E-Rate #270001123

Olathe USD 233 Solicits Proposals for Cat6A Cabling Infrastructure Replacement in School Buildings

Olathe Unified School District 233 (USD #233) in Olathe, Kansas is seeking proposals for a large-scale replacement of wireless data cabling infrastructure in its school buildings. - Scope of Work: - Installation of approximately 124,000 linear feet of Cat6A Ethernet cabling (purple color) in classrooms, offices, and communal areas - Deployment of Category 6A patch panels and cable management hardware (J-hooks, cable trays, conduits, ladder racks, D-rings) - Use of factory-manufactured purple Category 6A 28AWG UTP unshielded slim ethernet patch cords with snagless boots, T568B wiring - Lift rental and floor protection materials (ram board, plywood) included in bids - Services Required: - Complete installation, termination, cross connect, patching, labeling, testing, and certification of all Cat6A cables to industry standards - Comprehensive documentation and compliance with all applicable regulations - Assignment of a dedicated Project Manager and weekly status meetings - Requirements & Notable Details: - All cabling must be plenum-rated where required - Field-fabricated patch cords are prohibited; only factory-manufactured cords allowed - Mandatory walkthrough for vendors to verify requirements - No specific OEMs mandated; all products may be 'or equivalent' per E-Rate rules - Project duration is fixed, with cable crews required onsite and dedicated for the entire period - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; the procurement is open to all qualified suppliers meeting the technical specifications.

Description

The District is soliciting proposals to replace the wireless cable infrastructure in its elementary, middle school, and alternative education buildings. The project includes installation of Cat6A Ethernet cabling, cable management hardware, termination, testing, labeling, and documentation. Vendors must attend a mandatory walkthrough to determine the actual feet of cabling needed. All items are "Or Equivalent" as per E-Rate competitive bidding rules, and bids must be submitted through IonWave. The project timeline is from April 1st, 2027, to July 31st, 2027, with specific requirements for cable installation and protection of facilities.

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