ROC Drop Dielectric Cable Randle-Packwood Project

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County is requesting bids for ROC Drop Dielectric Cable with FastAccess Technology to support broadband development in Lewis County, Washington, under IFB 26-047, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 13, 2026. The procurement is funded by federal grant funds and subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliance per Section 70914.

The scope is ROC Drop Dielectric Cable in single-tube, self-supporting figure-8 design with dielectric properties that eliminate bonding and grounding requirements. Initial quantity is 300,000 feet in 5,000-foot reel sizes. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State and capable of meeting all technical specifications in Exhibit C. All materials must be certified as BABAA compliant.

Delivery is required no later than February 28, 2027 to the District's Chehalis warehouse at 124 Habein Road. The contract term runs from the purchase order date through delivery and any applicable warranty period. The District reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within the scope and period of performance.

Bids of $120,000 or more require a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount. Unit pricing shall be stated without sales tax; Washington sales tax of 8.4% for Chehalis will be added at invoice. Prices must remain firm for the contract duration unless the vendor provides documentation supporting fair and reasonable changes based on market conditions, with fourteen to thirty days' written notice required. The District reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering best value criteria including competitive pricing, life-cycle costs, and satisfaction of District needs. All bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, equal employment opportunity regulations, and suspension and debarment requirements. Award is anticipated in July–August 2026.