BID 41725-2

BID 41725-2 - Request for Proposals (RFP) for Electronics

The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) in Roane County, TN, is launching a fiber construction project to deliver high-speed broadband internet access across its service territory. The project entails constructing 395 miles of mainline fiber, initially serving 2,920 homes and businesses. The network is designed to eventually cover the entire HUB service area, which encompasses 7,300 homes and businesses, with potential for future expansion. This project requires electronics and software licensing to outfit one office facility and two telecom huts. Fiber construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025, with the build-out for the office facility set for late May 2025, the first telecom hut in July, and the second telecom hut in August. HUB is seeking bidders to provide electronics for the office facility and two telecom huts.

Project Timeline Key Points:

• • Fiber Construction Start Date: May 2025
• • Build-Out for Office Facility: Late May 2025
• • Build-Out for First Telecom Hut: July 2025
• • 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. Wednesday, April 7, 2025, is the first day the form will be available 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 & lead time
• -Client references

• • Draft invoice for services

Click here to download the RFP Bid Package.

Submission Deadline and Sealed Bid Opening: Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am EST