Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-61700-NONST-2026-000000071

Burke County Solicits Bids for Fiber Optic Cable and Handholes for Countywide Broadband Expansion

Burke County, Georgia is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply and deliver fiber optic cable and handholes for a countywide broadband expansion under the BEAD program. - Government Buyer: - Burke County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple types of single-mode G.652.D fiber optic cable (loose tube and ribbon, armored) - Fiber counts: 24, 48, 72, 96, 144, 288, 432 - Quantities range from 15,000 to 1,570,000 feet per item - Handholes in various sizes and load ratings (15K and 20K) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; vendors must provide manufacturer details and BABA certification for each part number - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials must be new, unused, and fully compliant with Build America, Buy America (BABA), BEAD, NTIA, and federal/state regulations - Vendors must submit: - Pricing for all listed fiber counts and handhole types - BABA compliance certification - Suspension/debarment, E-Verify, and anti-lobbying certifications - Product datasheets and warranty information - Detailed delivery schedules and lead time reporting - County reserves right to award in whole or in part - Vendors must notify the county of any supply chain constraints - Pricing must remain valid for 90 days after submission

Description

Burke County is expanding its county-wide fiber broadband network under the BEAD program. This procurement seeks vendor pricing for fiber optic cable and handholes for a multi-year Fiber-To-The-Premise deployment. Vendors must submit pricing for all fiber counts and both 15K and 20K load-rating handholes, ensuring all materials comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, pricing tables, mandatory certifications, and requires delivery by May 6, 2026.

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