REQUEST FOR FIBER SUPPLIES 2026

The City of Bainbridge is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of various fiber supplies, including armored and loose tube fiber in multiple counts, flat drop tonable fiber, MST terminals, pedestals, and closures with associated hardware. All supplies must be from Corning, CommScope, Charles, or an approved equal. Bids must be submitted using the official City of Bainbridge bid form, signed in ink, and delivered as sealed physical packages by November 25, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. EST. Electronic submissions via email or facsimile are strictly prohibited. Award decisions will be based on the best interest of the City, with primary evaluation factors including the lowest price, technical and business requirements, and potential cash discounts for early payment. A 2% local preference is available for qualifying Decatur County businesses. Successful vendors must include all delivery charges in their bid price and specify a delivery timeline. Quoted prices must remain firm for 60 days following the bid opening, and the City requires a minimum of 30 days to process payments after the receipt of goods.