Community Engagement Solar Radios

The City of Austin is soliciting proposals under IFQ 1100 AGM1015 for Community Engagement Solar Radios, aimed at supporting local outreach initiatives through solar-powered radio technology. This solicitation is open to local organizations and focuses on deploying sustainable communication tools to enhance public engagement, particularly in underserved or hard-to-reach communities. The initiative seeks to leverage solar energy to power radios that deliver critical information, public service announcements, and community updates without reliance on traditional power infrastructure. Proposals must demonstrate technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and a clear plan for community impact and scalability across Austin’s neighborhoods. Interested parties should direct all solicitation-specific questions to Ahide Garcia-Martinez, the point of contact, via email at ahide.garcia@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-2803. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, and is classified as a local procurement with no set-aside designation. Although details such as NAICS code, place of performance location, and mailing address are not provided, the project is expected to be implemented within the City of Austin’s jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to review the full solicitation on the City’s finance portal at the provided UI link to understand submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and expected deliverables.