Empire State Development #EBN2026ITB

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

Empire State Development (ESD), through its ConnectALL initiative, is seeking a contractor for fiber construction and network maintenance services along the Excelsior Broadband Network (EBN) from Syracuse to Buffalo, covering approximately 143 miles of the New York State Thruway. - Government Buyer: - New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development (ESD), ConnectALL Office - OEMs and Vendors Referenced: - 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 channels, elbows, tees, covers) - Telect (Dual Feed 100A 4/4 TPA/GMT Fuse Panel) - MRV (Out of Band Management console server) - Adtran (ALM Fiber Management System, Dark Fiber Management unit) - Adesta (current conduit maintenance provider, not an OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and proofing of 1.25-inch conduit (Phase 1) - Installation, splicing, and testing of single-mode, ultra-low loss, 864-fiber count cable (approx. 155.3 miles) - Installation and commissioning of Clearfield, Newton, Panduit, Telect, MRV, and Adtran equipment - Installation of handholes, splice closures, patch panels, relay racks, cable management hardware, and patch cords - Ongoing network maintenance, including emergency response (2-hour minimum), fiber inventory management, and RMA process coordination (Phase 3) - Notable Requirements: - All major fiber and equipment supplied by ESD; contractor provides all other materials and consumables - Compliance with prevailing wage rates for construction - Performance bond required - Strict communication protocols under Procurement Lobbying Law - Coordination with NYSTA and Adesta for conduit access and repairs - Emergency maintenance response within 2 hours - Project supports New York's digital equity and broadband expansion goals - Period of Performance: - Three-year base contract with two one-year renewal options - Phase 1 (Inspection/Proofing): within 90 days of contract execution - Phase 2 (Fiber Construction): within 120 days of contract execution, contingent on conduit condition - Phase 3 (Network Maintenance): ongoing after construction - Locations: - Syracuse Exit 36 and Buffalo Exit 53 regeneration buildings (key endpoints) - Entire NYS Thruway segment between Syracuse and Buffalo - New York State Thruway Authority facilities - ESD contracting office at 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY

Description

This solicitation is 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: Phase 1 involves inspection and proofing services of the conduit system; Phase 2 covers fiber construction services including installation and testing; Phase 3 entails network maintenance responsibilities. The project is part of the ConnectALL initiative to improve broadband infrastructure and aims to address the digital divide in New York State. Bidders may form teams, but prime contractors may only submit one bid.

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