Description
The City of Columbus, Department of Technology is issuing a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the supply and installation of inside‑plant voice, video, and data cabling hardware and related services. The contract covers only cabling hardware and installation for staff relocations, network expansions, and other non‑construction projects across the city. Offerors must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience and provide references from four similar contracts. The RFQ requires electronic submission of pricing and supporting documents (experience, warranty, literature, etc.) by September 17, 2026, with questions due by September 7, 2026. The contract will be in effect through November 1, 2029, and bidders must be registered to do business in Ohio.
• Scope: Procurement of Category 5e, Category 6, fiber optic cabling, connectors, patch panels, power supplies, and related installation services.
• Delivery/Performance: Materials and services to be delivered starting October 1, 2026, with work performed on city facilities (no major construction).
• Requirements: Proof of Ohio business registration, experience documentation, warranty information, and compliance with equal‑opportunity clauses.
• Evaluation: Based on technical qualifications, references, and fixed‑price quotations.
• Award: Single‑source contract (if qualified) awarded after bid opening; contract execution within ten days of award.