Bi-Directional Amplifier Program - Design-Build - Phase One

The School District of Greenville County is seeking a qualified firm to design, supply, install, test, and maintain bi‑directional amplifiers (BDA) at thirteen school locations. The work is a design‑build effort that includes engineering design, procurement of equipment, installation of RF‑signal amplification systems, integration with existing school security and communications infrastructure, testing, training of district staff, and ongoing maintenance. The contract will be awarded for an initial one‑year term with an option to extend for a second year, for a total possible performance period of two years. The district requires the contractor to have a local office within 150 mi of Greenville, SC, and to provide certified technicians for full‑time service. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and site visits can be arranged by contacting the project manager. The award process includes written proposal evaluation followed by interviews of the top three to five proposers. • Scope: design, supply, install, test, and maintain BDA systems at 13 schools. • Contract length: 1 year with one‑year extension option (up to 2 years). • Mandatory local presence: office within 150 mi of Greenville, SC. • Required qualifications: certified RF/telecom technicians, experience with school‑district security communications. • Key dates: Issue Aug 19 2026, Pre‑bid Aug 27 2026, Questions due Aug 28 2026, Proposal due Sep 4 2026 (10 am). • Evaluation: written proposal scoring, then interviews of top 3‑5 firms. • Deliverables: full design documents, equipment, installation, testing reports, training, and a maintenance plan.