate a substantial requirement spanning multiple units of equipment and comprehensive support services across the specified award period.