Empire State Development #Fiber Procurement, RFP

NY Statewide Fiber Optic Cable and Network Equipment Procurement for ConnectALL Initiative

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking proposals to supply and deliver large quantities of single-mode fiber optic cable and associated network equipment for the ConnectALL broadband expansion initiative across New York State. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), State of New York - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - STL Tech (primary fiber optic cable) - Old Castle (hand holes) - CommScope (splice closures and accessories) - Clearfield (FXDS frames, panels, ribbon cassettes) - Newton, Panduit, Telect, Adtran, MRV, ACP International (network bay, power, and management equipment) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Approximately 3,103,000 feet of 864-count and 225,139 feet of 1728-count single-mode fiber optic cable (STL Tech) - 156 hand holes (Old Castle) - 156 FOSC splice closures and 468 accessories (CommScope) - 56 FXDS panels and 13 FXDS frames (Clearfield) - 1,080 ribbon cassettes, 4 HD ribbon kits, and various network bay hardware, raceway components, and management equipment - Additional items: splice sleeves, hardware kits, fuse panels, fiber management, and cable markers - Services Requested: - Comprehensive storage, handling, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management for all materials - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fiber must comply with Telcordia GR-20-CORE, ITU-T G.657.A2, and ANSI/ICEA standards - Strict documentation, labeling, and quality assurance required - Some items (e.g., FXDS panels) do not allow alternatives; others permit equivalent substitutions - Compliance with ESD IT security and new gender-based workplace violence policy - Significant MWBE and SDVOB participation goals - No guaranteed minimum purchase; contract is as-ordered and aligned to construction phases

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) is soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of approximately 588 linear miles of 864-count and 43 linear miles of 1728-count single-mode fiber, along with associated equipment and comprehensive storage, handling, and logistics services. The procurement supports the ConnectALL initiative to install fiber along the New York State Thruway, aiming to improve broadband infrastructure statewide. The selected vendor will coordinate closely with installation contractors to align deliveries with construction phases. This is a materials and tasks as-ordered agreement with no guaranteed minimum purchase.

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