Wireless-as-a-Service Provider for Tennessee State Parks - UPDATED
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFP 32701-04678 V2
- State
- Tennessee
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a Wireless-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider to implement comprehensive wireless connectivity across eleven state parks, including Panther Creek, Rock Island, Chickasaw, Tims Ford, Cedars of Lebanon, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Roan Mountain, Montgomery Bell, Cumberland Mountain, and Fall Creek Falls. The procurement requires a vendor to deliver end-to-end network services including site surveys, network design, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access. Evaluation criteria will be based on general qualifications (10 points), technical qualifications and approach (60 points), and cost proposal (30 points), with only the top three technically-scored respondents invited to submit cost proposals. Key procurement dates include a pre-response conference on October 28, 2025, technical response deadline of February 25, 2026, mandatory site visits on March 27, 2026, and cost proposal submission deadline of March 31, 2026. The contract will have an initial 60-month term with potential two 30-month renewals, not exceeding 120 months total. Respondents must provide comprehensive network infrastructure, including wireless access points, routers, controllers, switches, backhaul systems, and associated equipment.
The RFP explicitly welcomes responses from minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and small business enterprises. Respondents must hold valid Tennessee Electrician and Contractor licenses and maintain specified insurance coverage. The contract includes a maximum liability cap of $10 million, with a required performance bond of $5 million that can be structured as either a comprehensive bond or annual renewals. Pricing must accommodate seasonal rate adjustments and allow for per-site or per-facility expansion, with all costs submitted as a complete, all-inclusive proposal covering equipment installation, maintenance, network upgrades, user support, and management services. Vendors must demonstrate robust business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities, including 120-hour Recovery Point Objectives and 48-hour Recovery Time Objectives, along with comprehensive IT security standards such as SOC 2 Type 2 annual compliance audits, annual penetration testing, and $10 million in cyber liability insurance. Proposals must be submitted digitally to Kyle Villagomez at the Central Procurement Office in Nashville, with the state anticipating a contract award notice on April 9, 2026, and a contract signature deadline of April 24, 2026.
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Update #7 · Latest ·
Request for Proposals to procure wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) that will provide reliable and scalable wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks including Fall Creek Falls, Chickasaw, Cumberland Mountain, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Tims Ford, Rock Island, and Cedars of Lebanon. Services include wireless network design and implementation, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, site surveys, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access for campground areas.
Update #6 ·
Request for Proposals to procure a Wireless-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider to implement and manage comprehensive wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks including Fall Creek Falls, Chickasaw, Cumberland Mountain, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Tims Ford (Fairview), Rock Island, and Cedars of Lebanon. Services include wireless network design and implementation, site surveys, network design, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, guest internet access, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, and support and training. The vendor is responsible for all fiber and power installation, trenching, pole placement, permitting, and utility coordination.
Update #5 ·
Request for Proposals to procure wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) that will provide reliable and scalable wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks (Fall Creek Falls, Chickasaw, Cumberland Mountain, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Tims Ford, Rock Island, and Cedars of Lebanon). Services include wireless network design and implementation, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, site surveys, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access for campground areas.
Update #4 ·
Request for Proposals to procure wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) that will provide reliable and scalable wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks including Fall Creek Falls, Chickasaw, Cumberland Mountain, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Tims Ford (Fairview), Rock Island, and Cedars of Lebanon. Services include wireless network design and implementation, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, site surveys, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access for campground areas.
Update #3 ·
Request for Proposals to procure wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) that will provide reliable and scalable wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks. Services include wireless network design and implementation, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, and support and training. The contract includes site surveys, network design, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access for campground areas. The vendor will be responsible for all fiber and power installation, trenching, pole placement, permitting, and utility coordination. Network equipment must include Wi-Fi 7 technology with downward compatibility.
Update #2 ·
Request for Proposals for a Wireless-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider to implement comprehensive wireless connectivity across eleven state parks. The contract includes site surveys, network design, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, guest internet access, and ongoing network monitoring, management, upgrades, user/device management, security services, analytics, and training. The WaaS provider will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and operation of wireless network infrastructure across priority state parks including Fall Creek Falls, Chickasaw, Cumberland Mountain, Harrison Bay, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Tims Ford (Fairview), Rock Island, and Cedars of Lebanon.
Update #1 ·
Request for Proposals to procure wireless-as-a-service (WaaS) that will provide reliable and scalable wireless connectivity across eleven Tennessee State Parks. Services include wireless network design and implementation, network monitoring and management, network upgrades and maintenance, user and device management, security services, analytics and reporting, and support and training. The contract includes site surveys, network design, equipment installation, network management dashboards, 24/7 technical support, and guest internet access for campground areas. Initial term is 60 months (2026-04-24 to 2031-04-24) with two optional 30-month renewal periods (maximum 120 months total).
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