Reading School District Structured Communications Cabling Bid 2026-2027
Reading School DistrictSchool · Reading, MA- Due
- Mar 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jeff Haas
The 30-second brief
Seeks sealed bids for structured communications cabling projects across various District buildings during the 2026-2027 school year. The project includes installation and termination of CAT6 and fiber optic cables, network rack mounting, and installation of wireless access points and security cameras.
Bid Form, Bid Security, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder Qualification Information, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Insurance Certificate, Verification Form
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering character, integrity, reputation, judgment, previous compliance, ability, capacity, experience, and skill.
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Summary
Seeks sealed bids for structured communications cabling projects across various District buildings during the 2026-2027 school year.
The project includes installation and termination of CAT6 and fiber optic cables, network rack mounting, and installation of wireless access points and security cameras.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
- Considering character
- Integrity
- Reputation
- Judgment
- Previous compliance
- Ability
- Capacity
- Experience
- Skill
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Bid Form
- Bid Security
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bidder Qualification Information
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
- Insurance Certificate
- Verification Form
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bid Bond
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Information required per section 4
- Contract Form
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Verification Form
- EDGAR Vendor Certification Form
- Submit to
- 800 Washington Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601
- Scope location
- Reading, Pennsylvania
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Reading School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 800 Washington Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601. For questions, contact Jeff Haas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Reading School District in MA, 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 Jeff Haas. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, Bid Security, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bidder Qualification Information, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Insurance Certificate, Verification Form. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering character, integrity, reputation, judgment, previous compliance, ability, capacity, experience, and skill." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Reading School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Reading School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Reading School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Information required per section 4, Contract Form, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Verification Form, EDGAR Vendor Certification Form. Review the full document from Reading School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Reading, Pennsylvania. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.