CDR072226_Aug_31_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Procurement Office for a neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) project. UConn is seeking qualified vendors to design, furnish, install, commission, and operate a comprehensive DAS serving Gampel Pavilion and Wolff-Zackin Natatorium. The solicitation was released on July 23, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period runs from July 23, 2026 through August 17, 2026. The neutral host arrangement indicates the DAS infrastructure will serve multiple wireless carriers rather than a single operator. Bidders are directed to access complete RFP specifications and bid documents through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal. Site visits are anticipated to allow prospective vendors to assess facility conditions and infrastructure constraints at both venues.

Pricing terms specify Free On Board Destination delivery with vendor-specified payment terms to be proposed as part of the bid response. The solicitation document does not specify an estimated total contract value, nor does it identify funding sources or amounts. Proposals must address both capital costs encompassing design, equipment, and installation, as well as operational costs for system management and maintenance throughout the contract term. All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. Additional contract details including technical performance standards, contract term length, renewal options, and specific funding requirements are contained in the full RFP documentation accessible through the HuskyBuy portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UConnFullSuite. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to UConn Procurement at 860-486-2619 or huskybuysupport@uconn.edu.