Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMATs)

Sealed bids for Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMATs) (the "Goods") will be received electronically through the Port's online bidding system until, but not after the date shown on the face of this ITB.

The Port intends to fund some or all of this purchase with the proceeds of a grant from the U.S Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Refer to the included Schedule 1.2.1, Specifications, for minimum requirements. The Specifications are based on market research and are meant to demonstrate the minimum amount of functionality, quality, operation, and dimensions required. They are not meant to be construed to be restrictive to any single brand or model.

All bids must include delivery FOB Destination to 7111 NE Alderwood Rd, Portland Oregon 97218.

Unless otherwise specified all goods shall be newly manufactured and delivered to the location shown above, protected from the elements.

Specifications (minimum requirements)

• Compliant with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-26, Change 3, Airport Ground Vehicle ADS-B Out Squitter Equipment requirements.
• Designed for use on airport ground vehicles operating within movement areas and the Air Operations Area (AOA).
• Provides ADS-B Out transmissions for airport surface surveillance applications.
• Supports enhanced airfield situational awareness and vehicle visibility.
• Suitable for permanent installation on airport vehicles.
• Compatible with mounting hardware necessary for vehicle deployment.
• Installation instructions included.
• Programming and user documentation included.
• Ready for use with FAA-coordinated ICAO address assignments.

Bid Form Instructions

Bidders shall provide unit pricing based on an estimated quantity of **120 units** for purposes of completing Schedule 1.2.5 Bid Form. The estimated quantity is provided solely for evaluation purposes and does not represent a commitment to purchase.

Pricing should include:

1. Unit price for each VMAT- Item Number VTU-20
2. Magnetic Mounting Kit
3. 5m Extension Cable
4. FAA Setup/ICAO address Coordination fee
5. Shipping cost, if applicable
6. Warranty information
7. Any addition fees

Provider's submission in response to this ITB must be submitted on the schedules provided in this ITB, and be received electronically through the Port's online bidding system, by the closing date provided on the cover of this Bid.

Questions must be submitted through the Port's online bidding system, located at www.portofportland.com, no later than **5 business days** prior to the bid closing date. Substitution requests must be submitted using the *Substitution Request Form*, Schedule 2.5.2, no less than **seven (7) business days** prior to the bid closing date.

Bids are to be irrevocable for a period of **sixty (60) days** after the closing date of the Bid.

Each bid shall contain a statement as to whether the bidder is a resident provider, as defined in ORS 279A.120.

The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. The Port reserves the right to award to one or more providers as may be in the best interest of the Port.

The form of contract for the Port's purchase of the Equipment will be the Port's standard Purchase Order, which will be made subject to the General Conditions attached as Schedule 2.2.1.