Proposed 5G and Fiber Design Service

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Brownsville, Texas, United StatesPosted 10 days agoDeadline: May 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Brownsville, Texas is soliciting vendors for the design and deployment of 5G and fiber infrastructure to support its Intelligent Transportation System.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in continuous operation providing similar goods or services for at least 3 years
Must provide at least 3 references from projects of similar size and scope completed within the past 5 years
Must be prequalified by TxDOT Confidential Questionnaire at the time of bid opening
Must hold all licenses, certifications, and registrations required by federal, state, and local law
Must be able to provide required insurance coverage
Must provide Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bond in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2253 for construction projects
Must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,500,000 – $3,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

27 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: April 25th, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting: May 5th, 2026

Questions Due Date: May 11th, 2026

Addenda Issue Date: May 15th, 2026

Bid Closing Date: May 28th, 2026

Bid Opening Meeting: May 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Brownsville

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide 5G and fiber design services as part of a comprehensive construction contract for 5G infrastructure deployment throughout the city. The project aims to build a 5G wireless infrastructure that will connect and support the City's Intelligent Transportation System, enabling reliable wireless backhaul connectivity.

The scope of work includes radio installation on new or existing poles, the commissioning of radio access network equipment, integration with the City's existing Private 5G CORE network, and optimization and validation of coverage, capacity, and performance. Design documents including antenna configuration, fiber design, structural design, and survey services will be shared. Additional responsibilities cover 5G pole and fiber design, electrical and utility coordination, traffic control and construction phasing, and the deployment and integration of the private 5G network.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026, and all questions related to the project must be submitted by May 11, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.