FIBER MATERIALS BEAD PROJECT PA179

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of fiber‑optic materials required for BEAD Project Area 179. The contract will be funded wholly or partially by the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and must comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) and other federal domestic‑preference rules. Bidders must be licensed in Washington (or commit to obtain a license) and provide a bid bond where applicable. Delivery is to the District’s Chehalis warehouse, with the period of performance extending from contract award through final product delivery and any warranty obligations. The solicitation includes extensive compliance documentation (BABA certifications, waiver worksheets, cybersecurity disclosures, etc.) and a mandatory 45‑day acceptance period after bid receipt. • Bid Type: IFB (Invitation for Bid) – sealed bids only • Bid Number: 26‑053‑IFB • Scope: Purchase of fiber‑optic cable, connectors, splices, and related accessories as detailed in Exhibit C • Funding: Federal BEAD program (subject to availability) • Key Dates: Questions due Sept 21 2026; Bid due Sept 30 2026 2 PM; Expected order Oct 2026 • Minimum qualifications: Washington state licensing (or commitment), ability to meet technical specs, compliance with BABA and cybersecurity requirements • Mandatory submissions: Bid form, bid bond (if > $120 k), BABA compliance schedule, certification letters, waiver worksheets, cybersecurity disclosure, suspension/debarment certification, etc. • Delivery location: P.U.D. No. 1 of Lewis County, 321 N.W. Pacific Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532.