Montana PBS - Technical Integrator RFP - Photos.docx

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document with supporting photographic materials for Montana State University on behalf of Montana PBS, seeking qualified technical systems integrators to design, integrate, and implement modernization services for the Network Operations Center (NOC) located in Bozeman, Montana. The project encompasses comprehensive design and installation services including removal of legacy equipment and installation of new routers, racks, patch panels, cabling, labeling, testing, and commissioning to deliver a turnkey solution that reconfigures the existing NOC rack room and master control space while integrating owner-furnished equipment. The RFP was opened February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST, with proposals due April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. The deadline for submitting questions is March 16, 2026. Site visits and a pre-proposal conference are available for interested offerors. The integrator must maintain on-air functionality throughout the entire project, with system cutover and critical tasks coordinated with Montana PBS to ensure continuous broadcast operations. Finalists may be required to provide references and participate in presentations, demonstrations, or interviews.

Pricing shall be submitted as a lump-sum total contract price with Net 30 payment terms. The RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though offerors may receive up to 5% bonus points for demonstrating compliance with Executive Order No. 12-2016 regarding equal pay for Montana women. All offerors must comply with Montana prevailing wage requirements and submit required documentation including W-9 forms, remit-to address information, and contract liaison details. The University reserves the right to verify financial stability at its discretion, which may include audited financial statements for the three years preceding the RFP issuance and any subsequent quarterly statements. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget allocation is disclosed in the available documentation. Interested organizations should contact Cheri Toeniskoetter at Cheri.toeniskoetter@montana.edu or +1 406-994-3212 for additional information.