Request for fiber supplies 2026

The City of Bainbridge, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for fiber supplies under an Invitation to Bid, with bids due November 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time at the office of Purchasing Agent Brenda Strickland. A 2 percent local preference applies to qualifying Decatur County businesses for supplies and equipment that are not part of a construction project. Bidders must complete the City's bid form, and bids delivered verbally, by facsimile, or by email are not permitted. Quotes may be attached on letterhead, but the City's bid form must also be completed or the bid will not be considered.

The scope covers armored loose tube fiber in 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 144, and 288 core counts, in 10,000-foot or 20,000-foot lengths. It also includes two units of 1-count, 200-foot flat drop tonable fiber, ten each of CommScope 4-port, 8-port, and 12-port units, and five units each of Charles or approved equal pedestals and CommScope or approved equal fiber optic splice closures with trays and hardware. All delivery charges must be included in the bid price, and bidders should specify a delivery timeline.

Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from opening. The City requires a minimum of 30 days to make payment after receiving goods, and bidders are encouraged to note any cash discounts for early payment. The City may negotiate with the low bidder, and it may also award the contract in whole or in part based on initial offers without further negotiation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and any bid deemed outside its fiscal constraints. All bid materials become City property regardless of selection outcome.