ITB #2021-92 Material/Cable for CBX ARPA Projects

Clackamas County and Oregon City are seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2021-92, a procurement for material and cable to support the Clackamas Broadband eXchange (CBX) network expansion. The ITB solicits pricing and lead times for various fiber optic cable and related equipment, including 96-count, 48-count, and 24-count single-mode fiber optic cables, 1-count flat drop cable, steel strand, splice cases, and termination boxes. The county intends to make multiple contract awards based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for each item group, evaluating both price and delivery time. The original bid due date of November 16, 2021, was extended to November 30, 2021, through Addendum 1. Bidders are required to submit pricing on the Bid Price Form (Exhibit C) and provide descriptions of how their offered products meet the specified requirements. The county expresses a preference for full delivery of order quantities within 25 weeks but will consider partial orders based on a combination of price and delivery time if no bidder can meet the 25-week timeline.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, nor does it mention incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The procurement is part of CBX's expansion efforts in Clackamas County, aligned with existing business master plans. Multiple vendors are expected to be awarded contracts, including Gems Enterprises TriniTel, ElectroWire/Genuine Cable, General Pacific, Power & Tel, Karish Industries, Aether Fiber Solutions, Graybar, and Walker. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the Notice of Intent to Award document provides detailed unit prices and total prices for various fiber optic cable, splicing hardware, and termination boxes across eight different groups. The contract appears to be funded through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) resources, suggesting potential federal funding involvement in the network expansion project.