Specifications include, but are not limited to: ESVBA (Owner) is anticipating the installation of approximately 250 linear miles of fiber optic cable in Accomack and Northampton Counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia, contingent upon availability of funds and approval of funding sources. The installation is expected to consist of underground installation. All bidders must bid for additional labor/support services, in addition to the underground component, and such labor/support services shall include restoration work in the event of network outage or emergency. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) sets forth the terms and conditions that will govern any contract to be awarded concerning the installation work described herein. 1.1.1. This is an “as-ordered” agreement, which means that it covers Services as they are ordered by ESVBA. 1.1.2. ESVBA does not guarantee purchase of any minimum quantity of Services from any bidder(s). Any and all contracts issued hereunder shall be explicitly subject to approval and appropriation by the board of ESVBA and may be contingent upon available funding from external sources. The ESVBA does not guarantee any minimum quantity or value (dollar amount) of Services to be procured hereunder. 1.1.3. Any estimates regarding the quantity, time frames, or any other information regarding the IFB are not firm or binding unless otherwise specifically stated in this IFB. 1.1.4. Although this solicitation is for underground fiber optic cable construction, the majority of the new fiber optic network is anticipated to be aerial construction. The successful contractor will coordinate with ESVBA to help facilitate the aerial portions of the network which may be installed in adjacent areas simultaneously.
