Structured Data Cabling

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Innovation & Performance, is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB 2026-IFB-005) for structured data cabling installation services on an as-needed basis. The procurement encompasses installation of Cat6A and fiber optic cabling (single mode and multimode), network closet equipment including two-post and four-post racks, RJ45 and fiber optic patch paneling in multiple connector types (FC, SC, ST, LC, and MT-RJ), wiring conduit, electrical connections, wireless access points, wire management systems, specialty connectors, carpentry and mounting work, patch cabling, and demolition and removal services. Vendors must provide as-built drawings upon completion and deliver site estimates following walkthroughs, with service level agreements requiring a two-business-day response time for repairs, five-business-day turnaround for installations, and ten-business-day completion for design and MEP coordination. Qualified bidders must possess appropriate telecommunications installation licenses, maintain CJIS compliance, possess network testing equipment, and demonstrate technician certifications from manufacturers. The solicitation was released on April 15, 2026, with a question submission deadline of April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. and a bid submission deadline of May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov electronic portal; bids will be publicly opened on May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The contract term runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with two one-year renewal options.

Pricing shall be submitted on a time-and-materials basis with line-item pricing for specific equipment manufacturers and models, prevailing and non-prevailing wage labor rates, and a cost-plus percentage markup for additional items not listed; Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates as of March 30, 2026, apply when individual work orders exceed $25,000, with electricians and telecommunications installation technicians commanding rates between $83.55 and $86.83 per hour total compensation. A bid guarantee of five percent of the total bid amount is required in the form of a cashier's check, money order, bond, or irrevocable letter of credit, and upon award, the contractor must provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, along with general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automotive liability insurance of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $5,000,000. The City will not reimburse shipping or handling fees, requiring all delivery costs to be included in pricing. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation is structured to allow the City flexibility in awarding multiple or individual projects from selected vendors on a task order basis. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the procurement documents. The opportunity does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.