Opportunity
Palo Alto Opengov #IFB197363
On-Call Utility Substructure Installation for Palo Alto Fiber Network
Posted
April 06, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
IFB197363
NAICS
237130
This opportunity involves an on-call contract for utility substructure installation to support the City of Palo Alto's fiber network expansion. - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto Utilities Department (Fiber Section) - Scope of Work: - Trenching, boring, and excavation for fiber utility infrastructure - Installation of conduits and substructures - Backfill, paving, and surface restoration - Related services to support fiber network deployment - Requirements: - Contractors must comply with safety standards due to traffic and utility hazards - Appropriate contractor licenses and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration are required - All bid documents, including bonds and forms, must be submitted electronically via OpenGov - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Contract will cover multiple budget years, beginning in 2026 and ending in 2029 - Notable Details: - The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids - Work will be performed within the City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Description
This solicitation is for an on-call contract to perform utility substructure installation for the fiber section of the Utilities Department of the City of Palo Alto. The work includes trenching, boring, excavation, installation of conduits and substructures, backfill, paving, surface restoration, and related services. The contract period spans from the 2026 budget year through the 2029 budget year. Contractors must comply with safety standards due to exposure to traffic and utility hazards and must have appropriate licenses and DIR registration. Bids are to be submitted electronically via OpenGov.