Bid guide
How to bid on aerial communication pole work for the City of Sherwood
What the City is buying
The City of Sherwood, through Sherwood Broadband, is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured contractors for aerial communication pole work, routine maintenance, emergency call-outs, fiber-optic splicing, and pole violation remediation.
Work may involve City-owned or third-party utility poles within Sherwood Broadband’s service area. The listed violations include NESC, joint-use attachment, and clearance violations.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. Electronic responses are due October 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through the City’s Beacon portal before the deadline. The notice does not provide details about what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB may suit contractors with relevant aerial communication pole, utility pole maintenance, emergency response, fiber-optic splicing, or pole violation remediation capabilities.
The City is seeking contractors who are qualified, licensed, and insured. Review the solicitation documents for the specific requirements.
How to access and respond
Click “View original source” to open the solicitation page on the City’s Beacon portal. You can view the page without signing in. Review the description, attachments, deadlines, and buyer contact there.
To download documents, join the interest list, or submit an electronic response, create a free Beacon supplier account and respond before the due date.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full solicitation and attachments carefully, then use their instructions to organize your response. Address each requested service and explain how your firm can perform the relevant work.
Check that your response clearly covers your qualifications, licensing, and insurance, and that any required documents are included. Allow time to complete the portal steps and submit before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Sherwood; the original posting controls.