RFP 026-36_Mar_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut, for a fiber optic cable infrastructure project designated as RFP 026-36. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to install four 4-inch diameter conduits underground, running from 142 East Main Street to 175 East Main Street in Meriden, including all associated underground and road work necessary for project completion. The solicitation opened January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST, with a vendor question and answer period available from January 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM EST through February 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Proposals are due March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST and must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov ePortal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. No site visit, bidders' conference, or award date has been specified in the solicitation documents. The contract term and any renewal options are not identified in the available materials.

The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination as the delivery term with vendor-specified payment terms to be included in proposals. No estimated project value or budget has been disclosed. The RFP is open to all vendors with no identified set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, and no incumbent contractors or current service providers are referenced. No specific funding sources or amounts are detailed in the procurement materials. All inquiries should be directed to Denise Olivo, City of Meriden Procurement Office, 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, at 203-630-4116 or DOlivo@meridenct.gov.