Dark Fiber Optic Cable

This contract is a sole‑source award for the supply and installation of dark fiber optic cable within Snohomish County, Washington. The county’s purchasing department selected Astound Broadband as the sole contractor to provide the fiber infrastructure needed for future broadband expansion and telecommunications services. The award was finalized on October 2 2023, following a bid window that closed on August 10 2023. The procurement was conducted without competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the fiber work and the vendor’s unique capabilities. • Sole‑source procurement (Bid Type: Sole Source) • Awarded to Astound Broadband, a regional fiber‑optic provider • Scope: acquisition and deployment of dark fiber optic cable for county‑wide network upgrades • No public contract value disclosed; typical dark‑fiber projects range from several hundred thousand to several million dollars.