City of Columbus #RFQ033580

City of Columbus seeks cabling hardware and installation services from Commscope, Siemens, and Viking OEMs

The City of Columbus Department of Technology is seeking bids for a Universal Term Contract covering cabling hardware and related installation services for voice, data, and video systems across approximately 220 city locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Department of Technology - OEMs Highlighted: - Commscope - Siemens - Viking - Products Requested: - Wide range of cabling hardware including patch cords, panels, amplifiers, mounting brackets, faceplates, information outlets, and emergency phones - Specific part numbers listed for each item (e.g., AT55HM-1, TPU-100B, V250, 108168550, UC1BBB2-09F001, E-1600-1P) - Quantities not specified per item; estimated annual usage is $50,000, with potential to double - Services Requested: - Installation, design, and warranty support for cabling hardware - Certified personnel required (RCDD, BICSI certified foremen, technicians, installers) - Online work request system, design approval, documentation, and warranty coordination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Excludes major or new construction projects - Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience and provide references from four similar projects - Compliance with equal opportunity employment and diversity regulations - All documentation and attachments must be submitted in PDF format - Contract term through November 1, 2029, with an option for a one-year extension; pricing is firm with limited escalation allowed after six months

Description

The City of Columbus, Department of Technology is soliciting bids for cabling hardware and services. The solicitation requires bidders to submit experience and work history related to these materials and warranty service for the past five years, along with references from at least four customers with similar scope and complexity. The contract resulting from this bid will be valid through November 1, 2029. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026, and responses will be posted by September 10, 2026. The bid response deadline is September 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.

View original listing