Two-Way Radios and Accessories

Metra is seeking bids for a three-year, not-to-exceed $2.5 million contract for two-way portable radios, mobile radios, repeaters, accessories, licensing, and related equipment.

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General
Open (open)
IFB 202339
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 08:00 PM
$2,500,000.00
3 years
Other
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
dwhitten@metrarr.com
547 West Jackson Boulevard, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Electronic bid submitted through Metra's Procurement portal
Description

Metra is soliciting electronic bids for a firm-fixed-unit-price contract covering a broad range of two-way radio equipment and accessories. The requested items include Motorola APX NEXT, APX 8500, R7, XPR, and MOTOTRBO radios; portable and mobile radio units; SLR8000 repeaters; remote speaker microphones; headsets; batteries; desktop, vehicle, travel, and multi-unit chargers; antennas; holsters and belt clips; control heads; cables; power supplies; mounting hardware; speakers; wire and stainless-steel banding; and related accessories. The specifications also include five-year software and service licenses, programming, provisioning, SmartConnect, SmartLocate, and other enablement services. Bidders must bid all items in the applicable group to be responsive, provide manufacturer and model information, include specification sheets and itemized parts lists, and include all shipping and handling charges on an FOB Destination basis. Brand-name items may be replaced with approved equals, subject to Metra's requirements. The contract term is 36 months, with a total contract value not to exceed $2,500,000.00; quantities are estimates and do not guarantee purchases.

Classification Codes
NAICS334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC5820Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne
Smart Codes
two-way radiosradio accessoriesradio repeaters
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026 08:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 23, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM-Intent to Bid Due Date
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Due Date
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