Citywide Cabling Services

The City of Tampa's Technology and Innovation Department is seeking proposals for Citywide Cabling Services, specifically focusing on Moves, Adds, Changes (MAC) activities involving voice and data cabling installation. The procurement seeks a qualified company with at least 10 years of municipal cabling services experience, a local office within 10 miles of downtown Tampa, and a Low Voltage License. Proposers must have Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Registered Communication Distribution Design (RCDD) certified technicians and be capable of managing services across 103 municipal sites, including City Hall, Water Department facilities, Police and Fire stations, and Recreation Centers. The RFP, issued on February 4, 2025, requires proposal submissions by March 31, 2025, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for March 4, 2025. The evaluation will be points-based across eight criteria, with key weightings including cost (15%), BICSI guidelines compliance (25%), and Women/Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation (20%). The contract term is three years with potential annual renewals, and the City currently manages over 2,800 telephones and 5,000 data nodes using Category 5E and above unshielded twisted pair cabling.

The solicitation emphasizes significant participation opportunities for Women/Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with a detailed points-based evaluation system that awards up to 20 points for diverse business participation. Certified W/MBE firms can receive points for direct certification, meaningful subcontractor participation, and utilizing external agency certifications. The City has established specific procurement guidelines that categorize business enterprises, including Black Business Enterprise (BBE), Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE), Asian Business Enterprise (ABE), Native American Business Enterprise (NBE), and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Contractors must complete forms like the Letter of Intent (MBD-40) and Payment Tracking (MBD-30) to document subcontractor involvement and payments. The total department budget for this procurement is $300,000, with unit pricing established for various cabling infrastructure components across four facility types. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract with 10-day written notice and may utilize state contracts or cooperative purchasing agreements if deemed beneficial.