Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Telecommunications Outside Plant Services in Selected Zones
- Client
- Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
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- Category
- Telecommunication Services, Supplies, Components, Accessories or Related Equipments
- Budget
- - Up to 50,000 USD - Deadline November 5,2026
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Des Moines, IA requires a vendor to provide telecommunications outside plant services across five state zones. The buyer restricts eligibility strictly to onshore USA organizations. The awarded vendor will perform all requested scope offsite. The buyer sets a budget of up to 50,000 USD for these services. Interested vendors must submit all questions by October 5, 2026. The buyer establishes a final proposal deadline of November 5, 2026. The provided text contains no further details regarding evaluation criteria or additional scope requirements.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1440941-209140229026-023 RFP Document.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission operating the Iowa Communications Network is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide telecommunications outside plant services across five state zones. The agency intends to pre-qualify up to three vendors per zone to perform construction and maintenance projects costing under $50,000. The contract will be available to all State of Iowa institutions, universities, schools, and political subdivisions.
- Issued by
- Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
- Questions and Answers due
- on or before 4:00 p.m. central time October, 5th, 2026
- Responses to questions transmitted
- no later than October 7th, 2026
- Bid Proposals due
- 3:00 p.m. central time November 6th, 2026
- Bid Proposal Opening
- 3:00 p.m. central time on November 6th, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic media by mail or in person
- Submission details
- Deliver one original hard copy, one exact duplicate paper copy, and one USB flash drive in a sealed package clearly marked RFP 26-023 to Iowa Communications Network, ATTN: Sheri Stephens, Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319.
- Contract term
- Annual Contract
- Estimated value
- Up to 50,000 USD
- Place of performance
- Across 5 designated zones in the State of Iowa
- Insurance and bonding
- Vendor may be responsible to provide bonds required by specific projects.
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical & Operational Compliance (Chapter 3 & Attachments 2–7) | Pass / Fail |
| Vendor Qualifications & Experience (Attachment 5) | 81.1% (860 Points Max) |
| Experience (Section 5.1) | 22.6% (240 Points Max) |
| Equipment (Section 5.2) | 21.7% (230 Points Max) |
| Inventory (Section 5.3) | 2.8% (30 Points Max) |
| Personnel (Section 5.4) | 9.4% (100 Points Max) |
| Locations (Section 5.5) | 9.0% (95 Points Max) |
| Emergency Response & Availability (Section 5.6) | 11.3% (120 Points Max) |
| Fiber Splicing Capabilities (Section 5.7) | 4.2% (45 Points Max) |
| Unit Pricing Schedule (Attachment 7) | 18.9% (200 Points Max) |
Scope of work
- Outside plant (OSP) underground construction services
- Outside plant (OSP) aerial construction services
- Outside plant (OSP) maintenance construction services
- Fiber splicing services
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Capable of providing telecommunications outside plant services in designated Iowa zones
- Comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of State and Federal laws
- Comply with all OSHA regulations and applicable State and Federal laws
- Subcontractors must meet the same qualifications stated for Vendors
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed Proposal Compliance Form (Attachment 2)
- Completed Authorization to Release Information Form (Attachment 3)
- Completed Bid Proposal Submittal Form (Attachment 4)
- Completed Vendor Qualifications Response Form (Attachment 5)
- Completed Zone Bid Form (Attachment 6)
- Completed Unit Price Sheet (Attachment 7)
- Cover letter detailing any requests for confidential treatment of information and excised public copy (if applicable)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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