When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 13, 2026.

It was issued by San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. The work is located in San Diego, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Low voltage and structured cabling contractor. Experience installing, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic networks. Expertise with cable pathways, cable management, and wireless network infrastructure. Proven experience supporting transportation, transit, or multi-facility network environments. Qualified workforce equipped for installation and maintenance across stations, yards, vehicles, and administrative properties.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

San Diego, California, United StatesPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: October 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A San Diego government authority seeks communication and low voltage services for network infrastructure across transit, vehicle, and administrative facilities. Work includes structured copper and fiber optic cabling, cable pathways, testing, troubleshooting, and wireless infrastructure installation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a C-7 or C-10 license
Must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work
Must have at least 3 years of experience in Communication and Low Voltage Systems On-Call Services
Must have demonstrated previous experience working for or with public agencies, transit entities, or corporations
Must be able to provide 24/7/365 on-call support
Must have staff capable of completing Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training
Must provide proof of ability to meet insurance requirements
Must have a valid Business License

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

MTS Issues RFP: September 25th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting and/or Site Visit: October 6th, 2026

Deadline for Submitting Written Questions/Clarifications or Request for Approved Equals (RFAs): October 13th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 28th, 2026

Proposal Presentations, Demonstrations, Interviews: Week of November 9th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award (MTS Board): January 14th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 13, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in San Diego, California, is seeking a vendor to provide communication and low voltage services supporting network infrastructure across its facilities. Covered locations include trolley stations, rail systems, bus yards, trolley yards, vehicles, and administrative properties.

The required services include installation, termination, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting of structured copper cabling; installation of cable pathways and cable management infrastructure; and installation, splicing, termination, cleaning, labeling, and testing of single-mode and multimode fiber optic cabling. The vendor will also install and mount wireless network infrastructure supporting telephone systems, fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, and wireless networks.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 13, 2026, and proposals are due October 28, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 13, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. The work is located in San Diego, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Low voltage and structured cabling contractor
Experience installing, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic networks
Expertise with cable pathways, cable management, and wireless network infrastructure
Proven experience supporting transportation, transit, or multi-facility network environments
Qualified workforce equipped for installation and maintenance across stations, yards, vehicles, and administrative properties

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