ITB 25-024

The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-024, a procurement opportunity for a specialized fiber optic cable relocation project in Clinton, Iowa. The project requires relocating an existing 4 fiber cable along N Bluff from N 6th St to Springdale Dr, which involves installing approximately 970 feet of 1.25-inch HDPE conduit, two handholes with grade-level lids, and placing a new 48-strand OSP armored fiber optic cable through the new conduit. Vendors must submit sealed bids by August 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all bid proposals required to remain firm for 90 days to allow for comprehensive evaluation. The procurement will be conducted under Iowa Code guidelines, with the ICN reserving the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor deficiencies. Key evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, project approach, and overall bid responsiveness, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous proposal. No vendor conference or site visits are planned for this procurement, and potential bidders must carefully review all attached documents, including the Scope of Work, engineering plans, and geotechnical evaluation report.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, the procurement appears to be open to telecommunications and infrastructure contractors with demonstrated experience in fiber optic cable installation and infrastructure projects. The project seems focused on improving telecommunications infrastructure in Clinton County through state infrastructure resources, with no minimum compensation guaranteed to the selected vendor. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are specifically identified in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement project without explicit integration requirements for existing technology. Although a precise award value is not specified, the project's technical complexity and infrastructure scope suggest a potentially significant investment in telecommunications infrastructure, likely within a mid-range capital improvement budget for municipal and state-level telecommunications enhancement projects.