Networking & Structured Cabling Services Contract

East Carolina University's Information Technology and Computing Services Department (ITCS) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to install, repair, and remove communications cabling and equipment located in ECU buildings and facilities, primarily within the City of Greenville and Pitt County, North Carolina. The contract term is for three (3) years, with optional renewals for up to two (2) additional one-year terms. The awarded vendor(s) will provide the labor required to perform duties and services, including installation, removal, troubleshooting, and interconnecting of cabling, passive and active voice/data/CATV equipment, and other IT infrastructure components. Vendors must possess specific certifications, such as Siemon Certified Installer and CommScope Uniprise PartnerPro, and at least 25% or a minimum of one (1) on-site employee must be trained in these certifications. Pricing is requested as a blended hourly rate, and overtime and weekend rates are also required. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 12, 2024, and bids are due on October 9, 2024. ECU reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract is open to any qualified vendor. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value or budget range is also not specified in the provided information.