Purchase and Delivery of Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable (432 count, 144 count, 24 count, and 12 count) as needed for up to 3 years
The City of Palo Alto Utilities seeks quotes for single mode fiber optic cable (12, 24, 144, and 432 count) under a three-year agreement. Proposals are due October 21, 2026, with Q&A due October 7, 2026. Alternate products must include a data sheet.
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The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is issuing this Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of single mode fiber optic cable in multiple strand counts (432, 144, 24, and 12) to support ongoing and planned fiber network expansion, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. The procurement is needed to replenish inventory levels that have reached minimum thresholds, ensuring timely completion of critical infrastructure upgrades and maintaining the reliability and resiliency of the City's fiber network. The contract will be for up to three years, and pricing will be firm for each term of the agreement.
The quantities listed in the RFQ are estimated and may increase or decrease based on project requirements. The City will accept alternate proposals, provided a data sheet is submitted with the quote. The City reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, on an item-by-item basis or as an aggregate. Vendors must coordinate delivery schedules with the City.
Key dates for this solicitation include a Q&A deadline of October 7, 2026, at 20:00 UTC, and a proposal deadline of October 21, 2026, at 22:00 UTC. The RFQ was published on September 22, 2026. All proposals must be submitted through the City's procurement portal.
The fiber optic cable will be used for a range of applications including ongoing network extension projects, replacement of aging or damaged cable, emergency restoration work, capital improvement projects, and new customer connections under the City's Fiber-to-the-Premise program. This procurement is essential for CPAU's operations, supporting city operations, public safety facilities, traffic signaling, utility SCADA systems, and community broadband services.
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