About this opportunity
AI summaryThe West Virginia Purchasing Division seeks bids on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration to establish an open-end contract for Starlink Mini, or equal, satellite internet service, support plans, and equipment, including 40 all-in-one portable satellite internet terminals. Vendors must provide 24/7 telephone and email support with a maximum four-hour response time, address emergency outages within four hours of notification, and supply access to a customer portal showing real-time performance metrics. Only onshore USA organizations may bid, and vendors must be licensed and in good standing with West Virginia state and local requirements. Vendors should enter pricing electronically through wvOASIS or submit bids digitally or to the Purchasing Division bid clerk before the solicitation closes on November 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The buyer will evaluate bids and award the contract to the vendor providing contract items meeting all specifications for the lowest overall total cost.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- West Virginia Purchasing Division
Scope of work
- 40 All-in-One Portable Satellite Internet Terminals
- One-time activation fee per unit for 40 units
- Set-up fee per kit including modem configuration and server set-up
- One-time shipping and handling fee per unit
- Business Data Service Plan with minimum 50 GB monthly data allocation per unit
- Annual satellite internet service technical support per kit
- Ruggedized hardware meeting operating temperature requirements and power accessories
- 24/7 technical call and email support and customer performance metrics portal
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest overall total cost meeting the required specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division prior to contract award, including payment of the $125 fee if applicable
- Licensed and in good standing with state and local laws and requirements in West Virginia
Documents to include with your response
- Signed bid / Proposal document
- Completed Pricing Pages / wvOASIS electronic pricing
- Addenda acknowledgement form
- Descriptive literature, manufacturer specifications, or technical documentation (if bidding an alternate)
- Applicable software license and/or support terms and conditions
- Disclosure of interested parties form (prior to beginning work)
Key dates
- Solicitation Closes
- 2026-11-17 13:30
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via wvOASIS, paper form, or facsimile
- Instructions
- Submit electronically through wvOASIS, in paper form delivered to Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25305-0130, or via fax to 304-558-3970. Bids via email are not accepted. Submissions must contain a signature.
Contract details
- Term
- Open-end Central Master Agreement
- Place of performance
- Charleston, WV
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' compensation insurance required upon request.
