Conduit and Fiber Optic Cable Installation at North County DES Stations

Caroline County Department of Technology is requesting sealed bids for conduit and fiber optic cable installation at North County DES stations, with bids due June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The County gives preference to local vendors pursuant to Caroline County Purchasing Ordinance.

The scope includes supply and installation of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 1.25-inch underground SDR HDPE conduit across four separate routes in Ridgely, Greensboro, and Goldsboro, Maryland. Work includes construction of necessary vaults, pulling of County-supplied twelve-count fiber optic cable, and installation of vendor-supplied 10 AWG solid core continuous bond tracer wire. A Google Earth file showing approximate installation locations will be provided.

No contract value is stated. The successful bidder must commence work within 30 days of Notice to Award and complete all work within 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Award will go to the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder; the second lowest bidder may be invited to match the low bidder's unit prices and awarded portions of work the low bidder cannot complete.

Evaluation is based on compliance with specifications, clarity of bid, and the County's assessment of the contractor's ability to perform on time. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and projects at its discretion, with price adjustments applied to the associated unit price. A non-appropriations clause permits termination with 30 days' written notice if funding is not appropriated in any fiscal year.

Questions are due by noon on June 16, 2026. Addenda will be issued on or before June 22, 2026. Bid opening occurs publicly at 10:00 a.m. on June 29. Successful bidders must carry minimum General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 (may be combination of General Liability and Umbrella), Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law, and designate the County as additional insured and loss payee.