Installation of Structured Voice and Data Cabling for the Multimodal Transit Facility

The City of Wichita, Kansas, through its Information Technology Department, is requesting competitive bids for the installation of structured voice and data cabling at the Multimodal Transit Facility (The Hub), located at 207 South Sycamore, Wichita, Kansas. This Request for Bid (RFB #260080) encompasses a comprehensive cabling infrastructure project requiring the installation of Category 6A cabling to 70 data locations, 38 camera locations, and 2 wireless access point locations, as well as fiber optic installation with termination of 1,250 feet of 24-strand single mode fiber and splicing at two locations. Deliverables include provision of specified equipment such as a Hoffman 4-post open rack, two APC Smart-UPS units, two Tripplite PDUs, and StarTech rack shelves, with all work to be completed and invoiced within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Successful bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing similar services, knowledge of industry standards, experience with comparable projects, and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Sealed electronic bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, submitted through the City's Procurement Portal; written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026, with answers provided via addendum by May 4, 2026. Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with City Council approval tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2026, and prompt payment discounts to be considered in bid evaluation.

This is a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded project requiring compliance with comprehensive federal requirements including Buy America compliance certifications, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, civil rights and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation requirements. Contractors must provide performance bonds and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, along with bid guarantees equivalent to five percent of the bid price, and maintain records for a minimum of three years after contract termination with access for FTA inspection and audit. The City of Wichita encourages emerging and disadvantaged business participation and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Prior to purchase order issuance, successful bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance documenting commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, workers' compensation meeting statutory requirements, and employers' liability of $1,000,000. Bidders must register with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office before contract execution. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure including electronic access control systems, video surveillance cameras with pan-tilt-zoom capabilities, and a comprehensive security system spanning four floors of the facility with 20 access control doors and distributed camera locations throughout the building.