Telecommunications Engineering Oversight

The contract entails providing technical oversight to ensure that fiber and wireless network buildouts comply with BEAD program standards for design, performance, and reliability. This includes detailed review of engineering plans and active monitoring of deployment activities to confirm adherence to federal and state requirements. The work is critical to validating that infrastructure projects meet technical benchmarks for speed, coverage, resilience, and long-term sustainability as mandated by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the California Public Utilities Commission. Proposals must be submitted by September 2, 2026, and the performance location spans across California without specified municipal or zip code restrictions. The contract is open to qualified entities seeking to support state broadband expansion efforts, with no set-aside classification indicated. All technical evaluations and field validations must align with BEAD’s stringent criteria to ensure equitable and durable broadband access throughout the state.