RFQ033580 - Cabling Hardware and Services UTC

The City of Columbus Department of Technology seeks a vendor to provide a universal term contract (UTC) for inside‑plant voice, video, and data cabling hardware and associated installation, design, and warranty services. The contract will support staff relocations, project upgrades, and network expansion across roughly 220 city sites, but excludes major new‑construction projects. The agreement runs through November 1 2029, with an estimated annual spend of about $50,000 and the ability for the City to issue multiple purchase orders under the framework. Vendors must demonstrate five‑year experience, provide four comparable references, and meet extensive technical standards (TIA/EIA, IEEE, UL, etc.). Key requirements include certified personnel (RCDD, BICSI‑certified foremen/technicians), insurance, workers’ compensation, a 12‑month OEM warranty, and adherence to public‑records and equal‑opportunity clauses. • Supply inside‑plant cabling hardware (cables, connectors, patch panels, etc.) and related installation services. • Maintain certification and staffing standards (RCDD, BICSI‑certified staff). • Operate under a framework contract with the City, responding to individual purchase orders and invoicing per PO. • Comply with stringent technical standards and warranty/insurance obligations.