What the buyer needs

AI summary

The County of Kern requests bids for brand-name Bendix King portable radios and related accessories, without substitutes. Requirements include 71 BKR5000 portable radio units, 142 smart Li-ion battery packs, 71 AA clamshells, 71 speaker microphones, 26 SURPASS dual desktop chargers, and 71 antennas delivered to Bakersfield, California. The awarded vendor must also participate in a trade-in program accepting 71 legacy radios for a total credit of $14,200. Eligibility is limited to US organizations. Bidders must submit questions by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Quotations are due by 11:00 AM on November 10, 2026, and may be delivered in a sealed envelope to the General Services Department in Bakersfield or submitted online via PublicPurchase.com. Awards will go to the vendor or vendors submitting bids that substantially conform to functional requirements and offer the best interest to the County.

Scope of work

71 units of BKR5000 Portable radio unit Model III top/front display, full keypad VHF 136-174 MHZ no channel stop, black housing and belt clip
142 units of BKR0101 Battery pack, Li-ion 4900 mAh Smart
71 units of BKR0120 AA clam shell, BKR
71 units of BKR0204 Microphone, Speaker w3.5 mm, IP68 Black housing
26 units of BKR0303-2 SURPASS dual desktop charger
71 units of BKR810GPS 10.5 inch, VHF 136-174 MHz for BKR 5000
Acceptance of 71 legacy radios at a trade-in credit of $200 per radio ($14,200 total credit)
Shipping and delivery of all units to 5642 Victor St., Bakersfield, CA, 93308

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Substantial conformance to functional requirements, meeting department needs, and best interests of the County	Not specified

Minimum qualifications

Bid only the exact sole brand makes and models listed without substitution

Documents to include with your response

Completed Quotation Request form
Local Vendor Preference Worksheet
Warranty information on all products offered
Copy of freight bill accompanying invoice (unless shipped by parcel post, air courier, express mail, or UPS)

How to submit

Method: Electronic via Public Purchase or sealed hard copy
Instructions: Online via PublicPurchase.com or mail in a sealed envelope marked with quotation number and buyer name to County of Kern - General Services Dept., 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Fax or email not accepted.