This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tacoma, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

On-Call Telecommunications System Outside Plant Construction/Maintenance Project Scope: The work to be performed under these specifications and contract provides for the on-call construction and maintenance of aerial and underground outside plant to support the deployment of fiber and or a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) transmission system. The contract includes the construction of both aerial and underground facilities in urban, rural, commercial and industrial areas for placement of coaxial and fiber optic cable, splicing and equipment installation of power supplies, amplifiers and other items required to provide for a complete and operable two-way HFC transmission system. The contract also provides for the activation and certification of HFC plant. Estimate: $2,500,000. Requests for information regarding the specifications may be obtained by contacting Aaron Bratton by email to abratton@cityoftacoma.org. Question Deadline: 3/21/2025 City response to Questions: 3/28/2025 Questions are due by 3 pm on the date included in the Calendar of Events section If a Bid Bond is used, the form furnished by the City must be followed; no variation from the language thereof will be accepted. The amount of the Bid Bond must be not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid; and, if shown in dollars and cents, the amount of said Bid Bond must be not less than the required five percent; or in lieu of dollars and cents, the bond may be completed by inserting therein, "five percent of the amount of the accompanying proposal". Bid Bonds will not be returned. Bid Bond should be submitted electronically with bid submittal. Hard copies should be postmarked no later than the submittal date. If a certified or cashier's check is provided by the successful Respondent(s), the amount of their check will be refunded after award of the Contract, City's receipt of the signed Contract, and acceptance of the Performance Bond, if applicable. Unsuccessful Respondents providing certified checks will be refunded the amount of their check upon award of the Contract. AWARD Awardee shall be required to comply with 2 CFR part 25, and obtain a unique entity identifier and/or be registered in the federal System for Award Management as appropriate. The City reserves the right to let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid will be the most advantageous to the City, price and any other factors considered.