Tower/ Shelter Space -Webster 18TOWR81

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking to procure tower and shelter space in the Webster, MA area for the installation of various communications equipment. Specifically, the state requires space on an existing communications tower to install fiberglass antennas, tower top amplifiers, directional panel transmit antennas, and multiple microwave dish antennas at specified heights and orientations. Additionally, the state requires shelter space for four equipment racks, access to street power with a separate meter, access to an emergency generator, and appropriately sized HVAC units. The contract term is 10 years, with options to extend for two additional 5-year terms. Bids are due on Monday, August 21, 2017, at 2 PM EST.

The available documentation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The RFR does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but instead requests interested bidders to provide their proposed monthly cost for the requested space and services.