Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Bids - Infrastructure Cabling

Issuing Agency

Independent School District 196

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Dec 20, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Request for Bids - Infrastructure Cabling

Request for Bids - Infrastructure Cabling

Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time

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Independent School District #196

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)

Infrastructure Cabling for High School Activity Centers,

New Rosemount Middle School, and Scott Highland Middle School

December 19, 2025

Prepared by:

Felix Fayngersh

True North Consulting Group, LLC (A PMY Company)

www.tncg.com

ISD #196

Cabling for High School Activity Centers, RMS, and SHMS

Section 00 01 10 – Table of Contents

SECTION 00 01 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 1

SECTION 00 11 00 – ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATIONS......................................................................... 1

Bid Due Date ............................................................................................................................. 1

Address to Send Bids ................................................................................................................. 1

Pre-Bid Meeting ........................................................................................................................ 1

Request for Bid General Information ........................................................................................ 1

Intent of Documents.................................................................................................................. 1

SECTION 00 01 15 – LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS ........................................................................................ 1

SECTION 00 20 00 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCUREMENT......................................................................... 1

Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 1

Examination of Site and Documents ......................................................................................... 1

Labor Standards and Wages ..................................................................................................... 2

Insurance................................................................................................................................... 2

Interpretations and Changes by Addenda................................................................................. 4

Preparation of Bid Response ..................................................................................................... 4

Incurring Costs........................................................................................................................... 4

Consideration of Bids ................................................................................................................ 5

Contractor Qualifications .......................................................................................................... 5

Subcontractors .......................................................................................................................... 6

After-hours Cost ........................................................................................................................ 6

Third-Party Acquisition of Company.......................................................................................... 6

Contractor Requirements .......................................................................................................... 6

Project Manager ....................................................................................................................... 7

Unit Prices ................................................................................................................................. 7

State Excise and Use Tax ........................................................................................................... 8

Bid Security................................................................................................................................ 8

Performance & Payment Bonds ................................................................................................ 8

Licenses and Permits ................................................................................................................. 8

Exceptions to the RFB................................................................................................................ 9

Alternate Bids............................................................................................................................ 9

Informational Bids................................................................................................................... 10

Document Submission and Delivery ........................................................................................ 10

Rejection of Bids...................................................................................................................... 12

Received Bids........................................................................................................................... 12

Bid Acceptance ........................................................................................................................ 12

Bid Award ................................................................................................................................ 13

Contract Negotiations ............................................................................................................. 13

Incurred Costs.......................................................................................................................... 13

Compliance with Laws/Standards ........................................................................................... 13

RFB Release ............................................................................................................................. 13

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Ownership of Bids ................................................................................................................... 13

Conformance to Specifications................................................................................................ 14

Default..................................................................................................................................... 14

Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illegal Drug Policy................................................................................ 15

Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010 .................................................................................. 15

RFB Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 15

Payment .................................................................................................................................. 17

Compliance with Laws/Standards ........................................................................................... 18

Indemnification ....................................................................................................................... 18

SECTION 00 40 00 – PROCUREMENT FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS ............................................................ 1

To Independent School District #196......................................................................................... 1

Alternates (May Be Added Via Addendum)............................................................................... 1

Informational Bid (May Be Added Via Addendum) ................................................................... 2

Unit Pricing................................................................................................................................ 2

Limitation of Price Increase ....................................................................................................... 3

Commencement and Completion of Contract Work ................................................................. 3

Addendum Receipt .................................................................................................................... 3

Signature ................................................................................................................................... 3

Qualifications and Requirements .............................................................................................. 4

References ................................................................................................................................. 4

Service after Installation ........................................................................................................... 6

Materials List for AVHS (Bidder to Fill Out) ............................................................................... 7

Materials List for EHS (Bidder to Fill Out).................................................................................. 8

Materials List for EVHS (Bidder to Fill Out) ............................................................................... 8

Materials List for RHS (Bidder to Fill Out) ................................................................................. 9

Materials List for RMS (Bidder to Fill Out)................................................................................. 9

Materials List for SHMS (Bidder to Fill Out) ............................................................................ 10

Bid Form for Professional Services .......................................................................................... 11

SECTION 00 50 00 – CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS.............................................................. 1

Form of Agreement ................................................................................................................... 1

SECTION 00 72 00 – GENERAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................. 1

Governing Clause ...................................................................................................................... 1

Supplemental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 1

Facility Security ......................................................................................................................... 2

SECTION 00 73 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS ................................................................................ 1

Terms of Contract...................................................................................................................... 1

Ordinances and Regulations ..................................................................................................... 1

Non-Discrimination ................................................................................................................... 1

Affirmative Action Policy ........................................................................................................... 1

Independent Contractors .......................................................................................................... 2

Costs Not Provided For .............................................................................................................. 2

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Owner’s Right to Carry Out Work ............................................................................................. 2

Contractor Debarment, Suspension, and Responsibility Certification....................................... 2

Subcontractor Prompt Payment................................................................................................ 3

Withholding............................................................................................................................... 4

Subcontracting and Assignment ............................................................................................... 4

Data Practices ........................................................................................................................... 4

Audits, Reports, Records, and Monitoring Procedures/Records Availability and Retention ..... 4

Vendor/Contractor Information Technology Usage Agreement ............................................... 5

Minnesota Responsible Contractor ........................................................................................... 5

Jurisdiction and Venue .............................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 00 73 43 – WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 1

Labor Standards and Wages ..................................................................................................... 1

EXHIBIT A - TENNESSEN NOTICE ............................................................................................................... 1

EXHIBIT B - TECHNOLOGY USAGE AGREEMENT ........................................................................................ 1

EXHIBITS C, C-1, C-2 – MINNESOTA RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FORMS ................................................. 1

EXHIBIT C ................................................................................................................................................. 2

EXHIBIT C-1 .............................................................................................................................................. 6

EXHIBIT C-2 .............................................................................................................................................. 8

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ISD #196

Cabling for High School Activity Centers, RMS, and SHMS

Section 00 11 00 – Advertisement and Invitations

Bid Due Date

A. Sealed Bids for Cabling at the High School Activity Centers, the new Rosemount

Middle School, and Scott Highland Middle School will be received until 2:00 PM

Central Standard Time (CST) on January 21, 2026.

Address to Send Bids

A. Printed bid binders and pricing shall be sent in a sealed envelope or box, clearly

labeled “Cabling for High School Activity Centers, RMS, and SHMS” and sent to:

Purchasing Agent

ISD #196

3455 153rd Street West

Rosemount, MN 55068

Pre-Bid Meeting

A. All Contractors shall attend a pre-bid conference held at the date, time, and location

noted in Section 00 31 13. The Owner shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to

allow for an alternate pre-bid conference if such a request is made. Responses

received from bidders who did not attend a pre-bid conference will be rejected.

B. Bidding documents may be obtained beginning December 19, 2025, by contacting

Edward Heier, Coordinator of Technology for District #196, via email at

Edward.Heier@district196.org

Request for Bid General Information

A. Bids and pricing must be sent in a sealed envelope or box clearly labeled “Cabling

for High School Activity Centers, Rosemount Middle School, and Scott Highland

Middle School” and meet the requirements set forth. A contract will be issued

according to the laws and regulations and determination of the Owner.

B. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and/or waive any informality in

the Bids received and to accept any Bid deemed to be most favorable to the interest

of the Owner.

Intent of Documents

A. It is the intent of these documents to obtain on behalf of ISD #196 for the following:

“Cabling for High School Activity Centers, Rosemount Middle School, and Scott

Highland Middle School.” This specification describes the products and execution

requirements related to furnishing and installing Category 6 Cabling and

Termination Components and related subsystems as part of a Structured Cabling

System.

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