Summary

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document from the University of Connecticut for a neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) project. UConn seeks qualified vendors to design, furnish, install, commission, and operate a neutral host DAS serving Gampel Pavilion and Wolff-Zackin Natatorium. The solicitation, numbered CDR072226, opened July 23, 2026, at 12:15 AM EDT and closes August 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendor questions may be submitted from July 23, 2026, at 12:30 AM EDT through August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The neutral host arrangement indicates the infrastructure will serve multiple wireless carriers rather than a single operator. Bidders should access complete RFP specifications through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal. Site visits are anticipated to allow vendors to assess facility conditions and infrastructure constraints. A bidders' conference may be scheduled prior to the proposal deadline to clarify specifications and address vendor questions.

Proposals must address both capital costs for design, equipment, and installation, and operational costs for system management and maintenance throughout the contract term. The delivery term is Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. All vendors are eligible to respond. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to UConn Procurement at 860.486.2619 or huskybuysupport@uconn.edu. Additional details regarding funding sources, specific technical performance standards, contract renewal options, and estimated total value are contained in the full RFP documentation accessible through HuskyBuy.