Craven County Civic Plus #2026_CCFO_001

Craven County Fiber Optic Relocation and Installation for NCDOT Project R-5777C

Craven County, North Carolina is seeking bids for the 'Craven County Fiber Relocation for NCDOT Project R-5777C,' a multi-year construction project to relocate and install fiber optic cable infrastructure along US 70. - Government Buyer: - Craven County, North Carolina - Purchasing Agent: Craig Wilkie - Project Scope: - Installation and splicing of approximately 37,000 linear feet of fiber optic cable into existing conduit and handholes - Work divided into three segments, scheduled for 2026, 2027, and 2028 - Includes provision and installation of 144, 24, and potentially 288 strand single-mode fiber optic cables - Handhole upfits, new handholes (Tier 22, 30" x 48"), splice setups (A and D size enclosures), ring cutting, splicing, testing, and related work - Owner may provide two reels of 10,000-foot 288-strand fiber optic cable (potential credit for use) - Products and Quantities: - 33,432 linear feet of 144 strand fiber optic cable (across all segments) - 3,930 linear feet of 24 strand fiber optic cable - Up to 33,432 linear feet of 288 strand fiber optic cable (as alternate) - 59 handhole upfits, 7 new handholes (contingency) - 9 D-size and 23 A-size splice setups - 10 ring cuts (plus alternates for 288 strand) - 1,054 splice connections (plus alternates for 288 strand) - 432 testing units per segment (plus alternates) - Credit for up to 20,000 feet of owner-provided fiber - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with technical specifications - Liquidated damages for delays - Multi-year phased completion (each segment must be substantially complete within 60 days of Notice to Proceed) - Testing required for all installed and owner-provided fiber - Project locations include US 70 corridor, Craven County Water Treatment Plant, and Craven County Administration Building - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose suitable fiber optic cable and related materials - Potential Competitors: - Leading fiber optic cable manufacturers and infrastructure contractors (e.g., Corning, CommScope, Prysmian Group, Superior Essex, AFL Global) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - US 70 from East of Thurman Road to the Havelock Bypass (Carolina Pines vicinity), Craven County, NC - Craven County Water Treatment Plant, 280 Mill Dam Road, New Bern, NC - Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven Street, New Bern, NC

Description

Craven County is soliciting bids for the construction project involving the relocation of fiber optic cable in association with NCDOT Project R-5777C. The scope includes installation and splicing of approximately 37,000 linear feet of fiber optic cable into existing conduit and handholes. The work is divided into three segments scheduled for 2026, 2027, and 2028. Bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference and must submit bids by May 14, 2026.

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