294-26-IT-IFB - Information Technology Department Capital Improvement Project: Proposed 5G and Fiber Design

AI Summary

The City of Brownsville seeks sealed bids for a 5G Infrastructure Deployment Project to build a private 5G wireless network across 82 city locations, including planning, installation, testing, and integration with the Intelligent Transportation System. The project is funded by federal grants and includes both construction and telecommunication services.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 243439
Type / RFx: IFB
Status: Open
Level: city
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 517919 AI guide
Jurisdiction: City of Brownsville
State: Texas
Agency: City of Brownsville

Description

It is the intent of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to solicit sealed competitive bids for 5G Infrastructure Deployment Project, funded through the RGVMPO Category 7 (STBG-MM) Program. The City of Brownsville has been awarded Surface Transportation Block Grant – Metropolitan Mobility funds and is issuing a Solicitation for Sealed Bids for a construction contract associated with 5G Infrastructure deployment throughout the City. The project aims to build a 5G Wireless infrastructure to connect the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) throughout the City. The City of Brownsville Private 5G (P5G) Deployment Project includes the planning, RF design validation, installation, configuration, testing, optimization, commissioning, and integration of a Private 5G wireless network across eighty-two (82) proposed locations throughout the City of Brownsville, Texas.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: NIGP 725 Radio Communication, Telephone, And Telecommunication Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies (See Class 840 For Television Equipment) (Effective 3-1-07 This Class Inactivated For New Use. Refer To Classes, 726, 838 And 839) NIGP 730 Radio Communication And Telecommunication Testing, Measuring, And Analyzing Equipment, Accessories And Supplies NIGP 28029 Communication and Telecommunication Cable and Wire, Including Fiber Cable NIGP 28080 Underground Cable and Wire: Solid and Stranded, Single and Multiconductor, Aluminum and Copper: Types UF, URD, USE, XLP, etc. NIGP 83829 Cable, Fiber Optic w/Interconnecting Components and Accessories (See Class 280 for Other Communications Cable) NIGP 83896 Wire and Cable, Telecommunication (Not Otherwise Classified) NIGP 91356 Construction, Utility and Underground Projects NIGP 91389 Maintenance and Repair, Utility and Underground Projects

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	Jul 8th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Pre-Bid Meeting: 294-26-IT-IFB	TEAMS Virtual Meeting	Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2133835174 70966?p=D42QK2ALC870Ea4jAr Meeting ID: 213 383 517 470 966 Passcode: uX7yB7HE	Jul 13th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT	No
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	Jul 16th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT	N/A
Upcoming	Addenda Issue Date	Online Portal	Answers to Questions	Jul 22nd 2026, 5:00 PM CDT	No
Upcoming	Bid Opening Meeting 294-26-IT-IFB	TEAMS Virtual Meeting OR In Person	Vendors may attend the Bid Opening Meeting either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/mee t/276397616442559?p=OTDjttvX2Ngca58Kog Meeting ID: 276 397 616 442 559 Passcode: BV2x4G9C In-Person Location: Brownsville City Hall 1001 E. Elizabeth St. Brownsville, TX, 78520 Procurement Department, 1st Floor, Suite 101	Jul 30th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT	No
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jul 30th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT	N/A

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
Have you read and do you agree to comply with the requirements, terms, and conditions included in this solicitation including all related documents?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
This project is funded in whole or in part with state or federal funds. Do you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to comply with all applicable requirements and provisions?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required

Attachments

Key dates

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AI classification tags

5g infrastructure deployment wireless network design fiber optic cable installation telecommunication equipment intelligent transportation system construction services rf design validation network testing and optimization

Frequently asked questions

SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.