Alachua County - Annual Fiber Optic Cabling Services - ITB 27-100-PM (2026)
Alachua County Board of County CommissionersCounty · FL- Due
- Jul 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dennis Garraty
- (352) 338-7328
The 30-second brief
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking bids for ITB 27-100-PM for Annual Fiber Optic Cabling services to support county-owned or leased buildings in Gainesville, Florida. The scope encompasses labor, materials, supplies, and equipment for fiber optic cabling, structured cabling, data network infrastructure, and telecommunications upgrades adhering to TIA, ANSI, and Alachua County ITS standards. Bidders must provide standard hourly rates, weekend hourly rates, and emergency call-out rates, along with material markup percentages. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question deadline of July 12, 2026. The contract term is for one year from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Requirements include SBE 15% participation preference, local business preference, drug-free workplace certification, and commercial general liability insurance.
Price and other factors considered
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Summary
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking bids for ITB 27-100-PM for Annual Fiber Optic Cabling services to support county-owned or leased buildings in Gainesville, Florida.
The scope encompasses labor, materials, supplies, and equipment for fiber optic cabling, structured cabling, data network infrastructure, and telecommunications upgrades adhering to TIA, ANSI, and Alachua County ITS standards. Bidders must provide standard hourly rates, weekend hourly rates, and emergency call-out rates, along with material markup percentages. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question deadline of July 12, 2026. The contract term is for one year from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options. Requirements include SBE 15% participation preference, local business preference, drug-free workplace certification, and commercial general liability insurance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price and other factors considered
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- W-9
- Small Business Enterprise Program Certificate
- SBE Certificate
- Alachua County Local Address
- Corporate Resolution
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- Alachua County
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty. For questions, contact Dennis Garraty.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dennis Garraty at (352) 338-7328. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price and other factors considered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: W-9, Small Business Enterprise Program Certificate, SBE Certificate, Alachua County Local Address, Corporate Resolution, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.