Wireless Spectrum Sale Advisory Services

Del Mar College in Nueces County, Texas, is soliciting proposals for wireless spectrum monetization advisory services through Request for Proposal 2026-08, with proposals due by February 2, 2026. The College seeks qualified consulting firms to assist in monetizing its FCC-licensed broadband spectrum asset (2.5 GHz, call sign WHR903) through leasing or sale to telecommunications operators. The selected consultant will provide comprehensive valuation analysis, marketing support, regulatory compliance assistance, negotiation services, and transaction management through closing. Key deliverables include a spectrum valuation report providing market-based pricing benchmarks, draft transaction documents, and an FCC filing package for regulatory approval. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with educational spectrum transactions, proven understanding of FCC regulations, and a track record in spectrum sales transactions. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale across six criteria: General Information (Pass/Fail), Experience with Educational Spectrum Transactions (maximum 30 points), Understanding of FCC Regulations (maximum 20 points), Proven Track Record in Spectrum Sales (maximum 20 points), Cost Effectiveness and Value-Added Services (maximum 15 points), and Proposed Methodology and Timeline (maximum 15 points). Proposals must be submitted electronically through the College's Bonfire portal and must include a signed cover letter, completed questionnaires addressing scope of work and company information, certifications, any exceptions to terms, and detailed pricing. All pricing proposals must remain firm for 60 days from the bid due date, and communications regarding the solicitation must be directed exclusively through the Bonfire platform to John P. Salinas, Assistant Director of Purchasing.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available procurement documents, and no incumbent vendor or current contractor is listed. The College reserves the right to conduct discussions with proposers within a competitive range and may award multiple contracts or reject all proposals in their entirety. Vendors must demonstrate measurable return on investment delivery capabilities and provide a minimum of three professional references. Pricing instructions require vendors to address their complete fee structure, including any success-based or performance-based components, upfront costs or retainers, additional services provided at no extra charge, and their approach to managing cost overruns or out-of-scope services, with the lowest price not guaranteeing award. The College, as a tax-exempt educational institution, is exempt from federal excise and transportation taxes and Texas state limited sales taxes. While no specific budget allocation or award value is provided in the available documents, the contract must comply with Del Mar College's standard terms and conditions, including mandatory insurance coverage requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate limits for commercial general liability and $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for professional liability insurance.