Awarded vendors
- Gresco Utility Supply, Inc.
Description
The City of Dothan’s Information Technology Department awarded a contract for the supply of gel‑filled, All‑Dielectric Self‑Supporting (ADSS) single‑mode fiber‑optic cable in 6‑, 12‑, and 24‑fiber configurations. The award went to Gresco Utility Supply, Inc. after the lowest bidder failed to meet the required AFL/Corning specification. The city will place purchase orders as needed, with delivery to begin within 60 days of a notice to proceed and to be completed within 120 days. Three line items total roughly 65 000 ft of cable, with unit‑price pricing.
• Scope: Provide ADSS fiber‑optic cable (gel‑filled, OS2) for municipal network expansion.
• Awarded value: Approximately $31,865 (unit‑price totals for all three line items).
• Delivery constraints: Start ≤ 60 days, finish ≤ 120 days after notice; manufacturer lead times range from 6‑8 weeks to 68 weeks.
• Procurement process: Open competition with three bidders; award based on compliance with technical spec, not just price.