Unalaska Municode #DPW PROJECT NO. 21201

This opportunity involves the City of Unalaska's Department of Public Works seeking contractors for a major Communication Infrastructure Project to install new fiber optic cabling across city facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Unalaska, Department of Public Works - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Preformed Line Products (PLP) – COYOTE fiber optic closures and accessories - Corning – Fiber optic cables, housings, and testing guidelines - Chatsworth – Racks, ladder racks, and mounting hardware - Hoffman – Stainless steel enclosures and back panels - Products and Quantities Requested: - Fiber optic cables (Corning, various types and counts): - 288-F Outdoor LT Dielectric (7,780 ft) - 192 Strand OS2 Outside Plant (11,231 ft) - 144-F Outdoor LT Dielectric (6,560 ft) - 72-F, 48-F, 36-F, 24-F, 12-F OS2 LT Altos Binderless (various quantities) - Fiber optic closures (PLP COYOTE series): - STP, DTC, LCC, ATC, Dome, Terminal, Cross-Connect, HD, and others - Fiber housings and adapter panels (Corning): - Wall mount, rack mount, single/multi-panel - Racks and ladder racks (Chatsworth): - Wall mount racks, 2-post racks, ladder racks, mounting plates, splice kits - Stainless steel enclosures (Hoffman) - Underground conduit (approx. 66,000 ft) - Vaults (approx. 60) - Splice trays and boxes (approx. 60) - Services Requested: - Construction and installation of fiber optic infrastructure using the Blown Fiber method - Fusion splicing, installation of splice trays, cable slack organization - Building entrance installations at approx. 35 locations - Fiber termination and Tier 2 testing per Corning guidelines - Documentation and delivery of test results - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of specific OEM products (PLP COYOTE closures, Corning cables and hardware) - Compliance with Tier 2 fiber testing and documentation standards - Contractors must hold appropriate state and city licenses - Completion of all field construction within 120 days of Notice to Proceed; total project duration 365 days - Liquidated damages of $500/day for late completion - Location: - All work to be performed in Unalaska, Alaska, with delivery and coordination through the City of Unalaska Department of Public Works. - Supporting Documents: - Technical drawings, site surveys, material estimates, and detailed product catalogs from PLP and Corning.

The City of Unalaska is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Communication Infrastructure Project. The project involves furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, and materials to install fiber optic cabling within and between City facilities. The scope includes installation of approximately 66,000 feet of underground conduit, about 60 vaults, use of the Blown Fiber method for backbone routes, fiber counts ranging from 12 to 288 fibers, fusion splicing, installation of splice trays, cable slack organization, building entrances at about 35 locations, termination and testing of fiber endpoints per Tier 2 procedures, and documentation of installation and test results. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026, and a pre-bid conference will be held on April 14, 2026, via Microsoft Teams.