Description
The County of Bedford is seeking qualified contractors to provide on‑demand low‑voltage wiring services—including installation, termination, repair, testing, and maintenance of cabling for fire‑alarm, security, access‑control, and data systems—across its facilities. The contract will be awarded on a one‑year base with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and vendors must submit detailed hourly rates and minimum service fees. Evaluation will focus on technical approach, relevant municipal experience, pricing, and ability to respond quickly to service calls.
• Scope covers COAX, Cat 5/6/7, Ethernet, fiber‑optic, telephone, and related low‑voltage systems.
• Required compliance with NEC, Virginia licensing, and preferably BICSI‑certified technicians.
• Emergency response must be within 4 hours; contractors must provide as‑built documentation and a 1‑year workmanship warranty.
• Pricing must be submitted by category (master electricians, journeymen, low‑voltage technicians, apprentices) with defined material mark‑ups.
• Evaluation criteria total 100 points, with the largest weight (30) on technical approach and qualifications.