Weather Radio Program

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Weather Radio Program targeting seniors and adults with disabilities in Clark County and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks two types of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Alert Radios: a standard model and an enhanced model. The standard radio must feature Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology, emergency battery backup, and user-selectable warning systems. The enhanced model includes additional features such as a jack for connecting optional accessories like bed shakers or strobe lights for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. The solicitation opened on March 22, 2021 at 4:15 PM GMT and closed on March 31, 2021 at 8:00 PM GMT, with vendors required to submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy. The primary objective is to provide weather alert technology that can warn vulnerable populations about dangerous conditions. The contact for this solicitation is Nathan Ridenhour, located at the DHSS office in Jefferson City.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the documentation. The RFQ appears open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documents. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value or provide details about existing infrastructure requirements. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. While the quantity fields in the documentation are listed as "0", suggesting quantities would be determined separately, the radios will be distributed across Clark County and Jefferson City jurisdictions. The procurement focuses purely on the acquisition of weather alert radios with specific technical requirements, without additional complexity regarding vendor qualifications or integration constraints.