Comprehensive Pole Attachment Consulting and Support Services

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is requesting proposals for comprehensive pole attachment consulting and support services, with proposals due November 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses pole attachment agreement development and implementation for wireline and wireless attachments; systemwide pole attachment surveys and data validation across approximately 33,000 utility poles; enforcement of agreement provisions; development of BPUB pole attachment standards; billing and records management support; process transition and strategic outsourcing support; and GIS and technology integration. Firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in the public utilities sector and maintain full-time, in-house experienced personnel. Professional errors and omissions liability insurance of not less than $1 million annual aggregate is required.

Pricing must be submitted as hourly rates by labor category, not-to-exceed amounts by task, unit rates where applicable, one-time startup costs, optional service pricing, reimbursable expenses with proposed markups, and software or licensing costs. A Schedule of Values organized by major task areas must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days after submission. BPUB is exempt from federal excise tax, state sales tax, and local taxes; tax shall not be included in proposals.

The contract is effective for the duration of project completion from the award date with options to renew for two additional one-year periods if price and services remain satisfactory to both parties. The contract term may extend through March 2027. BPUB reserves the right to award all or selected portions of the scope to one or more proposers and to negotiate separate task authorizations and pricing arrangements. Interviews are potentially scheduled for January 11, 2027. All vendors must complete W9 or W8 forms, agree to ACH direct deposit payment, and submit certifications regarding debarment, ethics, conflicts of interest, and state law verifications including House Bill 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties).