PURPOSE:

Through the award of this Request for Proposal, the City of Moncton is seeking to engage the services of a well-established, qualified and experienced commercial radio equipment and service provider to supply portable and mobile radios, communications infrastructure, and communications services to various operational divisions within the City of Moncton. 

ELIGIBILITY OF PROPONENTS: 

Proposals shall be considered from established firms who have been in the business of supplying 2-way radio communication services and commercial-grade equipment for a minimum of seven (7) years, are financially stable, can provide a minimum of five (5) clients for whom they have provided similar services to that specified in the RFP within the last five (5) year period, and have sufficient labour, equipment and resources to provide reliable, timely, and professional services to the City of Moncton in the manner and capacity required. 

All equipment Manufacturers of 2-way mobile and portable radios, repeaters and towers that are intended to be used by the Proponent to fulfill the product and service requirements of this RFP shall be firms who have been in the business of manufacturing and assembling industry-recognized, high-quality, durable, 2-way radio equipment, software, components and accessories for a minimum of five (5) years.

PROPOSED CONTRACT TERM:            

The initial term of this agreement shall be for a five (5) year period, commencing from the date of award.  The City may exercise an option to extend the agreement for up to five (5) additional one (1) year periods, if it is in the City’s best interest to do so.