MARCS-Commshop Licensing and Software for Radio Tower Performance

The Department of Administrative Services - Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) unit is requesting to purchase a licensing and software solution and the professional services and processes for implementing the solution to provide reliable radio tower performance that is essential for ensuring uninterrupted communication, public safety, and operational efficiency across Ohio MARCS.
The State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting quotes for a Commshop Perpetual Licensing and Software solution and the professional services and processes for implementing the solution for Radio Tower Performance.Completion of the grid is required and will be considered as part of the response for evaluation. Please provide the costs by each deliverable listed on the grid. Be sure to include the state contract number in the contract column of the grid, if applicable.Fulfillment of the questionnaire is required and will be considered as part of the response for evaluation. Instructions for Supplement A (State IT Policy, Standard and Service Requirements):The supplier must include a fully completed copy of Supplement A and follow the completion instructions contained in the supplement. Data Security and Privacy Terms Response: The supplier must include the entire content of the Data Security and Privacy Terms* in a single section in its response. The supplier must include a statement at the beginning of the section indicating that the supplier read, understands, and agrees to all of the terms and conditions contained in the Data Security and Privacy Terms.The State Standard Terms and Conditions apply to this solicitation. If there is a license agreement and/or privacy policy, please attach a copy to your response.Selection will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible quote.DAS may execute a written contract with the awarded supplier.All responders to this solicitation must be fully registered as a Supplier to do business with the State of Ohio. Please follow all steps below to be fully registered.To register as a Bidder, navigate to https://ohiobuys.ohio.gov and click the OhioBuys Log In and follow the instructions to sign in or create an account. Registering an OhioBuys account will allow you access to view and respond to solicitations in OhioBuys.All suppliers should register as a Payee at https://ohiopays.ohio.gov/. OhioPays is the system where businesses and individuals monitor payments and update their profile when needed.Suppliers must be properly registered with the Ohio Secretary of State by navigating to https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/At its sole discretion, DAS may renew the contract for up to three additional one-year term(s) subject to the satisfactory performance of the selected supplier and the needs of the State.
Communications server software
Items 1 | Required Item | Commshop Licensing and Software - MARCS Tower Radios | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 10/23/2026 2 | Required Item | Commshop Hosted Subscription - MARCS Tower Radios | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 10/23/2026 3 | Required Item | Commshop Personal Services - MARCS Tower Radios | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 10/23/2026 4 | Required Item | Commshop Training - MARCS Tower Radios | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT | Requested delivery: 10/23/2026