260807BKK945_Notice_of_Intent.pdf

This Notice of Intent document from the School Board of Lake County Schools District, Florida announces the recommendation for award of solicitation 26-0807-B-KK945 for Low Voltage and Communication Systems installation labor services across 51 learning sites throughout the district. The solicitation requested bids for maintenance, repair, modifications, and installation of intercom systems, security systems, clocks, public address systems, data lines, CCTV, telephone systems, and fiber optic cabling, with responses due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a questions deadline of August 18, 2026. The award recommendation was posted September 4, 2026, with School Board action scheduled for September 28, 2026. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options contingent upon mutual written agreement and Board approval. Eight firms have been recommended for award: Archis Inc., Central Florida Wiring, Inc., GA Technical Service, Inc., High Class Installation Corp., Loyd Communication Systems, Inc., MCS of Tampa, Inc., Performance Telecom, Inc., and SourceLink.

Bidders were required to hold current State of Florida certification as an electrical contractor, certified alarm system contractor, registered alarm system specialist, or registered limited energy system specialist, and demonstrate five years of continual work experience in low voltage and communications contract labor. Approved contractors must have completed at least two similar projects within the preceding 24 months and maintain current manufacturer certifications. Materials specifications are constrained to General Cable Corporation for Cat6/6A copper cabling and fiber optic products and Hubbell Premise Wiring for connectivity components, with substitutions requiring written approval from Lake County Public Schools IT and Shared Services at least 30 days prior to bid opening. All installations must comply with ANSI/TIA standards, the National Electrical Code, and current Florida Building Code, with a minimum 25-year extended warranty required. Pricing must be firm throughout the initial contract term, net, include FOB destination delivery, and encompass all labor, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies. Projects costing $200,000 or more require a performance bond equal to the project amount. Bidders must carry comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), automobile liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), and workers' compensation insurance. A local preference for Lake County vendors may provide up to five additional evaluation points.