System support and software subscription/upgrade agreement for ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response)

This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. Note this posting is not a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

Project Description:

The Minnesota Department of Transportation intends to enter into a 5 year/60-month Agreement with Motorola for System support and software subscription for ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response), Minnesota’s statewide shared public safety radio communications system. Dedicated field service technician, system software subscription, factory technical support of the ARMER System are all included project elements. This project also includes upgrades to some of the ARMER equipment needed before certain levels of upgrade software can be loaded and put into operation.

This product has been deemed a single source due to these factors:

• Motorola provided the radio infrastructure equipment and system software used in the ARMER System.
• In expanding this system, it is the intent to purchase only those elements of the ARMER System that are exclusively provided by Motorola.
• Motorola is the exclusive manufacturer of the infrastructure backbone radio communications equipment used in the ARMER System.
• Motorola has the engineering, manufacturing, technical support staffs that are capable of upgrading and expanding the existing system.

If there are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, contact Bryan Stusse at bryan.stusse@state.mn.us before February 1, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the Helpline at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529) or fax your request to 651.297.3996, ATTN: Helpline.