How to bid on FTTP fiber construction for Northern Wasco County PUD

What the PUD is buying

Northern Wasco County PUD is seeking licensed, qualified contractors to build aerial and underground fiber-to-the-premises networks in The Dalles, Oregon. The work includes installing service drops and associated network equipment at customer premises.

This RFP may suit construction firms with relevant FTTP experience and the qualifications to perform the described work.

Deadline and submission timing

The deadline is November 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit before that time and follow the submission directions in the bid documents.

The published date is October 7, 2026. Check the bid documents for any additional dates or instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for licensed, qualified contractors experienced in aerial and underground FTTP construction. Firms that install service drops and network equipment at customer premises may find the work relevant.

How to access and respond

Open the bid’s detail page through the “View original source” link. The page is publicly viewable without signing in, and the documents are listed there.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on OregonBuys, the State of Oregon procurement portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid. Submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation and identify every requested response item, qualification, and submission instruction. Use a checklist to track what your firm must provide and confirm that the response addresses both aerial and underground FTTP construction as applicable.

Describe your relevant experience clearly and organize the response in the order requested by the solicitation. Allow time to review the final submission and complete the portal process before the deadline.