KENWOOD NX-3320K2FTK RADIOS

Sealed quotes will be received via the District’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement. Quotes must be submitted by 3:00 pmon Friday, May 15, 2026, EST.

**NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED**

****WORK WILL BE AWARDED TO THE LOWEST QUOTED PRICE ****

Project Details

• Reference ID: 25-2657
• Department: Support Services - Operations
• Department Head: Emmanuel Myers (Chief Operations Officer)

Evaluation Criteria

• Specifications —

  Richland School District Two is requesting quotes from qualified companies to purchase fifteen portable two-way radios. The radios shall be delivered to Richland School District Two, Attn. D. Robinson- Sol. 25-2657, 124 Risdon Way, Columbia, SC 29223. 

  NOTE: Radios must be in stock and available for immediate shipping.  Radio will need to be shipped and received by the District by May 28, 2026.

  The District intends to procure the following:

  • Model: Kenwood NX-3320K2FTK Portable Radios
  • Quantity: 15 Units

  All items must be new, unused, and meet or exceed manufacturer specifications.  

  This is a brand-specific procurement. Therefore, only the specified make and model will be accepted; no substitutes or equivalents will be considered.

  Minimum Technical Specifications
  Bidders must provide equipment that meets or exceeds the following specifications:

  • Frequency Band: UHF (400–520 MHz)
  • Channels/Zones: Minimum 260 channels, multi-zone capability
  • Digital Protocols: NXDN and DMR compliant (mixed-mode capable)
  • Analog Capability: Conventional FM analog operation
  • Output Power: 4–5 Watts (UHF)
  • Display: Full-color LCD display with programmable interface
  • Audio: High-output audio (minimum 1W) with noise reduction
  • Encryption: Built-in voice inversion and digital encryption capability (AES optional if available)
  • Durability: MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G and IP67 water/dust resistance rating
  • Battery: Lithium-ion battery with minimum 10–12 hour operational capacity
  • GPS: Integrated GPS capability (if included in model variant)
  • Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth for wireless accessories
  • Emergency Features: Emergency button, lone worker, and man-down capability
  • Accessories (minimum included):
    • Standard antenna
    • Rechargeable battery
    • Rapid-rate charger
    • Belt clip

Submission Requirements

• Company Name, Address, Etc. (required) —

  Please include the following:

  Company Name, Contact Person, Telephone, Email, Address

• Official Business Address and Tax ID (required) —

  Provide a copy of your W9.

• Authorization (required) —

  By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder certifies that this Quote is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a quote for the same services, materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respect fair and without collusion and fraud. The bidder agrees to abide by all conditions of this quote and certifies that they are authorized to submit this quote.

• Radio availability (required) —

  Are the fifteen (15) radios in stock and available for immediate shipment?  If not, then your bid will not be considered.

• Delivery date of May 28, 2026 (required) —

  Can you confirm that if the purchase order is received on May 18, 2026 that the radios will be delivered by May 28, 2026?

• Disbarment/Suspension (required) —

  Please indicate if your Company has ever been disbarred or suspended from conducting business in South Carolina by any federal, state, or local agency.

• Additional Documents —

  Please upload any additional documents pertaining to this solicitation as a single PDF file (such as vendor's quote sheet, pictures, etc.

• Resident Vendor Preference (required) —

  Are you claiming this preference in accordance to the clause below.  State which preference you are claiming and provide the supporting documentation.

  Per section 1524 of the procurement code, certain resident preference can be claimed.  A summary of the preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences. All the preferences must be claimed and are applied by line item, regardless of whether award is made by item or lot. Vendors are cautioned to carefully review the statute before claiming any preferences. The requirements to qualify have changed. If you request a preference, you are certifying that your offer qualifies for the preference you've claimed. Improperly requesting a preference can have serious consequences.