Request for Fiber - Rich County P. S. A. P. to Crawford’s Peak

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking vendors to establish a fiber connection from the Rich County Public Safety Answering Point (P.S.A.P.) to Crawford's Peak. This telecommunications procurement falls under commodity codes 83110 and 43200, specifically targeting network infrastructure and connectivity services. The solicitation, numbered CP23-105, was posted on December 12, 2022, and will close on December 19, 2022, at 3:00 PM MST. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals electronically through U3P/SciQuest, detailing their capabilities for implementing the fiber connection. Proposals must include company contact information, technical specifications, and demonstrate the ability to create a robust telecommunications link between the designated locations. The submission is limited to 50 MB and requires vendors to provide detailed documentation of their technical approach and connectivity solutions. Cody Peterson is the designated contact for this procurement, and vendors are instructed to thoroughly review all solicitation documents to ensure complete compliance with requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears open to qualified telecommunications providers capable of meeting the technical specifications for fiber connectivity. While no incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were disclosed, the procurement focuses on establishing critical communications infrastructure for public safety purposes. The document suggests that evaluation will be based on the technical capabilities, proposed solution, and ability to successfully implement the fiber connection between Rich County P.S.A.P. and Crawford's Peak. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically, demonstrating their technical expertise in telecommunications infrastructure. The Utah Communications Authority will conduct the evaluation and selection process, with the ultimate goal of securing a vendor capable of delivering a reliable fiber optic connection that meets public safety communication needs.