26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51772 | Handheld Radios for Wildland Firefighting

Solicitation 26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51772 is a procurement request by the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation for handheld radios and accessories to support wildland firefighting operations. The scope of work includes the purchase of six BK BKR9000-T3.5BS portable handheld radios featuring Tier 3.5 all-band capable hardware, 5000 channels, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a five-year warranty. The procurement also requires twelve SURPASS ultra-high-capacity battery packs, six desktop two-bay chargers, six all-band antennas, and one legacy cloning cable. A waiver of the Small Business Set-Aside Program was requested for this procurement because the only small-business bid received was significantly higher than the RFP estimate, and utilizing a non-SBSA vendor is expected to save the state over 24,000 dollars. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois standard terms and conditions, which include requirements for the vendor to maintain general commercial liability and auto liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. Payments are processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act, and the contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. All supplies must be merchantable and free from defects, with all manufacturer warranties transferred to the state. The vendor must comply with federal and state laws regarding manufacturing and delivery, and any use of subcontractors requires prior written approval from the state.