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San Diego Seeks Partner for Downtown Public Wi-Fi Hotspots and Services

The City of San Diego is seeking a Wi-Fi Services Partner to provide, operate, and maintain free public Wi-Fi hotspots in high-traffic downtown areas using City-owned infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego Economic Development Department, Corporate Partnership Program - Products and Services Requested: - Installation, operation, and maintenance of approximately 100 wireless access points (Wi-Fi hotspots) on City-owned light poles - Provision of high-speed, free public Wi-Fi service for residents, visitors, and underserved communities - Annual media portfolio valued at $50,000–$75,000 for community benefit, including public service campaigns and event promotion - Compliance with FCC regulations, City ordinances, ADA/public safety requirements, and data privacy laws (including the TRUST ordinance) - No use of surveillance technology - Notable Requirements: - Cost reimbursement structure aligned with FCC guidelines - $10,000 annual flat fee for urban deployment impacts - Initial 5-year agreement term with a 5-year renewal option - Prospective Vendors and OEMs Mentioned: - Acelerar Technologies, Adrytech, AggreGateway, AI4IT Services, Allied Solutions, Ardent Technologies Inc., Davenport Legacy Group LLC, GovData Consulting LLC, GovGuide, GSA Contract Services LLC, Imperial Beach Technology, Insight Public Sector Inc, Iron Bow Technologies LLC, JH TECH INC, Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Laguna Technology Solutions Group Inc., Lexi Global Corporation, PARK PLACE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Purpl Inc., Questivity Inc, Saitech Inc, Secure Techies LLC, SevenOutsource, SIRC, Spectrum Pacific West LLC, Tech Advanced Computers, TechLynx, Vector Resources Inc. dba VectorUSA, Veterans Communication Services Inc., vPrime Tech Inc, Zensar Technologies Inc. - Place of Performance: - Downtown San Diego, with specific addresses including 1504 India St., 1747 Pacific Hwy., 390 11th Ave., 1065 4th Ave., 1100 3rd Ave., 521 Market St., 1290 Columbia St., 875 G St., and 1045 F St.

Description

The City of San Diego is seeking a Wi-Fi Services Partner to establish a Master Use and Occupancy Agreement to provide free public Wi-Fi hotspots in key downtown areas. The partner will maintain wireless access points on City-owned infrastructure, offering free high-speed internet to residents, visitors, and underserved communities. The initiative supports digital equity, economic development, and aligns with the City's 2023-2026 Economic Development Strategy. Proposals are due by April 23, 2026, with questions accepted until April 3, 2026.

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