Worcester Worcester #8687-J6

Procurement and Installation of 20 P25 Compatible 800 MHz Mobile Radios for School Buses

This opportunity involves the procurement and installation of 20 P25 compatible 800 MHz mobile radios for Worcester Public Schools' electric school buses. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester Public Schools, Purchasing Division - Contact: Jerry Kucera - OEMs and Vendors: - Approved OEMs: Motorola, Kenwood - Havis (for radio console brackets) - Products/Services Requested: - 20 units of new P25 compatible 800 MHz mobile radios - Must support 7/800 MHz P25 digital and conventional programming - Compatible with Kenwood Armada or Motorola CPS software - Approved for use on COMIRS - Must include: dash mounting bracket, Havis radio console bracket, main DC power cable, ignition control cable, manufacturer-approved external speaker, heavy-duty microphone, microphone dash clip, 800 MHz wave whip antenna with 17' cable and NMO mount, and appropriate antenna connector - Radios must meet technical standards: IP54, MIL-STD-810 C-G, P25 Emergency Call, OTAP, P25 Radio Authentication, minimum 25W transmitter power, 1024 channels, 4-watt speaker output, perpetual software licensing, and 3-year manufacturer's warranty - Installation services for all 20 radios in full-size electric school buses - Includes removal and repositioning of existing panels and radios - All OEM brackets to be delivered to School Department Maintenance Division - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Radios must be compatible with both Kenwood and Motorola programming software - Must be approved for use on the City of Worcester P25 Trunked Radio System and COMIRS - Programming will be performed by the City Emergency Communications Department prior to installation - All licenses must be conveyed on delivery - Installation must be completed at the Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department - Radios must be new and meet all manufacturer performance specifications

Description

The City of Worcester Public Schools is soliciting bids to furnish and install 20 units of P25 compatible 800 MHz mobile radios for school buses. The radios must meet detailed technical specifications including compatibility with existing systems, durability standards, and include all necessary mounting and installation hardware. Installation will be performed on full-size electric school buses at the Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department. The radios and equipment must be installed and operational by June 19, 2026.

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