OSHP Astronics Service Monitor upgrades

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

SRC0000034870

11/10/2025 3:00:00 PM

BACKGROUND: The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) currently operates 22 R8000 series service monitors used for maintaining mission-critical two-way radio communications. These units, acquired in 2014–2015, are now over a decade old and out of warranty. The original equipment manufacturer, offers a cost-effective upgrade program to refurbish these units to the current R8100 model standard. This upgrade includes mechanical, RF, and software enhancements, along with a new warranty and optional service plan. These upgrades shall be staged in batches to ensure operational continuity and must be completed by or before June 30, 2026.

CONTRACT  OPPORTUNITY - See attached (ad hoc) contract solicitation document for specifications, requirements, terms and conditions.  Winning bidder shall execute contract document (items in red will be changed priort to award). 

BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS - The product(s) specified in this bid are being bid as BRAND (and model) SPECIFIC. That signifies no alternates will be accepted for award. Bid is in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code 123:5-1-10 (D) (6).

EVALUATION - Bids will be evaluated in accordance with ORC 125.07. In addition, the state will multiply the bid prices by the estimated usage listed in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items.

CONTRACT AWARD - The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total. The low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit prices by the estimated usage listedin the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all itemsmay result in the bidder being deemed not responsive.

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