Caroline County Civicplus #CCDIT2026-01

Caroline County Solicits Bids for Underground Conduit and Fiber Optic Cable Installation

Caroline County is seeking contractor bids for the installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable to connect North County DES Stations and other county facilities in Ridgely, Greensboro, and Goldsboro, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - County Commissioners of Caroline County, Department of Technology (Office of Information Technologies) - Products and Materials Requested: - Approximately 2,200 feet of 1.25-inch SDR HDPE underground conduit - Vendor-supplied 10 AWG solid core, continuous bond tracer wire - Supply and installation of vaults (approx. 22-24" x 36" x 36") at 700-foot intervals and intersections - Installation of twelve (12) strands of County-supplied 12-count fiber optic cable (continuous, no splices, with 50-foot loops at termination points) - Services Requested: - Underground installation of conduit, pulling of fiber optic cable, installation of tracer wire and vaults along four specified routes - Restoration, traffic control, permitting, and compliance with ANSI/TIA-568.3 standards for optical fiber cabling - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fiber optic cable is supplied by the County; contractor provides all other materials and labor - Work must be completed within 45 calendar days from Notice to Proceed - One-year warranty on workmanship and materials - Bidders must provide three references for similar work - Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to any qualified contractor - Key Locations: - Ridgely, Greensboro, and Goldsboro, MD (including fire stations, library, and county tower shelter) - North County DES Stations - Contracting office at 109 Market Street, Denton, MD

Description

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, on behalf of the Caroline County Department of Technology, are soliciting bids for the installation of approximately 2,200 feet of 1.25-inch underground conduit and twelve strands of County-supplied fiber optic cable. The work includes supply and installation of necessary vaults and routing in Ridgely, Greensboro, and Goldsboro, Maryland. The project requires adherence to technical specifications and standards, with a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Bidders must submit proposals by June 29, 2026, and may request bid documents via email or the County website.

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