SP27-RADARLIDAR-X66 Radar and Lidar Equip and Calibration

The Massachusetts Department of State Police is requesting responses for radar and lidar equipment and related calibration and repair services under RFR SP27-RADARLIDAR-X66, with quote submissions due August 24, 2026 and an estimated contract start of September 1, 2026. The procurement seeks equipment not available on existing statewide contracts.

A mandatory Supplier Diversity Plan (25 points of 100-point evaluation) is required. All bidders must commit a minimum of 1% of contract revenues to partnerships with certified diverse business enterprises or non-profit organizations. No set-aside or preference program is identified.

The scope covers Doppler radar units (stationary and moving modes, Ka Band, dual antenna capability, vehicle speed sensing) and hand-held lidar units with infrared laser technology (0–199 mph speed range, 1 mph accuracy). Vendors must also provide calibration, maintenance, and repair services for existing radar models (Kustom Signals MPH, Talon, BEE III, Falcon HR, Raptor, Golden Eagle 2, Eagle 3) and lidar systems. Lidar calibration vendors must be NIST-traceable certified testing laboratories meeting seven required compliance tests. All equipment carries two-year full-service warranties; on-site training is provided at no additional charge. Service turnaround for repairs is 48 hours. Pricing is fixed during the initial two-year period; price increases for renewal options require written justification.

The estimated annual expenditure is $296,000, with total estimated value exceeding $498,000 over the full eight-year contract duration (two-year initial term plus three optional two-year renewals). The contract is structured as a rate contract with no maximum obligation; compensation is via Electronic Funds Transfer on a standard 45-day payment cycle. The procurement is open to the Department of State Police, Executive Branch agencies within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Environmental Police, and Sheriff's Departments, making this available for cooperative use across multiple state entities.

Evaluation criteria allocate 30 points to pricing (lowest compliant bid receives full points), 20 points to experience (bidders under 10 years receive 10 points; those with more experience receive up to 20), 10 points to prompt payment discount offerings, 15 points to business references (up to three), and 25 points to Supplier Diversity Plan. Up to three discretionary points per item are available for demonstrated added value. The written-question deadline is August 13, 2026, with official answers published by August 21.