Description
The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ICN), is pre‑qualifying vendors to provide telecommunications outside‑plant (OSP) construction and related services across five statewide zones. Up to three vendors will be pre‑qualified per zone, allowing them to compete on individual task orders as needs arise. The solicitation seeks firms that can perform fiber‑optic conduit installation, directional boring, trenching, splicing, permitting, and emergency response, either directly or via approved subcontractors. Pricing is submitted on a unit‑price sheet (labor only); material costs are quoted separately per project. The contract is a one‑year master agreement with optional one‑year renewals (up to five extensions). No bid bond is required, but performance or payment bonds may be required on a per‑task‑order basis. Insurance limits, licensing, and qualification documentation are detailed in the attachment package.
• Pre‑qualify up to 3 vendors per zone (5 zones total).
• Master contract term: 1 year, renewable annually (up to 5 additional years).
• Scope: OSP civil works – directional boring, trenching, conduit, fiber splicing, permitting, emergency response.
• Pricing: Labor rates on Attachment 7; material costs quoted per task order.
• No mandatory bid bond; bonds may be required per project.
• Insurance: $3 M General Aggregate, $1 M per occurrence, $1 M Auto, statutory Workers’ Compensation.
• Evaluation favors self‑performed work but allows subcontractors with prior approval.
• Payment terms: Net 60 days after final acceptance; invoicing only after project completion.