University of Kansas Ionwave #3121530

University of Kansas seeks on-call telecommunications installation services for campus-wide projects

The University of Kansas Information Technology department is seeking qualified suppliers for on-call telecommunications infrastructure installation services across multiple campus locations. - Government Buyer: - University of Kansas (KU) - KU Information Technology - Scope of Work: - On-call installation, testing, and documentation of inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) cabling and pathways - Services include copper and fiber optic cabling, pathway/support installation (cable trays, J-hooks, conduit), patch panels, fiber enclosures, removals, testing, and as-built documentation - Example project: 25 Category 6A data drops, 500 feet of cable tray, patch panel, fiber terminations, certification testing, labeling, and documentation - OEMs and Certifications: - CommScope (certification required) - BICSI (certification required) - Suppliers must be able to provide extended system warranties from cabling/connectivity manufacturers - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with KU Division 27 Telecommunications Design and Construction Standards - OSHA training required for technicians - No specific OEMs mandated for materials, but certifications and warranties are required - Pre-qualified supplier pool; projects awarded via task proposals or direct awards under $50,000 - No guaranteed minimum or maximum work; pricing firm for initial term, capped increases for renewals - Products/Services Requested: - Category 6 and 6A cable installation - Patch panel installation - Singlemode and multimode fiber installation - Fiber enclosure installation - Cable tray, J-hook, and conduit installation - Fiber termination, certification testing, cable labeling, as-built documentation - Labor rates for various technician roles, service calls, and project management - Unique Requirements: - Suppliers must hold CommScope and BICSI certifications - Ability to deliver detailed proposals, test documentation, and as-built drawings for each project - Extended system warranties from cabling/connectivity manufacturers - OSHA training for all technicians - Evaluation based on bid amount, qualifications, expertise, and performance

Description

The University of Kansas is soliciting electronic bids from well-qualified suppliers to provide on-call telecommunication installation services for use by KU Information Technology. The services include inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) cabling, pathway installation, testing, and documentation as directed by KU IT through individual quote or bid requests. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals, totaling up to five years. Pricing shall remain firm for the initial term and may increase by 3% or CPI, whichever is lower, during renewal periods.

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