MIP 3 Optical Fiber Cable Solicitation

This contract involves the procurement of outdoor optical fiber cable to support the MIP 3 project in Franklin County, New York, funded through a New York State Municipal Infrastructure Program grant. The solicitation, identified as IFB 25-1112-1, was issued on October 29, 2025, with a response deadline of November 12, 2025. Bidders are required to submit their proposals by mail or in person to the Assistant Purchasing Agent at Franklin County’s office located at 355 West Main Street, Suite 456. The project spans all counties within New York State and has a contract term extending until December 31, 2026, with the procurement process emphasizing quality, reliability, and adherence to specifications for award selection. The bidding process includes detailed instructions, bid submission requirements, and evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation documents, which also contain specifications, contract forms, and bid forms. The county has indicated that the awarded vendor must demonstrate responsibility and provide a product that meets the project’s technical and quality standards. Notably, the contract is not set aside specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the county has previously awarded similar contracts to entities such as Genuine Cable within the past five years. The primary contact for this procurement is the Assistant Purchasing Agent, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden].