SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS
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City of Columbus seeks proposals for fiber optic cable maintenance and restoration services under a 3-year contract with optional extensions. Includes labor, parts, and materials for fiber network upkeep.
1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope: The City of Columbus is seeking Request for Proposals in response to a Best Value Procurement (BVP) to enter into a Universal Term Contract (indefinite quantity) to purchase routine cable maintenance, and restoration services, to include labor, parts, materials and supplies, for the City of Columbus fiber optic network. The City will negotiate a contract with the selected vendor for a term of three (3) years beginning upon contract execution with two (2) additional one year extension options. 1.2 Classification: The contracts resulting from the BVP will provide the City with fiber optic cable maintenance, and restoration services as detailed herein. 1.3 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this BVP must be submitted on the Vendor Services portal by 11:00 am Monday, August 3, 2026. Responses will be posted on the RFQ on Vendor Services no later than Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 am. 1.4 For additional information concerning this BVP, including procedures on how to submit a proposal, you must go to the City of Columbus Vendor Services web site at https://columbus.bonfirehub.com/projectDrafts/245994/ details and view this bid number.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 23rd 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 3rd 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 20th 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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