Structured Cabling Services and In-building Distributed Antenna Systems

Chesapeake Public Schools has issued a solicitation (RFP 25-2526, solicitation number L503CHESAPEPSCH:108610) seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured firms to provide structured cabling and in-building distributed antenna system (DAS) services on an ongoing, as-needed basis across multiple school facilities in Virginia. The contract scope includes the design, procurement, installation, testing, documentation, repair, and maintenance of structured cabling infrastructure and related network distribution systems. Firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience and exhibit a high level of competency to ensure reliable, high-performance connectivity for the district’s networked environments. Delivery and acceptance of services will take place at the respective school sites, with Chesapeake Public Schools retaining final approval authority following on-site inspection and testing. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov procurement portal by January 6, 2026, with strict adherence to electronic submission requirements; paper, fax, email, or telephone offers are not accepted. The solicitation incorporates the Virginia Public Procurement Act and Chesapeake Public Schools purchasing procedures, emphasizing technical proficiency and compliance with district standards. Although specific contract clauses, pricing details, and evaluation factor weights are not disclosed in the available documents, the solicitation outlines that successful offerors will provide comprehensive structured cabling solutions aligned with industry best practices under NAICS code 238210. The procurement contact is Mavis Agbakpe, Buyer in the Purchasing Office. The contract’s period and type are not explicitly defined, but it appears to be a requirements-based service agreement without fixed quantities or defined maximum value.