Private 5G Network and Fiber Infrastructure for ITS

The City of Brownsville is seeking a contractor to design, furnish, install, and commission a turnkey private 5G network and fiber infrastructure for its Intelligent Transportation System, including 83 proposed locations and 12 months of network support.

City of Brownsville > Procurement Department


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Open
IFB-US.261533
Nov 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Nov 07, 2026 08:00 AM
2 years 3 months
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
jaydy.valdez@brownsvilletx.gov
+19565486087
1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Brownsville seeks a turnkey private 5G network and fiber infrastructure deployment to support its Intelligent Transportation System. The project covers 83 proposed locations, with 61 locations receiving radio equipment and antennas and 22 receiving 5G gateways and antennas. Work includes RF design validation, pole and fiber infrastructure, equipment and software, installation, configuration, integration with the City's existing 5G core or an approved equivalent, testing, optimization, commissioning, and go-live. The network must support ITS devices and up to 200 SIM/eSIM subscriptions, with final acceptance based on operational connectivity, coverage, capacity, performance, and required closeout documentation. The contractor must also provide a 12-month warranty and network support, including remote support and on-site dispatch when required. Bids are evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. TxDOT prequalification is required by bid opening, and the solicitation requires a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid. The project is federally funded and includes applicable federal and state requirements, including a 0% DBE goal.

Classification Codes
NAICS517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
PSCD318IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES
Smart Codes
private 5g wireless networkfiber optic network designintelligent transportation systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 7, 2026-Release Date
Nov 12, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Bid Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 232 214 682 956 234; passcode: n7Es9KY6
Nov 16, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026-Addenda Issue Date
Nov 30, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Procurement Department, 1st Floor, Suite 101. Public opening; attendance is optional.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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