Public Safety BDA and DAS System Design & Engineering

The contract mandates comprehensive RF engineering and signal propagation modeling to design a public safety broadband distributed antenna system (BDA and DAS) operating in the 700 and 800 MHz frequency bands for a school facility. The primary objective is to achieve full radio coverage compliance across all areas of the building, ensuring reliable communication for first responders and emergency personnel during critical situations. This involves detailed analysis of the facility’s structural properties, identification of coverage gaps, and deployment of a system that meets or exceeds national and state public safety communication standards. The scope includes end-to-end system design, from initial site surveys and predictive modeling to final implementation planning, requiring expertise in RF propagation, antenna placement, signal amplification, and interference mitigation. The work is classified under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services and is structured as a subcontract, with responses due by May 26, 2026. The contract is issued by Marshall Public Schools in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted emergency communication within educational environments, and requires solutions that are durable, scalable, and maintainable to support long-term operational needs.