Virginia Danville Civic Plus #RFP-26-27-012

Data Networking Installation for Aviation Training Facility – HPE Aruba Hardware Specified

The City of Danville, Virginia is seeking a contractor to install data networking infrastructure at the Aviation Training Facility, specifically in Hangars 100 and 300, which will serve Danville Community College and Averett University. - Government Buyer: - City of Danville, Purchasing Department (Carol Henley, Director of Purchasing) - OEMs Highlighted: - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba (for switches and access points) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of Cat6 plenum-rated cable drops (totaling 84 blue and 13 yellow locations) - Includes cable drops for general use and for wireless access point (WAP) locations - Network hardware: - 1 HPE Aruba CX 6405 v2 switch chassis - 2 HPE Aruba CX 6400 48-port modules - 6 HPE 500 series access points - 2 x 48U open racks (IT closet) - 1 x 12U enclosed, lockable wall rack (Hangar 100) - 2 x 12U enclosed, lockable wall racks (Hangar 300) - 6 x 48-port patch panels per 48U rack - Termination and labeling of all Cat6 cables - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Virginia Uniform Building Code, VDOT Specifications, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA, VPAT/ACR submission) - 5% bid bond required; 5% retainage/escrow until final acceptance - Liquidated damages of $300 per day for late completion - Project completion required by end of the specified period - No specific resellers or integrators named; focus is on HPE Aruba as the primary OEM for networking hardware.

Description

This solicitation seeks a highly qualified and responsible contractor to perform the installation of data network requirements for an Aviation Training Facility building currently under construction, specifically Hangars 100 and 300. The facility will be shared by Danville Community College and Averett University, with Hangar 100 dedicated to Danville Community College's Aviation Maintenance Training program and Hangar 300 to Averett University's Aeronautics program. The total building area is 13,244 square feet, with Hangar 100 at 3,900 square feet and Hangar 300 at 6,400 square feet. The work includes installation of data networking infrastructure as per the specifications and exhibits provided.

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