New York State Contract Reporter #2134543

Fiber Construction and Network Maintenance for Excelsior Broadband Network (Syracuse to Buffalo)

Empire State Development, through the New York State Urban Development Corporation and its ConnectALL Office, is seeking contractors for a major fiber optic infrastructure project along the New York State Thruway from Syracuse to Buffalo. - Project covers approximately 143 miles between Syracuse Exit 36 and Buffalo Exit 53, including four regeneration buildings - Scope includes: - Inspection and proofing of conduit and regeneration buildings - Underground fiber installation (single-mode, ultra-low loss, 864-fiber count cable) - Installation of hand holes, relay racks, patch panels, and network equipment - Fusion splicing (432 fibers, 5181 splices), OTDR testing, and acceptance testing - Ongoing network maintenance (emergency and scheduled) - Key OEMs and equipment specified: - Clearfield (FieldSmart Fiber Crossover Distribution System, Ribbon Cassettes) - Newton (Seismic Network Bay, Isolation Kit, Duct Spacer Kit, Floor Mounting Kit, Junction Kit) - Panduit (Solid/Slotted Channel, Elbow, Tee, Hinged Cover) - Telect (Dual Feed 100A Fuse Panel) - MRV (Out of Band Management console server) - Adtran (Dark Fiber Management unit) - Notable requirements: - 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals - Information security compliance with ISO and GDPR standards - Performance bonding and strict adherence to ESD's IT security and diversity requirements - Prime contractors may submit only one bid; all three project phases must be completed - Contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options; phased completion deadlines for inspection, construction, and ongoing maintenance - Work to be performed at regeneration buildings and along the NYS Thruway conduit route between Syracuse and Buffalo

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) is soliciting bids for fiber construction and network maintenance services along the New York State Thruway from Syracuse Exit 36 to Buffalo Exit 53, approximately 143 miles. The work is divided into three phases: Inspection and Proofing Services, Fiber Construction Services, and Network Maintenance. Bidders may propose a project team of multiple firms, with prime contractors limited to one bid. The contract aims to support the ConnectALL initiative to close the digital divide and improve broadband infrastructure. The solicitation includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (30%) participation.

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