The District requires the services of network and telecom data cabling contractors experienced with the installation, termination, and service of data closet infrastructure, Cat6 / Cat6a / Cat7 / fibre optic network cabling, District provided wireless access points, and accurate supporting documentation (as-builts, cable scans, etc...) in institutional buildings. At the conclusion of this RFSQ process the District will develop a prequalified contractor list to provide Data Cabling services under a second stage selection process.

The District is standardizing on the Panduit format; however, a number of sites exist with the Nordx format. All new builds are to be Panduit Certified, and no other formats would be considered throughout the District.

In the cases of new school construction or school additions projects, prequalified cabling contractors may be eligible to work as subcontractors to the general contractor.