Cable Audit - Cable Replacement

The City of Wichita, on behalf of the Wichita Airport Authority, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Cable Audit and Cable Replacement project at two airport facilities (ICT and AAO). The procurement involves auditing and replacing approximately 4,474 horizontal cables, 515 Systimax cables, 1,534 multimode fiber optic strands, and 1,916 singlemode fiber optic strands across multiple telecommunications rooms. The project consists of four base tasks: horizontal cable auditing, fiber optic cable auditing, Systimax cable replacement, and failed cable replacement. Proposing firms must submit sealed electronic proposals through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on December 19, 2025, with questions due by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on ability to meet terms and conditions (10%), project understanding and presentation (40%), technical qualifications and resources (35%), references and past performance (5%), and cost (10%). Contractors must provide a 20-year warranty on installed cabling, a three-year warranty on hardware, and a one-year warranty on labor and workmanship, with contract approval anticipated in February 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing firms must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements. Personnel working in secure airport areas must obtain airport-issued access badges and pass background checks. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing a Project Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, and comprehensive test and documentation procedures compatible with the Wichita Airport Authority's Cable Management System (FNT Software). While no specific budget range is provided, proposals must include not-to-exceed fees with hourly billing rates and estimated hours. All work must comply with NFPA, EIA/TIA, and local codes and standards, with proposals requiring detailed documentation of company qualifications, project methodology, timeline, staff experience, and references from comparable projects.