Hawaii eProcurement Portal #IFB D26-129

HIDOE Statewide Network Cabling Materials and Accessories Solicitation

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking bids for a large-scale, statewide supply of network cabling materials and accessories to support educational facilities across multiple islands. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Education, Office of Information and Technology Services, Enterprise Infrastructure Services Branch - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Corning (primary fiber optic cables and accessories) - Leviton (copper cabling, connectors, patch panels) - Allen Tel (telecom blocks, accessories) - Chatsworth (racks, cable management) - Eaton/TrippLite (power distribution, rack accessories) - Atlas (IP speakers) - Brother (labeling supplies) - Other brands for tools, hardware, and cable management - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive range of fiber optic cables (Corning ALTOS, FREEDM, riser, LSZH, patch cords, pigtails) - Example: ALTOS Loose Tube, 12-F, 24-F, 48-F, 96-F, with part numbers and quantities up to 55,000 feet - Patch cords, jumpers, fan-out kits, splice trays, connector housings, panels, cassettes - Copper cabling and accessories (Cat6, Cat6A, Cat5E cables, patch panels, connectors, tools) - Example: Cat6 Enhanced UTP, 23AWG, 1000 ft reels; patch cords in various colors and lengths - Cable management hardware (racks, brackets, cable managers, storage rings, flextray, raceway) - Power distribution units, rack-mount conditioners, extension cords - Labeling and marking supplies (adhesive tapes, cable markers, label kits) - Telecom blocks, punchdown tools, junction boxes, wallplates, surface mount boxes - IP loudspeakers, horn speakers, and related enclosures - Miscellaneous installation hardware (screws, anchors, washers, duct seal, fire stop kits) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be manufacturer-authorized distributors with at least one year of experience - Must maintain a wholesale or retail business with warehousing and a designated point of contact on Oahu - Delivery required statewide (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai-Lanai, Kauai) - Requests for pre-approved acceptable products are allowed; substitutions must meet or exceed specifications - Pricing adjustments allowed for manufacturer cost escalations during contract extensions (capped at 20%) - All products must comply with applicable state and federal requirements - Period of Performance: - Contract runs through June 30, 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension; deliveries within 30 days of purchase orders - Corning is the primary OEM for fiber optic products, with Leviton and others for copper and accessories.

Description

This solicitation is for furnishing and delivering network cabling materials and supplies to the Hawaii State Department of Education. The procurement is managed by the Office of Fiscal Services Procurement and Contracts Branch - Education. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO) by August 31, 2026, 4:30 PM HST. The solicitation includes various types of network cabling products and related accessories, with detailed specifications and quantities provided in the bid schedule. Vendors must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes, and the transaction fee is 0.75% of the award amount, not to exceed $5,000.

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