IFB 10190859-Telecommuncation Wiring Infrastructure Upgrade Services

The State of California, through the Department of Water Resources (DWR), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Telecommunication Wiring Infrastructure Upgrade Services. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing new fiber optic and copper telecommunications wiring infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for high-speed data transfer, voice communications, and video networks. The scope of work includes upgrading the existing telecommunications wiring to improve redundancy. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Bidders must provide firm, fixed unit prices for various line items, including hourly labor rates and material costs. The state will use the bid sheet to determine the lowest responsive bidder, and the quoted prices will be binding for the contract term. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 15, 2024, and bids are due by September 3, 2024.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent is not specified. Funding for this project will come from the state's telecommunications infrastructure budget, but the actual award value or budget range is not provided. Bidders are required to submit various forms and certifications as part of their proposals, and the state will evaluate submissions based on the criteria outlined in the IFB.