Notice is hereby given that Public Utility District No. 1 of Kitsap County (Kitsap PUD) will receive sealed bid proposals for TEL-260861 ARPA Fiber Project on June 17, 2025, until 1:00 p.m., at the Kitsap PUD’s Office, 1431 Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo, Washington 98370, where they will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter. Bids are being asked for provision of all necessary labor, equipment and materials required for the installation of Kitsap PUD provided fiber cables using the strand, lash, and overlash construction methods along PSE poles, and installation of conduit in 7 locations throughout Kitsap County. Project work includes installation of approximately 28,500 feet of aerial work and approximately 1,750 feet of underground work and other work as indicated in the plans and specifications which can be found on the Kitsap PUD website https://www.kpud.org/about-us/vendors-bids/. Questions can be sent to Contracts@kpud.org . Kitsap PUD has obtained the PSE Attachment Permit. All other permits if any are the Contractors responsibility. All work performed on this project is subject to state prevailing wage rates. The Kitsap PUD is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This project is partially funded through Kitsap County with federal funds from the U.S. Treasury ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington State. Contractors are encouraged to commit to local hires for this project. Small, Minority- and Women-owned firms are encouraged to submit bids. A 5% bid guarantee is required in the form of certified or cashier’s check, or surety bond. The Contract will be awarded to the qualified bidder submitting the lowest responsible bid. Kitsap PUD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding in accordance with the specifications. Each Bid Proposal shall conform to the requirements of Section 1-02.9 of the Contract Special Provisions. Bids shall be made out on the bid form furnished with the specifications.