Cable and wiring fixed price bid

The South Carolina Department of Administration's Division of Technology Operations (DTO) is issuing a Firm Fixed Price Bid (FPB) solicitation for statewide cable and wiring services across all 46 counties, targeting state agencies, public schools, higher education institutions, and local government entities. The procurement is divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 covers inside wiring parts and labor, Lot 2 focuses on outside wiring parts and labor, and Lot 3 encompasses design and engineering services. Prospective offerors must submit comprehensive bids that include unit prices for labor and materials, with pricing established on a "not-to-exceed" basis. Contractors are required to maintain dedicated staffing, including an Account Manager, a Project Manager with PMI certification, and Billing Administrators working from South Carolina locations. The solicitation mandates comprehensive reporting capabilities, including online web portals for service ordering, trouble ticketing, and SLA monitoring, along with monthly administrative fee reports. Key deadlines include a July 16, 2021 deadline for questions, bid submissions due on July 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST, and an award posting scheduled for August 16, 2021. The initial contract term will be one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does reference South Carolina Code of Laws Section 11-35-1524, which governs preferences for in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or U.S. end products. Vendors may claim resident vendor, resident contractor, or resident subcontractor preferences if they meet specific statutory requirements. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the contract allows for potential awards to multiple vendors per lot, suggesting a competitive and inclusive procurement approach. The contract includes a comprehensive five-year warranty and six-month maintenance period for all installed fiber and cabling, with liquidated damages provisions of $250 per business day for installation delays. Although specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing schedules for Lots 1-3 provide detailed maximum rates for labor and materials, with labor rates ranging from $51.82 to $111.51 per hour and material costs varying widely depending on specifications. The administrative fee structure and reporting requirements indicate a sophisticated, structured approach to managing these statewide telecommunications infrastructure services.