Weather Radios

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services is seeking sealed bids for a procurement of 1,148 weather radio units through a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation. The procurement is categorized under commodity codes for consumer electronics and electronics teaching supplies and equipment, with a specific bid number AU-2023-0000565. The bid was officially opened on October 5, 2022, at 10:30 AM CDT and will close on October 12, 2022, at 10:30 AM CDT, with bids to be submitted through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal. Bidders are required to comply with Alabama state law, including tax registration and providing a completed and notarized disclosure statement. The procurement terms include F.O.B. Destination - Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. All questions were to be directed to Christalyn Thomas via the Q&A Board prior to the bid closing date.

The procurement demonstrates a commitment to supporting small businesses, with Auburn University explicitly stating its intent to develop Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) suppliers. The university reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, potentially extending the contract to other eligible entities such as Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. While specific award values were not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves a substantial number of weather radio units. The solicitation appears open to various vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no explicit restrictions beyond standard state and university procurement guidelines. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with state regulations, provide necessary documentation, and meet the technical specifications for the weather radio units.