North Carolina eVP #298-FY26-ITS-RFI-MWRepTech

City of Asheville Seeks Backhaul Technology Solutions for Radio System

The City of Asheville is seeking information from industry on potential technologies to replace its current microwave dish-based backhaul system for its P25 radio network. - Government Buyer: - City of Asheville, North Carolina (local government) - Scope of Request: - RFI for solutions to replace microwave dish-based backhaul between the Radio Core building and three P25 radio system towers - Technologies of interest include: microwave, private cellular, point-to-point (P2P), and mesh network solutions - Products/Services Requested: - Information and proposals for backhaul technology solutions (no specific part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable Requirements: - Solutions must support reliable radio communications backhaul - Compliance with Asheville Business Inclusion Policy (encouraging minority and women-owned business participation) - Vendors must comply with drug-free workplace policy and be current on city taxes - Electronic bid submissions are not permitted; responses must be submitted via email - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI; the city is open to a range of technology providers and manufacturers

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the City of Asheville for microwave replacement technologies. The City is reviewing available technology options such as microwave, private cellular, P2P, or mesh to replace its existing microwave dish-based system that serves as backhaul between its Radio Core building and three P25 radio system towers. The solicitation includes attachments and instructions for submission. Electronic bids are not permitted; responses must be submitted according to the instructions outlined in the attachments. The response deadline is July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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