Seeking bids for leasing Town land to develop and operate a wireless facilities tower.

The Town of Harvard, Massachusetts is seeking qualified bids from FCC-licensed wireless providers and wireless infrastructure providers to lease town land for the purpose of developing and operating a wireless facilities tower. The tower will be capable of supporting at least four wireless carriers and will occupy up to 2,500 square feet of land plus access and utility easements. The initial lease term is 10 years with two 5-year renewal options. Bids are due by October 30, 2023, and the successful bidder will be selected by November 2, 2023, with the lease anticipated to be executed by January 8, 2024. The town will hold a pre-bid conference on October 2, 2023 and allow site visits for prospective bidders. Regarding pricing, the town requires a minimum base rent of $25,000 per year in the first year with an annual escalator of at least 2.5%, as well as a revenue share rate of at least 15% of additional revenue. The town reserves the right to waive any provision, reject any or all bids, or accept any bid that it deems in the best interest of the town. The successful bidder will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals, including a special permit from the town's planning board.

The procurement is open to all qualified FCC-licensed wireless providers and wireless infrastructure providers. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The town has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is not specified, but the town requires a minimum base rent of $25,000 per year in the first year with an annual escalator of at least 2.5%, as well as a revenue share rate of at least 15% of additional revenue.