CO DYS IT Network Drop PO for FY26

The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking a contractor to provide network cabling and repair services for fiscal year 2026, covering five specific locations including juvenile correctional facilities and a training academy. The procurement involves installing a total of 175 Cat 6 network cable drops across Circleville JCF (50 drops), Indian River JCF (50 drops), Cuyahoga JCF (50 drops), DYS Central Office (15 drops), and DYS Training Academy (10 drops). Each network drop will have a maximum length of 300 feet and must include white, plenum-compliant Cat6 cable, face plates, jacks, and connections to existing patch panels. The contractor must complete all work during normal business hours, with DYS IT technicians supervising installations, and will be responsible for testing and certifying cables, with test results to be emailed upon completion. The contract opportunity is posted on May 20, 2025, with a proposal due date of June 6, 2025, and the contract period will cover July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extension at the agency's discretion.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. The project covers multiple jurisdictions including Scioto County and Cincinnati City, though the work sites are located in different Ohio counties. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The scope requires careful adherence to existing DYS/DRC labeling schemes and matching current network jack and face plate configurations, suggesting integration with existing network infrastructure. While a specific budget range is not provided, the project involves 175 network drops across five locations, indicating a potentially significant infrastructure investment. The procurement is tax-exempt, and prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this contract. Contractors will need technical expertise in network cabling installation, testing, and certification, with the ability to work closely with DYS IT technicians and follow precise technical specifications.