Distributed Antenna Assessment

The state of Florida, through the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, has posted a Request for Information (RFI) for a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) assessment on the university's campus. The purpose of this RFI is to engage a firm to assist with the assessment, design, building, and operating of a DAS solution that will be available for use by all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The university seeks a firm to discuss requirements, technology, and costs to gain commitments from MNOs to participate in the provided DAS. Key deliverables include a feasibility report, recommended execution plan with MNO collaboration, and a no-cost solution for the university. Responses are due by November 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST, and pricing shall be firm for the initial one-year term, with an optional one-year renewal.

The university is an equal opportunity institution and promotes participation from small, minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran business enterprises. The RFI reserves the university's right to waive minor informalities, reject any or all responses, and negotiate with responsive respondents. While no incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, the RFI does indicate that the constructed DAS and resulting infrastructure will be available for use by all MNOs, suggesting potential integration with existing infrastructure or technology.