RPF 964 - Voice & Data Communication Cabling Services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Lone Star College (LSC), a state higher education institution located in Texas, for the purpose of seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide Voice and Data Communication Cabling Services. The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for providing all supervision, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform the specified cabling services across LSC's 23 locations in the greater Houston area, including 8 colleges, 7 centers, and 8 Workforce Centers of Excellence. The RFP outlines a 3-year initial contract term with two 1-year renewal options, for a total potential contract duration of 5 years. Proposals are due by October 16, 2024, and there will be a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 25, 2024 and a non-mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting on October 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria include pricing, vendor reputation and quality of services, ability to meet LSC's needs, past relationship with LSC, and historically underutilized business (HUB) participation.

The RFP allows for subcontracting to certified HUBs and Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprises (M/WVBEs), with a sliding scale penalty for not meeting the proposed utilization goal. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are named, and the total estimated contract value over the 5-year period is $5,000,000. LSC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and make a partial award if deemed in the best interest of the college.