Description
The Lewis County Public Utility District is seeking competitive bids to supply a large quantity of fiber‑optic cable and related accessories for the BEAD Project Area 148 in Lewis County, Washington. This is a supply‑only contract with no installation services required; the vendor must deliver the materials to the District’s Chehalis warehouse by late February 2027 and provide a minimum 18‑month warranty. The solicitation is a sealed Invitation for Bid, with a firm deadline for proposal submission and a standard evaluation and award process.
• Required items include multiple types of ADSS loose‑tube and flat‑drop fiber cable totaling roughly 1.16 million feet.
• Vendors must meet Build America/Buy America (BABA) and BEAD program compliance, provide a 5 % bid guarantee for bids ≥ $120,000, and maintain appropriate insurance.
• Deadline for questions is 21 Sept 2026; bids are due 30 Sept 2026 (2 PM). Award expected in Oct 2026, with delivery by 28 Feb 2027.