How to bid on SamTrans point-to-point bridge installation

What SamTrans is buying

San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) is seeking installation of commercial-grade point-to-point wireless bridges at its North Base and South Base in Millbrae. The work includes links from Building 100 to Buildings 400 and 500 at North Base, and from Building 100 to Building 400 at South Base.

The links must provide at least 1 Gbps over distances of 500 feet, and wiring must connect the bridges to network switches at each location. The full scope is in the solicitation and Appendix A.

Key dates and deadline

The RFQ was published October 15, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Responses are due November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This construction opportunity may suit firms experienced in installing commercial wireless bridges, connecting network equipment, and handling cabling between buildings. Review the solicitation and Appendix A to confirm your firm can meet the stated scope and performance requirements.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the bid listing on SamTrans’ PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download the documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with this agency. Submit your response through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the solicitation and Appendix A closely, and use them to build a response that addresses each stated part of the work. Explain how your proposed installation meets the 1 Gbps requirement over the specified 500-foot distances and includes the required connections to network switches.

Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda as you prepare your response, and account for any instructions or changes they contain. Allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.