Description
The State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget – Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is issuing an RFI to collect industry insight on “Enhanced Cellular Solutions” that can boost outdoor cellular signals inside state‑owned buildings. The solicitation is purely informational; no contract is guaranteed. Respondents are asked to detail technology options, service models, pricing structures, implementation approaches, and past experience with public‑sector deployments. The State will not operate the equipment; suppliers must provide a fully managed, isolated, end‑to‑end solution that includes hardware, installation, ongoing support, and compliance with state networking policies.
• Goal: Understand market capabilities for indoor cellular coverage enhancement (4G/5G, 4x4 MIMO, multi‑carrier support).
• Required technical specs: 4x4 MIMO, dual‑mode 4G/5G, support for AT&T/T‑Mobile/Verizon, specific LTE/NR bands, 23‑26 dBm transmit power, PoE++ power, lockable rack‑mount enclosure, isolated from DTMB network.
• Supplier responsibilities: design, install, test, operate, and support a closed‑loop system (rack, cabling, radios, ISP connection).
• Service model expectations: end‑to‑end delivery, monitoring, SLA definitions, tiered support, optional subcontractor use.
• Cost models: provide CapEx, OpEx, hybrid, per‑site/node pricing, installation fees, recurring support/license fees, optional upgrades.
• Submission deadline: 3 p.m. ET, 12 Nov 2026 via the SIGMA VSS portal; questions due 22 Oct 2026.