Renovation of a communication facility in South Paris, Maine. Completed plans call for the renovation of a communication facility.

You are invited to submit a proposal as described by this Request for Proposal [RFP], in accordance with Oxford County's General Terms and Conditions, for the upgrade of the existing communications dispatch console, land mobile radio equipment and microwave radio infrastructure, as well as installation and maintenance services. This RFP represents an effort undertaken by Oxford County and its user groups to provide a comprehensive specification with the goal of implementing regional VHF simulcast radio system to support its Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement operations. When completed, the system will increase reliable communications coverage throughout Oxford County. The existing VHF radio and microwave infrastructure equipment is beyond the manufacturer life-cycle. The successful proposer will assume complete responsibility for all equipment, and system acceptance tests of systems equipment provided under this specification. All RFP responses shall address the entire system, to ensure a complete system, and that nothing remains to be purchased by Oxford County. The Vendor must provide a detailed response to all items listed in these documents. The vendor must understand that all documents submitted will become part of the contract between Oxford County and the Vendor. The Vendor is required to meet all applicable State Prevailing Wage requirements, where required. Deadline for additional written questions/email COB - Monday, September 19, 2022 Answers to final questions by email COB - Thursday, September 22, 2022 Oxford County reserves the right, for any reason, to accept or reject in part or in its entirety any or all proposals; to postpone or cancel this RFP; to waive technical errors or any informalities in bids, or to negotiate with qualified Vendors if it is determined to be in the best interest of Oxford County to do so. It is the discretion of Oxford County to accept the lowest and most compliant response, which may or may not necessarily be the lowest cost response. Oxford County is not liable for any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals or for any work performed. Late proposals will not be considered for evaluation. All submitted materials become the property of Oxford County. All proposals received will be evaluated by the County's Project Team, who reserve the right to award or not to award a contract. Oxford County reserves the right to substantiate any or all bidder qualifications, assertions, capability to perform, availability, including past performance record