Radios, School Buses / WPS

This municipal contract calls for the procurement, delivery, and installation of twenty P25‑compatible 800 MHz two‑way radios on Worcester Public Schools’ buses, along with all required mounting hardware, antennas, speakers, microphones, and related accessories. The radios must be fully installed and operational by June 19 2026, and the vendor must provide a three‑year manufacturer’s warranty plus an installation warranty, meet specific technical specifications (e.g., 25 W output, 1,024 channel capacity, IP54 rating), and hold the required insurance coverages. The award was made to Northeast Two‑Way Radio Corp. for a total fixed price of $49,950.00. The solicitation was open to competition, with a bid submission deadline of April 24 2026. • Scope: Supply and install 20 Kenwood VM5930 radios (P25‑compatible) on school buses. • Technical: 800 MHz, 25 W, 1,024 channels, IP54, MIL‑STD‑810 compliance, OTAP programming. • Schedule: Installation complete no later than June 19 2026; bid closing April 24 2026.