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Purchase and Delivery of Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable (432 count, 144 count, 24 count, and 12 count) as needed for up to 3 years.

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RFQ 197040State & Local

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The City of Palo Alto Utilities is seeking a vendor for the purchase and delivery of single mode fiber optic cable in 432, 144, 24, and 12 count variations. This as-needed contract is intended to last up to three years and aims to replenish critical inventory levels to support network extensions, emergency restorations, system reliability projects, and new customer connections under the Fiber-to-the-Premise program. Under solicitation RFQ 197040, the agency requires these materials to maintain essential operations for public safety, traffic signaling, and utility SCADA systems. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 21, 2026. The procurement is managed by the City of Palo Alto in California, with Renee Howard serving as the primary point of contact.

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City of Palo Alto seeks fiber optic cable vendor for three-year as-needed contract.

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California → UtilitiesView Agency

NAICS

335921 - Fiber Optic Cable ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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Documents

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8107365/DB Fiber OSP Cable Specifications

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City of Palo Alto - Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Specification (August 2026)

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CommScope 8106750/DB Fiber OSP Cable Specifications

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CommScope 8107357/DB Fiber OSP Cable Specifications

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CommScope 8107358/DB Fiber OSP Cable Specifications

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Insurance Requirements Exhibit - City of Palo Alto - April 9, 2025

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RFQ 197040 - Purchase and Delivery of Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable

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City of Palo Alto - Form W-9

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AgencyCalifornia → Utilities
Contacts1 person available
OfficePalo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
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Office AddressPalo Alto, CA, 94301, USA
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Renee HowardSenior Buyer
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) operates an extensive municipal fiber‑optic network supporting City operations, public safety facilities, traffic signaling, utility SCADA systems, and community broadband services. Cable stock is required for: • Ongoing network extension projects • Scheduled replacement of aging or damaged cable • Emergency restoration work • Capital improvement and system reliability projects • New customer connections under the City's Fiber-to-the-Premise program Inventory levels for fiber cable have reached minimum thresholds, requiring replenishment to avoid construction delays and service interruptions.

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