Opportunity
Virginia IT Agency Cobblestone #VA-240110-MSI
Virginia Awards Statewide Public Safety Communications Contract to Motorola Solutions
Posted
August 30, 2023
Respond By
October 04, 2023
Identifier
VA-240110-MSI
NAICS
423690, 541512
The Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded a statewide contract for public safety communications equipment and services, focusing on Motorola Solutions Inc. as the primary OEM. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia - OEMs and Vendors: - Motorola Solutions Inc. (highlighted as the exclusive OEM) - Products and Services Requested: - Comprehensive catalog of Motorola portable and mobile two-way radios - Models include APX6000 (7/800 MHz, Model 1.5, Part #H98UCD9PW5BN) and APX8000 (All Band, Model 1.5, Part #H91TGD9PW5 N) - Radios cover VHF Low Band, VHF High Band, UHF (Range 1 and 2), 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and up to 4.9 GHz - Radio accessories: antennas, microphones, batteries, mounting hardware - Infrastructure equipment: hybrid combiners, VOIP gateways, and other system components - Location services client licenses (e.g., UA00324AA, UA00328AA) - Technical documentation, user/operator and maintenance manuals, programming software - Statewide service and maintenance by manufacturer-certified providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All radios must be Project 25 (P25) compliant for interoperability - Delivery required within 60 days of order - Service and maintenance must be available statewide, with manufacturer-certified technicians - One-time price adjustment allowed due to industry chip shortages - Contract is available to all public bodies in Virginia, including some private higher education institutions - Not E-Rate eligible - Locations: - Service and delivery locations span multiple cities and addresses across Virginia, including Richmond, Glen Allen, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Wytheville, Bristol, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Chantilly, Annandale, Arlington, Manassas, Salem, and Prince George
Description
This contract procures public safety communications products and related services, including two-way radios, radio accessories, and supporting equipment. The scope covers various frequency bands such as VHF Low Band, VHF High Band, UHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz, as well as other supporting devices ranging from 900 MHz up to 4.9 GHz. The contract includes compliance with Project 25 (P25) standards for interoperability and requires suppliers to provide technical documentation, maintenance manuals, and timely delivery. Authorized users include all public bodies defined by Virginia code and certain private institutions of higher education.