New York State Contract Reporter #26-0727-2

Franklin County Solicits Tarana and Aviat Wireless Equipment, Licenses, and FCC Services for Broadband Expansion

Franklin County, NY is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of fixed wireless and microwave broadband infrastructure equipment, software licenses, and FCC licensing services to support its Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP) Phase 3 broadband expansion. - Government Buyer: - Franklin County, NY (Purchasing Department; County Manager Donna Kissane) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Tarana Wireless, Inc. (fixed wireless equipment, licenses) - Aviat Networks, Inc. (microwave radios, antennas, licenses) - ICT (DC power modules, breakers) - viaPhoton (fiber/cabling, backup power, surge protection) - Kellum (cable supports) - Additional generic/unspecified vendors for accessories and cabling - Products/Services Requested: - Tarana G1/G2 Multiband Base Nodes (12 units), Remote Nodes (50 units), power supplies, mounting kits, grounding/weatherproofing kits, and management/subscription licenses (including RNx SMS and G1-Speed-Unlock BW License Upgrades) - Aviat WTM 4800-series multiband microwave radios (14 units total across four models), antennas (12 units), software feature and capacity licenses, and warranty services - ICT intelligent power shelves (6), power modules (20), and breakers (41) - viaPhoton outdoor enclosures, hybrid fiber trunks/jumpers, backup power solutions, surge protection, and hoisting grips - Kellum U-Hook cable supports (60) - Generic accessories: patch cables, SFP transceivers, antenna brackets, power cords, surge protectors, CAT6 cable, RJ45 connectors, grounding kits, building wire, and more - FCC Part 101 path coordination and license filing services (6 links, 9 new site fees) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be current authorized distributors or resellers for Tarana Wireless and Aviat Networks (or named OEMs) - Equipment delivery only; installation is excluded and will be handled separately - All vendors and subcontractors must comply with federal, state, and program-specific requirements (e.g., 2 CFR Part 200, NYS WIRED Broadband Act) - Bids may be for the entire scope or specific portions; awards may be made in whole or in part - Delivery required within 90 days of purchase order approval; pricing firm for at least 12 months or through June 30, 2027 - Warranty coverage is one year from acceptance - FCC licensing services require expedited coordination and regulatory compliance

Description

Franklin County is soliciting bids for the sale and delivery of Tarana fixed wireless equipment, microwave radio equipment, antennas, mounting and ancillary accessories, and all associated software, subscription, and management licenses. The procurement also includes FCC Part 101 path coordination, license-application, and license-grant services required to authorize operation of the microwave paths for four Communications-Structure System monopole sites and one water tank in northern Franklin County. Installation of the equipment will be performed by others under a separate procurement and is not included in this bid. Bids must be submitted in hard copy format and received by July 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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