Klamath River Rural Broadband Initiative

The Karuk Tribe requests proposals for the following Scope of Work for the Klamath River Rural Broadband Initiative (KRRBI) Project starting in Orleans, California, and ending in McKinleyville, California. Bids shall shall include installation of new fiber optic transmission lines as shown on the project plans.

There is a Mandatory Pre-bid Conference: March 25th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to be located at the Karuk Tribe council chambers, 37960 State Highway 96, Orleans, Ca 95556, with a site visit to follow.

All potential contractors shall provide proof of minimum qualifications and experience to perform this type of work (See Contractor Questionnaire).

All sub-contractors to be authorized by Karuk Tribe prior to issuing a contract.

Successful bidders will be required to furnish both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price.

Preference in the award of this Contract shall be given to Indian and Alaskan Native organizations and economic enterprises. The Owner shall give preference to a 51% Indian-owned Economic Enterprise so long as the bid by this enterprise does not exceed the lowest responsive bid submitted by more than 5%."Indian-owned Economic Enterprise" means any Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, provided that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51% of the enterprise, and that ownership shall encompass active operation and control of the enterprise. All preferences shall be publicly announced at the bid opening. Any contractor claiming Indian preference shall complete and submit, with his or her BID, the form entitled "Statement of Qualifications,Alaska Native or Indian Owned Enterprise" (included in the bidding package). All required TERO documents (including the TERO Compliance Plan) must be included in the BID, or the BID will be deemed ineligible (See Section M).

Full electronic (PDF) copies of the contract documents may be requested by calling (530) 629-3000 or emailing tvce@tvce.biz.

This project is subject to prevailing wage rates as determined by the State of California

The first attachment below has the full bid package requirements.