Dispatch Consoles & Equipment, Transportation / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 8066‑W4) for the procurement, delivery, and installation of six dispatch consoles and associated radio equipment for the Worcester Public Schools transportation dispatch center. The scope includes Mindshare Essentials consoles, EFJohnson/Kenwood VM5000 radios, rack‑mount hardware, UPS backup, and required cabling, all to be installed in an existing telecommunications closet and integrated with the city’s P25 trunk system. The solicitation required a firm‑price, “FOB Destination” bid and mandated a one‑year warranty, performance and payment bonds (amounts unspecified), and specific insurance coverage. An addendum clarified that regular (non‑touch) monitors, both headset jack and desk‑mic audio options, and a basic unmanaged network switch must be supplied. The contract was awarded to Northeast Two‑Way Radio Corp. with a reported bid of $65,535.00. • Scope: 6 dispatch consoles, 6 P25‑capable radios, rack‑mount equipment, UPS, and related accessories. • Delivery/Installation: Must be completed within 120 days of contract execution, using existing Category 6 cabling and conforming to Motorola R56 standards. • Requirements: One‑year warranty, performance/security bonds, and insurance (≥ $1 M/occurrence).