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

The Northern Wasco County People's Utility District is soliciting proposals for RFP No 2026004 to secure licensed and qualified contractors for Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) fiber optic construction services in The Dalles, Oregon. The scope of work includes aerial and underground construction, the installation of service drops, and the setup of associated network equipment at premises. The District intends to award a 24-month contract based on the best overall value, evaluated through a combination of technical criteria, references, and potential interviews. Key deliverables include the provision of as-built documentation for invoice approval, a construction schedule for work orders, and the maintenance of an adequate material inventory for network repairs. Contractors must adhere to the District's Outside Plant construction standards and OSHA regulations, particularly for excavations five feet or deeper. Financial terms include monthly progress payments with a potential retainage of up to five percent. A critical requirement of this contract is compliance with prevailing wage laws in The Dalles, Oregon, as specified in ORS 261.345. Successful proposers must provide payment and performance bonds, certificates of insurance, and a drug-free workplace certification. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OregonBuys portal, including a detailed work order bid sheet and a narrative not exceeding thirty pages.