Invitation for Bid (IFB) STP-SW-SCS-26 for Structured Cabling Materials and Services

The State of California Department of Technology issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) STP-SW-SCS-26 on March 12, 2026, soliciting bids for structured cabling materials and services to support state operations. The procurement is divided into two distinct groups: Group 1 Inside Plant Cabling (approximately 238 line items covering telco room infrastructure, backbone cabling, station cabling, pathway components, and raceway materials) and Group 2 Outside Plant Cabling (approximately 140 line items encompassing backbone cabling, conduit materials, structures such as handholes and manholes, and equipment hourly rates). Bidders may submit proposals for either group or both groups in their entirety, with pricing based on unit rates for labor, common items, and group-specific materials and services. To qualify, bidders must demonstrate three years of structured cabling services experience completed within five years prior to the April 24, 2026 bid due date, with at least two of those three years provided to the State of California or federal, city, or county government entities. Qualified bidders must submit a minimum of three and maximum of five project references documenting their relevant experience, including project descriptions not exceeding 500 words, contract amounts, client contact information, project duration, and prime contractor status. All pricing must be submitted in the prescribed format with labor rates based on California prevailing wage standards where applicable; any deviations or blank cells may result in bid rejection. The State reserves the right to verify submitted information through reference checks, and any conflicting information may result in a non-responsive determination.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-asides, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise designations, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget ranges for this procurement. Bidders should note that the pricing catalog excludes hazardous material handling, spoils, and environmental impact costs, which will be handled separately as supplemental line items at the ordering agency level. The final award value will depend on the scope and pricing of projects awarded under the selected groups, with the potential for multiple vendors to be selected across the two cabling categories. All bids must be submitted and approved through the eVAQ system by the April 24, 2026 deadline to be considered responsive to this solicitation.