Structured Data Cabling CD

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Innovation & Performance, is soliciting bids for Structured Data Cabling CD services through Invitation for Bid #2022-IFB-099. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive data cabling and installation services on an as-needed basis for various city facilities, with a contract period from June 15, 2022, through September 30, 2023, and options for two one-year renewals. The scope of work includes installing Cat6A and fiber optic cabling, network equipment, patch paneling, conduit, electrical connections, and related telecommunications infrastructure services. Bidders must meet stringent minimum qualifications, including current liability insurance of at least $8 million, necessary telecommunications installation permits, personnel with code knowledge, and manufacturing certifications. The bid deadline is June 13, 2022, at 2:00 pm, with a prior deadline of June 6, 2022, for submitting questions, and the procurement will utilize a comprehensive line-item pricing approach covering cable types, network equipment, pathways, backbone infrastructure, and labor rates based on Davis-Bacon wage requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Federal funding requirements mandate compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission terms, Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, and other federal regulations. Bidders must submit various certifications and documentation, including a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the bid includes a cost-plus model for additional items with a percentage markup, suggesting flexibility in pricing. The project will require integration with existing city infrastructure, with precise technical specifications outlined in the Black Box equivalents document detailing networking and cabling equipment requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing structure and two-year contract period with renewal options indicate a potentially significant investment in the city's telecommunications infrastructure.