New York Buffalo Civic Plus #26.08.10 Radios

Buffalo Fire Department Seeks Kenwood Radios and Accessories

The City of Buffalo's Department of Fire is seeking bids for the supply of advanced mobile radios and related accessories to enhance its communications capabilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Buffalo, Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs, Division of Purchase - Contact: Laura Morrison - OEMs Highlighted: - Kenwood (manufacturer of VM5000, VM7000, VM8000 radios and accessories) - Products & Quantities: - 7 units: Kenwood VM5000 UHF radios (part number VM5830BF2) with accessories (dash controller, microphones, DC cables, mounting brackets, ignition sense cables, high power speakers, HA/PA relays) - 3 units: Kenwood VM8000 radios (part numbers VM8000BF, 832VM8000-V, 832VM8000-U) with accessories (handheld controllers, remote kits, DC cables, mounting brackets, Bluetooth/WiFi antennas, ignition sense cables, high power speakers) - 4 units: Kenwood VM7000 radios (part numbers VM7830BF2-P, VM7730BF-S) with accessories (dual remotes, control cables, microphones, remote kits, DC cables, mounting brackets, USB extension cables, ignition sense cables, high power speakers, HA/PA relays) - All radios include advanced features: P25 Conventional, P25 Phase 1 Trunking, P25 Phase 2 TDMA, ARC4 encryption, 1024 channel capacity, MDC1200/GE-Star signaling, Bluetooth, WiFi, instant recording replay, and programming over WiFi (OTIP) - Notable Requirements: - 3-year warranty on all equipment - Trade-in discounts for existing equipment - Delivery to Buffalo City Fire HQ - Options to renew contract for up to four additional years - No set-asides or prequalification requirements mentioned - Energy Star compliance required for applicable products

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of radios for the Department of Fire in Buffalo. The bid is currently open and requires formal proposals to be submitted on the furnished form without alterations. Bidders must comply with specific regulations including submission of bid bonds or certified checks depending on the bid amount, and adherence to minority and woman workforce and business utilization goals. The bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM, with a submission deadline at the same time.

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