Request for proposal - drop & premise installation for ftth

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The City of Bainbridge, Georgia is seeking bids for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) drop and premise installation services. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor and equipment to install both aerial and underground FTTH drop and premise installations. The City is providing the installation materials, and the selected contractor will be required to complete the work within 6 months to 1 year from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 13, 2024, and bids are due on August 27, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a 100% performance and labor/material payment bond. Payment terms will be considered in determining the lowest bidder.

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The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to negotiate with the apparent low bidder if the bid exceeds available funding. The RFP does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.