City of Springfield - Purchase of 65 UHF Mobile Truck Radios - UE27-09-43 (2026)
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Springfield, Illinois, through City Water Light & Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for contract UE27-09-43 for the purchase, delivery, and programming of 65 Motorola digital UHF mobile radios, Model AAM28QPN9RA1AN (XPR5550e), along with vehicle mounting hardware, brackets, power cabling, antennas, microphones, and a 5-year manufacturer/vendor support and maintenance agreement. The new radios will replace older unsupported models to support two-way radio communication between Electric Operations and field personnel and within the Dallman generation facility. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by September 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Bids will be evaluated based on lowest responsible, responsive bidder, quality, conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and qualifications.
Model AAM28QPN9RA1AN (XPR5550e) Two-Way Radio Package, Mobile Radio XPR 5550E 403-470M 40W/GNSS/WIFI CD, Standard Bracket, Standard Model Box, Standard Cable, Standard Microphone, 5YR Essential Repair, Standard 5 Year SMA and SW Features, Mobile Antenna Roof Mount 1/4 Wave 450-470 MHZ, Programming
Lowest responsible, responsive Bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, references
SUMMARY
The City of Springfield, Illinois, through City Water Light & Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for contract UE27-09-43 for the purchase, delivery, and programming of 65 Motorola digital UHF mobile radios, Model AAM28QPN9RA1AN (XPR5550e), along with vehicle mounting hardware, brackets, power cabling, antennas, microphones, and a 5-year manufacturer/vendor support and maintenance agreement.
The new radios will replace older unsupported models to support two-way radio communication between Electric Operations and field personnel and within the Dallman generation facility. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by September 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Bids will be evaluated based on lowest responsible, responsive bidder, quality, conformity with specifications, delivery terms, and qualifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Lowest responsible
- Responsive Bidder
- Quality of services
- Conformity with specifications
- Suitability to requirements
- Delivery terms including length of time for delivery
- Qualifications
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Model AAM28QPN9RA1AN (XPR5550e) Two-Way Radio Package
- Mobile Radio XPR 5550E 403-470M 40W/GNSS/WIFI CD
- Standard Bracket
- Standard Model Box
- Standard Cable
- Standard Microphone
- 5YR Essential Repair
- Standard 5 Year SMA and SW Features
- Mobile Antenna Roof Mount 1/4 Wave 450-470 MHZ
- Programming
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Sections 5 & 6 of Contract Book, Sections 5 and 6 Proposal Pricing and Certifications
- Submit to
- https://www.springfield.il.us/departments/OBM/OBMHome.aspx?Purchasing
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 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: https://www.springfield.il.us/departments/OBM/OBMHome.aspx?Purchasing.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in IL, 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 Bid 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Model AAM28QPN9RA1AN (XPR5550e) Two-Way Radio Package, Mobile Radio XPR 5550E 403-470M 40W/GNSS/WIFI CD, Standard Bracket, Standard Model Box, Standard Cable, Standard Microphone, 5YR Essential Repair, Standard 5 Year SMA and SW Features, Mobile Antenna Roof Mount 1/4 Wave 450-470 MHZ, Programming. 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: "Lowest responsible, responsive Bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, reference..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Sections 5 & 6 of Contract Book, Sections 5 and 6 Proposal Pricing and Certifications. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.