Bid Solicitation for the purchase estimate 200 KA-Band Radars Bid 3160008060

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of approximately 200 KA-Band Doppler radar systems under Solicitation Number 1711-26-R-IFBD-00008, with bids due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The contract, expected to be effective June 1, 2026, has a base term of 48 months and includes a one-year renewal option contingent on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and no cost increases. Bidders must submit firm, binding prices that remain locked for the entire contract term; any price increase triggers automatic termination, while a price decrease of 5% or more must be passed through to the State. Each unit must meet stringent technical specifications, including ±1 mph accuracy in stationary mode and ±2 mph in moving mode, operation within the 33.4–36.0 GHz band, compliance with FCC Part 90 and IACP Conforming Products List standards, and integration with vehicle OBD II systems. The system must include dual antennas, digital signal processing, Doppler audio with pitch modulation, field-upgradable software, and be accompanied by a minimum 36-month factory warranty covering parts, labor, and full shipping costs. Bidders are required to submit complete bid forms, descriptive literature, technical schematics, operation and service manuals, certified tuning forks, and a physical sample of the radar unit labeled with the bidder’s name, manufacturer’s brand, and part number. References from prior projects must also be provided. Alternate bids are not considered unless explicitly requested. The evaluation will consider the lowest and best bid, weighing price against conformity to specifications and bidder responsibility, without formal scoring or weighting. E-Verify compliance is mandatory, requiring bidders to register and maintain records of employment eligibility for all personnel working on the contract, with noncompliance leading to contract termination, debarment, and potential license revocation. Bidders must also certify they are not suspended or debarred at any level of government. Subcontracting or assignment is prohibited without prior written approval. Deliveries must be F.O.B. destination to 3893 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS 39208, with all freight prepaid by the vendor. Electronic submissions are required through Mississippi’s MAGIC portal, and physical bids must be mailed to 209 Allen Stuart Drive, Jackson,