SEMO Electric Cooperative has contracted the Conexon website to design and manage the construction of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network for the smart grid and the delivery of broadband to SEMO Electric’s members and other subscribers. Therefore, a Request for Proposal (RFP) has been developed to solicit proposals and pricing from various fiber construction companies to build the segments for Phase 1 of the project. Contractors performing well in Phase 1 will have the opportunity to extend the construction contract into future phases at SEMO Electric’s discretion.
Contractors are invited to submit a proposal for SEMO Electric’s Fiber Construction project in accordance with the requirements set forth in the RFP. If a contractor wishes to bid, a letter of intent must be submitted to Conexon in writing, fax, or e-mail no later than July 1, 2017. The letter of intent is not binding but will greatly assist SEMO Electric in planning for proposal evaluation. SEMO Electric will not accept proposals if the letter of intent is not filed within the specified time period.
The original and/or electronic proposal must be received no later than 5 p.m., July 6, 2017, or the proposal will otherwise be disqualified. We anticipate that the provider whose proposal is the best solution for this project will be selected by July 11, 2017. We will notify all providers, whether they are disqualified or unsuccessful. Upon notification, the contract negotiation with the winning bidder(s) will begin immediately. Contract negotiations are scheduled to be completed by July 25, 2017, and construction is scheduled to start by August 4, 2017.
For all questions or to request an RFP, please Email Conexon.
