Opportunity
City of Tampa #26-P-00184
Tampa Convention Center Telecommunications and Internet Services Solicitation
March 23, 2026
April 30, 2026
26-P-00184
517311, 517810
The City of Tampa Convention & Tourism department is seeking a provider for advanced telecommunications and internet services at the Tampa Convention Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Tampa Convention & Tourism - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive telecommunications and data services for the Tampa Convention Center - High-performance internet, voice, and data infrastructure - Support for hybrid and virtual events with high-capacity uplinks - On-site operations, support, and maintenance - Security, redundancy, and scalability requirements - Coordination with other TCC services and external partners - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must maintain state-of-the-art technology - Proposals must include technical and management approach, key personnel resumes, financials, and insurance - Evaluation based on cost, experience, team qualifications, responsiveness, criminal history screening, and SLBE participation - Multiple awards possible; City may use other governmental contracts - Contract Term: - Five years with possible unilateral extensions; proposals binding for 180 days
Description
The City of Tampa is soliciting proposals for telecommunications and internet services at the Tampa Convention Center. The project involves providing high-performance, reliable, and scalable telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optics, Wi-Fi, and voice services to support large-scale and hybrid events. The contract term is five years with possible extensions, and the city seeks a provider capable of managing on-site operations, maintenance, and coordination with other services. Evaluation criteria include cost, experience, team qualifications, and SLBE participation.