Port of Bellingham BEAD awards
Port of Bellingham won $13.9 million in BEAD grants to serve 1,985 locations in Washington, according to the state award lists below. These are wired builds, which means construction: placement, boring, splicing and drops.
Washington
$13.9 million
1,985 locations · Fiber (74%) / Fixed wireless (26%)
WhatcomCounty (1,985)
Source: Washington State Broadband Office, BEAD Approved Awardee List (list dated 2026-03-06)
BEAD grants
$13.9 million
Locations
1,985
Grant per location
$7,006
What this build needs from crews
- Placement. The state files don't split buried from aerial miles for Port of Bellingham, so expect both underground and aerial work.
- Splicing and drops. Every one of the 1,985 locations needs a drop and a splice at the end (fiber splicing).
How subs usually get on a BEAD build
- Find out who is building. Providers often hand construction to a prime or an engineering and construction firm, and those firms hire the subs.
- Get your paperwork ready before you call: certificate of insurance, W-9, safety program, and proof you can do the footage.
- Ask what the state's BEAD rules mean for subs. Workforce, safety and reporting requirements vary by state and are often passed down.
- Be findable. List your crew with the states and trades you cover, and watch fiber work on the board.
Other wired BEAD winners in Washington
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