New York State Contract Reporter #BID 26-OSI-005

Oswego County Fiber Optic Cabling Construction – Fulton Service Area

Oswego County is seeking qualified contractors for the construction of approximately 25.5 miles of aerial and underground fiber optic cabling in the Fulton Service Area and throughout Oswego County, NY. - Government Buyer: - Oswego County Office of Strategic Initiatives, Purchasing Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Commscope is specifically mentioned for trays, enclosures, and splicing baskets - No other OEMs or vendors are named; the County will provide fiber optic cable and central office termination equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Construction and installation of aerial and underground fiber optic cable (approx. 25.5 miles) - Installation, splicing, testing, and documentation of fiber - Placement of optical terminals, fiber distribution hubs, hand holes, poles, anchors, conduits, and related hardware - Use of Commscope trays, enclosures, and splicing baskets - Labor and equipment for all construction activities, including trenching, boring, lashing, and hardware installation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must supply all materials except for fiber optic cable and central office equipment (provided by the County) - Compliance with all federal, state, and local codes and permitting - Task orders will be issued as pole licenses and permits are obtained - Contractors are responsible for site visits, schematic review, and strict communication protocols - Bids must be submitted in both physical and electronic formats - Project completion required by the end of 2026

Description

Oswego County's Office of Strategic Initiatives Department is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor and equipment for constructing approximately 25.5 miles of fiber optic cable throughout Oswego County. There is potential to award multiple contractors for both aerial and underground construction in various segments. Awarded contractors will receive directives to construct areas on a task-order basis as pole licenses and permits are received by Oswego County. The contract resulting from this bid shall be completed by December 31, 2026.

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