Description
The District is procuring a range of fiber‑optic cable and related components to support its broadband expansion across the Randle‑Packwood corridor. The IFB calls for multiple fiber cable types (144‑fiber, 72‑fiber, 48‑fiber ADSS, 12‑fiber flat drop, and 1‑fiber drop) with specific reel sizes and BABAA compliance, to be delivered to the Chehalis warehouse. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and all materials must meet stringent technical specifications and be delivered by the end of October 2026.
• 144‑, 72‑, and 48‑fiber ADSS cable (20,000 ft reels) and flat‑drop cable (10,000 ft and 5,000 ft reels) with detailed performance specs.
• All products must be Build America, Buy America Act compliant and covered by a one‑year warranty.
• Delivery location: 124 Habein Road, Chehalis, WA; final delivery deadline October 31 2026.
• Bid deadline May 28 2026 (2 PM PT); questions due May 19 2026.
• Optional SWMBE certification; bid bond required for bids ≥ $120,000.