Fiber Optic Cables and Related Items

Seminole County's Public Works Department is seeking a vendor to provide fiber optic cables and related items for maintaining traffic control devices through Invitation for Bid IFB-5095-26/LTT. The procurement focuses on supplying new products to support the Traffic Engineering Division, including materials for signs, signals, school flashers, and roadway markings. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and coordination for delivery, with the County not committing to minimum or maximum purchase quantities. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted electronically by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with bid responses due electronically by January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through the County's e-Procurement Portal. The resulting agreement will be a term contract with delivery issued on an as-needed basis through written purchase orders, with bids remaining firm for 120 days and prices remaining firm for one year after contract execution. Contractors must be fully licensed and certified in Florida, with the County reserving the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder or make multiple, partial, or no awards.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability with specific minimum coverage limits. The contract will have an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewal periods at the County's discretion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for price redeterminations annually based on indexed changes in wages, fuel, or materials costs. Contractors must comply with various requirements, including E-Verify employment verification, providing a drug-free workplace certification, and executing an anti-human trafficking affidavit. The contract includes provisions for FEMA requirements, particularly for disaster-related work, and mandates compliance with federal statutes covering equal employment opportunity, wage standards, and procurement regulations. Delivery will be F.O.B. destination during normal business hours, with all transportation and delivery costs included in the quoted price.