RFB #26-017 American Tobacco Trail Improvements

The provided text is a Request for Bid (RFB) document from Wake County, North Carolina, for Telecommunications Structured Cabling services at the Wake County Sheriff's Office Operations Center. Here's a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The project involves furnishing and delivering telecommunications equipment, wiring, and installation services. * The anticipated installation start date is March 9, 2026. **Bid Submission** * Bids will be publicly opened on February 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm. * Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope with the bid number and address listed on the envelope. * Bids submitted via fax or email will not be accepted. * Late bids will not be accepted, and bidders are responsible for ensuring their bids are received on time. **Bid Requirements** * Bidders must fill out the detailed bid form included with the bid documents. * Bidders must provide all required information, including company name, address, contact information, and pricing. * Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and risk rejection of their bid if they fail to do so. **Evaluation and Award** * The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informality in bids, and accept any item in the bid. * The County will evaluate bids based on factors such as price, quality, reputation, and performance capabilities. * The County reserves the right to make partial, progressive, or multiple awards. **Terms and Conditions** * The bid is subject to the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders, special terms and conditions, specifications, and Terms and Conditions. * The County objects to and will not evaluate or consider any additional terms and conditions submitted with a bidder response. * The bidder agrees to furnish and deliver the commodities at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified. **Miscellaneous** * The County encourages participation in this procurement process by historically underutilized businesses. * The County is subject to North Carolina's Public Records Act, and information submitted in response to the RFP may be released for public inspection. * Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not contain confidential or trade secret information, and the County will not agree to withhold an entire proposal or response from public inspection.