Emergency Cable Repairs

Clemson University is soliciting bids for a fixed price contract to secure emergency fiber optic cable repair services for its main campus and surrounding areas in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties. The contract aims to address cable cuts or outages caused by natural disasters, such as ice, wind, and tornadoes, as well as manmade damage from construction and digging. The selected contractor must provide skilled technicians and necessary equipment, with a strict requirement to be onsite and begin restoration within one hour of notification. Additionally, the contractor must be a member of the Corning Cable Systems LANscape Network of Preferred Installers. The agreement is structured for an initial one-year term with the possibility of up to four one-year renewals. Bidders must submit pricing that does not exceed specified maximum amounts and exclude taxes. The procurement process is governed by Clemson University's standard bidding terms and purchase conditions, including specific South Carolina tax withholding requirements for nonresidents. The solicitation, identified as 181459960-1, is managed by Procurement Manager Kevin R Finan and requires detailed reporting of all repairs performed.