New York Buffalo Civic Plus #1156

Buffalo Fire Department Radio Equipment Procurement (Kenwood VM Series)

The City of Buffalo's Department of Fire is seeking bids for the purchase of advanced radio communication equipment and accessories. - Government Buyer: - City of Buffalo, Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs, Division of Purchase - Contact: Laura Morrison - OEMs Highlighted: - Kenwood (manufacturer of VM5000, VM8000, VM7000 radios and accessories) - Products & Quantities: - 7 units: Kenwood VM5000 UHF radios (part number: VM5830BF2) with accessories (microphones, cables, mounting brackets, speakers, relays, and software features) - 3 units: Kenwood VM8000 radios (part number: VM8000BF and variants) with accessories (controllers, remote kits, antennas, cables, speakers, and software features) - 4 units: Kenwood VM7000 radios (UHF and VHF variants, part numbers: VM7830BF2-P, VM7730BF-S) with accessories (controllers, cables, microphones, remote kits, mounting brackets, extension cables, speakers, relays, and software features) - Multiple software and hardware features requested, including P25 Conventional, P25 Phase 1 & 2 Trunking, ARC4 encryption, Bluetooth, WiFi, instant recording, and signaling options - Accessories include microphones, mounting brackets, DC cables, ignition sense cables, high power speakers, relays, antennas, and extension cables in various quantities - Notable Requirements: - 3-year warranty on equipment - Trade-in discounts for existing equipment - Compliance with workforce diversity goals (25% minority, 5% women workforce/business utilization) - Emphasis on Energy Star product use where applicable - All proposals must be submitted on provided forms without alteration - Period of Performance: - Contract runs through June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of radios for the Department of Fire in Buffalo, New York. The bid was issued on July 13, 2026, and the response deadline is July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit proposals on the furnished form without alterations and comply with specified bonding requirements. The procurement aims to equip the fire department with necessary radio communication devices.

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