Grand Prairie Independent School District Ionwave #26-06

GPISD Structured Cabling Services RFP (Panduit OEM Required)

Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) is seeking qualified vendors for RFP 26-06 to provide structured cabling and related services for its managed data network infrastructure across district facilities. - Government Buyer: - Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD), Purchasing Office - OEM Requirements: - Panduit is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all core structured cabling components - Vendors must hold Panduit Gold Certification (Platinum preferred) - Only Panduit OEM products are accepted for specified items; equivalent or successor products require written approval from GPISD - Products Requested (all Panduit unless otherwise noted): - Cat 6A Plenum Cable (250'), Part #7151800 - Cat 6 Plenum Cable (250'), Part #7131900 - Patch cables (24 port, 48 port), Part #CPPL24WBLY, #CPPL48WBLY - Wire managers (horizontal, vertical, double door), Part #PR2HF2, #PR2VD06, #PE2VD06, #CMPHF-1 - Network cabinets and racks, Part #XG84522BS0068, #R4PCN - Ladder racks, wall angle kits, rack to runway kits, Part #10250-712, #11421-712, #10595-712 - Grounding components: #6 grounding wire, grounding lug (PNL-1/0-L), rod (4NHF8), clamp (GRC2-58-TL) - Fiber optic enclosures and panels, Part #FCE4U, #FAPWAQDLCZ - Fiber cables: 12 strand armor single mode (FSPP912Y), 24 strand armor multi-mode (FOPPZ24Y), 6 strand fan out kit (F06CB) - Additional cables: 18-4C, 22-2C, 22-4C, S501512-04 Access Cable - Services Requested: - Installation, termination, testing, labeling, and documentation of all cabling and components - Project management and technician labor (regular and after-hours) - Installation/testing of GPISD-provided devices (video/audio equipment, cameras, WAPs, paging speakers, Eaton UPS, switches, etc.) - Trip charges for service calls - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with NEC, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and manufacturer/district standards - Strict insurance, certification, and experience requirements for vendors - Proposals evaluated on price, experience, quality, certifications, and HUB compliance - Contract term is one year with up to four annual renewal options; price adjustments subject to CPI review

Description

This is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) for qualified vendors to provide structured cabling and related services in support of GPISD's managed data network infrastructure. The scope includes installation, testing, certification, and documentation of structured cabling systems for remodeling, refurbishment, additions, or new construction projects. Pricing must include all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and documentation necessary for complete delivery. The contract pricing is effective from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with possible renewals.

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