The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) invited qualified vendors to submit proposals for the provision of E-rate data, voice, and multimedia cabling installation services, including break/fix support, for existing sites within the school district. The selected vendor, R.B. Communications, Inc., will provide these services for a period of five years, with four one-year renewal options. The contract includes the installation of cable, connectors, and other necessary equipment, as well as testing and certification of the installed cables. The vendor will also provide a 15-year warranty for every installed cable. Key aspects of the scope of work include:
• Installation of data, voice, and video communication systems over unshielded twisted pair, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling
• Provision of a per drop fixed price for the scope of work, including all labor and materials
• Compliance with industry standards, including EIA/TIA 568 and TSB 36
• Provision of a 15-year warranty for every installed cable
• Delivery of detailed documentation, including as-built drawings and test results, to facilitate system administration and maintenance.
The contract has a total estimated value of $1,000,000.