The city seeks a contractor for broadband construction and installation services at the Rio Grande City Public Library. The project involves modernizing internet and network infrastructure, including underground fiber optic extension (approx. 1,507 linear feet). Proposals must be firm and include all costs. Construction must be completed no later than December 21, 2026. Award will be based on best value. The ROM estimate is $45,****, but this is not a guaranteed price.
All construction work must be completed no later than December 21, 2026. all construction work must be completed no later than december 21, 2026.
The contractor shall warrant all work against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of final acceptance by the city. The contractor shall warrant all work against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of final acceptance by the city
Award will be made to the respondent determined to provide the best value to the city, considering cost and the other evaluation criteria contained in this rfp. award will be made to the respondent determined to provide the best value to the city, considering cost and the other evaluation criteria contained in this rfp.
Respondents must provide experience in broadband, telecommunications, fiberoptic, network infrastructure, or related construction and installation services. The city is seeking qualified firms with demonstrated experience in broadband, telecommunications, fiberoptic, network infrastructure, or related construction and installationservices.
Failure to pay the required prevailing wage rates shall subject the contractor or subcontractor to the remedies and penalties provided by chapter **** of the texas government code. Failure to pay the required prevailing wage rates shall subject the contractor orsubcontractor to the remedies and penalties provided by chapter **** of the texasgovernment code.
Questions and requests for clarification must be received no later than September 23, 2026 at 11 a. m. questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by email to lynettemontemayor, city secretary, at ***@***. *. *, with a copy to norma fultz, riogrande city public library director, at ***@***. *. * and must be received no later thanseptember 23, 2026 at 11 a. m.
A respondent may be disqualified if they violate the restriction on communications or if they have an organizational conflict of interest. Violation of this restriction may result in disqualification of the respondent.
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