NDSU Fiber Optics 19th Ave

The contract involves providing and installing a fiber optic network connecting multiple sites along 19th Avenue North in Fargo, North Dakota, to the NDSU QBB building. It is structured as a multi-year agreement, initially for either three or five years, with options for up to eight years total through successive one-year extensions at NDSU’s discretion. The work includes supplying all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to establish a reliable, standards-compliant fiber optic link, with delivery F.O.B. destination and title passing upon delivery. The project emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local standards, requiring all equipment to be new, certified by recognized testing laboratories, and properly labeled. Delivery deadlines are specified, and the contractor must ensure timely performance, with inspections conducted at the manufacturer, storage, or upon receipt at NDSU. The procurement process is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where responsiveness to specifications, responsibility of the bidder, and price determine award. Bidders must submit a firm fixed price for the initial term and any extension years, with all costs including freight and certification included in the bid. The contract is governed by North Dakota state statutes and NDSU policies, with no federal FAR clauses incorporated. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice, and all records must be maintained for three years post-contract for audit purposes. The agreement requires comprehensive insurance coverage, written amendments for modifications, and adherence to nondiscrimination and certification requirements. All proposal submissions are to be made electronically via SPO Online, with strict adherence to file size, naming, and signature protocols, ensuring timely and compliant bid responses.