Data Telecommunications Cabling & Electrical Power Wiring Services

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) is requesting bids for data telecommunications cabling and electrical power wiring services under RFB-227-12, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. All prevailing wage rates as determined by the New York State Bureau of Public Works Labor Department apply, with certified payrolls required — a decision-relevant constraint for cost estimation and staffing.

The data telecommunications scope covers installation of switched Ethernet category 6 plenum cable to the desktop, hybrid fiber cable with 6 multimode fibers (50 microns) and 6 single-mode fibers, and associated skilled labor and materials at OCM BOCES locations including the main campus in Liverpool, Thompson Road Campus, Crown Road Campus, Cortlandville Campus, Port Watson Street facility, Alternative to Homebound Program location, and Rodax Complex facilities. Cat-6 copper must be tested using a level 3 tester; fiber must be tested at 850nm and 1300nm bi-directionally with power meter/light source and OTDR. The electrical power wiring scope is limited to electrical installations; HVAC/R, general contracting, and plumbing are excluded. The vendor must respond to electrical emergencies within two hours and provide weekly time and material reports to the Assistant Director of CNYRIC for approval.

Pricing consists of firm hourly rates for regular and overtime labor for both service categories and per-foot material charges for fiber and cable, adjustable after March 31st with documented supplier pricing support. For electrical power wiring, the vendor must provide tools and equipment valued at one thousand dollars or less; OCM BOCES supplies most materials, with additional materials billed at manufacturer's invoice cost plus agreed-upon profit and overhead. The vendor must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 umbrella coverage, and $1,000,000 automotive liability, with OCM BOCES named as additional insured.

The contract runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, with OCM BOCES reserving the right to extend for up to four years total upon mutual consent. Award decisions will be made at the September 17, 2026 Board of Education Meeting. Written queries regarding bid specifications are due August 14, 2026.