122-2707 Wiring & Fiber Placement Services

The State of North Dakota, through its Information Technology Department and the Office of Management and Budget, is soliciting proposals under solicitation 112-2707 for statewide voice and data wiring and fiber placement services. This is an open-ended cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to N.D.C.C. section 54-44.4-13, allowing various state entities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to utilize the services. The contractor will be responsible for installation, repair, and miscellaneous cabling services, including field testing, documentation, and labeling according to state standards. Performance is managed on a per-request basis, with the contractor required to respond to service requests or statements of work within two business days. Proposals must be submitted via NDBuys by November 20, 2026, and must be divided into separate technical and cost volumes. The award is based on a 100-point scale, with 45 points allocated to the cost proposal and the remainder to the technical evaluation, though a minimum technical score of 36 points is required to proceed. Key contractual requirements include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, registration with the North Dakota Secretary of State, and potential criminal history record checks for staff. The state maintains a five-day review period for deliverables and a twelve-month verification window following final acceptance to ensure product conformity. All contractors must utilize state sales tax exemption number E-2001 and provide a valid vendor tax identification number.