Cable Wiring

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) in La Plata, Maryland is requesting sealed bids from qualified low-voltage cabling contractors under ITB CW-2627 to provide labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, and related services for installation, repair, relocation, and expansion of telecommunications cabling throughout CCPS facilities on an on-call, as-needed basis, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Bidders must furnish and install copper and/or fiber-optic cabling in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and current ANSI/TIA telecommunications cabling standards. Qualified contractors must be licensed to do business in Maryland with at least five years of experience in similar work. Work is performed during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday) unless prior approval is obtained for alternative scheduling, and all work must comply with OSHA requirements and be performed by qualified, properly trained personnel.

Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1 million each occurrence, $2 million general aggregate), business auto liability ($1 million per accident), and workers' compensation coverage. Bidders must submit one signed original and one USB drive containing an exact copy, along with Bid Submission Form, Business Relationship Affidavit, Specifications and Pricing, References, Subcontractor Information, MWCOG Rider Clause, and W-9 form.

The initial contract period is one year with four one-year renewal options at CCPS's discretion. Pricing must include all fully burdened hourly rates covering labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and overhead. Contract renewal price increases are limited to the Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-U) for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area upon vendor request at time of renewal. CCPS reserves the right to make multiple awards and to reject any or all bids. Written questions are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.