26-11153 RFP Structured Data Cabling

Greene County is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive structured cabling services under solicitation 26-11153, which functions as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity framework for task-order-based work. The contract requires vendors to design, furnish, install, test, and support both existing and future data cabling systems across various county locations in Missouri, including the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling, racks, cabinets, patch panels, pathways, and associated labeling and testing materials. All installations must comply with TIA-568 standards using calibrated testing equipment, and pass/fail reports must be submitted for each link. Preferred equipment includes Hubbell for power distribution, Hoffman for enclosures, and APC NetShelter for data racks, though alternatives may be considered on a case-by-case basis. BICSI certification is preferred for personnel, and all crews must be properly certified prior to performing work, though it is not a mandatory proposal requirement. Contractors must adhere to strict bonding and wage regulations: a performance and payment bond at 110% of the contract value is required for any single project exceeding $50,000, issued by a County-approved surety, with replacements needed within five days if the bond becomes unsatisfactory. Projects valued above $75,000 trigger prevailing wage obligations under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapters 67, 290, and 292, requiring submission of payroll records and affidavits of compliance from both prime contractors and subcontractors, with a $100 per day penalty for non-compliance. Work can only commence after formal issuance of a quote and purchase order, with no blanket task orders permitted. Contractors are responsible for obtaining permits, scheduling inspections, performing firestopping, core drilling, installing sleeves and pathways, and restoring affected areas. Response deadlines are set for May 28, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the Greene County bidding portal with a signed acknowledgment of Addendum #1. The County will issue task orders as needed, with vendors typically receiving advance notice of at least seven days, often exceeding thirty days. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with final payment contingent upon compliance documentation. There is no specified contract value ceiling or pricing schedule, and no socioeconomic set-asides, UEI/CAGE requirements, or formal evaluation factors are detailed, suggesting a focus on technical compliance and adherence to established standards over cost-based selection.