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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

San Mateo County is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Cellular Distributed Antenna System for the North County Wellness Center Project, identified under Solicitation ID: 2026-RFP-00357. Work is to be performed near 1024 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA in San Mateo County.

General Project Description

The County of San Mateo is seeking a firm to provide design, engineering, procurement, programming, and installation services for a new Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for the North County Wellness Center Project. The system is intended to enhance in-building wireless coverage for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile/Sprint networks, providing two-way cellular voice and data coverage throughout the facility including all interior spaces. The scope of work includes design and engineering, submittal and procurement, systems installation, testing and commissioning, training and documentation, and closeout with warranty/service. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, management, and coordination. The system must be neutral-host, 5G-ready, support multi-carrier operations, provide minimum 95% in-building coverage, and comply with NEC, local building codes, RF exposure/EMF rules, and seismic/structural fastening requirements. The project is anticipated to include a contingency for owner direct changes and unforeseen existing conditions.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Design and Engineering of Cellular DAS
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Submittal and Procurement Services
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Systems Installation
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Programming and Configuration
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Testing and Commissioning
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Training and Documentation
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Warranty, Support, and Spare Equipment Provision

NAICS Classification

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation of cellular distributed antenna systems, including cabling, wiring, power supplies, and grounding.), Engineering Services (Design and engineering of the Cellular DAS, RF site surveys, propagation analysis, and system topology.), Other Computer Related Services (Programming and configuration of DAS head-end and remote units, system management, and monitoring interfaces.), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (Although this project is for system installation, the services are directly related to enhancing telecommunications infrastructure for carriers.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 26, 2026, and was last updated on February 27, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 9, 2026.

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