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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Modesto City Schools is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, E-RATE YR 2026 (YR29) CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP #25-4840. Work is to be performed near 1717 Sylvan Ave, Modesto, CA 95355, USA in Stanislaus County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the installation and maintenance of cabling infrastructure for Modesto City Schools, covering E-Rate services for the 2026 (YR29) period. The scope includes installation of new Category 6A UTP data cabling and related low-voltage enclosures, aerial fiber cable mounting, and comprehensive testing of all new cables and connections. The work is to be performed across various school sites within the Modesto City Schools district and must adhere to all local, state, and prevailing codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/TIA-568.0-D, and ANSI/TIA-568.1-D telecommunications cabling standards.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of new Category 6A UTP cabling.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of low voltage enclosures.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Testing of all cables and connections. Specifications: To ensure complete and operable end-to-end data connection using EIA/TIA TSB-155 testing guidelines; digital test results to be provided.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of Panduit Power and Communication poles. Specifications: p/n PCPAxxR20EI (xx=height) with included power accessories.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of aerial fiber cable mounting hardware. Specifications: Matched to all supporting ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) fiber cable.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of Cat 6 network jacks. Specifications: To be BLUE.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of Cat 6A network jacks. Specifications: To be BLUE.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Labeling all drops. Specifications: Each drop shall have a unique label throughout the site; handwritten labels are not acceptable.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: UTP cabling installation. Specifications: Shall conform to a 6-foot separation requirement from main power panels, switchgear, and/or exact MDF/IDF locations.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Data cable runs. Specifications: Not to exceed 295 feet for data.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Cable splicing. Specifications: No cable splicing at any point.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Compliance with industry standards. Specifications: National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 or most recent edition; ANSI/TIA-568.0-D Genetic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises; ANSI/TIA-568.1-D Commercial.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Installation of data cabling, low voltage enclosures, and associated wiring.), NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Installation of power and communication poles and aerial fiber cable mounting hardware.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 11, 2025, and was last updated on December 10, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 20, 2026.

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