ITS-May-2026-Data-Cabling-RFP

The Barrow County School System in Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for low voltage data cabling services on an as-needed basis for the 2026-2029 contract period. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to install data and voice communications cabling across multiple schools and facilities within Barrow County, with primary deliverables including Category 6 and Category 6A structured cabling installations, comprehensive testing and certification, and 25-year parts and labor manufacturer-certified warranties. Vendors must submit detailed proposals via email to ITSbids@barrow.k12.ga.us with a subject line of "Low Voltage Data Cabling Bid" by 11:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026. Pricing must be submitted using either a fixed-rate per-drop structure or time-and-materials rate structure with line-item pricing for installations ranging from one to six drops per location, plus optional pricing for fully populated 24-port and 48-port patch panels. Required qualifications include valid low-voltage licenses, proof of insurance meeting specified liability limits, detailed product cut sheets, testing and warranty procedures, references demonstrating successful installation of Category 6 structured cabling at a minimum of two sites with 300 or more active nodes, and compliance with the approved materials list in Appendix A. The contract term is one calendar year expiring June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods not to exceed June 30, 2029, and all work must be fully tested with results provided electronically to the school system.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. There is no identified existing contractor or current vendor relationship noted in the procurement materials. All materials must comply with the approved manufacturers specified in Appendix A for network closets, cable support systems, cabling, and backbone components, requiring integration with the school system's existing infrastructure. The contract is explicitly stated as non-exclusive and not a guarantee of work, meaning the school system may arrange separate agreements with other vendors during the contract term. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available procurement documents, as pricing is to be determined based on vendor submissions and the school system's actual as-needed service requirements during the contract period.