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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Iowa State University for the installation of rural broadband platforms at three sites. The project is part of the ARA Wireless Living Lab, aimed at research, education, and innovation in rural broadband applications. Contractors must submit all questions by April 16, 2026, and responses are due by April 30, 2026. A mandatory site walk-through of all three locations is scheduled for April 22, 2025. Contractors must confirm attendance for the site walk by emailing Jake Miller no later than April 20th. The estimated budget for all three sites is $100,000. Key evaluation criteria include total cost, references, past performance, resource availability, and expertise. Contractors must also provide a detailed line-item quote broken down by labor and material for each site. Background checks, identification badges, and adherence to parking regulations are required. The expected start date for the project is June 1, 2026, with substantial completion by June 19, 2026, and final completion by June 30, 2026. Contractors must also review and adhere to various terms and conditions, including general, construction, and scope of work specifications, and insurance requirements.
The bid notice states that the expected final completion date for the project is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. expected final completion: tuesday, june 30th.
The bid notice states that the evaluation of this RFP may be based upon, but not limited to: total cost for Iowa State University, references and/or past performance, availability of resources and commitment to project timeline, and expertise in deploying outdoor cellular/wireless technology. he evaluation of this rfp may be based upon, but not limited to: total cost for iowa state univeristy references andor past performance availability of resources and committment to project timeline expertise in deploying outdoor cellularwireless technology.
The bid notice requires contractors to have prior experience in constructing/deploying outdoor cellular networks and outdoor, long-distance wireless backhaul networks. prior experience in constructingdeploying outdoor cellular networks e. g. , lte yes no required: check only one1 prior experience in constructingdeploying outdoor, longdistance wireless backhaul networks e. g. , 0 6ghz pointtopoint wireless backhaul linksnetworks yes no required: check only one1.
The bid notice states that a site walk for all locations is required to participate in this RFP, and it is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd, starting at 2:00 PM CST. a site walk for all locations is required to participate in this rfp. additional information can be found on the activities tab. site visits for all three sites wednesday, april 22nd, starting at 2:00pm cst.
The bid notice states that the estimated budget for all three sites is $100,000. he estimated budget for all three sites is 100, 000. .