When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Fairhope. The work is located in Fairhope, Alabama, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Telecommunications and fiber optic installation contractor. Experience deploying OS2 single-mode fiber and outdoor OSP cable. Capable of conduit installation, directional boring, and pathway restoration. Qualified to perform government or public-sector infrastructure projects. Licensed, insured, and equipped for work in Alabama.

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Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Fairhope, Alabama, United StatesPosted: August 1, 2026Deadline: August 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

The project seeks qualified telecommunications contractors to replace an existing multimode connection with new OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable and associated conduit infrastructure in Fairhope, Alabama. Work includes installation, directional boring where preferred, and restoration of disturbed areas.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified contractor
Must be properly licensed to perform the work in Alabama
Must have a current business license or purchase one with the City of Fairhope prior to award
Must provide minimum three similar project references
Must provide proper insurance coverage
Must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws
Must comply with Alabama Immigration Act requirements
Must provide Bid Security equal to 5% of bid price (if bid > $10,000)
Must provide Performance Bond (100%) and Labor and Material Bond (50%) if bid > $100,000

CONTRACT DURATION

3 months

TIMELINE

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: August 18th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: August 20th, 2026

Bid Deadline: August 27th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 20, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Fairhope

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Fairhope, Alabama, seeks a vendor to install new OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable to replace an existing multimode fiber connection. The installation must include a minimum of 12 available 9/125 µm strands using outdoor-rated, water-blocking OSP cable, with armored cable where required.

The vendor must use existing conduit where serviceable and install new 1.5-inch HDPE conduit where necessary, including pull tape in all new conduit. Directional boring is preferred, and the contractor must restore all areas disturbed during the work. Questions are due by August 20, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Bids are due August 27, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Fairhope. The work is located in Fairhope, Alabama, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Telecommunications and fiber optic installation contractor
Experience deploying OS2 single-mode fiber and outdoor OSP cable
Capable of conduit installation, directional boring, and pathway restoration
Qualified to perform government or public-sector infrastructure projects
Licensed, insured, and equipped for work in Alabama

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