Nantucket County and Town Opengov #2026-TA-0906

Wireless Communications Feasibility Study for Two Nantucket Water-Tank Sites

The Town of Nantucket is seeking a licensed consultant to assess two town-owned water-storage-tank sites for potential wireless communications use. - Government buyer: Town and County of Nantucket, Town Administration; the solicitation identifies Cindy Hsu, Deputy Procurement Officer. - Scope: Complete a site assessment and feasibility study for the water-storage-tank properties at 50 Main Street in Siasconset and 43 Polpis Road in Nantucket. - Review existing site conditions, structures, utilities, records, access, and easements; assess general structural feasibility and potential equipment loading. - Evaluate potential telecommunications equipment areas, cable routes, utilities, and operations and maintenance access; identify constraints and potential regulatory reviews or approvals. - Deliver conceptual exhibits, site-specific findings and recommendations, a comprehensive final report, and a presentation to the Town. - Key requirements: Protect potable-water infrastructure and tank integrity, including coatings, corrosion prevention, grounding, and uninterrupted water-system operations. This is feasibility and planning work only; final design, engineering, and permit acquisition are excluded. - Experience and pricing: Proposers must show relevant experience, including at least three years of active work and Massachusetts municipal references. The study is priced as a lump sum with a detailed cost breakdown; reimbursable expenses are not allowed. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, OEMs, resellers, or other commercial vendors are named. No equipment purchases, product quantities, or part numbers are specified.

Description

The Town of Nantucket is requesting proposals from licensed professionals to assess two Town-owned water-storage-tank sites for potential future wireless communications equipment. The work includes site and structural feasibility reviews, evaluation of telecommunications equipment locations and utilities, identification of potential regulatory approvals, and conceptual exhibits and site-specific recommendations. The consultant will provide a final study and presentation; the work is for feasibility and planning only, not final design or engineering, and obtaining permits is outside the contract. Proposals are due electronically by November 4, 2026, and the contract term is January 1 through December 31, 2027.

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