Description
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking a qualified vendor to design, supply, install, and support a fleet‑wide 5G‑enabled mobile connectivity solution for its 231 Gillig transit buses (plus spare kits). The solution must include Cradlepoint R1900 routers (or approved equal), Panorama MAKO 5G dome antennas, cabling, power harnesses, and NetCloud management licensing, as well as unlimited‑data cellular service with static public IPs. The contract will run for a primary three‑year term with an optional five‑year extension, and all hardware must be installed, tested, and documented by the end of May 2026. KCATA requires comprehensive training, warranty coverage, and adherence to extensive federal, state, and agency compliance requirements (Buy‑America, E‑Verify, civil‑rights, insurance, etc.).
• Provide 250 complete connectivity kits (router, antenna, cabling, mounting hardware) and activate 231 cellular SIMs with static IPs.
• Perform full‑bus surveys, install equipment on 231 buses at a rate of ~60 vehicles/week, configure NetCloud, conduct bench and on‑vehicle testing, and deliver as‑built documentation.
• Supply 3‑year NetCloud licensing, 1‑year warranty, training for administrators/installers, and ongoing support per the specified service‑level agreements.