Network Drops for Elementary Schools

The Red Clay Consolidated School District (Delaware) is seeking a qualified vendor to install up to 100 Ethernet network drops in elementary‑school classrooms and libraries. Work includes running cabling, terminating, testing, labeling, and delivering test‑result reports before invoicing. Pricing is on a per‑drop basis and must be guaranteed through 30 June 2027. The contract is contingent upon receipt of E‑Rate Category II funding and will run through 30 June 2027, with a possible one‑year extension. Vendors must already be on the State‑approved structured‑cabling contract (GSS21441A‑DATA_CBL) and must provide insurance, background‑check/child‑protection documentation, SPIN # and FCC registration. The bid deadline is 28 January 2026 @ 2 PM (ET) via email; award is expected within 60 days of opening. • Install ≤ 100 Ethernet drops (cabling, termination, testing, labeling). • Submit per‑drop price; price guarantee required through 30 Jun 2027. • Must be a subcontractor on State structured‑cabling contract GSS21441A‑DATA_CBL. • Funding dependent on E‑Rate Category II award. • Evaluation weighted: Cost 35 %, K‑12 experience 20 %, reseller status 10 %, warranty handling 20 %, schedule adherence 15 %. • Insurance minimum $1 M general liability; background‑check/child‑protection required before work. • No bid deposit or performance bond required. • Contract period: until 30 Jun 2027, with possible 1‑year extension.