Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Planet bids #RFP ICT27-01

Turnkey Private Wireless Network (CBRS 4G/5G) for Hollywood Burbank Airport

Hollywood Burbank Airport is seeking a turnkey Private Wireless Network (PWN) solution to modernize airport operations and security. - Government Buyer: - Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (operating Hollywood Burbank Airport) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Nokia (XR20 handsets) - Axis Communications (indicative camera models: Q6135-LE PTZ, Q6100-E) - Products/Services Requested: - Private Wireless Network (PWN) using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) with 3GPP 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies - 200 Nokia XR20 ruggedized handsets for personnel communications - 20 CBRS-enabled security cameras (indicative models: Axis Q6135-LE PTZ, Q6100-E) for perimeter surveillance - 10 LoRaWAN gateways for IoT sensor connectivity - CBRS Ethernet modems (e.g., FortiExtender 511G) for network backhaul - Turnkey design, installation, integration, optimization, and managed services for the PWN - 24/7 network monitoring, incident response, and enforceable SLAs - Professional services for RF planning, site survey, system integration, and user training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must support up to 1,000 devices (cameras, handsets, gateways, sensors) - Must deliver high availability, geo-redundancy, network slicing, robust cybersecurity, and on-premises survivable core - No end-of-life or end-of-support equipment allowed; all third-party components must be disclosed - Annual technology refresh required; warranty and support for at least 12 months after final acceptance - Two-phase project: initial Proof of Value (PoV) trial, then full perimeter deployment - Integration with airport IT systems and support for future IoT/autonomous vehicle use cases - Open to all qualified firms; no specific OEMs mandated, but indicative models provided

Description

The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and implement a Private Wireless Network (PWN) at Hollywood Burbank Airport. The project involves deploying a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Private Wireless Network utilizing 3GPP, 4G, and 5G technologies to support various use cases including perimeter security, surveillance, and operational safety systems. The procurement includes a two-phase approach: an initial Proof of Value (PoV) trial and a full deployment along the airport perimeter. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two one-year renewal options, and proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids.

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