Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Butte County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Countywide IS Communication Tower Microwave Replacement, identified under Solicitation ID: 71-26. Work is to be performed near 2445 Carmichael Dr, Chico, CA 95928, USA in Butte County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the Countywide IS Communication Tower Microwave Replacement, where the Contractor will provide a turnkey microwave backhaul solution. The scope includes the procurement, engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of six (6) new point-to-point microwave radio systems and associated components at four (4) County-owned communication towers: Chico, Bloomer, Oaks, and BCSO. The work replaces existing end-of-life microwave equipment to maintain reliable communications. Contractor responsibilities include microwave path engineering, FCC licensing, frequency coordination, installation of antennas (approx. 100 ft AGL) and radios (in equipment vaults), physical labor, materials, rigging, tower climbing, removal and disposal of existing equipment, end-to-end testing, commissioning, documentation (engineering reports, as-built, inventory), and training for County personnel. All work must comply with applicable FCC regulations, industry standards, and OSHA requirements.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 6 Unit: EACH Work Item: Procurement, Installation, and Commissioning of Microwave Radio Links.
Quantity: 6 Unit: EACH Work Item: SAF Integra-X2 Microwave Radio, Specifications: 11 GHz band, 112 MHz channel bandwidth, Adaptive Spectrum Efficiency (ASE) or equivalent, DC powered, USB or equivalent local management interface, AC-to-DC power supplies (48 VDC), Electrically isolated, Minimum output capacity of 160 watts, Compatible with existing site power infrastructure.
Quantity: 6 Unit: EACH Work Item: Andrew Solid Parabolic Antenna, Specifications: 10/11 GHz, 1.0-meter, vertical/horizontal polarization.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Engineering and Regulatory Coordination, Specifications: Microwave path engineering and link budget analysis, Frequency coordination and interference analysis, Full-service FCC licensing and path coordination (preparation and submission of all required filings), Coordination with County throughout licensing/approval process.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Installation Services, Specifications: Installation of antennas at approximately 100 feet above ground level, installation of microwave radios in equipment vaults at base of towers, provide all labor, tools, materials, rigging, and tower climbing services, compliance with OSHA requirements, tower safety standards, and industry best practices.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Removal and Disposal of Existing Microwave Equipment, Specifications: In accordance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Testing and Commissioning, Specifications: Perform antenna alignment and radio configuration, conduct end-to-end testing of each microwave link, verify link performance (signal levels, throughput, stability), demonstrate operational readiness to County.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Deliverables, Specifications: Engineering Documentation (path engineering reports, link budgets, frequency coordination, FCC licensing documentation), Installed and Commissioned System (fully operational microwave links, all equipment installed, configured, aligned, tested), As-Built Documentation (final equipment inventory, antenna heights, azimuths, polarizations, licensed frequencies, FCC call signs, network diagrams, configuration summaries), Training (on-site or remote system operation, monitoring, basic troubleshooting), Warranty and Closeout Documentation (warranty certificates, support contact information, final acceptance documentation).
Quantity: 1 Unit: EACH Work Item: Microwave radio and antenna installation for Chico Site, Specifications: One (1) point-to-point link to Bloomer.
Quantity: 2 Unit: EACH Work Item: Microwave radio and antenna installation for Bloomer Site, Specifications: Two (2) point-to-point links to Chico and Oaks.
Quantity: 2 Unit: EACH Work Item: Microwave radio and antenna installation for Oaks Site, Specifications: Two (2) point-to-point links to Bloomer and BCSO.
Quantity: 1 Unit: EACH Work Item: Microwave radio and antenna installation for BCSO Site, Specifications: One (1) point-to-point link to Oaks.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Construction, installation, and replacement of communication tower microwave infrastructure)., NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation and wiring of communication equipment, including microwave radios and antennas, and associated power supplies)., NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Microwave path engineering, frequency coordination, and FCC licensing services)., NAICS 541519 – Other Computer Related Services (Testing, commissioning, documentation, and training related to telecommunication systems).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 20, 2026, and was last updated on March 4, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on April 2, 2026.

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