When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at From $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The work is located in Miami, Florida, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider with neutral host DAS expertise. Experienced in airport, transportation hub, or large-campus wireless deployments. Capable of turnkey design, financing, construction, implementation, and network operations. Proven ability to coordinate with multiple commercial wireless carriers. Demonstrated experience transitioning and maintaining operational DAS networks.

Neutral Host Converged Network Distributed Antenna System (Due November 9, 2026)

A Florida government authority seeks an experienced operator to design, deploy, manage, and maintain a turnkey neutral host DAS network serving an airport campus. The project aims to improve carrier-neutral cellular coverage and customer experience, with a one-year contract term.

Must have 10 years of experience in financing, designing, building, managing, and maintaining a fiber-based DAS network.
Must have 5 years of experience managing DAS projects at major public venues.
Must show at least 3 completed DAS projects at major public venues.
Must have 2 or more DAS projects including 5G technology.
Must have 2 or more private network projects including CBRS PNET technology.
Must have 5 or more DAS projects involving concessions-based service and shared revenue.
Must be a registered vendor with Miami-Dade County.
Must provide a $250,000 payment security (cash deposit, letter of credit, or bond).
Must maintain required insurance coverage, including $5,000,000 automobile liability if operating on the Airfield Operations Area.
Must comply with E-Verify requirements.
Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 13th, 2026

Proposals Due: November 9th, 2026

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Additional decision-makers and their departments

A government authority in Florida is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a turnkey, managed neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) network. The project includes financing, design, construction, procurement, implementation, management, operation, and maintenance of a carrier-grade wireless network across the airport campus.

The selected proposer/operator will be responsible for transitioning seamlessly from the existing DAS and current operator, managing ongoing operations, and providing sustained maintenance throughout the agreement term. The system is expected to improve cellular service availability for air travelers, airline tenants, other tenants, airport operations, and customers across all participating service carriers.

The contract period will be one year. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and proposals are due November 9, 2026.

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