Optical Fiber-Jonesboro ACF (1 PAIR)

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Office of Information Technology, is requesting quotations for the lease or rental of a dark/unmeasured optical fiber point-to-point connection between 307 Whitneyville Road in Jonesboro, Maine, and 85 Court Street in Machias, Maine, with quotations due July 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The State requires a turnkey solution with tested and provided fiber, including fiber maintenance and repair throughout the contract term. The service contract runs for an initial five-year period with three optional one-year renewal periods. All necessary costs for fiber provision, testing, maintenance, and repairs must be included in pricing, quoted on an FOB Destination basis exclusive of applicable taxes.

The State will make a single contract award and evaluate submissions on a best value basis considering specification conformance, delivery timeframes, and pricing, with award going to the lowest-price bidder among conforming vendors. Quotations must remain firm for 180 days from bid opening. Bidders must submit the Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form, a cost response sheet in Word format, a detailed itemized quote, product data sheets, and warranty information through the State of Maine's electronic procurement system (AdvantageME/Vendor Self Service).

The State reserves the right to negotiate with the selected bidder at the same rate and cost presented in the quotation and may withdraw the award and proceed to the next-ranked bidder if acceptable contract terms cannot be negotiated.