Low Voltage Cabling Installation - 3rd Floor of the HCGC

Hall County, Georgia is seeking qualified contractors to perform low voltage cabling installation services for the third floor of the Hall County Government Center through Invitation for Bid #023-46. The project requires installation of approximately 270 Cat6 cable drops, including coaxial and audio/visual cabling, complete with termination, labeling, and testing. Contractors must install three new network cabinets, ten county-supplied access points, and remove all existing Cat5 cabling. Bidders must be licensed, insured, and bonded low-voltage contractors in Georgia, demonstrating compliance with TIA/EIA-568 standards, BICSI best practices, and applicable NEC codes. The procurement follows a sealed bid process with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and bidders' questions due by November 10, 2025. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. EST on November 20, 2025, to be submitted to the Purchasing Division on the 4th floor of the Hall County Government Center. The County intends to award the contract to the lowest cost, responsible, and responsive bidder, with bids required to remain valid for 120 calendar days.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a bid bond letter of bondability from a surety company licensed in Georgia, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount. The project requires contractors to provide a minimum one-year installation warranty and full manufacturer's warranty on Panduit components. Deliverables include as-built drawings with cable numbering and termination locations, and comprehensive test results reports using a Fluke DSX or equivalent tester. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation requires a 5% retainage and indicates that the County is exempt from Georgia State Sales and Use Tax. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Workers' Compensation ($500,000), General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Auto Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The contract may be terminated by the County with 60 days' written notice or immediately for cause.