This solicitation calls for a full‑service network cabling solution for the School District of Pickens County, covering design, supply, installation, testing, labeling, documentation, and a one‑year warranty/maintenance package across all district schools and facilities. The award was made to Conexus Cabling Systems, LLC, and the contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year base term with the option to extend up to four additional one‑year periods. The district required RCDD‑certified staff, adherence to TIA/IEEE standards, and detailed deliverables including as‑built drawings and test reports. The competitive process was open, with a submission deadline of March 14, 2024, and the intent‑to‑award was posted on March 19, 2024.
• Scope: design and install Cat 6 copper and hybrid fiber‑optic backbone, conduit work, labeling, testing, and documentation for 23 K‑12 facilities.
• Evaluation: 35 % cost, 45 % technical/experience, 20 % reputation/fit.
• Contract: Firm‑fixed‑price, 1‑year base term, renewable up to five years total, with no bid or performance bonds required.