Guilford County Schools #6846

Installation and Commissioning of Valcom IP Intercom Systems at Nine Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is seeking qualified low-voltage integration firms to install and commission Valcom IP Intercom Systems at nine school sites as part of a campus communications modernization project. - Government Buyer: Guilford County Schools, Purchasing Department - OEM Highlight: Valcom is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer for the IP intercom systems - Additional OEMs/Brands: CommScope (cabling), Panduit (patch panels, raceway), Wiremold (raceway) - Products/Materials Requested: - Valcom IP Intercom System (core hardware already procured by owner) - Category 6 plenum-rated horizontal cabling (CommScope 6P4P24-YL-PCMSTPCE, 6P4P24-YL-PCMS-TPCE) - Panduit Mini-Com High Density Modular Patch Panel (CPP48HDWBLY) - Mini-Com TX6 PLUS UTP RJ45 TG Jack Module (CJ688TGYL) - 66 punch down block, 2x4 fire retardant plywood - Surface-mount raceway and raceway boxes (Panduit, Wiremold, or equivalent) - EMT conduit, junction boxes, compression fittings, bushings - Permanent thermal-transfer labels - Services Requested: - Installation and commissioning of Valcom IP Intercom Systems at nine schools - Includes cable routing, endpoint and call button installation, conduit work, programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning - Notable Requirements: - Owner provides core Valcom hardware and networking gear; contractor supplies all cabling, patch panels, conduits, and labeling - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visits - Warranty and certification requirements for installed systems - Work must be completed by November 30, 2026, with minimal disruption to school operations - Itemized pricing and capacity declarations required in bids

Description

Guilford County Schools is seeking qualified low-voltage integration firms for the installation and commissioning of new IP Intercom Systems across nine school facilities. The project aims to modernize campus communication using a Valcom IP-based solution. This is a Labor and Supplementary Materials contract where the Owner has procured the core hardware components and will handle mounting the core head-end infrastructure. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026, and late bids will not be accepted. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visits are scheduled in August 2026.

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