Texas DIR/ESBD #TRS000648

Texas TRS Seeks Statewide Wireless/Cellular Services from Major Network Operators

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is seeking proposals for comprehensive wireless and cellular telecommunication services to support its statewide operations. - Government Buyer: - Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Procurement & Contracts Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; only facilities-based Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) with FCC-licensed spectrum and native network coverage of at least 95% of the U.S. population are eligible - Resellers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are explicitly excluded - Products/Services Requested: - Wireless/cellular voice, data, and messaging services for approximately: - 510 smartphones - 135 tablets - 55 hotspots - 21 Open Gear devices - Service plans and features include: - Unlimited voice & data smartphone plans - Unlimited data tablet plans - Unlimited data for mobile hotspots/Open Gear - Add-ons: mobile hotspot, international long distance, international roaming, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail, number blocking/spam filtering - One-time fees: line activation, device setup, line suspension/reactivation, transition/migration support - Overage and usage charges: data, voice, SMS/MMS, international calls, pay-per-use roaming, excess hotspot usage - Monthly fees: administrative, regulatory cost recovery, universal service, 911, carrier surcharges - Services include: - Mobile connectivity for field-based and remote personnel - Operational continuity and emergency response communications - Deployment of mobile devices and data-enabled equipment across Texas - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only facilities-based MNOs with FCC-licensed spectrum and at least 95% U.S. population coverage may bid - Excludes all resellers and MVNOs - Firm, fixed pricing for the initial term and all renewal periods (no escalation) - Services must support both administrative offices and remote/field locations throughout Texas

Description

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is seeking proposals from qualified cellular/wireless telecommunication service providers to furnish voice, data, and messaging services. The solicitation requires respondents to be facilities-based Mobile Network Operators owning and operating their own FCC licensed wireless spectrum and radio access network, providing native network coverage to at least 95% of the U.S. population. Resellers and Mobile Virtual Network Operators are ineligible. The contract term is one year with three optional one-year renewals, and the procurement involves multiple highway districts across Texas.

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