Two Way Radio System Upgrade

The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement and installation of a new UHF P25 Conventional Simulcast radio system to replace its existing public safety communications infrastructure. This project is critical to ensuring reliable, interoperable radio communication for the town's police, fire, and emergency services. Interested vendors must submit proposals by the deadline of August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation number BD-26-1282-HOPKI-PUR-130236. All bid documents are available at no cost through the town’s procurement website and must be submitted in accordance with the specifications outlined in the IFB. The system must meet current public safety standards for digital voice and data transmission, with full compatibility and seamless integration into existing operational protocols. The place of performance is located at Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, and all equipment and services must be delivered and installed on-site. Ritika Patel serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation, acting as the town’s purchaser and the designated liaison for vendor inquiries. The contract is issued under the SLED classification, indicating it is for state, local, or educational use, and is open to all qualified contractors without specific set-asides. Bidders are expected to provide detailed technical specifications, project timelines, warranty information, and evidence of past comparable installations. Completion of this project will modernize Hopkinton’s emergency response capabilities, enhancing coverage, clarity, and system resilience across the entire town. Final awards will be based on compliance with requirements, technical merit, and overall value, not solely on lowest price. All submissions must be received in sealed envelopes and delivered to the designated location prior to the stated deadline.