Opportunities for Bid

BID 41725 - Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hut EF&I Services

The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) in Roane County, Tennessee, is initiating a fiber construction project to offer high-speed broadband internet access within its service territory. As part of this initiative, HUB requires the Engineering, Furnishing, and Installation (EF&I) of one existing datacenter and two new telecom huts to support the new fiber network infrastructure. These facilities are essential for housing the equipment necessary to manage and distribute the fiber network, ensuring reliable and high-speed internet service to the community.

Project Timeline Key Points:

• • Fiber Construction Start Date: May 2025
• • EF&I Build-Out for Office Facility: Late May 2025
• • EF&I Build-Out for First Telecom Hut: July 2025
• • EF&I Build-Out for Second Telecom Hut: August 2025

Bid Registration and Q&A Portal: Interested bidders must register for the bid and gain access to the Q&A portal by filling out an Intent to Bid form. Monday, March 31, 2025, is the last day to register. The Intent-to-Bid document can be found at this link.

Submission Requirements Proposals should include:

• • Response to provided workbook including:

• -Materials pricing
• -Install labor pricing
• -Additional testing and logistics services pricing
• -Responses to project questionnaire
• -Client references

• • Signed Prime Bidder Anti Collusion Affidavit
• • Signed Iran Divestment Affidavit
• • Signed Drug-Free Work Place Affidavit
• • Previous similar project photo examples
• • Draft invoice for services

Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 10 am EST