RFP No 2026004 Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) Fiber Optic Construction Services

The Northern Wasco County People's Utility District is soliciting proposals under RFP No 2026004 for licensed and qualified contractors to provide Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) construction services in Northern Wasco County, Oregon. The scope of work involves the installation of new aerial and underground utility lines, service drops, and associated network equipment at premises. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, and materials, while adhering to Outside Plant construction standards and National Electrical Safety Code requirements. Key deliverables include the timely submission of as-built documentation, which is a prerequisite for invoice approval, and the maintenance of a material inventory to address network repairs and outages. The District intends to award a 24-month contract based on the best overall value, with the possibility of awarding the project as a whole or by specific zones. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OregonBuys by November 6, 2026, and must include a completed Work Order Fee Sheet, a bid bond or security equal to 5 percent of the bid price, and various certifications including drug-free workplace and debarment status. Awardees will be required to provide payment and performance bonds, as well as a Certificate of Insurance naming the District as an additional insured. Compensation will be handled through monthly progress payments based on approved work estimates, and all labor must comply with prevailing wage rates.