Structured Cabling

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is requesting proposals for structured cabling services under RFP 759-26-012, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held June 24, 2026; the anticipated award date is July 31, 2026 and contract start is September 1, 2026.

The scope encompasses as-needed day-to-day installation of new blue Category 6 and 6a data lines across the main campus, Pearland Campus, and Medical Center facility; troubleshooting of out-of-warranty lines; demolition of old cable plants; testing of new and existing cables including fiber optics; fiber termination and troubleshooting; and wireless access point installations. Respondents must submit itemized pricing for single and double Category 6 and 6a cable drops, cable demolition, cable relocation, wireless access point installation, technician hourly rates, emergency call trip rates, fiber testing and repair rates, penetration costs, and troubleshooting rates across all specified buildings.

The contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, for a maximum term of five years. The University does not guarantee a minimum or maximum number of job orders or dollar amount. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory limits, and Commercial Auto Liability Insurance of $1,000,000. A Subcontracting Plan is mandatory for proposals exceeding $100,000; Monthly Progress Assessment Reports are required via the University of Houston's Contracts Compliance System.

Evaluation weighs itemized standard task pricing (25 points), demonstrated ability to fulfill University needs (15 points), professional experience with similar projects (20 points), number of certified technicians on staff (20 points), operational plan (5 points), and quality assurance measures (15 points). The University reserves the right to make split awards, multiple awards, or no award and will not be bound to accept the lowest-priced proposal. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy (3-ring binder) and electronic format (USB flash drive in PDF) to the Procurement Department, Attn: Debbie Carpenter.