Opportunity
BidNet Direct #0000418334
San Luis Obispo Broadband Implementation Project: Fiber Optic Installation and Construction Services
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 25, 2026
Identifier
0000418334
NAICS
237130, 237990
The City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is seeking bids for a Broadband Implementation Project to expand fiber optic infrastructure across the city. - Scope of Work: - Installation of both aerial and underground fiber optic cable at multiple city locations - Includes communications/telecommunications cable and wire, cable accessories, and concrete pull boxes - Construction services required: directional boring for underground fiber, aerial fiber installation on utility poles, and general cable construction/maintenance - Contractor Requirements: - Valid Class A Contractor's License - References for two underground fiber projects (directional boring) and one aerial fiber project - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws - Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for all contractors and subcontractors - Project Details: - Estimated construction cost: $1,800,000 - Contract duration: 75 working days - Liquidated damages: $1,500 per day for late completion - Bid Submission: - In-person submission only - All questions must be submitted online - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products and services requested are typical for fiber optic broadband infrastructure projects
Description
The City of San Luis Obispo is soliciting sealed bids for the Broadband Implementation Project, which involves installing aerial and underground fiber throughout various parts of the city. The project has an estimated construction cost of $1,800,000 and a contract duration of 75 working days, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays. Bidders must possess a valid Class A Contractor's License, provide references for similar fiber installation projects, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Bids must be submitted in person by April 30, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud, with an option to view the opening via Microsoft Teams.