IFB # 15-2035729 Network and Voice Cabling Services

The California Department of Technology, Office of Technology Services (OTECH) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15-2035729 for Network and Voice Cabling Services. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive network and voice cabling services, including installation, service, and modification of cabling infrastructure across various state locations involving facilities, Windows server, Unix, and mainframe systems. Required services must be delivered on an on-call basis 24/7, with mandatory response times of 24-48 hours for standard requests and 24 hours for emergencies. Bidders must possess a valid C-7 contractor license and certification from approved manufacturers including Commscope-Systimax, Corning, Panduit, or Siemon. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost, responsive, and responsible bidder. Key procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on February 17, 2016, final questions due February 18, 2016, and bid submissions due February 25, 2016, with the resulting contract having an initial two-year term and one optional one-year extension.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, mandating a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and offering a 5% Small Business preference. Contractors must perform at least 51% of the work directly and provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for cabling services. Prevailing wage rates will apply, specifically following the Department of Industrial Relations' Communication and System Installer classification for work in Sacramento, Solano, and Los Angeles Counties. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is structured as a time and materials agreement, with contractors required to provide cables, connectors, and parts at current market rates. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the services and statewide scope suggest a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise, manufacturer certifications, and the capability to support California's technology infrastructure across multiple locations and system types.