Structured Cable and Wiring Materials and Services Inside Plant

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure structured cable and wiring materials and services for inside plant operations. The RFP encompasses two functional areas: Functional Area I for structured cabling and wiring systems inside state premises and between adjacent buildings, and Functional Area II for site survey and system analysis services inside state premises and adjacent buildings. The resulting Master Contracts will provide state agencies with the flexibility to quickly and efficiently obtain the required cable and wiring products and/or services through Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) competitions. The RFP requires offerors to provide fully loaded hourly rates for the specified service categories, including installation and system analysis/advisory services. The contract term is five years, with no renewal options stated. Proposals are due by September 12, 2023, and the technical and financial proposals will be weighted equally in the evaluation.

This procurement has a 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal, but is not designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR). Individual PORFPs may be set aside for SBRs. The RFP does not provide details on any incumbent contractors or current contract values. Funding for this contract will come from state sources, not federal. The State intends to make an unlimited number of awards as a result of this solicitation.