Wired and Wireless Connectivity (Public Works & Utilities)

The City of Wichita is requesting qualifications from firms with experience in wired and wireless connectivity infrastructure for its Information Technology Department, with sealed electronic responses due August 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a two-step process; qualified respondents will advance to a Step-2 RFP to be issued September 4, 2026.

The scope covers replacement of the City's end-of-life wireless communications infrastructure serving water system operations, SCADA communications, and telemetry. Deliverables include system design and engineering, procurement and installation of equipment, configuration and commissioning of four point-to-point wireless links (two at approximately 10 miles and two at approximately 7 miles), fiber-optic cable installation interconnecting three facilities across approximately 20 miles with approximately 25 Quazite access boxes, comprehensive system documentation including network diagrams and as-built drawings, and personnel training. The wireless links must deliver minimum 2.5 Gbps capacity scalable to 5 Gbps or greater with encrypted TCP/IP connectivity.

Evaluation criteria weight Firm Qualifications and Experience (40 percent), Technical Expertise and Resources (30 percent), and References/Past Performance (30 percent). Minimum qualifications require demonstrated experience in comparable projects, understanding of industry standards and best practices, Kansas Secretary of State registration, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Responses are limited to 13 pages and must include a firm profile with authorized signature, experience and technical expertise narrative, minimum three professional references with company letterhead letters, completed Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, completed Request for Proposal Conditions Certification acknowledgment, and electronic acknowledgment of any addenda. No pricing is requested in the RFQ phase. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers provided by addendum on August 13, 2026. The Screening and Selection Committee will evaluate responses during the week of August 24, 2026.