Fiber Optic Cable (2025-UWMSN-00899-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking competitive bids for a Fiber Optic Cable procurement through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process, specifically identified by the event number 2025-UWMSN-00899-RFB. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors and will be conducted entirely online through the SciQuest bidding platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. Potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically by the specified due date of January 21, 2025, with all questions directed exclusively to Eric Thompson via email at ejthompson2@wisc.edu. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Dane County and Mattoon Village in Wisconsin, suggesting a potential regional technology infrastructure enhancement project. While specific technical specifications are not detailed in the provided document, the procurement appears focused on acquiring fiber optic cable, which typically involves precise technical requirements for network connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information based on the available details. No specific budget range or award value is presented in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the University of Wisconsin-Madison's fiber optic cable requirements. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete bidding documents on the SciQuest platform to understand full qualification criteria, technical specifications, and submission requirements. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to Dane County and Mattoon Village, which may indicate localized infrastructure needs or expansion plans for the university's telecommunications network.