Town of Wareham Fiber Optic Installation Services IFB 2026
Town of WarehamCity · Wareham, MA- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Derek D. Sullivan
The 30-second brief
The Town of Wareham is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of fiber optic cable, materials, and installation services. The scope of work includes furnishing all fiber optic equipment, supplies, tools, labor, permits, police details, and bonds necessary for installation at specified locations. The selected vendor must complete all work, excluding pavement restoration, within 16 weeks of the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wareham Town Hall. The project is subject to prevailing wage laws under M.G.L. c. 149 and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M.
Fiber Optic cable, Materials, Installation services, Bonds
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder
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Summary
The Town of Wareham is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of fiber optic cable, materials, and installation services.
The scope of work includes furnishing all fiber optic equipment, supplies, tools, labor, permits, police details, and bonds necessary for installation at specified locations. The selected vendor must complete all work, excluding pavement restoration, within 16 weeks of the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wareham Town Hall. The project is subject to prevailing wage laws under M.G.L. c. 149 and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Fiber Optic cable
- Materials
- Installation services
- Bonds
- Submit to
- Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571
- Scope location
- Wareham, MA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Town of Wareham?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. For questions, contact Derek D. Sullivan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Town of Wareham in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Derek D. Sullivan. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fiber Optic cable, Materials, Installation services, Bonds. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and eligible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Wareham?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Wareham are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Wareham regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Wareham for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wareham, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.