Anaconda-Deer Lodge County External Radio Communications System Audit RFQ 2026 - Comm.
Deer Lodge CountyCounty · Deer Lodge County, MT- Due
- Mar 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jessica Dailey
- (406) 563-4002
The 30-second brief
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is soliciting qualifications for a technical audit and gap analysis of its external radio communication network. The project includes RF coverage analysis, infrastructure inspection, and FCC compliance auditing.
Technical audit, Gap analysis, RF coverage analysis, Infrastructure health inspection, FCC compliance audit, Fleet assessment
Qualifications of professional personnel, capability to meet timeline and budget, location, workloads, related experience, proposal quality
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Summary
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is soliciting qualifications for a technical audit and gap analysis of its external radio communication network. The project includes RF coverage analysis, infrastructure inspection, and FCC compliance auditing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Qualifications of professional personnel
- Capability to meet timeline and budget
- Location
- Workloads
- Related experience
- Proposal quality
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Technical audit
- Gap analysis
- RF coverage analysis
- Infrastructure health inspection
- FCC compliance audit
- Fleet assessment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Legal name/address/phone
- Principal experience
- Staff qualifications
- Three references
- Work plan and schedule
- Proposed cost
- Submit to
- Chief Executive Office, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711
- Scope location
- Anaconda, MT
- Reported agency
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Deer Lodge County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Chief Executive Office, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711. For questions, contact Jessica Dailey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Deer Lodge County in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jessica Dailey at (406) 563-4002. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Technical audit, Gap analysis, RF coverage analysis, Infrastructure health inspection, FCC compliance audit, Fleet assessment. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications of professional personnel, capability to meet timeline and budget, location, workloads, related experience, proposal quality" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Deer Lodge County?
All active and historical solicitations from Deer Lodge County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Deer Lodge County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: legal name/address/phone, principal experience, staff qualifications, three references, work plan and schedule, proposed cost. Review the full document from Deer Lodge County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Anaconda, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.