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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) for Fiber Optic Construction Services to support Quality Life Networks (QLife) broadband infrastructure in Wasco County, Oregon. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive fiber optic construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration services for Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) broadband deployment across both aerial and underground installations. Contractors must submit detailed proposals using the Exhibit C Work Order Bid Sheet with unit pricing for various network construction and maintenance activities. The RFP was issued on October 9, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Proposals are due by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST, with an anticipated contract execution date of December 12, 2025. The project encompasses extensive network infrastructure across urban and rural territories, including The Dalles and surrounding areas.

Contractors will be reimbursed for materials not provided by the owner at cost plus 15%, with pricing submitted on the unit-based bid sheet. Bidders must be active and in good standing with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). The RFP does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, though the project builds upon existing QLife fiber network infrastructure requiring careful integration with current systems per the Fiber Optic Construction Standards document. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the detailed bid sheet and extensive technical requirements suggest a significant telecommunications infrastructure investment. The district reserves the right to reject any or all submissions in the public's interest.