Microwave point-to-point link

The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), located in Riverside County, California, is soliciting proposals for a microwave point-to-point (PtP) link project at the Perris North Treatment Facility. The procurement seeks comprehensive services including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a communication infrastructure utilizing Nokia Wavence UBT outdoor radios. Proposers must submit a detailed bid package containing multiple required documents, including a Proposer's Business Information form, business references, qualifications and experience documentation, insurance affidavit, and a comprehensive pricing form. The solicitation, identified as RFP #3897, requires vendors to provide a complete proposal demonstrating technical capability, safety compliance, and project execution strategy. Key evaluation criteria include business references, safety compliance history, and the ability to meet specific technical and insurance requirements. The proposal is due on November 18, 2025, with a posted date of October 29, 2025, and requires vendors to submit a comprehensive package detailing their approach to completing the microwave point-to-point link project.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must possess a valid California State Contractor's License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The proposal requires vendors to disclose any subcontractors, with space provided for listing up to three subcontractors and their respective licensing information. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the pricing form requires proposers to provide comprehensive cost details covering equipment, services, labor, materials, transportation, overhead, travel, profit, insurance, taxes, and licenses. Proposers must also demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience, with references preferably showing projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the EMWD project. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with CAL/OSHA safety standards and requires vendors to disclose any safety violations or serious incidents from the past seven to ten years.