Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP_Voice_Data_Security_Cabling_draft_KJC_R1_9.10.26

Statewide Voice/Data Cabling and Building Security Services for Vermont Government Facilities

The State of Vermont is seeking contractors to provide statewide voice and data communications cabling and building security services for government facilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing & Contracting, Agency of Administration - Contact: Kevin Cooke, State Purchasing Agent II - Scope of Work: - Installation, maintenance, and repair of low voltage cabling for voice, data, and video communications (CAT-5E, CAT-6, fiber optics) - Installation and maintenance of building security systems (CCTV, card access, intrusion detection) - Work includes site surveys, cable design, project planning, labeling, testing, and documentation - Products Requested: - Unshielded twisted 4-pair Category-5E and Category-6 wiring per data station (including outlets) - Fiber optic termination (multimode fiber, ST type connectors) - Ortronics 110 Type Patch Panels (12, 24, 48, 96 port) - Sample configurations for cabling installations (various quantities and environments) - RADIANT 12 port steel lockable distribution boxes - Services Requested: - Certified installation and maintenance of cabling and security systems - Rapid response requirements for system failures (major: within 4 hours; minor: within 24 hours) - Type-S journeyman electrician license required for electric door locks/strikes - OEMs Mentioned: - Ortronics (patch panels) - RADIANT (distribution boxes) - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must meet certification and licensing standards - All work must be performed by experienced installers or journeyman electricians - Contract open to political subdivisions and independent colleges at same terms - Contract Structure: - Initial period of two years, with up to three additional one-year renewal options - Pricing includes hourly labor rates and equipment costs

Description

The State of Vermont is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide Voice and Data Communications Cabling Systems and Building Security Services statewide. The contract period is for two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods, starting October 1, 2026. The solicitation includes services related to low voltage cabling such as voice, data, and security cabling, and related services. Bidders may bid on data cabling, security cabling, or both. The State encourages participation from political subdivisions and independent colleges at the same prices, terms, and conditions.

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