Fiber Optic Drop Cable Supply (5,000 FT Reel Size)

The contract entails the supply of 300,000 linear feet of fiber optic drop cable in 5,000-foot reel sizes to support broadband infrastructure expansion in Lewis County, Washington. The procurement is managed by the Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 335999, indicating it falls under other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. The cable must be delivered in standardized 5,000-foot reels to ensure compatibility with field deployment systems and streamline installation logistics across the designated service area. The solicitation was posted on July 3, 2026, with responses required by July 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time, allowing vendors a window of approximately three weeks to prepare and submit bids. Although specific delivery locations and technical specifications for the cable are not detailed in the provided data, compliance with industry standards for fiber optic drop cable used in last-mile broadband networks is implied, and the project aims to enhance connectivity in underserved parts of the county. The contract does not specify any set-aside provisions or restrictions, suggesting open competition among qualified suppliers.