Opportunity
Nevada Ionwave #5584-GS
UNLV Emergency Phone Tower Installations and Upgrades (13 Locations)
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
5584-GS
NAICS
238210, 237130
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking qualified contractors for the installation and upgrade of 13 emergency blue light phone towers across its Maryland Parkway and Shadow Lane campuses. - Government Buyer: - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) - Offices involved: University Police Services, Planning & Construction, Department of Purchasing and Contracts - OEMs and Vendors: - Talk-A-Phone (custom emergency phone towers, part number UNLV-002A) - Axis Communications (IP surveillance cameras, models: P3737-PLE, P4707-PLVE, Q6135-LE, P1465-LE-3, P3265-LV/E, P3747-PLVE) - Milestone Systems (XProtect Expert/Corporate video management software and licenses) - Myers Power Products (UL924 listed lighting inverters, part number LV-2-R-2-B2002) - Jensen Precast (HN1017-B pull boxes) - Products/Services Requested: - 13 custom emergency phone towers (Talk-A-Phone UNLV-002A) - 13 Axis Communications IP dome cameras (P3747-PLVE with pendant kit TP3108-E) - 13 Milestone XProtect Expert device channel licenses (XPETDL) and associated 1-year Care+ (YXPETDL) and Care Premium (MCPR-YXPETDL) maintenance agreements - 13 Myers Power Products UL924 listed lighting inverters (LV-2-R-2-B2002) - 13 reinforced concrete bases for towers - 13 Jensen Precast HN1017-B pull boxes - 52 Cat 6A indoor/outdoor rated cables - 13 12-strand singlemode fiber optic cables - 13 industrial PoE switches and power supplies (owner furnished) - Mass notification speakers, microphones, LED blue lights, LED area lights, and network equipment - Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of existing towers and infrastructure - Turnkey installation, wiring, cabling, and commissioning of new towers and all associated equipment - Testing, commissioning, and site restoration - Annual maintenance contract for surveillance system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be non-proprietary and serviceable by multiple vendors - Surveillance cameras must be Axis Communications models and Milestone XProtect certified - Contractor must comply with UNLV Emergency Phone and Video Surveillance System Standards, NEC, IBC, IFC, ADA, and Nevada Apprenticeship Utilization Act - BICSI certified installer required on staff - Mandatory pre-bid site walks and compliance with prevailing wage laws - Estimated project value is approximately $850,000
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid issued by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) for emergency phone tower installations and upgrades. The project involves installing 13 emergency blue light phones, including support towers, reinforced concrete bases, VOIP phones, LED blue lights, IP cameras, LED area lights, mass notification speakers, microphones, associated network equipment, communications cabling, electrical wiring, lighting inverters, and associated raceway. The work includes removal of existing emergency phone towers and equipment, assembly and installation of new equipment, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. Mandatory pre-bid conferences and site walks are scheduled, and bidders must be qualified with the State Public Works Division for the required cost category.