Request for Information (RFI) Self-Supporting Steel Communications Towers

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a statewide contract for Self-Supporting Steel Communications Towers. The objective of this RFI is to gather information about current market conditions, product availability and design flexibility, and to identify potential manufacturers and suppliers. The resulting contract will be mandatory for the State of California and local government agencies, with an estimated annual value of $500,000 over a 3-year term, with seven 1-year extension options. The RFI includes a product list with various standard, high wind, and high snow tower configurations, as well as related components and accessories. Interested suppliers are requested to complete the RFI response workbook, which includes sections for bidder information, a product questionnaire, and a product list, and submit it by August 19, 2024.

This RFI is open to all interested suppliers, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFI does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI states that the cost for developing a response is the responsibility of the responder and shall not be chargeable to the State of California, and that suppliers are not required to submit a response in order to participate in the subsequent solicitation process.