SBH Network Cable Pulls-01232026

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

SRC0000036566

3/2/2026 2:00:00 PM

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( Ohio MHAS) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to Provide approximately 22 cable pulls to Eliminate Unmanaged Switches at Summit Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

1. BACKGROUND

This project provides for approximately 22 cable pulls needed (several with multiple cables) at SBH to eliminate unmanaged switches to improve network security and reliability.

1. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES

The following scope of work is:
- Perform a site visit to determine the materials and equipment needed to complete the cable pulls and connections.
- Cabling and connection of approximately 22 Cat 6 cable pulls terminating at the associated patch panels.
- Contractor to provide the network cabling, connectors, and boxes consistent with existing installations at the site.
- Disposal of all construction waste materials.
- Coordinate construction and operations of the Work with Owner schedules and activities.
- Contractor and contractor’s staff must be aware of the environment of a psychiatric hospital and safeguard all tools, equipment, etc. at all times during the project.  If contractor or staff are issued hospital keys, they must safeguard them and keep them from patients.
- Contractor to provide all tools, ladders, etc. to complete the work.
- Contractor shall follow MHAS’s standard Contractor Guidelines.
- Escorts will be required while crew works in patient areas.
- HIPAA training will be required.
MHAS Implementation Sites:

Summit Behavioral Hospital (SBH)
1101 Summit Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Contact Richard Ryan 1-513-948-3600

Contractor must have experience (more than 1 year) in IT related installation and service.

Contractor shall not be subject to an “unresolved” finding for recovery under Section 9.24 of Ohio Revised Code.

The State of Ohio – Department of Behavioral Health is soliciting dealers for products that are currently contracted under a Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) Contract, State Term Schedule (“STS”), Competitive Selection - Two Phase Contract, Group Purchasing Contract ("GPC"), or Master Maintenance Agreement ("MMA"). Only suppliers who offer these products on an existing Department of Administrative Services (“DAS”) Contract, State Term Schedule (“STS”), Group Purchasing Contract ("GPC"), or Master Maintenance Agreement ("MMA") may respond to this solicitation.

DBH will award this project to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible supplier. The awarded supplier must include all applicable costs for delivery, setup, and warranty in their submission.

All pricing must be clearly entered into the OhioBuys item grid and prices must be at or lower than current contracted pricing. If the pricing contained in your responsive documents fails to match the current DAS contracted price, your quote may be disqualified. If a separate quote is submitted, the total must exactly match the amount listed in the item grid. Discrepancies may result in disqualification.

The applicable DAS contract number is required within the comment column of your grid or in your attachment if an attachment is provided. If a DAS contract number is not provided, your quote will be disqualified.

Any responses that are not a part of a current DAS contract will not be considered.

In the event of a tie bid, the sourcing project will be awarded to the first responsive and responsible bid received by the date and time stamp in OhioBuys.