11055-20240521105456 HATTIESBURG WIFI.docx

Request for Proposals - Public Notice Broadband Infrastructure Services (Public Wi-Fi Access) Planners, architects, engineers and other related professionals are requested to submit a proposal to provide professional services to install Public WiFi services for the following City of Hattiesburg locations:

· Tatum Park – 101 Parkway Boulevard

· Vernon Dahmer Park – 1000 Country Club Road

· Chain Park – 981 E. 8th Street

· Duncan Lake – 1000 James Street

· Dewitt Sullivan Park – Old Airport Road

· C.E. Roy Walking Trail – 300 E. 5th Street

· Hattiesburg Boxing Club & Gym – 202 Unetta Street

· Eastside Park – 1000 Rebecca Avenue

· 9th Street Park – 300 E. 9th Street

Overview The City of Hattiesburg is requesting qualifications and pricing information for the installation of broadband infrastructure consisting of service equipment at the locations listed above. The City of Hattiesburg was awarded grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Acts 2020, 2021.

Outcome/Goal In an effort to enhance quality of life and in response to COVID-19, public WiFi services will assist residents in remaining connected to work and school.

Deliverables The deliverables for this project are:

· 24 or 48 Port Switch – Meraki – MS225 or compatible equipment

· 8 Port Switch – Meraki – MS120 or compatible equipment

· Indoor AP - Meraki CW9164 or compatible equipment

· Outdoor AP – Meraki MR86 or compatible equipment

· Content Filtering – Cisco Umbrella or compatible equipment

· Firewall – Meraki MX450 or Cisco Umbrella SIG with an ISR router or compatible equipment

· Cabling requirements including costs to run for AP and switches

· Rack equipment to mount gear

· All labor costs

Project Timeline and Budget:

Final schedule will be mutually determined by the City and selected firm. This project is funded by federal monies.

Submittal Requirements:

Responses must conform to the requirements set forth in this RFP, and include as follows:

· Cover letter identifying all firms proposed for the team, including contact information, such as mailing address, email address and phone number;

· Project understanding;

· Statement of Qualifications: Team organization, including professional resumes and identification of the lead consultant and project manager, key personnel, and the roles and responsibilities of all sub-consultants. Also designate who will be directly working with the City’s Department of Information Technology (IT) and Urban Development staff;

· Statement of Relevant Work/Experience with referral contact information and links to published product(s).

· Project approach;

· Scope of Work;)

· Proposed deliverables;

· Proposed timeline;

· Proposed project budget;

· Identify whether any team member firms are, or will become, a qualified DBE firm, and describe the percentage of the overall project that will be assigned/subcontracted to said DBEs.

· Clearly identify any term of proposal that may deviate from submitted requirements and the benefits thereof.

All proposals, exhibits, responses, attachments, reports, charts, schedules, maps, and illustrations shall become the property of the City of Hattiesburg upon receipt.

Selection Criteria Process:

All proposals received will be reviewed by designated City staff from the Department of Urban Development and Information Technology, according to the selection criteria set forth in this RFQ.

The following criteria will be the basis on which responses will be considered (in no particular order):

Submission:

Final sealed proposals must be received by the City of Hattiesburg office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) local time on May 30, 2024. Late proposals will not be accepted nor considered.

All proposals must be sealed and clearly marked with the Proposer’s name and labeled with “RFP: City of Hattiesburg WiFi Project. Proposers must allow sufficient lead-time to ensure receipt of their proposals by the time specified. The City of Hattiesburg will not be responsible for a carrier’s failure to deliver. Three (3) copies of the complete proposal response must be delivered to the following:

Schedule of Activities Please note that dates are subject to change based on City of Hattiesburg needs.

Any questions regarding this RFP, must be submitted in writing via email to cdbg@hattiesburgms.com before 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024. Questions with responses will be emailed back to all interested parties no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2023.

The City of Hattiesburg reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any parts thereof, waive formalities, negotiate terms and conditions, and to select the consultant and service options that best meet the needs of the City of Hattiesburg. The project objective is to develop a corridor district covering two areas. It is expected that all vendors will be able to furnish satisfactory evidence that they have the ability, experience, and capital to enable them to complete this project

CITY OF HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI

BY:

CITY CLERK

(SEAL)

Toby Barker, Mayor

PUBLISH Once in the Legal Section: Thursday, May 9, 2024, May 16, 2024