FIBER MATERIALS Pe Ell Dryad Doty Project

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting fiber project materials for its Broadband development in Lewis County, Washington, under solicitation number 26-035-IFB, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026. All materials must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), ensuring domestic content for iron, steel, and manufactured products, and must meet industry standards including ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, OSHA, and WISHA. Deliveries are required at the Chehalis warehouse located at 124 Habein Road, WA 98532, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with a mandatory delivery deadline of October 31, 2026. Bidders must submit completed attachments including Detailed Bidder Data and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification, and larger bids over $100,000 require submission of Standard Form LLL. Compliance with Washington State prevailing wage laws under RCW 39.12, 49.28, and 49.46 is required, with prime contractors held fully liable for any subcontractor violations. Equal Employment Opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246 apply, and all vendors must be licensed to do business in Washington State or obtain licensure prior to delivery. An 18-month warranty covers all goods, with on-site defect resolution the vendor’s responsibility. Proposals must be submitted either physically or electronically via designated portals (WEBS or LCPUD’s Public Purchase website), with no faxed, emailed, or unsigned submissions accepted. The award will be based on best value, not necessarily lowest cost, balancing cost reasonableness with technical compliance and responsiveness. No contract value is specified, and payment is net 30 days from invoice receipt and District acceptance, with no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF required. The only designated point of contact is Marc A. Ripley, with no assigned COR, COTR, or PCO identified for contract administration.