Distributed Antenna System for MAC

The City of Mesa awarded a contract to provide a turnkey Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for the Mesa Arts Center, covering design, supply, installation, testing, and a multi‑year warranty. The scope includes upgrading aging equipment, optional 5G capability, maintaining 24 × 7 operation, and meeting strict RF performance metrics while complying with numerous federal, state, and local codes. The contract was competitively sourced, with the award announced in September 2024, and the initial term is two years with annual renewal options. • Design, supply, install, and warranty a DAS with emergency‑responder and wireless‑carrier coverage for the MAC. • Must maintain 99.9 % uptime, support FirstNet bands, provide cyber‑security plans, and offer 2‑year preventive‑maintenance and 5‑year software support. • Awarded to Engineering Wireless Services, LLC for an initial $300 K per year (total $600 K for two years) with potential $51 K yearly extensions.