Telecommunication Wiring, Wireless Radio, And Antenna Installation Services

The City of Hollywood, Florida is soliciting formal bids for telecommunications wiring, wireless radio, and antenna installation services across all City facilities under IFB-411-26-NG, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due September 10, 2026. A local Hollywood vendor preference of 5% applies to qualifying vendors at bid opening, and tie-breaker provisions favor drug-free workplace certification, local vendor status, and minority or disadvantaged business ownership.

The scope covers moves, adds, and changes to the City's data, cable television or video, and voice networks, including minor modifications to existing infrastructure, re-wiring of facilities to accommodate new technology, wiring of newly acquired facilities, and interconnection of City facilities. Work involves installation and termination of twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic wiring and associated communications hardware and conduit. The bid form includes 70 line items for hourly labor rates (technician, supervisor, and electrician positions at regular and overtime rates; estimated annual quantities of 520 regular hours and 300 overtime hours), materials and equipment (cabling, patch cords, connectors, panels, racks, conduit, wireless radio and antenna components), and optional annual maintenance agreements. Bidders must provide a maximum 10 percent markup on equipment and supplies based on manufacturers' pricing and submit annual pricing lists.

Award is nonexclusive and may be made to up to three responsive, responsible bidders ranked as Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary, with work orders distributed on an alternating basis. The initial contract term is six years with two optional one-year renewals. The City retains the right to obtain similar services from alternative vendors at its discretion. Successful bidders must be Certified Solution Installers and provide a one-year warranty on all products and labor. Pricing must be submitted on an FOB: Destination basis and remain valid for 120 days from solicitation opening. Required insurance includes commercial general liability at $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, commercial automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law.