Georgia Procurement Registry #RFP-2026-BB-001

Burke County Solicits Underground Fiber Optic Drop Installation Services for Broadband Expansion

Burke County, Georgia is seeking contractors to provide underground fiber optic drop installation services as part of its Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) broadband expansion under the BEAD program. - Government Buyer: - Burke County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) - Products/Services Requested: - Underground fiber optic drop installation services - Includes installation of fiber optic drops from the distribution network to individual customer premises - Tasks include work order assignment, scheduling, utility locates, installation of fiber optic termination boxes, split riser guard installation, excess cable storage, photographic documentation, and work order closeout - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must conduct background checks and drug testing for personnel - Proof of insurance and required licenses are mandatory - Compliance with federal and local regulations is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - This procurement supports a multi-year FTTP deployment for broadband equity and access

Description

Burke County, Georgia is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for underground fiber optic drop installation services. This procurement supports the County's multi-year Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) deployment as part of its Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) program. The work involves installation services connecting individual customer premises to the fiber distribution network. The solicitation includes detailed scope of work, contractor qualifications, performance standards, and proposal requirements.

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