City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified contractor to provide “as‑needed” low‑voltage telecommunications cabling services under a term contract. The work includes supplying and installing Category 6A, Category 6, Category 5E copper cabling, multimode and single‑mode fiber optic cable, and coaxial cable, together with related pathway hardware (trays, J‑hooks, raceways), termination hardware (patch panels, modular jacks, faceplates), labeling, testing, and full documentation. The contractor must follow NEC, TIA/EIA, BICSI, and City standards, obtain necessary permits, and provide a 25‑year manufacturer warranty plus a 1‑year workmanship warranty. The contract is a three‑year fixed‑price term with optional one‑year renewal, includes performance and bid bonds (10 % and 100 % of bid), and requires compliance with M/WBE inclusion goals and prevailing‑wage rules.
• Install and test voice, data, video, access‑control, and wireless cabling across City facilities.
• Provide all materials, pathway supports, termination hardware, and detailed as‑built documentation.
• Maintain strict quality standards (no splices, proper bend radius, Velcro ties only) and submit Level‑III test reports for 100 % of installed cabling.
• Meet mandatory insurance, bonding, and M/WBE participation requirements; start work within 10 calendar days of notice.