RFP 026-36_Mar_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut for a fiber optic cable infrastructure project. The City is seeking qualified contractors to install four 4-inch diameter conduits underground from 142 East Main Street to 175 East Main Street in Meriden, including all associated underground and road work required for project completion. The solicitation period opened January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST, with proposals due March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. A vendor question and answer period is available from January 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM EST through February 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. All proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov ePortal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. No site visits, bidder's meetings, award dates, or contract term information are specified in the available documentation.

The RFP specifies Free On Board Destination as the delivery term with vendor-specified payment terms. No estimated project value or budget has been identified in the solicitation documents. There are no identified disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), minority/women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) set-asides, or restrictions on vendor eligibility; the solicitation is open to all vendors. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements are referenced. Interested contractors should direct inquiries 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 for additional project specifications and contract details.