Fiber Optic Network and Copper Low-Voltage Communications Cabling Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States; New York, New York, United States; Newark, New Jersey, United StatesPosted 16 days agoDeadline: May 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in New York requests vendors for fiber optic and copper cabling maintenance, installation, and inventory services, including equipment provisioning and design updates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 5 years of continuous experience in management and operation of network and low voltage cabling installation and maintenance services
Must have performed at least 3 contracts requiring similar services of similar scope
Must have a minimum of $500,000 annual gross income from the types of services in the last fiscal year or last complete calendar year
Must have manufacturer certification from at least 3 of the following: Corning, AFL, Panduit, Hubbell, Leviton or companies with similar products
Must have technicians trained and certified on required equipment (Fiber/Twisted-Pair Cable Tester, OTDR, Fusion Splicer) by one or more listed manufacturers
Must have BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) Certification
Must have ISNetworld Membership Certification
Must have a satisfactory Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety record and vehicle maintenance program
Must have active OSHA 10-Hour Certifications for all onsite personnel, with onsite lead technicians/supervisors holding active OSHA 30-Hour Certifications

BUDGET

Verified

$2,477,882

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: April 21st, 2026

Questions Due: May 5th, 2026

Bid Due Date: May 19th, 2026

Expected Commencement Date: August 17th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 5th, 2026

Issuing Agency

The Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide maintenance, installation, and inventory services for fiber optic network and copper low-voltage communications cabling infrastructure for a government authority in New York. Required services include provisioning, maintaining, installing, inventorying, and supporting cabling equipment for fiber optic and copper networks.

Vendors will be expected to handle all aspects of cabling equipment and miscellaneous materials, such as fiber optic patch cables, patch panels, splicing enclosures, termination panels, 24-strand fiber cabling, twisted pair copper patch cables, twisted pair cabling, cable management panels, stand-alone enclosures, and installation consumables. Responsibilities also include shipping, courier services, and updating cabling equipment designs to ensure proper communication links.

All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by May 5, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.