Iowa State University is seeking a towable cellular antenna mast trailer (Cell on Wheels - COW) with a shelter and diesel generator. The trailer must be road-legal for highway transport and capable of hosting radio access network radios and antennas. Key specifications include a minimum 70 ft mast height, 350 lb payload capacity, and a 15 kW generator. Delivery is anticipated by August 31, 2026. Bids are due August 11, 2026. Questions deadline is July 30, 2026. The estimated budget is $50,000.
Anticipated delivery date to Iowa State University, Ames, IA is by August 31, 2026. Anticipated delivery date to Iowa State University, ames, ia by august 31, 2026.
ISU will pay for the unit after delivery and receipt of all items to be delivered with the unit. isu will pay for unit after delivery and receipt of all items that are to be delivered with the unit
For new condition units, a minimum 2-year warranty after delivery is required. For refurbished units, a minimum 1-year warranty is required. if new condition, minimum 2 years after delivery on the complete unit and integrated components if refurbished, minimum 1 year.
Evaluation criteria include total cost, ability to meet required specifications, quality of references and past experience, and exceptions taken to RFP terms and conditions. total cost for iowa state university ability to meet required specification quality of references andor past experience exceptions taken to rfp terms and conditions
Contractors must be qualified and provide references. iowa state university of science and technology isu is soliciting information from qualified contractors
Exceptions taken to the RFP/RFQ documents may cause the proposal to be rejected at the sole discretion of the university. exceptions taken to the rfprfq documents may cause the proposal to be rejected at the sole discretion of university.
Iowa State University's estimated budget for the unit is $50,000. iowa state universitys estimated budget for a cell on wheels cow trailer that is new or refurbished meeting the requirements provided is 50, 000.