RFP-730-UofH-3047 Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for TDECU Stadium FY25

The University of Houston has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Number RFP-730-UofH-3047 for a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to be installed at TDECU Stadium. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution for installing, operating, and managing a distributed antenna system within the university's stadium facility. Potential bidders must submit proposals through the JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal, requiring the creation of an online account through the University of Houston Supplier Portal. The RFP is classified under commodity code 91316 for Construction and Communication Equipment, Including Antenna Towers, and is structured as a sealed bid with confidential pricing. Key dates include a Q&A period closing on 6/18/2025, with final proposals due on 7/3/2025 at 5:00 PM CDT. The solicitation emphasizes that no alternate items or cost analysis will be considered, and all responses must be submitted exclusively through the specified electronic platform using US Dollars.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified technology and communications infrastructure providers with demonstrated expertise in distributed antenna system installation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available materials, and the RFP does not indicate specific restrictions on organizational types or disadvantaged enterprise participation. The solicitation suggests this is a comprehensive technology infrastructure project, likely involving significant technical complexity and potential investment in stadium communication capabilities. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the nature of a stadium-wide DAS installation typically represents a substantial capital investment, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to potentially over a million dollars depending on the system's complexity and coverage requirements. Interested suppliers are advised to thoroughly review all documentation available on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD)/State of Texas Bid Portal to fully understand the project's scope and requirements.