ESBD_371071_1723041712034_IW192175.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the purchase of Industrial Wireless (IW) Networking Equipment and related services. The project consists of providing IW networking equipment, installation, configuration, and maintenance support for TxDOT district and statewide facilities. The RFP requests proposals for a 5-year base term with two 1-year optional renewal periods. Proposals are due by June 27, 2022, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for June 8, 2022. Award is anticipated by August 1, 2022.

The RFP includes detailed technical specifications for the IW networking equipment, including minimum requirements for access points, controllers, switches, routers, and antennas. Pricing is requested on a unit cost basis as well as for maintenance and support services. The RFP is set aside for Small Business and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) contractors. Current incumbent contractors are not identified. Funding for the contract will come from TxDOT's operating budget, with an anticipated contract value up to $10 million over the 7-year term.