2025-040 Communication Cabling Contractor Services

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, through Solicitation No. 2025-040, is seeking to establish a pool of qualified communication cabling contractors to provide on-demand services for multiple city facilities. The procurement aims to secure contractors capable of performing comprehensive communication cabling installation, maintenance, and related technical services. Bidders must possess a valid Florida electrical or alarm contractor license and demonstrate substantial experience, specifically having completed at least ten commercial communication cabling projects valued over $5,000 within the past five years. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission through the city's procurement portal, with the response deadline set for March 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Pricing will be evaluated based on hourly labor rates for different personnel categories (supervisor, technician, installer) and emergency work rates, with additional markup allowances for materials and labor. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials while complying with federal and state regulations, including equal opportunity employment and Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate E-Verify compliance for all new employees and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation, and automobile liability. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, allowing for potential price adjustments with appropriate documentation submitted at least 60 days before contract expiration. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a flexible, task-authorization based approach for projects, with different procurement processes for engagements under and over $5,000. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract without cause, providing a 30-day written notice, and contractors can cancel with 90 days' written notice. Successful contractors will be expected to integrate with existing city infrastructure and telecommunications systems while adhering to strict regulatory and performance standards.