When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 25, 2026.

It was issued by Carthage Water & Electric Plant. The work is located in Carthage, Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Fiber optic pathway excavation and underground utility installation contractor. Experience with large-scale conduit, pathway, and underground structure projects. Capable of installing toneable mule tape and related telecommunications infrastructure. Licensed, insured, and equipped to perform civil construction work in Missouri. Demonstrated experience supporting government or public-sector infrastructure projects.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Carthage, Missouri, United StatesPosted: August 15, 2026Deadline: August 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Carthage, Missouri is researching vendors for approximately 7,750 linear feet of fiber optic pathway excavation and installation, including about 47 underground structures. Toneable mule tape must be installed in all pathways.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform fiber optic pathway installation and related underground work
Must be capable of directional boring as the primary construction method
Must be responsible for restoration of disturbed work areas including final grading, seeding, and cover
Must be able to provide rock, fill material, and materials needed for final cleanup and restoration

TIMELINE

Issue Date: August 14th, 2026

Questions Deadline: August 25th, 2026

Response Deadline: August 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 25, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Carthage Water & Electric Plant

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Carthage, Missouri is seeking information from vendors capable of providing fiber optic pathway excavation and installation services for a potential future project. The work is expected to include underground pathway installation and the construction or placement of related underground structures.

The anticipated scope includes approximately 7,750 linear feet of fiber optic pathway and approximately 47 underground structures. Toneable mule tape is to be placed in all installed pathways. Vendors must submit all questions by August 25, 2026, with responses for the RFI due by August 28, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 25, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Carthage Water & Electric Plant. The work is located in Carthage, Missouri, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Fiber optic pathway excavation and underground utility installation contractor
Experience with large-scale conduit, pathway, and underground structure projects
Capable of installing toneable mule tape and related telecommunications infrastructure
Licensed, insured, and equipped to perform civil construction work in Missouri
Demonstrated experience supporting government or public-sector infrastructure projects

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