Empire State Development #EBN-ITB

Empire State Development seeks fiber construction and network maintenance for Excelsior Broadband Network (Syracuse to Buffalo segment)

Empire State Development (ESD), through its ConnectALL initiative, is seeking qualified vendors for the construction and maintenance of the Excelsior Broadband Network (EBN) fiber segment between Syracuse Exit 36 and Buffalo Exit 53 along the New York State Thruway, spanning approximately 143 miles. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), ConnectALL Office - Scope of Work: - Three main phases: (1) Inspection and Proofing Services, (2) Fiber Construction Services, (3) Ongoing Network Maintenance - Includes duct proofing, fiber installation, splicing, testing, hand hole and network equipment installation, and 24/7/365 maintenance (scheduled and emergency) - OEMs and Key Equipment: - Clearfield (FieldSmart Fiber Crossover Distribution System, Ribbon Cassettes) - Newton (Seismic Network Bay, Isolation Kit, Duct Spacer Kit, Floor Mounting Kit, Junction Kit) - Panduit (Cable Management Hardware) - Telect (Dual Feed 100A Fuse Panel) - MRV (LX-8020S-112DC, Out of Band Management Console Server) - Adtran (1043709847-02, Dark Fiber Management Unit, ALM Fiber Management System) - Products and Quantities: - Single-mode all-dielectric ultra-low loss fiber optic cable (864-fiber count, ~155.3 miles) - Hand holes (30"x48"x36", 75 units) - Fusion splicing (432 fibers, 5,181 units; 432 butt splices, 69,984 units) - Clearfield FxDS Frame Kit (1), FxDS panel (1), Ribbon Cassettes (36) - Newton and Panduit hardware (various quantities) - MRV LX-8020S-112DC (6), Adtran 1043709847-02 (8) - Services: - Duct proofing, fiber construction, network maintenance (emergency and scheduled) - Maintenance requires 24/7/365 support with a two-hour mean time to respond for emergencies - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ISO 27001/27005/27035 and GDPR for IT security - Performance bond required - Adherence to New York State MWBE and SDVOB participation goals - No guaranteed minimum purchase quantities for maintenance - Prime contractors limited to one bid; subcontractors may participate on multiple teams - Locations: - Syracuse Exit 36 regeneration building - Buffalo Exit 53 regeneration building - New York State Thruway Authority corridor (Syracuse to Buffalo) - Contract Structure: - Three-year base term with two one-year renewal options - Phased completion deadlines for inspection/proofing and construction - Ongoing maintenance after construction

Description

This solicitation is for fiber construction and network maintenance services along the New York State Thruway from the Syracuse Exit 36 regeneration building to the Buffalo Exit 53 regeneration building, approximately 143 miles. The work is divided into three phases: Phase 1 - Inspection and Proofing Services, Phase 2 - Fiber Construction Services, and Phase 3 - Network Maintenance. The procurement is managed by Empire State Development (ESD) under the ConnectALL initiative to address New York State's digital divide. Bidders may propose a project team comprised of multiple firms, with prime contractors limited to one bid and subcontractors allowed in multiple bids.

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