Montana State University MSU-IFB-B0003658

MSU UIT Communications Wiring FY18

The buyer is Montana State University, specifically the University Information Technology (UIT) Center. The award is for Communication Wiring Products to be purchased on an as-needed basis via a Blanket Purchase Order for a one-year period. The vendors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) mentioned prominently include Commscope, Chatsworth, Siemon, Semtron, Corning, TE, and B-Line. The awarded products include a wide range of communication wiring supplies such as Cat 6 cables (plenum and non-plenum), electronic racks, cable managers, patch panels (Cat 5E and Cat 6), modular jacks in various colors, faceplates, fiber optic panels and pigtails, fiber cables (indoor/outdoor, plenum/non-plenum, single mode and multimode), telephone tie cables, TV cables, cable connectors, hooks, cable trays, firestop pillows, and underground pullboxes. Quantities vary per item, with estimated usages provided for many line items (e.g., 200 boxes of Commscope Non-Plenum Cat 6 cable, 750 Commscope Cat 6 Modular Jacks in Almond, 6000 feet of Corning Indoor/Outdoor Nonplenum 48 strand SM fiber, 500 B-Line Cable Connector Assemblies). The contract requires bids to be FOB Destination with no additional freight or handling charges, acceptance of returns of unopened boxes within 30 days and open boxes within 90 days subject to restocking fees, and adherence to specific brand requirements where stated to maintain compatibility with existing equipment. The contract also reserves the right for Montana State University to limit expenditures based on funding or program changes. The period of performance is from contract execution or July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. Delivery is expected within 14 days after award for all items. The place of performance is Montana State University, located in Montana.

Description

Montana State University, Information Technology Center is soliciting bids for Communication Wiring Products that will be purchased on an as-needed basis via a blanket Purchase Order from the contract execution date or July 1, 2017 (whichever comes first) through June 30, 2018. Awards will be made on an Item-by-item basis. The project involves procurement of communication wiring products on an as-needed basis via a Blanket Purchase Order for Montana State University. The bid was open from June 2, 2017, to June 20, 2017.

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