FIBER MATERIALS BEAD PROJECT PA148

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is seeking vendors to supply a range of fiber‑optic materials for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Project Area 148. Bidders must meet Washington state licensing requirements, comply with Build America/Buy America rules, and provide a bid bond for proposals over $120 k. The contract will be awarded after a sealed‑bid evaluation; delivery is to the District’s Chehalis warehouse with warranty and insurance obligations. • Scope: Purchase of fiber‑optic cables, connectors, splices, and related hardware as detailed in Exhibit C. • Funding: Fully or partially funded by the federal BEAD program; compliance with 2 CFR 200 and BABA requirements mandatory. • Key dates: Release 2 Sep 2026, Questions due 21 Sep 2026, Bid submission 30 Sep 2026 by 2 PM. • Bid bond required (see Exhibit E); bid bond amount not specified in excerpt. • Contract period runs from award (expected Oct 2026) through product delivery and warranty (minimum 18 months). • Mandatory qualifications: Washington state business license (or commitment to obtain), ability to meet technical specs, and satisfactory insurance coverage.