Montana State University MSU-IFB-2024-0634

Communication Wiring 2024-2025

The government buyer is Montana State University, specifically the University Information Technology department. The award is for communication wiring products to be purchased on an as-needed basis via a blanket Purchase Order for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and vendors mentioned prominently include Commscope, Chatsworth, Siemon, Semtron, Corning, and B-Line. The awarded products include a wide range of communication wiring supplies such as Cat 6 and Cat 6A cables (plenum and non-plenum), modular SL jacks in various colors, patch cables of various lengths and colors, fiber optic components including fiber panels, splice trays, pigtails, and indoor/outdoor fiber cables, racks and cable management hardware, and underground pullboxes. Quantities are estimated and no guaranteed amounts will be purchased. Specific part numbers are not provided but product descriptions and estimated usage quantities are detailed for each line item. Notable contract requirements include: Montana State University reserves the right to limit expenditures without penalty based on funding or program changes; bids must be FOB Destination with all shipping costs included; specific brands and manufacturer numbers are required where specified, with only exact equivalents considered; vendors must offer the university any lower prices available to comparable volume customers; returns of unopened boxes are accepted within 30 days and open boxes within 90 days subject to restocking fees; quarterly pricing reviews may be conducted to address tariff or supply chain cost increases with documented justification; and awards will be made on an item-by-item basis. The place of performance is Montana State University, located in Montana, USA. The contract includes detailed instructions and requirements for bid submission and compliance with nondiscrimination policies.

Description

Montana State University is seeking bids for communications wiring. The project is awarded to Montana State University for communications wiring. The bid response format is Invitation for Bids (IFB). The project number is MSU-IFB-2024-0634. The contact person is Kelly Laney, email: kelly.laney@montana.edu. The bid opening is scheduled for May 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT. The bid closing is scheduled for June 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT.

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