Description
The State of North Dakota’s IT Department is seeking qualified contractors to provide statewide voice, data, and video structured‑wiring services, including installation of Category 5e/6 copper cabling, single‑mode and multimode fiber, termination, testing, labeling, documentation, and removal of abandoned cabling. The contract will be an open‑ended IDIQ with a two‑year initial term, potential renewals, and a firm‑price structure. Offerors must submit detailed technical solutions and a fully itemized cost proposal, comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA‑568‑B standards, and respond to service requests within tight timeframes. The award will be based on a technical score (55 points) and cost competitiveness (45 points).
• Provide turn‑key cabling solutions (design, install, test, as‑built documentation) for state facilities.
• Must meet ANSI/TIA/EIA‑568‑B, NEC, and related standards; rapid SR acknowledgment (2 business days) and test‑result submission (5 days).
• Pricing must be fully itemized (labor, materials, travel, optional services) with no hidden costs; lowest‑cost award receives full 45 cost points.
• Contract term begins March 1 2027, ends February 28 2029, with up‑to‑four one‑year renewals and a possible 12‑month extension.