RFP #1164846 - Active Ethernet, Passive Optical Network, Structured Cable Systems, Design, and Installation

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The County, through TEBS is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from highly qualified ICT Contractors to provide a mix of construction, deployment, procurement, operations management/maintenance, and consulting services for Montgomery County Government Departments and Agencies.

The County intends to enter into a contract(s) with two (2) experienced and qualified firms, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor,” to provide the goods and services described in this RFP on an as-needed basis. The Contract will be awarded to the two (2) highest-ranked offerors (a Primary and Secondary contractor) based on the QSC’s combined written and interview scores and its responsibility determination.

The objective of this solicitation is to enable the County to procure ICT services for the complete range of consulting, design, equipment and materials procurement, construction, installation, project management, requirements analysis, ICT system design, equipment receiving, installation, construction supervision, system configuration, provision of recommendations to the County to purchase goods and services related to ICT systems, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) in a timely and economical manner. The successful offeror(s) will work directly with and under the technical direction of TEBS.

Structured Cable Systems for Enterprise Communications Systems, including but not limited to Active Ethernet, Air-Interface, and Optical Local Area Network (OLAN) technology including post-construction, warranty support, warranty protection, ancillary tasks, or other related requirements:

ICT Systems Integration, Design and Project Management
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support post installation
Quick-Turn-Around ICT Services

Procurement Program Participation Goals