FIBER MATERIALS Randle-Packwood Project

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is soliciting fiber project materials for broadband infrastructure development in Lewis County, Washington, under Solicitation Number 26-036-IFB, with bids due by May 28, 2026. The procurement is for a range of fiber optic cable products including 180,000 feet of 144F ADSS cable and various smaller configurations, all to be delivered to the District’s warehouse at 124 Habein Road, Chehalis, WA 98532. All materials must be certified compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Section 70914 and adhere to applicable standards such as NESC, ANSI, ASTM, and WISHA. The contract operates under a Firm-Fixed-Price structure via Invitation for Bid, with delivery terms F.O.B. Destination, meaning risk transfers to the District only upon formal acceptance. The award will be based on a best value trade-off analysis, not solely on lowest price, with emphasis on technical compliance, past performance, and adherence to federal and state compliance requirements. Contractors must complete and submit Attachment 1, Detailed Bidder Data, and Attachment 2, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification, and declare their status as Small, Women, or Minority Business Enterprises using the SWMBE form. Vendors must hold valid Washington state licenses, comply with prevailing wage laws under RCW 39.12, and are prohibited from subcontracting without written approval. All invoices must reference the Purchase Order number and be submitted through Washington’s Electronic Business Solution System (WEBS), with physical submissions required and sealed at 321 N.W. Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532. Electronic bids are permitted only through the official WEBS portal and must mirror physical copies exactly, including signatures. No federal accounting codes or payment office details are specified, but payments are expected net 30 days after invoice receipt. The contract is contingent on available funding, and no option periods, key personnel, or security clearance requirements are included.