About this opportunity
AI summaryThe School District of Osceola County, Florida, invites bids to purchase patch cables across fourteen lots on an as-needed basis. The requested products include Single Mode Cables, Multi-Mode 50/125 (OM4), Category 6A Slim OD Patch Cables with molded boots in various colors, and Category 6A Slim armored patch cables with molded boots. All cables must be tested and include a one-year manufacturer warranty under a two-year firm fixed-price contract. Bidders must submit required documentation, including completed acknowledgement forms, price sheets in Excel format, at least three references, and proof of insurance. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams on November 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. All questions and required samples are due by November 19, 2026, and final bids must be submitted by December 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Solicitation No.
- SDOC-27-052-B-LK
Scope of work
- Single Mode Cables
- Multi-Mode 50/125 (OM4) cables
- Category 6A Slim OD Patch Cables with a molded boot in 11 specified colors
- Category 6A Slim armored patch cables with a molded boot
- Cable length marking on ends as specified based on cable length
- One-year manufacturer warranty and testing for all cables
- Balance of Product Line Discount percentage off manufacturer published price list
- Delivery within 15 calendar days from receipt of purchase order
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proper submittal of ALL documentation as required by this bid (Responsive) | Not specified |
| Total Cost | Not specified |
| Delivery | Not specified |
| Past Performance (references and relevant projects completed within the last 3 years) | Not specified |
| All technical specifications associated with this bid | Not specified |
| Financial Stability | Not specified |
| Current Certificate of Insurance or proof of insurability | Not specified |
| Evidence of compliance with SBE/VBE participation goals or good faith efforts | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Products must meet or exceed EIA/TIA standards
- Not currently in bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings
- Submission of Local Business Tax Receipts (or state/local equivalent licenses if outside Florida)
- Documented relevant projects completed within the last 3 years of similar magnitude
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment B - Completed Bidder's Acknowledgement and agreement of the Standard Terms
- Signed Addenda
- Attachment C – References Form
- Attachment D - Bid Price Sheet (in excel format)
- Attachment H - Bidder's Statement of Principal Place of Business / Florida Preference Form
- Details of litigation, arbitration, or claims
- Most recent financial statement
- Certificate of Insurance or proof of insurability
- Contact information for regular and emergency representatives
- Attachment E - SBE/VBE Program Participation Form and/or proof of certification
Key dates
- Invitation to Bid Available
- November 2, 2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory)
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM
- Question Deadline
- November 19, 2026 at 10AM
- Samples Due
- Thursday, November 19, 2026, before 3:00 PM
- School District Offices are Closed
- November 21-25, 2026
- Addendum posted to Vendorlink
- November 30, 2026
- Bids Due (Bid Closing Date)
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. ET
- Planned Award Date
- January 19, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via VendorLink
- Instructions
- Submit via https://vendorlink.osceola.org. Upload files in Excel (.xls or .xlsx), Adobe PDF (.pdf), or .ZIP file formats with printing enabled. Keep the Price Sheet in excel format. Physical samples must be sent separately to the Procurement Agent before the sample deadline.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial two (2) year term with up to one (1) optional two (2) year renewal period
- Place of performance
- Kissimmee, FL
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability including contractual liability and independent contractors; Automobile Liability for owned, hired, scheduled, and non-owned vehicles; Workers' Compensation per Chapter 440 Florida Statutes with Waiver of Subrogation; District named as Additional Insured on liability policies.