When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.

It was issued by Arkansas Tech University. The work is located in Russellville, Arkansas, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience with fiber optic installation projects in educational or government facilities. Expertise in underground conduit and ground vault deployments. Skilled in Tracesafe wiring and fiber certification. Established presence in Arkansas or the surrounding region. Ability to meet mandatory site visit requirements.

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Fiber Connectivity Project Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Russellville, Arkansas, United StatesPosted: May 29th, 2026Deadline: June 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking vendors for installation and certification of fiber connectivity infrastructure at a new agriculture building and classroom in Russellville, Arkansas. Includes underground conduits, ground vaults, and Tracesafe wiring.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must attend mandatory site visit on June 8th, 2026
Must provide 5% bid bond for responses over $50,000
Must be licensed by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
Must provide certificate of commercial liability insurance
Must submit completed contract and grant disclosure form
Must submit completed combined restriction and illegal immigrant certification form
Must submit EEO policy form and documentation

TIMELINE

Mandatory site visit: June 8th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Response due by: June 16th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Preferred project start date: August 7th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Arkansas Tech University

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Russellville, Arkansas is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive fiber connectivity project services for a new agriculture building and classroom. The project includes installation of underground conduit and ground vaults, as well as the deployment, labeling, termination, and certification of singlemode fiber connecting specified locations.

Additionally, the scope covers running Tracesafe wiring within any conduit lacking existing Tracesafe infrastructure, and supplying all necessary parts, tools, labor, and materials for the creation of new 1 x 4” conduit paths. The new fiber vault will be situated adjacent to the new building, with the specific location depicted as hypothetical in planning documents. A mandatory site visit is required and will be conducted on June 8, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Arkansas Tech University. The work is located in Russellville, Arkansas, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience with fiber optic installation projects in educational or government facilities
Expertise in underground conduit and ground vault deployments
Skilled in Tracesafe wiring and fiber certification
Established presence in Arkansas or the surrounding region
Ability to meet mandatory site visit requirements

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