NON-STOCK Fiber Optic Cable Dearman Buildout - FY26

Ocala Utility Services/Resource Management is requesting sealed bids on non-stock fiber optic cable for the City of Ocala, Florida Dearman Buildout project under ITB OFN/261008, with bids due electronically through the AURSI system by 2:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026. A local-vendor preference applies to vendors meeting City of Ocala Code criteria and submitting the Local Vendor Preference Affidavit of Eligibility.

The scope consists of three AFL Flex-Span ADSS cable products: 130,000 feet of 12-count single-mode cable (DNA-31680, manufacturer part AE0129C520EA2); 151,000 feet of 24-count gel-free cable (DNA-31683, AE0249C52EA2); and 64,000 feet of 48-count single-mode cable (DNA-31686, AE0489C520EA2). No alternate manufacturers or products are accepted. All cable must meet IEEE 1222, ANSI/EIA 359-A, TIA 598-D, ITU-T G.652D/G.657.A1, and NESC/CSA standards with RoHS compliance. Delivery is FOB Ocala, Florida, freight prepaid, on non-returnable wood reels with standard commercial packaging.

Pricing is quoted as firm unit prices per foot with total extensions; all costs include delivery. The City does not pay federal excise or sales taxes. Payment terms are net thirty days from invoice receipt unless prompt-payment discounts are offered. The bid period is ninety days unless the City specifies a one-year term with a one-year renewal option. Award may be made within sixty days of bid opening.

Required submittals include Bid Response Form, Affidavit of Compliance, Drug Free Workplace Certificate, references, E-Verify Form, and MSDS sheets if applicable. A copy of the signature page and all required documents (excluding the pricing page) must be emailed to mstlaurent@ocalafl.org as a single PDF immediately after posting to AURSI. Questions should be directed to Mary Ann St. Laurent at (352-351-6705) or mstlaurent@ocalafl.org.