IFB 24-04: Racon (Radar Transponder Beacon)

Agency:	Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
State:	Rhode Island
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Posted:	Apr 8, 2024
Due:	Apr 15, 2024
Solicitation No:	IFB 24-04
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

April 8, 2024

Invitation for Bid

Racon (Radar Transponder Beacon)

Contract No. 24-04

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INTRODUCTION

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking bids from factory

authorized dealers to provide a Racon (Radar Transponder Beacon).

Due date for bids is no later than 2:00pm April 15, 2024, at which time they will be

publicly opened. Bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “IFB No. 24-04 Racon

(Radar Transponder Beacon). RITBA will not accept electronic bid submissions (email,

web, fax, etc.) or late bids under any circumstances. RITBA accepts no financial

responsibility for any costs incurred by a firm in responding to this IFB, participating in

oral presentations, or meeting with RITBA prior to being awarded the contract. The

proposals in response to this IFB become the property of RITBA and may be used by

RITBA in any way it deems appropriate. All information submitted in response to this IFB

is deemed public and subject to disclosure unless a separate redacted public copy is

submitted, regardless of whether the information is marked confidential/proprietary.

Firm’s may redact in the public copy any trade secrets or commercial or financial

information which is of a privileged or confidential nature pursuant to the Access to Public

Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2 et. seq.). If Firm does not submit a redacted public

copy, RITBA assumes that firm is not seeking confidential treatment for any of its

information and thus, all information is subject to public disclosure. By submitting a

proposal, the firm certifies that it has fully read and understands the IFB, has full

knowledge of the scope of work to be provided, and accepts the terms and conditions

under which the services are to be performed. RITBA will be the sole judge in determining

as equivalent products (if applicable).

Questions related to this solicitation may be submitted to procurement@ritba.org no later

than by 5:00pm April 9, 2024. Direct contact with RITBA staff or Board of Directors is

strictly prohibited unless submitted in writing to procurement@ritba.org. RITBA may issue

an addendum by end of day EDT, April 10, 2024, to respond to any relevant questions

raised by potential bidders and for any other purposes deemed necessary by RITBA. This

addendum will be posted to https://www.ritba.org and https://www.purchasing.ri.gov.

Bid specifications:

Must include a factory warranty for a minimum of 1 year and delivery must be within 30

days of bid approval by RITBA Board of Directors on April 24, 2024.

Must include all required programming.

Minimum specifications must include the following:

Frequency of Operation

X-Band 9300 to 9500 GHz

S-Band 2900 to 3100 GHz Frequency Matching accuracy +2 MHz Output Power to

Antenna 1.0 Watts (30 dBm)

Pulse width Response

Minimum 50 nanoseconds

Maximum 2000 nanosecond

Racon Response Display Scaling

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Pulse width (+50 ns typical) Racon Response (+5 s typical)

800 nanoseconds to MAX nanoseconds selected value

450 nanoseconds to 800 nanoseconds 75% of selected value

215 nanoseconds to 450 nanoseconds 50% of selected value

50 nanoseconds to 215 nanoseconds 25% of selected value

System Sensitivity

X-Band -50 dBm

S-Band -50 dBm

Response Rate Maximum (either band) 10 KHz

Response Delay Maximum (100 meters) 667 nanoseconds

Radar Blanking External blanking control ports available

System Test Monitor

Built-in Audible Beeper

External A Transistor Switch for Go/No Go

External B RS-232C Communications Port for monitor, control, and field

programming feature

Power Supply Input Voltage

GMU 9 – 36 nominal 12 VDC

Lightning Protection – Surge Protection1 millisecond at 3000 volts

Quiescent Power Consumption 0.24 Watts

Nominal Power Consumption

Light Traffic 0.75 Watts

Heavy Traffic 1.06 Watts

Quiescent Period Programmable 0 to 60 seconds

Extended Quiescent Programmable selectable

Active Period Programmable 4 to 60 seconds

X-Band

Gain 6 dBi

Polarization Horizontal

Vertical Divergence 22 degrees

Effective Radiated Power 4.0 Watts

Specifications - Continued

S-Band

Gain 6 dBi

Polarization Horizontal

Vertical Divergence 22 degrees

Effective Radiated Power 4.0 Watts

S-Band Dual Polarization

Gain 1 dBi (Horizontal); 0 dBI (Vertical) Polarization Horizontal and Vertical

Divergence 22 degrees

Effective Radiated Power 1.0 to 1.3 Watts

Submersion Capability – Maximum Depth 10 meters (35 feet) Dimensions

BONDS

Not applicable

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SUBCONTRACTORS

The bidder must demonstrate that it is able to perform a substantial portion of the work

using its own workforce. Any bidder that does not maintain a permanent workforce and/or

proposed to perform a disproportionate amount of the work through one or more

subcontractors may be considered unqualified. The successful bidder must establish to

the satisfaction of RITBA the reliability and responsibility of any subcontractors proposed

to perform any work pursuant to this solicitation.

WITHDRAWL

A bidder may withdraw its bid proposal at any time prior to the bid proposal submission

deadline. Bid proposals are irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid

proposal submission deadline.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PARTICIPATION

The firm must indicate that it will comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local

regulations and laws, including Affirmative Action and the Disadvantaged Business

Enterprise programs. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-6. It is the policy of

the State of Rhode Island to support the fullest possible participation of firms owned and

controlled by minorities (MBEs) and women (WBEs) (collectively referred to as MBEs

herein) in the performance of State procurements and projects.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Campaign Finance Compliance

Every person or business entity providing goods or services at a cost of $5,000 cumulated

value is required to file an affidavit regarding political campaign contributions with the RI

State Board of Elections even if no reportable contributions have been made. R.I.G.L. §

17-27 Forms may be obtained at Board of Elections, Campaign Finance Division, website

at https://elections.ri.gov/finance/index.php. Please call (401) 222-2345 or e-mail

campaign.finance@elections.ri.gov with any questions or concerns. For the purposes of

this RFP RITBA asks that firm's commit to properly file all appropriate documentation prior

to any contract being signed.

Major State Decision-Maker

Does any Rhode Island “Major State Decision-Maker,” as defined below, or the spouse

or dependent child of such person, hold (I) a ten percent or greater equity interest, or (ii)

a $5,000 or greater cash interest in this business?

For purposes of this question, “Major State Decision-Maker" means:

(a) All general officers; and all executive or administrative head or heads of any

state executive agency enumerated in R.I.G.L § 42-6-1 as well as the

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executive or administrative head or heads of state quasi-public

corporations, whether appointed or serving as an employee. The phrase

"executive or administrative head or heads" shall include anyone serving in

the positions of president, senior vice president, general counsel, director,

executive director, deputy director, assistant director, executive counsel or

chief of staff.

(ii) All members of the general assembly and the executive or administrative

head or heads of a state legislative agency, whether appointed or serving

as an employee. The phrase "executive or administrative head or heads"

shall include anyone serving in the positions of director, executive director,

deputy director, assistant director, executive counsel or chief of staff; and

(iii) All members of the state judiciary and all state magistrates and the

executive or administrative head or heads of a state judicial agency,

whether appointed or serving as an employee. The phrase "executive or

administrative head or heads" shall include anyone serving in the positions

of director, executive director, deputy director, assistant director, executive

counsel, chief of staff or state court administrator.

If your answer is “Yes,” please identify the Major State Decision-Maker, specify the nature

of their ownership interest, and provide a copy of the annual financial disclosure required

to be filed with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission pursuant to R.I.G.L. §36-14-16, 17

and 18.

Title VI Solicitation Notice

RITBA, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78

Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders

or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises or airport concession disadvantaged

business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response

to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or

national origin in consideration for an award.

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