EL paso monopole tower & installation

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a contractor to construct and install a 40-foot monopole telecommunications tower at its El Paso office located at 11612 Scott Simpson Dr. The project requires fabricating a steel tube tower meeting TIA 222-H design standards, with specific technical requirements including hot-dipped galvanized steel construction, a 93% tower rating, and interior cable routing. The tower must include hand holds at 38' and 12' heights, an ice bridge between the building and tower, and R56-compliant grounding. DPS will provide the Dragonwave antenna, radio equipment, and cable/connectors, while the contractor is responsible for engineering drawings, tower installation, equipment mounting, and site restoration. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was held on January 7, 2025, and electronic bid responses were due by 5:00 PM Central Time on January 21, 2025, to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov. The contract term runs from execution through August 31, 2025, with a possible six-month extension, and requires 7 days advance notice before work begins to ensure a DPS technician is available on-site.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly noted, the solicitation includes requirements for historically underutilized business (HUB) representation and compliance with various state diversity and certification requirements. Contractors must complete criminal background checks for personnel and carry appropriate insurance coverage. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage rates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with wage rates following U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon Act standards for El Paso County. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000, respectively, with a 10% retainage held until work acceptance and warranty documentation is received. DPS will evaluate responses using best value criteria per Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering factors such as past performance and vendor tracking system ratings. While no specific budget was disclosed, the solicitation suggests contractors must provide detailed line-item pricing for labor, materials, and overhead/profit, with service calls required at no additional cost for the contract's duration and tower warranty lifetime.