Description
The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is seeking suppliers to provide a range of fiber‑optic materials for its BEAD Project Area 216. This is a supply‑only contract (no installation) with delivery to the District’s Morton warehouse. The solicitation calls for large‑quantity reels of ADSS loose‑tube fiber cable in various fiber counts, with a requirement that all products comply with Build America/Buy America and related federal funding rules. Bidders must submit detailed pricing, product data sheets, and certifications, and may be required to provide a 5 % bid guarantee if the total bid exceeds $120,000. The award is expected in October 2026, with preferred delivery by the end of February 2027.
• Supply‑only purchase of ADSS loose‑tube fiber reels (144‑F, 96‑F, 48‑F, 12‑F, and 1‑F configurations) totaling several hundred thousand feet.
• Must meet BEAD program, Build America/Buy America, and domestic‑preference requirements; certifications and waivers must be submitted.
• Mandatory bid guarantee (5 % of total) for bids ≥ $120,000; warranty of at least 18 months; insurance and licensing requirements apply.
• Deadline to submit sealed bids: September 30 2026 2:00 PM; questions due by September 21 2026.