ITT72 and Cellular Site Surveys, Signal Booster Implementation and Maintenance

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) issued Request for Proposal ITT72 on January 14, 2026, to procure comprehensive cellular site survey, signal booster implementation, and maintenance services for expanding wireless connectivity across west and central Massachusetts state facilities. The vendor must conduct 4G LTE/5G cellular site surveys at Leominster State Forest, Mount Washington State Forest, and Willard Brook State Forest, with additional installation and maintenance services extending to Mohawk Trail State Forest in Charlemont. The procurement requires implementation of multi-signal outdoor cellular boosting antenna systems, specifically those compatible with JDTeck multi-band patch sector antennas, along with ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance support for both new and existing systems. Key deliverables include site surveys to determine expansion options and costs, procurement and configuration of all system components, arrangement of aerial conveyance equipment, coordination with three major signal providers (Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T), and 24-hour emergency response capabilities to system failures. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience implementing multi-signal cellular boosting systems in remote areas, expertise in troubleshooting cellular signal issues, proficiency in reading and conveying accurate signal measurements, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical DCR staff and multiple oversight agencies. Evaluation criteria prioritize vendor experience with JDTeck antennas, proven success in remote implementations, coordination capabilities with major carriers, and technical communication skills. Critical deadlines include January 20, 2026, for submission of questions, January 22, 2026, for answers to questions, January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for RFP proposal submissions, and June 30, 2027, as the anticipated project completion date. All deliverables must comply with accessibility standards under Executive Order 614 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, suggesting this procurement is open to qualified vendors broadly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The RFP does not establish an explicit award value or budget range, leaving compensation terms to be determined through vendor proposals and subsequent contract negotiations. The Commonwealth reserves the right to accept or reject any quotes, contract with some, all, or none of the responding vendors, or cancel the RFP in whole or in part at its discretion. Notably, the RFP specifies that no additional compensation will be provided for work restrictions or traffic impacts during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events scheduled in June, July, and August 2026, indicating that vendors must factor potential scheduling constraints into their proposals and cost estimates. Interested vendors should note the compressed timeline for proposal preparation, with only fourteen days from the RFP posting date to the submission deadline.