INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Public Utility District No. 1 of Kitsap County (Kitsap PUD) will receive sealed bid proposals for TEL-260971 ARPA Fiber Build Phase 4 on October 8, 2025, until 1:00 p.m., at the Kitsap PUD’s Office, 1431 Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo, Washington 98370, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter. Bids are being asked for provision of all necessary labor, equipment and materials required for the installation of Kitsap PUD provided fiber cables and splicing for the ARPA Fiber Build Phase 4 Project using the strand and lash construction methods along PSE poles, and installation of conduit in Kitsap County, Port Gamble, WA, Kingston, WA, Seabeck, WA, Bainbridge Island, WA, Bremerton, WA, and Port Orchard, WA. Project work includes installation of approximately 76,000 feet of aerial fiber work, 5,500 feet of underground fiber work, and other work as indicated in the plans and specifications. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on "Posted Projects", "Public Works", and "Kitsap Public Utility District". Plans and specifications are on file at Kitsap PUD, 1431 Finn Hill Road, (P.O. Box 1989), Poulsbo, WA 98370, copies may be obtained at a non-refundable cost of $150 each between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday by appointment. Questions related to the project should be emailed to contracts@ KPUD.org. Registration via BXWA is recommended for addenda and other project related notifications. Kitsap PUD has obtained the PSE Attachment Permit. All other permits if any are the Contractors responsibility. All work performed on this project is subject to state prevailing wage rates. The Kitsap PUD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This project is partially funded through Kitsap County with federal funds from the U.S. Treasury ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington State. Contractors are encouraged to commit to local hires for this project. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. A 5% bid guarantee is required in the form of certified or cashier’s check, or surety bond. The Contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid. Kitsap PUD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding in accordance with the specifications. Each Bid Proposal shall conform to the requirements of Section 1-02.9 of the Contract Special Provisions. Bids shall be made out on the bid form furnished with the specifications. Publication Dates: 9/11, 9/18 2025  11659203