Citywide Cabling Services (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Technology and Innovation Department is seeking a contractor for Citywide Cabling Services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-P-00269, focused on voice and data cabling services for Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC) activities. The solicitation requires contractors to have a minimum of three years of experience in municipal cabling services and maintain a BICSI Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification. Key deliverables include horizontal cabling installation (pull/jack/terminate/test), labor services for standard and non-standard hours, and emergency work request capabilities. The bid opening is scheduled for August 19, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2025. Contractors must provide specified response times for standard, priority, and emergency work, and comply with extensive technical specifications including warranty, site management, and quality assurance requirements. The contract term is three years, with potential for three additional two-year renewals and unilateral extension options for up to three 30-day periods.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Minority and Small Local Business Enterprise (WMBE/SLBE) participation, offering bid discounts of 5% for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (up to $10,000) and underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (up to $20,000). Bidders must complete a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) documenting subcontractor participation within ten working days of bid opening, with potential disqualification for non-compliance. The procurement guidelines outline specific underutilized business categories including Black, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and Woman-owned enterprises across various service types. Contractors must submit detailed payment tracking documentation using the DMI Sub-(Contractors/Consultants/Suppliers) Payments Form (MBD-30) with each invoice. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and multiple-year potential suggest a significant municipal infrastructure investment in cabling services for the City of Tampa.