ROC Drop Dielectric Cable Pe Ell Dryad Doty Project

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is requesting sealed bids on ROC Drop Dielectric Cable with FastAccess Technology for broadband development in Lewis County, Washington under IFB 26-046-IFB, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a questions deadline of July 13, 2026. All materials must be Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant — a federal-funding-driven requirement that filters supplier eligibility.

The District seeks 110,000 feet of ROC Drop cable in 5,000-foot reel sizes with delivery to the Chehalis warehouse no later than February 28, 2027. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State or commit to licensure prior to goods delivery and must meet all minimum technical specifications detailed in the IFB exhibits.

Bids must include all delivery costs and applicable Washington State sales and use taxes. A bid guarantee equal to five percent of the total bid amount (certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond) is required for bids of $120,000 or more; the District will retain the guarantees of the three lowest bidders. Prices must remain firm for the contract period unless the District approves documented adjustments based on the Producer Price Index or manufacturer notifications.

The contract period runs from execution through product delivery plus a one-year warranty from the District's receipt date. The District is funded by federal grant funds, making the contract contingent upon funding availability. Evaluation follows a two-step process: responsiveness on a pass/fail basis, then cost and other factors to identify the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering best value. The District reserves the right to reject all bids, award on a line-item basis, and negotiate with the apparent successful bidder. Award is anticipated in July through August 2026.