Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Erie 1 BOCES) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive Public Address (PA) System Drops project at the Harkness Career & Technical Center located in Cheektowaga, New York. The procurement involves installing 125 data drops with specific technical requirements, including Category 6A rated cables, patch panels, and associated networking components. Vendors must provide complete installation services, which include routing cables through drop and open ceilings, terminating female wall jacks with a 10-foot service loop, and generating a printed certification report for all drops. The project requires installation of multiple speaker types, including 4 wall-mounted speakers, 63 ceiling-mounted speakers, 28 IP horn speakers, 16 dual-sided clock/speakers, and 14 outdoor RGB strobe devices. The proposal is due on April 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with work permitted during school hours (Monday-Friday 2:30 PM-11:00 PM) or summer hours (6 AM-4 PM). Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering factors such as reliability, material quality, specification conformity, and delivery terms. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement allows for standard competitive bidding without apparent limitations on vendor participation. Work will be performed at the Harkness Career & Technical Center, which suggests potential integration with existing infrastructure and communication systems. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the PA system upgrade indicates a potentially significant investment in technology infrastructure. The project involves replacing and upgrading existing communication equipment, with the owner supplying the equipment and the contractor responsible for professional installation. Vendors are strongly recommended to conduct a site visit before submitting a bid, with Joseph Roetzer (Head Custodian) serving as the site visit contact. The project is governed by New York State Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, with wage rates effective from July 2024 through June 2025, which will impact labor cost considerations for potential bidders.
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RFP25-PA DROPS.pdf | 553KB | 4/8/25 | ||
E1B Harkness -SPK CLK Summary 3-24-2025-kk (003).docx | 396KB | Document | 4/8/25 | |
Article 8.pdf | 1MB | 4/8/25 |