System support and software subscription/upgrade agreement for ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response)

Location: Minnesota
Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Due: Feb 1, 2026
Agency: State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
  • D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
Solicitation No: 36681
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  • REFERENCE NUMBER: 36681
    Purchasing Agency: Admin/Office of State Procurement
    Title: System support and software subscription/upgrade agreement for ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response)
    Contract Available To: Minnesota Department of Transportation
    Response to this solicitation is due no later than: 02/1/26 at 3:00pm
    Ship to Information:
    See Solicitation Document
    To receive a printed copy of the solicitation, call: Bryan Stusse at 651-201-3317
    TTY: 711 or 1.800.627.3529 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities)
    Notes:

    This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. Note this posting is not a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

    Project Description:

    The Minnesota Department of Transportation intends to enter into a 5 year/60-month Agreement with Motorola for System support and software subscription for ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response), Minnesota’s statewide shared public safety radio communications system. Dedicated field service technician, system software subscription, factory technical support of the ARMER System are all included project elements. This project also includes upgrades to some of the ARMER equipment needed before certain levels of upgrade software can be loaded and put into operation.

    This product has been deemed a single source due to these factors:

    • Motorola provided the radio infrastructure equipment and system software used in the ARMER System.
    • In expanding this system, it is the intent to purchase only those elements of the ARMER System that are exclusively provided by Motorola.
    • Motorola is the exclusive manufacturer of the infrastructure backbone radio communications equipment used in the ARMER System.
    • Motorola has the engineering, manufacturing, technical support staffs that are capable of upgrading and expanding the existing system.

    If there are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, contact Bryan Stusse at bryan.stusse@state.mn.us before February 1, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the Helpline at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529) or fax your request to 651.297.3996, ATTN: Helpline.


    Date This Solicitation Was Posted: 01/26/26 at 11:14am


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