Request for Construction RFP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Astound Broadband, an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is seeking an experienced, qualified firm to contract for the construction of the "Pierce County – Nisqually District" This project is Federally Funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA"). Pierce County has selected Astound Broadband to construct a rural fiber optic network under Contract Number SC-110925. Per the grant program Astound Broadband will use the funds to construct an aerial and underground fiber optic system. Astound Broadband requests firms who are licensed in the State of Washington to conduct business, to provide qualifications for construction services. Small, minority and women owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. Bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. PST, January 5th, 2026. Astound Broadband, does hereby invite sealed proposals as described and in accordance with the Bid Document for Pierce County – Nisqually District, obtainable from Astound Broadband upon request. The firms shall supply qualifications for all services requested in the RFP. Any incomplete bids will be rejected. A five (5%) bid guarantee is required in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or surety bond as per RCW 35.23.352.
Proposals for this project must be sealed, marked Pierce County – Nisqually District and filed with: Astound Broadband c/o Shawn Murphy at 4519 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard WA 98366, by 5:00 p.m. PST, December 31st, 2025. Respondents shall also provide a digital copy to Shawn Murphy; Shawn.Murphy@Astound.com by 5:00 p.m. PST, December 31st, 2025. Bid opening will take place at 1:00 p.m. PST, January 5th, 2026, at the Astound offices located at 4519 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, WA. 98366
Publication Dates
LBKS0412493