26-60_Apr_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Norwich Public Utility on behalf of the City of Norwich, Connecticut, for fiber installation, splicing, troubleshooting, and repair services. The scope of work requires vendors to install fiber cable, splice closures, prepare cables and fibers for termination, and perform fusion splicing of single-mode fibers at multiple locations throughout the utility's network. Work will include fiber-to-fiber splicing within splice closures and break-out boxes, with periodic splicing required at rack-mounted fiber patch panels. Norwich Public Utility will typically provide fiber materials, splice closures (boots), and patch panels; however, vendors may be required to assist in acquiring shorter lengths of 12-count, 48-count, or 144-count fiber and associated hardware as needed. The solicitation opened on April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT with proposals due electronically through the City of Norwich Procurement Portal by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. No vendor questions period or bidders' conference was scheduled. The contract term will be three years with an option to renew for two additional years at the utility's discretion, for a potential total term not exceeding five years.

Pricing terms are to be vendor-specified, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination and payment terms determined by the vendor. No specific contract value, budget range, or estimated line-item quantities are disclosed in the solicitation documents. Connecticut state sales and use taxes are not applicable and must not be included in vendor pricing. The solicitation is open to all vendors with no set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions noted. Vendors must demonstrate capability through references for similar work, maintain current insurance certificates, perform all work in compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and may be required to furnish a Certificate of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State. Norwich Public Utility reserves the right to make multiple awards, reject any or all bids, award to other than the low bidder if deemed in the best interest of the city, and consider any active or pending civil litigation between the utility and bidders in its evaluation.