vendor agreement - tower.pdf

This document is a Vendor Agreement for a Tower project between the State Department of Transportation and the County Department of Public Works. The contract requests proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a new telecommunication tower and related equipment for a public safety communications network. The project includes a site assessment, permitting, construction, and a 5-year maintenance and support agreement. Responses are due within 30 calendar days, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for 10 business days after the release of the agreement. The contract period is for 5 years with options to renew for up to 3 additional 1-year terms.

The contract specifies fixed pricing for the tower structure, equipment, and installation services. It also includes set-asides for small and disadvantaged businesses. The existing tower infrastructure is aging and requires replacement to meet current network performance requirements. Funding will be provided through a combination of state and county budget appropriations. The total available budget is $2.5 million for the initial 5-year term.