Reopen Land Mobile Microwave Radio Communication Eqpt Site and Tower Install Right New Bid 23-00620

This state and local contracting opportunity issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) and the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is for the procurement of land mobile and microwave radio communication equipment site and tower installation rights. The RFR is divided into two parts - Part 1 will establish master service agreements and template lease agreements with communications tower vendors, while Part 2 will obtain bids for additional targeted geographic areas. The resulting contracts will have an initial 15-year term with five 5-year renewal options, for a total maximum duration of 40 years. Bidders must own or have authority over the communication sites, be financially solvent, and meet all applicable laws and regulations. Evaluation criteria focus on the bidder's qualifications and the bid for each site, with a 25% weighting for supplier diversity. Bids are due by March 10, 2023, and the Purchasing Department anticipates issuing notices of Apparent Successful Bidder(s) by March 31, 2023.

The RFR has a minimum 1% Supplier Diversity Program commitment requirement, with additional points awarded for higher commitments. Eligible entities to use the resulting contract are limited to EOTSS, MSP, and other Commonwealth agencies with prior written authorization. The total contract value or budget range is not provided, but the RFR indicates that the Commonwealth may reopen the procurement at any time to solicit bids for additional locations. The previous solicitation, COMMBUYS Bid# BD-22-1060-ITD00-ITD00-70921 and PCR-22-00672, has been reopened to allow new bidders the opportunity to respond to additional sites.