NEMA 4X Enclosures

The City of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, Florida is seeking bids for 12 complete NEMA 4X outdoor enclosures for its Technology Services Department. The procurement specifically targets factory-configured enclosures designed to house Cradlepoint E300 routers, with 5U rack space for switching gear, UPS units, and future system expansions. These fully sealed, climate-controlled enclosures are critical for the city's expanding surveillance and traffic management network, which will deploy cloud-managed video and IoT camera systems at multiple outdoor locations. The enclosures must be constructed of 0.125" Alumiflex aluminum with a powder-coat finish, integrated HVAC, stainless steel 3-point locking handles, and meet NEMA 4X rating standards. The solicitation was issued on August 14, 2025, with questions due by August 25, 2025, and bid submissions required by September 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous proposer. Bidders must provide units that can maintain internal temperatures between +5C and +40C, include UL 50/50E listing, adjustable 19" rack rails, condensate management, filters, and a solar cap.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not appear to be funded by grants or federal sources, which typically trigger additional compliance requirements. The estimated project cost is $75,000.00, with products to be delivered within 56 calendar days of the City's purchase order issuance. The existing infrastructure relies on aluminum enclosures with integrated HVAC, and the new procurement aims to continue and expand this technological approach. The City will handle IT provisioning through its Municipal Security Unit, and installation will be performed by City personnel. While no incumbent vendors were specifically named, the solicitation indicates a preference for DDB OD-30DXC units or equivalent, suggesting some existing familiarity with this particular equipment type. The procurement represents a strategic investment in the city's network infrastructure, focusing on robust, weather-resistant solutions for outdoor networking and surveillance equipment.