Low Voltage / Data Services - IT

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid, blanket‑type contract for low‑voltage / data services (IT) to be performed over a one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals. The awardee, North East Cable, will provide 24/7 emergency response, routine service calls, and installation of low‑voltage electrical, data‑cabling, voice‑video, and related components. The contract requires a 5 % bid security, performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount, and a material markup capped at 15 %. Labor rates are pre‑defined on an hourly basis for technicians and apprentices, and each individual job may not exceed $10,000. The contractor must submit a signed Service Slip with every invoice, weekly certified payroll reports, and comply with MWBE, prevailing‑wage, and safety regulations. • Scope: low‑voltage electrical, data‑cabling, voice/video, camera, wireless APs, intercom, troubleshooting, 24/7 emergency service. • Financial terms: 5 % bid bond, full‑price performance/payment bonds, ≤ 15 % material markup, hourly labor rates (technician $80‑$140/hr, apprentice $74‑$130/hr). • Compliance: MWBE participation goals, prevailing‑wage reporting, insurance, bond, and no subcontracting without written permission.