Addendum 1: Starlink Satellite Internet Service

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is conducting an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) for a one-time procurement of Starlink Satellite Internet Service, specifically seeking six Starlink Performance Antenna Kits (Gen 3) and six Starlink Performance Pipe Adaptor Kits for Kanawha County. The solicitation, numbered DOT2600000008, was issued on August 6, 2025, with proposals due by August 20, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST. The procurement includes comprehensive services such as optional activation fees, set-up fees, shipping and handling, an annual 1 TB Business Data Service Plan, and annual technical support. Technical specifications require minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps, upload speeds of 20 Mbps, and latency of 50 milliseconds or less. Vendors must submit technical specifications and be prepared to meet detailed performance requirements, with bids accepted through OASIS, hand delivery, mail, or fax. Technical questions were required to be submitted by August 13, 2025, via email to DOTPROCUREMENTTECHQUES@WV.GOV, with the WVDOT indicating they will handle internal installation of the antenna kits at six different locations.

Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia State Purchasing Division and comply with various state agencies, including the Secretary of State, Tax Department, Workers' Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. The solicitation requires commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and adherence to state laws regarding domestic steel and aluminum product preferences. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must demonstrate compliance with state regulations and technical specifications. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase not extending beyond one fiscal year, with invoicing and shipping to occur at the Department of Transportation located at 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Building 5, Room 720 in Charleston, West Virginia. The pricing structure includes optional fees for set-up, activation, shipping, and handling, though the current documents show placeholder pricing of $0.00. The contact for this procurement is James F. Moffatt, reachable at 304-414-0815 or james.f.moffatt@wv.gov, who can provide additional details about the solicitation.