26-157 Ethernet Cabling and Installation of Classroom Telephones

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, Office of Procurement is soliciting bids for Bid No. 26-157 to install ethernet cabling and classroom telephones across seven school building locations. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to design and execute complete installation services including all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to deliver fully functional ethernet infrastructure and telephone systems in school classrooms. The Prime/General Contractor must be certified by the State Division of Capital Asset Management in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and must comply with all applicable statutes. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on April 13, 2026, to the Office of Procurement at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103, where they will be publicly opened and read. A mandatory site visit is strongly encouraged on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM, beginning at South End Middle School (36 Margaret Street, Springfield, MA 01105) and continuing to the remaining six sites, with additional site visits scheduled for April 2, 2026, if necessary. All written questions regarding the project must be submitted to nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com no later than 4:30 PM on April 3, 2026. Bid documents are available beginning March 25, 2026, through the City's website at www.springfield-ma.gov.

The City of Springfield has established a twenty percent minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal for this contract, indicating a preference for qualified MWBE subcontractors and vendors. Massachusetts Division of Labor Standards prevailing wage rates are mandatorily applicable to all work performed on this project. The estimated project cost is $250,000.00, representing the anticipated budget range for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The Chief Procurement Officer or designee reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding process and to reject any or all bids if such action is deemed to be in the public interest.