Bid No. 27-09 Infrastructure Equipment, Cabling and Services

The San Bernardino City Unified School District is soliciting bids for Bid No. 27-09 to provide infrastructure equipment, cabling, and public works services on an as-needed basis across approximately 74 schools and 10 administrative facilities. The scope of work includes the installation of cabling and pathways to support wired and wireless data networks, specifically supporting Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and multigigabit connectivity. Key technical requirements include the use of laser-optimized OM4 multi-mode fiber for backbone cabling and a minimum 25-year factory warranty on product components and system performance. The district requires the vendor to employ a Registered Communications Distribution Designer and ensures that 100 percent of technicians hold manufacturer training certificates for copper and fiber optic systems. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and features an initial one-year term with options to extend for four additional one-year periods, for a maximum term of five years. The initial estimated value is 600,000 dollars, with a total contract ceiling not to exceed 3,000,000 dollars. Bidders must submit electronic responses via the OpenGov portal by November 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., including a bid bond or cashier's check for 10 percent of the bid amount. Successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount. Payment terms are set at 30 days from the receipt of correct invoices, which must be submitted within 60 calendar days of service delivery.