IT1102L Intercom System for Dixon High School

Onslow County Schools' Procurement & Materials Management Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive intercom system replacement at Dixon High School through RFP Number IT1102L. The procurement involves installing a 264-station Nyquist system, which includes 11 Analog Station Bridges (ASBs), 1 System Controller, MMPA, I/O Controller, and 2 admin phones. The project requires 189 new speakers with specific configurations: 36 SPT15A Bogen Horns, 152 CSD1x2 lay-in speakers, 20 MB8TSQ metal box speakers, and 4 FMH15 Horn/Vandal Surface Box and Covers. Proposals are due by September 23, 2025, with an optional site visit scheduled for September 16, 2025. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: Cost (40%), Hardware Compatibility (30%), and Prior Experience with Vendor (30%). Vendors must provide one year of software support and include detailed warranty information, with additional requirements for new Cat6 cabling for 89 staff phone locations and lightning protection on all wired ports.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires new infrastructure installation, including network connectivity which will be provided by Onslow County Schools at the Main Data Facility (MDF) and Intermediate Data Facilities (IDFs). Vendors are responsible for removing existing intercom wiring and speakers, and must comply with district requirements for worker conduct, safety, and site access. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will cover the district's normal requirements from the date of award through April 30, 2026. The procurement involves extensive technical specifications, including reusing existing wiring in mobile classrooms and installing a callback switch in the barn, indicating a complex technological upgrade for the school's communication infrastructure.