Fiber Optic Cable for ADSS All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cable

The City of Dothan’s Department of Information Technology awarded a contract for the purchase of All‑Dielectric Self‑Supporting (ADSS) fiber‑optic cable to meet its expanding network needs. After evaluating multiple bids, the lowest‑priced offer was disqualified for not meeting the required MDPE outer covering and temperature‑range specifications; the award was therefore made to the second‑lowest qualified bidder, Stuart Irby. The contract covers a range of fiber counts (6 to 288 fibers per cable) with delivery measured in feet, and includes a lead‑time of roughly 84 days. • Scope: Supply of gel‑filled, single‑mode ADSS fiber‑optic cable (MDPE sheath, –30 °C to +70 °C operating range). • Awarded Vendor: Stuart Irby (total contract value ≈ $77,240). • Procurement: Open competition with multiple vendors submitting bids; award based on price compliance with technical specifications.