On-Call Telecommunication Installation Services

The University of Kansas (KU) is establishing a three‑year on‑call contract (with two optional one‑year renewals) for telecommunications infrastructure installation services across its campuses. Qualified vendors will be pre‑qualified into a pool and receive task‑specific bid requests (TPRs) on an as‑needed basis. Work includes inside‑plant (ISP) and outside‑plant (OSP) cabling, pathway installation, testing, documentation, and as‑built drawings, all performed to KU Division 27 standards. Pricing may be hourly, fixed‑price, or not‑to‑exceed; the contract caps firm rates for the initial three‑year term with limited annual escalations. The solicitation requires BICSI and CommScope certifications, OSHA 10/30 training, bonding, insurance, and may require public‑works/performance bonds for projects over $100 k. • Contract term: 3 years (optionally up to 5 years) • Scope: ISP/OSP cabling, trenching, conduit, testing, documentation, as‑built drawings • Mandatory certifications: BICSI, CommScope, OSHA 10 (crew) & OSHA 30 (supervisors) • Pricing: hourly or fixed; firm for 3 years, ≤3 % annual increase thereafter • Minimum project size: $50 k (below this can be awarded without competition) • Pre‑proposal conference: 24 Sep 2026 (optional) • Submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026 02:00 PM CT • Locations: KU Lawrence, KU Medical Center (Kansas City), Edwards Campus (Overland Park), and affiliated research sites.