OSHP - Portable Radio Cases for Motorola APXNEXT Portable Radios

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

SRC0000034845

11/10/2025 9:00:00 AM

CONTRACT
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 after award). 

SCOPE
The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of
Zero9 Case for the Motorola APX NEXT Portable Radio,
or equal, for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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 listed
in the bid and then adding each of the totals together to arrive at a total for all items. Failure to bid all items
may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE
The Bidder may be required to submit descriptive literature of the supplies or services being offered. If requested, the literature will be used in the evaluation process to determine
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If not provided as part of the bid response, the Bidder must
provide said literature within five calendar days after request/notification by the Office of Procurement
Services to do so. Failure of the bidder to furnish descriptive literature either as part of their bid response
or within the time specified herein may deem the bidder not responsive.

BRAND NAME OR APPROVED EQUAL SPECIFICATIONS
The products in this solicitation are being
bid as BRAND NAME OR APPROVED EQUAL. For items designated “Brand Name or Approved Equal”
bidders offering alternate items must provide detailed written justification in their bid for each alternate item
offered on how the item offered is equal to the item specified. Based on the written justification provided, the
State will determine if the item offered is equal to the brand name item named and if to issue and “approved”
determination for the item. The decision of the State in this regard shall be final.

PRODUCT SAMPLES : The bidder(s) may be required to submit samples of the supplies being offered. The samples will be used in the evaluation process to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. If not included as part of their bid response, the bidder will be required to provide the samples within three (3) calendar days after notification. Failure to provide the samples within the stated time period will result in the bidder being deemed not responsive. After award of the contract, the samples will be used as a basis of comparison with actual product delivered under contract. Any variation between the samples and product being delivered will be considered as an event of default. Any variations between the samples and actual product being delivered that are due to manufacturer changes may be acceptable and shall require prior written approval from DPS.
OHIOBUYS TRAINING MATERIALS
OhioBuys training materials can be located at this site https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/Bidder+and+Supplier+Training/02_OB+training

To participate or submit an inquiry for this RFx, you need to be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Suppliers are not required at this time to be registered in OAKS. If you have a need to seek technical support, clearly specify you need access to an active Ohio Buys solicitation.

Technical Support 1-877-644-6771
If there is a need for technical support during your proposal submission in the last 48 hours prior to the submissions, contact 614-466-5090.  This number is for OhioBuys solicitation technical questions only; there will not be any questions answered regarding the solicitation.

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