Prefabricated Telecommunication Shelters Including Delivery

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has awarded contract CTR078398 to Sun West Engineering, located in Phoenix, Arizona, for the procurement of prefabricated telecommunication shelters. The contract, effective from August 29, 2025, to August 29, 2026, is part of the North Loop Microwave project aimed at updating the public radio system in the northern half of Arizona. The shelters will be constructed with metal or aluminum reinforced panels in standard sizes including 12" x 20", 12" x 24", 16" x 24", and 24" x 24", designed to support critical public safety communications infrastructure.

The contract, valued at an estimated $1,800,000 over a five-year term, includes delivery of shelters to locations in Arizona, with potential extension to California, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. Sun West Engineering will provide comprehensive services including shelter procurement, delivery, installation, maintenance, and on-site repair. The contract was authorized as a Competition Impracticable (CI) procurement, recognizing Sun West Engineering's specialized capability to provide prefabricated shelters that can be reassembled on challenging mountain top sites. The agreement includes provisions for hourly labor rates for maintenance and repair, with specific pricing to be determined based on individual site requirements and conditions.