M00P5602934 : Inside Cable Spring Grove Hospital Center

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Enterprise Technology is seeking a contractor for the Inside Cable project at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, Baltimore County. The procurement involves installing 581 total cable drops, including 512 CAT 6 drops (460 dual and 27 single) and 69 analog drops across multiple campus buildings. The project's key objectives include replacing the existing telephone system with a VoIP solution and installing new cable infrastructure that terminates on new jacks in identified rooms and hallways, with termination points at local IDFs. Qualified vendors must have at least one technician with BICSI Technician Certification and must follow BICSI and N.E.C. standards for cable installation, termination, and testing. The evaluation criteria include conformance to specifications and lowest responsive and responsible bid. Key dates include site visits scheduled for March 10th and 11th at 10 AM EST, with proposals due on March 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST. The project must be completed by May 21, 2025, during normal business hours (8 AM to 5 PM).

The procurement is not designated as a Small Business Reserve contract, meaning all qualified vendors can compete. The project requires work in an active hospital campus with potentially limited accessibility, necessitating vendor flexibility with work hours. All cables must be blue, less than 100 meters in length, and installed according to industry standards with comprehensive documentation of cable locations, distances, and port numbers. The contract is a fixed-price agreement under Functional Area I (Structured Cable and Wiring Materials and Services) with a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship. While specific budget details are not provided, the extensive infrastructure work involving 581 cable drops across multiple buildings suggests a significant investment. Vendors must be prepared to work in a complex hospital environment, potentially requiring specialized access protocols and coordination with hospital staff. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate technical expertise, adaptability, and precise adherence to specified installation standards.