Ida Middle School Lab Wiring

2026-11-03

Ida Public Schools is considering purchasing Ethernet infrastructure upgrades to support improved internet connectivity . Project Scope Ida Middle School – Computer Lab IDF Relocation • Replace all existing network wiring to a newly installed network cabinet . o The new cabinet is located directly below the existing cabinet and has already been installed . • Remove all existing Ethernet wiring and replace with new wiring and terminations . • Remove the old network rack and all unused conduits and boxes . Ethernet Drops • Network drops to be replaced : 73 • Additional drops requested : 5 ( locations to be determined during installation ) • Total Ethernet drops : 78 Conduit Requirements • Replace all plastic conduits . • Install heavy - duty metal conduit where required . • Existing metal conduit in good condition may be reused . Materials to Include in Bid • All required conduit • New junction boxes • Plenum - rated Cat6 cable • Cat6 keystone termination jacks IDF Cabinet Materials : • Qty 4 – 19 - inch rack - mounted Cat6 patch panels o Preference : 24 - port keystone insert patch panels o Example : Leviton 49255 - H24 QuickPort Patch Panel • All exposed cabling from the ceiling to the network rack must be enclosed in conduit or pipe for protection and a clean , finished appearance Labor Requirements • Remove all old wiring , unused conduits , old rack , and patch panels • Install , label , and terminate all new Cat6 wiring • Label , test , and verify each port using a certification testing tool Additional Requirements : • Cat6 wiring must be plenum - rated • Blue cable preferred Fiber & Network Equipment • Fiber connections include service loops and can be relocated without re - splicing • Existing fiber patch panel will be reused • Ida Public Schools IT Department will : o Relocate fiber connections o Rack and configure network switching equipment o Provide all Ethernet patch cables

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2026-04-29