What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Brownsville seeks bids for a turnkey Private 5G wireless network and fiber design service to support its intelligent transportation system and smart infrastructure. The contractor will supply radio access network equipment, antennas, gateway devices, an Element Management System, installation, integration with the existing Private 5G Core network, testing, and a twelve-month warranty. The vendor must also provide fiber design, supporting documentation, as-built records, and complete required network setup. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations and can perform work onsite or offsite. The City will hold a pre-proposal meeting on November 12, 2026, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 16, 2026. Bidders must upload all required city forms and vendor documents to Bonfire by November 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time.
Scope of work
- Radio frequency design validation and coverage confirmation
- Procurement, installation, and integration of 64 timber poles, 6 ITS poles, and 6 monopoles
- Installation and setup of 109 Private 5G antennas and 60 pole-mounted cabinets
- Deployment of 5G gateway hardware across 22 locations using Cradlepoint R980 or equivalent
- Fiber design, connectivity, and supporting design documentation
- Element Management System to manage, operate, monitor, and support the Private 5G network
- Electrical and utility coordination including service points and utility drops with Brownsville Public Utility Board
- Temporary traffic control planning and implementation across active intersections
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance Review (Responsiveness) | Pass/Fail |
| Responsibility Review | Pass/Fail |
| Price Review (Lowest Bidder) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Continuous operation providing goods or services similar in scope to this IFB for at least five (5) consecutive years
- Provide at least three (3) references from projects of similar size and scope completed within the past five (5) years
- Prequalified by Confidential Questionnaire at the time of bid opening per Item 2L in Exhibit C
- Not currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to contract with federal, state, or local authorities
- Not in arrears on any existing contract or have defaulted on a previous contract with the City or TxDOT
- Hold all licenses, certifications, and registrations required by federal, state, and local law
- Maintain all professional and trade licenses as required by Texas law for construction projects
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1 – Proposal Acknowledgment & Authorized Contact Info
- Form 2 - Statement of Conflicts of Interest
- Form 3 - Texas Ethics Commission Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295)
- Form 4 – Respondent’s Statement of Organization
- Form 5 – Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Form 6 – Litigation Disclosure
- Form 7 – Disclosure of Interest
- Form 8 - References
- Form 9 – Proposed Deviations
- Form 10 – Federal Clauses Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire
- Instructions
- Upload required City forms, vendor-produced documents, and bid response via the Bonfire portal.