Off Campus Fiber Builds

Clemson University is soliciting bids under solicitation number 183767369 for companies to provide outside plant fiber optic network builds across multiple campus sites in South Carolina. This fixed price contract, estimated to run from April 25, 2024, to April 24, 2029, with potential automatic renewals for up to five years, requires the installation of fiber optic cabling systems using Corning Cable Systems products in accordance with industry standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the university's online bidding system, and awards will be based on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing that meets or falls below established baseline rates. Bidders are required to submit a completed bidding schedule detailing hourly and overtime rates for laborers, machine operators, foremen, supervisors, and technicians, ensuring they do not exceed the university's maximum allowable rates. All costs, including travel, meals, lodging, and overhead, must be included in the bid price, with a maximum 10 percent adder permitted for shipping and handling of materials. The agreement is governed by Clemson University's standard terms of purchase and bidding conditions, and nonresidents performing services in South Carolina must adhere to state tax withholding requirements.