About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Port of Portland seeks sealed bids for Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMATs) to enhance airfield situational awareness and vehicle visibility. Bidders must supply newly manufactured goods that include installation instructions, programming, user documentation, configuration guidance, and manufacturer technical specifications. Eligible bids must include F.O.B. Destination delivery to Portland, Oregon, with all freight costs included in the contract price. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Port's online bidding system by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. No pre-bid meeting will be held for this solicitation. Payment will be made in a single lump sum within 30 days after the Port receives an invoice following final completion and acceptance of all goods.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Port of Portland
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-14823
Scope of work
- Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (Item Number VTU-20)
- FAA Setup/ICAO address Coordination fee
- Delivery FOB Destination to Portland, Oregon
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Best value price from a responsive and responsible vendor | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must maintain required commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance
- Must provide statement regarding resident bidder status under ORS 279A.120
Documents to include with your response
- Schedule 1.2.5 Bid Form
- Statement of Resident Bidder status
- Substitution Request Form Schedule 2.5.2 (if proposing substitute items)
- Certifications regarding tax delinquency and felony convictions
- Material Safety Data Sheets (if applicable)
Key dates
- Substitution requests due
- no less than seven (7) business days prior to the bid closing date
- Questions due
- no later than 5 business days prior to the bid closing date
- Bid closing date
- 2:00 PM, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Port's online bidding system
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through the Port's online bidding system at www.portofportland.com on the schedules provided in the ITB.
Contract details
- Term
- Bids are to be irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days after the closing date of the Bid.
- Estimated value
- Estimated quantity of 120 units for bid evaluation purposes.
- Place of performance
- 7111 NE Alderwood Rd, Portland Oregon 97218
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance in amounts not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for property damage and bodily injury, plus workers' compensation coverage.
- Funding
- U.S Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant