Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Decommissioning and removal of existing Rauland Responder IV nurse call system components (buttons, consoles, wall-mounted, bedside units).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Upgrades and modifications to existing low-voltage electrical systems, including new receptacles, network cabling, and conduits.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of new Hill-Rom (Baxter) nurse call system components in patient rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and nurse stations, including new nurse call buttons, wall-mounted devices, consoles, display panels, and corridor/over-door lights.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Integration of new nurse call system with existing hospital systems (alarm, paging, communication, electronic health records, fire life safety systems).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Upgrade of communication consoles within individual distribution frame rooms.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Testing and commissioning of all new Hill-Rom system components for safety, compliance, and back-up power.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Selective demolition of suspended ceiling systems.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Selective demolition of framed ceiling systems.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Limited demolition of drywall walls for installation of J-boxes and back-boxes.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Limited modification of headwalls to accommodate J-boxes, back-boxes, and nurse call devices.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Removal of Rauland Head-End Equipment.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide all required wiring support for installed cables.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of patch panels.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Labeling of all cables at each end.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Engraving of nurse call equipment jack receptacles (2 per device) and specialty nurse call switches in Psych areas.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Termination of all installed wiring by the contractor.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide mock-ups of each faceplate type and fully terminated 48-Port CAT 6A patch panel with 18" terminated cables.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install network compliant breakaway device and cord locking device for mobile devices.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide Horizontal Copper Patch Panels (Ortronics HD 1U unloaded 48 port angled Patch Panel PHAHJU48).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide Ethernet Cable: GenSpeed 6 CAT6 Plenum cable, color as selected by University Representative.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install wiring in free-air utilizing existing cable-trays and rigid conduit in inaccessible ceilings and walls.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Secure and support cables by J-hooks to studs or 12-gauge wire anchored to the structure, at intervals not exceeding 60 inches and not more than 6 inches from cabinets/boxes/fittings, or 12 inches from light fixtures.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Ground cable shields and equipment to eliminate shock hazards and minimize ground loops.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Perform operational system test and demonstrate proper operations; CAT 6 UTP cable testing per Tester manufacturer’s recommended procedures and TIA/EIA 568-B requirements.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of Penetration Firestopping Systems in fire-resistance-rated walls, horizontal assemblies, and smoke barriers.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide firestopping materials including sealants, intumescent composite sheets, putties, mortars, pillows/bags, and silicone foams.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of fire-rated access doors and frames (Karp KRP-150FE or equal, 16 gauge steel frame, 20 gauge steel door, 24”x24” size).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of suspended metal grid ceiling system.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Installation of acoustical units (Glass Fiber Acoustical Panels, 24x48 or 24x24 inches, 1 inch thickness, white).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Interior surface preparation and field application of paints, complying with VOC content restrictions.

NAICS Classification

238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, 238310 – Drywall and Insulation Contractors, 238320 – Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 26, 2026, and was last updated on February 26, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on April 7, 2026.

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