Iowa Communications NetworkIssuing agency·Des Moines, IA·via Iowa Department of Administrative ServicesThe State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating the Iowa Communications Network (collectively ICN) is seeking proposals for Vendors capable of providing telecommunications outside plant services in the 5 zones of the State as needed and requested by the Iowa Communications Network. The ICN intends to pre-qualify 3 Vendors in each zone to provide this service.
The primary scope of work encompasses outside plant (OSP) underground, aerial, and maintenance construction services, including horizontal boring, handhole placement, fiber installation, plowing, trenching, rock boring, rock sawing, bridge and building attachments, asphalt and concrete work, interior duct installation, aerial maintenance services, splicing labor, and data collection and documentation. Projects are typically under $50,000. Vendors may bid on up to 5 zones, with a maximum of 3 zones awarded per vendor. Individual work projects will be assigned based on unit pricing and ICN's operational needs.
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Source: Iowa DAS Procurement (bid 26-023), retrieved via Iowa Department of Administrative Services. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
