Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for Pinellas County Justice Center (CJC)

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor to implement a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for the Pinellas County Justice Center through RFP 23-0086-RFP. The procurement aims to improve cellular signal strength and access for non-County mobile devices in public areas, including the Cafe, Jury Assembly area, and public corridors. The successful vendor will provide hardware, software, materials, and labor to implement a passive "off-air" DAS supporting three major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile). Mandatory site visits are scheduled for March 20th and 27th, 2023, with prequalification submittals due by March 16th, 2023, and full proposal submittals due by April 6th, 2023. Vendors must have installed at least 20 similar systems in the past five years and provide comprehensive documentation. The evaluation will be based on qualifications (200 points), approach (250 points), statement of work (400 points), compensation (100 points), and no exceptions to RFP (50 points). Proposers must submit pricing on a time and materials basis with a total not-to-exceed amount and demonstrate the ability to maintain signal strength at a minimum 'Fair' level across various technological parameters.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will have an initial term of twelve months, with potential extensions for two additional twelve-month periods. Vendors must comply with background check requirements, with all onsite and remote personnel subject to Level 1, 2, or 3 background checks at the County's expense. The agreement includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability coverage with $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance. Contractors will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and understand that all intellectual property created during the contract will be considered "work for hire" and owned by the County. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a comprehensive solution that includes initial system installation and potential ongoing support services. The contract appears designed to provide flexibility for Pinellas County in implementing the DAS infrastructure for the Justice Center.