Request For Information: AOC In-trench wiring duct system and flatwire replacement
ID: AOCACB25I0001Type: Special Notice
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ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
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    Posted Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 10, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
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The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify an ultra-low profile raised floor cable management system to replace a discontinued under carpet flat wire system at the Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG) jurisdiction. The AOC seeks solutions that ensure code compliance, flexibility for alterations, and compatibility with existing infrastructure, as the current in-trench wiring duct system requires an upgrade to accommodate new power requirements for office spaces. This RFI is part of a planning effort to enhance electrical management within historic library buildings and is not a solicitation for proposals; interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by January 10, 2025, and may contact Jonathan Cornett or Laurie Harvey for further clarification.

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Dec 5, 2024, 6:00 PM UTC
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify an ultra-low profile raised floor cable management system that can replace a discontinued under carpet flat wire system at the Library Buildings and Grounds (LBG) jurisdiction, which oversees the Library of Congress facilities. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals but is aimed at gathering information for future planning. Respondents are to provide solutions that address code compliance, flexibility for alterations, manufacturing standards, load capacities, and the impact on existing infrastructure. Submissions are due by January 10, 2025, and should include administrative details and technical responses. Interested parties may also engage in discussions with AOC representatives for clarification. This RFI signals an exploration of options rather than a commitment to procurement, aiming to enhance the management of electrical needs within the historic library buildings.
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