ADSS Fiber Optic Cable

The City of Springfield, Illinois, Office of Public Utilities (CWLP) is requesting sealed bids for 72-strand rodent-resistant ADSS fiber optic cable under a five-year supply contract, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via the City's Bid Portal. A local-vendor preference of up to 5% applies to vendors meeting City of Springfield criteria, or 3% for St. Clair County vendors meeting defined criteria.

The scope is approximately 23,000 feet of 72-strand ADSS cable annually, delivered to the CWLP facility at 1600 South Groth Street, Springfield, Illinois. The cable must comply with ITU-T G.652D/G.657.A1 fiber standards and IEEE 1222 cable standards, with required markings including "CWLP 217-789-2121" and length designations every three feet. All materials are Delivered Duty Paid under Incoterms 2020 with freight prepaid. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with required 24-hour advance notice.

The contract term is 60 months from award, with mutual extension possible under identical terms and conditions subject to City Council approval. Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. Bidders submit pricing on a per-foot basis with an extended annual cost calculation for the five-year term. An economic adjustment clause permits price increases exceeding 5% with documented proof, provided no adjustments occur within 120 days of contract establishment; decreases exceeding 5% require downward adjustment. Payment terms default to NET 45 days if not specified; no terms less than 20 days are accepted. No bid security is required.

Written questions were due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with the City's response due September 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is required. Compliance with prevailing wage, equal employment opportunity, and local preference policies is mandatory.