Construction for the Elbe and Vader Fiber Projects

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is seeking a contractor to provide labor, materials, and equipment to construct approximately 320,000 feet of aerial cable and 20,000 feet of new underground cable for fiber optic communication for the Elbe Project, and 225,000 feet of aerial cable and 59,000 feet of new underground cable for fiber optic communication for the Vader Project. The project utilizes state and federal grant funds and has specific requirements that apply to bid responses. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, with the lowest bids being $2,797,917 for the Elbe project and $3,064,228 for the Vader project. • The project includes the use of District-provided materials as well as materials supplied by the contractor. • The project has a pre-bid conference scheduled for February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM PDT. • The bid submission date was March 5, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. • The contract has a bid guarantee requirement. • The contract has a Byrd Act form requirement.