CTE Ctr Structured Cabling Bid Tally

This is a bid tally sheet documenting competitive proposals submitted to Louisa County Public Schools (Virginia) in response to Request for Proposal #FY 2026-1 for structured cabling installation in a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive cabling infrastructure including 24-strand single-mode armored fiber optic cables, Category 6+ cabling with certification testing, rack installation and grounding, patch panels, security camera installation, television and projector mounting, vape sensor installation, and access point installation. Four vendors submitted sealed bids by the April 30, 2026 deadline at 2:30 p.m.: Christ Communications ($174,546), Tac Communications ($188,250), Secure Network Solutions ($372,550), and National Design Group ($175,830). The bid tally specifies quantities for key deliverables including add drops, conduit in various sizes, television projectors, cameras, access points, and vape sensors, with all bidders confirming required certifications and documentation attachments. The contract term begins upon award and continues through final completion of the new building with a required 5-year warranty on all work and components.

The evaluation criteria prioritize firm qualifications and on-time/on-budget capability (20 points), total project cost (20 points), BICSI-certified Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) assignment (25 points), equipment matching specifications (20 points), key personnel qualifications and experience (5 points), absence of liability claims (5 points), and organizational structure and quality control (5 points). All contractors must meet mandatory requirements including BICSI certification with at least one designated RCDD, professional liability insurance of $2,000,000, workers' compensation insurance, and employers' liability insurance of $200,000 per accident. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors with no set-aside designations or incumbent contractors identified. The School Board will employ the competitive negotiation process to award the contract to the most qualified offeror following potential interviews with top-ranked candidates, with payment to be processed by Louisa County Public Schools Finance Department within 45 days of receipt of correct invoice documentation.