Microwave Replacement Technologies RFI

The City of Asheville is seeking information on technologies to replace their existing microwave dish-based system for backhaul between their Radio Core building and three P25 radio system towers.

CITY OF ASHEVILLE (NC)


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298-FY26-ITS-RFI-MWRepTech
Jul 22, 2026 04:00 PM
Jun 17, 2026 03:46 PM
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microwave replacement technologies

Contact
Wayne Short
wshort@ashevillenc.gov
+18283376623
70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, USA
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Description

The City of Asheville is undertaking a review of available technology, including microwave, private cellular, P2P, or mesh networks, to replace their existing microwave dish-based system. This system serves as the backhaul between their Radio Core building and three P25 radio system towers. Responses are due by Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. All questions concerning this Request for Information should be submitted via email to Wayne Short at wshort@ashevillenc.gov. A confirmation email or receipt will be sent upon submission. If no confirmation is received, contact the City of Asheville at 828-337-6623 before the submission deadline. The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage the participation of women and minority businesses in its contracting and procurement processes. Submitters are invited to show proof of MWBE status or become certified with the City of Asheville as an MWBE vendor. The City is also a drug-free workplace employer, and contractors must certify they will provide a drug-free workplace.

Classification Codes
NAICS517810All Other Telecommunications
PSC7G22Hardware and software for dedicated satellite and RF (microwave) communications equipment carrying data network circuits, and associated access facilities. Radio and TV signal generation, broadcast, and distribution components, handheld 2-way radio, and other RF communications systems.
Smart Codes
microwave replacement technologiesp2p radio systemsprivate cellular networks
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