LEWIS COUNTY NOTICE FOR:

Request for Proposals (RFP)

PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

RELATED TO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS

Lewis County is extending the deadline for submissions for this request for proposals to develop a complete replacement of the aging radio communications system. This project is intended to design, install, and complete a public safety grade radio communications system. The RFP deadline is being extended from the original deadline of April 19, 2024 at 5:00pm to May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm due to possible technical issues during the original submission period and to ensure we receive the minimum number of required proposals.

Lewis County is accepting electronic submissions exclusively through OpenGov. Those wishing to submit a proposal must create a fee account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.

After completing account registration, proposals can be completed at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa/projects/63225.

CLOSING DAY AND TIME: Responses will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. May 9th, 2024. All proposals received previously have been accepted and do not need to be resubmitted.

For more information about the project and submittal requirements, contact Jennifer Libby-Jones, 911 Director, at 360-740-3394 or email jennifer.libby-jones@lewiscountywa.gov.

All work performed on this project will be subject to the higher of the prevailing state or federal wage rates (if applicable due to other federal funds that are in the project).

The County of Lewis is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.

The Request for Proposals does not obligate the County to contract for services specified herein. The Board of Lewis County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

PUBLISH: The Chronicle Tuesday 4/30/24; The East County Journal Wednesday 5/1/24; The Portland Daily Journal of Commerce Wed 5/1/24; The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Wednesday 5/1/24

Lewis County website @www.lewiscountywa.gov