Description
The State of West Virginia, through its Office of Technology, is issuing a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) to establish an open‑end, one‑year contract (with possible renewals) for a turnkey Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite Internet solution. The contract will cover provision, installation, and ongoing service of satellite broadband to meet state agency connectivity needs. Vendors must submit a lump‑sum price via Exhibit A and comply with mandatory terms, insurance requirements, and registration fees. The solicitation includes a pre‑bid Q&A period ending 21 Sept 2026 and a bid opening on 29 Sept 2026 at 1:30 PM.
• Open‑end contract for LEO satellite Internet service (quantity = 1)
• Initial term of 1 year with optional renewal(s) (no automatic renewal)
• Mandatory pre‑bid Q&A deadline = 21 Sept 2026, 3 PM; no pre‑bid meeting required
• Bid submission deadline = 29 Sept 2026, 1:30 PM (paper, fax, or wvOASIS)
• Required insurance: $1 M Commercial General Liability, $1 M Auto Liability, etc.
• Vendor must be registered with WV Purchasing Division and pay $125 registration fee (if applicable)
• Delivery location: West Virginia Office of Technology, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, 10th Floor, Charleston, WV
• Evaluation based on price (unit price) and compliance with specifications (Comm Code 81161700)