Description
This solicitation invites sealed paper bids for the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of the City of Mobile’s fiber‑optic communication network, covering aerial cabling, underground/indoor fiber work, and directional boring. The contract will be awarded on an item‑by‑item basis to the three lowest qualified bidders for each line‑item, with a 5 % bid bond required. Vendors must have at least ten years of relevant experience, provide UL‑certified materials, carry specified insurance limits, and be E‑Verify compliant. Key points include:
• Three distinct work categories (aerial, underground/indoor, directional boring) with detailed line‑item pricing.
• Minimum 10‑year experience and UL‑certified materials required; insurance limits of $250k/$500k (general) and $1M (professional).
• 5 % bid bond, 15 % socially/economically disadvantaged performance for contracts > $50k, and a one‑year price validity with up to two optional one‑year extensions.