Structured Cabling and Installation Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking proposals for Structured Cabling and Installation Services (RFP #ISD-20261906) to provide comprehensive cabling solutions across all county departments for existing and new facilities. The procurement will cover various cable types including copper (UTP Cat 6a), multi-strand fiber (OM3 & OM4), with configurations ranging from 24-strand to 144-strand cables. Services will be delivered on an as-needed basis, with technical oversight and compliance validation performed by the Information Services Department staff. The county intends to establish per-foot pricing for installation services, encompassing all labor and materials. The evaluation process will be two-phased, with 110 total points distributed across three primary criteria: Organizational Capacity and Experience (30 points), Method and Approach (40 points), and Price (30 points). A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with questions due by November 24, 2025. Proposal submissions are required electronically by December 8, 2025, at 1:00 am, with potential interviews occurring between December 2025 and January 2026.

The solicitation includes a local business preference ordinance, offering additional evaluation points for local businesses, non-profits, and small or micro businesses. Proposers must meet specific minimum qualifications, including three years of experience, three successful government implementations in the last five years, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. The estimated contract value ranges from $300,000 to $1,000,000, with an initial 36-month contract term and potential for two 12-month renewals. Contractors must be registered with SAM.gov and demonstrate compliance with TIA/EIA telecommunications standards. The county will require comprehensive documentation, precise cable installation techniques, and the ability to coordinate with departmental representatives to accommodate operational schedules. Proposers must provide evidence of required insurance coverages and be prepared to handle diverse installation scenarios, including work that may involve traversing public thoroughfares. The county emphasizes flexibility in service delivery while maintaining strict technical and quality control standards.