Henderson County Detention Center Two Way Radio System Purchase and Installation - 2025
Henderson CountyCounty · Henderson, KY- Due
- Dec 18, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 3, 2025
- Primary contact
- Colonel Rick Hendricks
- (270) 830-3108
The 30-second brief
The Henderson County Detention Center is accepting sealed written proposals for the purchase and installation of a Two-Way Radio System at 380 Borax Dr, Henderson, Kentucky. The system comprises required cabling, repeaters, antenna, duplexer, base unit(s), FCC licenses, radio licenses, and 60 units of R5 type radios with applicable chargers, headphones, and microphones, including all installation and labor charges. Proposals are due by December 18, 2025, at 08:00 a.m. CDT at the administration office, with a public opening on December 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Interested bidders must contact Colonel Rick Hendricks at 270-830-3108 for specifications and to arrange a site visit. Bids will be awarded on the basis of best overall value, and submissions must include a signed Non-Collusive Agreement and an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors & Contractors, submitted in multiples of two copies.
Required cabling, Repeaters, Antenna, Duplexer, Base unit(s), FCC Licenses and Radio licenses, 60 units each R5 type radios with applicable chargers, Headphones, And microphones, Installation and labor charges
Best overall value
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Summary
The Henderson County Detention Center is accepting sealed written proposals for the purchase and installation of a Two-Way Radio System at 380 Borax Dr, Henderson, Kentucky.
The system comprises required cabling, repeaters, antenna, duplexer, base unit(s), FCC licenses, radio licenses, and 60 units of R5 type radios with applicable chargers, headphones, and microphones, including all installation and labor charges. Proposals are due by December 18, 2025, at 08:00 a.m. CDT at the administration office, with a public opening on December 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Interested bidders must contact Colonel Rick Hendricks at 270-830-3108 for specifications and to arrange a site visit. Bids will be awarded on the basis of best overall value, and submissions must include a signed Non-Collusive Agreement and an Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors & Contractors, submitted in multiples of two copies.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Required cabling
- Repeaters
- Antenna
- Duplexer
- Base unit(s)
- FCC Licenses and Radio licenses
- 60 units each R5 type radios with applicable chargers
- Headphones
- Microphones
- Installation and labor charges
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Signed Non-Collusive Agreement
- Annual Affidavit for Bidders
- Offerors & Contractors
- Submit to
- Administration office of the Henderson County Detention Center, 380 Borax Dr, Henderson, Kentucky
- Scope location
- Henderson, Kentucky
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Henderson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 2025. 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: Administration office of the Henderson County Detention Center, 380 Borax Dr, Henderson, Kentucky. For questions, contact Colonel Rick Hendricks.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Henderson County in KY, 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 RFP 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 Colonel Rick Hendricks at (270) 830-3108. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Required cabling, Repeaters, Antenna, Duplexer, Base unit(s), FCC Licenses and Radio licenses, 60 units each R5 type radios with applicable chargers, Headphones, And microphones, Installation and labor charges. 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: "Best overall value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Henderson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Henderson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Henderson 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 RFP?
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: Signed Non-Collusive Agreement, Annual Affidavit for Bidders, Offerors & Contractors. Review the full document from Henderson 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: Henderson, Kentucky. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.