CTSI Materials RFP_ADDENDUM 1_11.12.2025.pdf

This is an addendum to a Request for Proposals issued by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) for materials procurement to support fiber optic network deployment in Oregon. The addendum, issued November 12, 2025, extends the original proposal submission deadline from November 14, 2025, to November 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST due to requests from interested bidders. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply fiber optic network materials including fiber optic cables with strand counts ranging from 1 to 288, multi-port service terminals, aerial fiber storage equipment, support strands, guy wires, anchors, and associated hardware for a broadband infrastructure deployment project targeting Jackson County. All other terms, conditions, and requirements of the original RFP remain unchanged, and proposers are required to acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 in their cover letters.

The addendum clarifies that detailed OSP fiber material specifications are located in Appendix B of the original RFP, addressing bidder inquiries regarding vague RUS materials references. Proposals must include unit pricing, delivery schedules, logistics plans, and evidence of compliance with industry standards including Telcordia Generic Requirements and International Telecommunication Union specifications. The evaluation process utilizes a 100-point scoring system allocating 35 points to cost competitiveness, 30 points for delivery schedule, 15 points for specifications compliance, 5 points for support and value-added services, and 15 points for Indian preference. The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions and compliance requirements, particularly emphasizing Indian preference and adherence to "Build America, Buy America" provisions, with materials required to meet stringent performance criteria including specific attenuation rates, operational temperature ranges, and a guaranteed 20-year life expectancy when installed according to manufacturer specifications.