Telecommunications Wiring - Belle Isle Library

The Metropolitan Library System has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB 22-023-06) for telecommunications wiring at the Belle Isle Library located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The procurement seeks a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure installation, specifically requiring 151 data drops, network cabling, floor boxes, equipment racks, patch panels, and cable routing equipment. The project encompasses both interior and exterior technology installations, including 5 exterior and 20 interior security cameras, with specific technical requirements for Category 6 UTP cabling, precise cable management, and detailed grounding specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Belle Isle Library, with sealed bids due on October 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Downtown Library's first-floor Security Desk. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise through certifications, including a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and certified installers, and provide detailed pricing for network infrastructure components, including patch cables, additional work drops, and fiber optic cabling installations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The project involves installing telecommunications infrastructure in a newly remodeled library facility at 5501 N Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, with specific requirements for fiber optic cabling, including 12-strand fiber with 6 strands terminated and 6 strands left dark, utilizing a 3-inch conduit between first floor and basement data closets. Fiber specifications require 50 micron OM3 or OM4 with LC connections, using UniCam connectors or fused pigtails. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in technology infrastructure. The procurement covers detailed technical specifications for network drops, equipment racks, patch panels, cable management, cable tray materials, and fiber cabling installation, indicating a complex and comprehensive technology upgrade for the Belle Isle Library.