Facility Technology Integration & Security System Services

The solicitation for Facility Technology Integration & Security System Services under solicitation number 26-11, issued by Region 4 ESC in Texas, seeks proposals for the comprehensive replacement and installation of a cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) to enhance indoor wireless coverage for major carriers including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Region 4 ESC online procurement portal at region4esc.ionwave.net by June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time; no manual, emailed, or faxed submissions will be considered. Oral communications regarding the RFP are non-binding and do not relieve offerors of their obligations under the solicitation terms. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 28, 2028, via Zoom to provide clarification. Offerors are required to submit a complete set of attachments including Exhibit A, Exhibit F, Exhibit G, the Scope of Work, Terms and Conditions, Offer and Contract Signature Form, W-9, Disclosure of Interested Parties form, and any applicable Deviation Form or Additional Agreements, all uploaded individually through the portal. Compliance with Texas state laws and federal regulations is mandatory, including certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, excess obligations, change in law, and prohibitions on boycotts of energy companies. Offerors must also complete specific disclosures related to conflicts of interest and interested parties under Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, and may optionally claim socioeconomic certifications such as M/WBE, DBE, or HUB status. Proposals must adhere to strict character limits for narrative responses, with a maximum of 4,000 characters for the 90-Day Marketing Plan and Value Add sections, and 1,000 characters for other short-form responses. Performance is expected to occur within Texas, and the contract includes an option for up to two additional one-year renewals at the agency’s discretion. Payment and invoicing procedures are vendor-defined, though compliance with state funding availability is required, and no obligations may exceed appropriated amounts. Evaluation will be based on best overall value, considering factors such as cost, past performance, quality assurance, delivery reliability, and compliance, with no indication that award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. While no formal evaluation factors or weights are published, the contract structure suggests a trade-off process favoring overall value over price alone. The absence of specific CLINs, FOB