Worcester Worcester #8856-W7

Worcester Public Schools Phase 1 IP public-address, clock, and network-cabling retrofit

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a contractor to install Phase 1 IP public-address, display-speaker/clock, and network-cabling upgrades at four school sites. - Buyer: City of Worcester, Worcester Public Schools (WPS), Purchasing Division; buyer contact: Christopher J. Gagliastro. - OEMs and equipment: AXIS (network speakers, strobes, controllers, consoles, microphones, and mounts); American Time (speaker wire guards); HPE Aruba Networking (switches and power supplies); and Middle Atlantic Products (network enclosures). WPS supplies the listed equipment; the contractor provides installation, cabling, and required hardware. - Key quantities: Install 324 IP public-address/display devices and 324 new CAT6 UTP drops; remove two existing cabinets and install two replacement enclosures at Chandler Elementary and Rice Square Elementary. - Notable requirements: Test and label cabling, verify system operation, follow AXIS documentation, coordinate with WPS IT, and avoid hazardous materials. Work is scheduled after school hours, with construction coordinated with WPS. - Schedule and estimated value: Complete work within 90 days after WPS issues the order or notice to proceed. Estimated project cost is $150,000.

Description

Worcester Public Schools is soliciting bids for an IP public address and clock infrastructure retrofit at four district sites. The work includes installing IP public address and clock components and installing and testing 324 new Category 6 UTP wiring drops. It also includes removing two existing network cabinets and installing replacement cabinets at Chandler Elementary and Rice Square Elementary School. DCAMM certification in Telecommunications Systems is required, and a pre-bid site visit is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

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