Gilbert Town Granicus #326000448

Town of Gilbert Solicits Third-Party Fiber Inspection Services for Private Fiber Deployment

The Town of Gilbert is seeking professional consulting firms to provide third-party inspection services for private fiber deployment projects within the town. - Government Buyer: - Town of Gilbert, Arizona (Manager's Office, Development Services, Finance & Management) - Services Requested: - Third-party field inspections of dry utility (fiber) installations - Oversight of temporary traffic control setups - Documentation of running line locations, conduit depth, potholing, and surface restoration - Verification of compliance with applicable standards and proper execution of fiber installation - Emergency response capability and final inspections - Staff & Equipment Requirements: - Inspectors must hold a current Traffic Control Technician certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) for traffic control inspections - Consultant must provide all necessary equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), vehicles with flashing strobes, laptops, and cell phones - Contract Structure & Notable Requirements: - On-call, as-needed service with no guaranteed minimum volume of work - Initial contract term through June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options (total potential duration: 3-5 years) - Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts - Disclosure of any current or new contracts with fiber utility providers and prompt notification of potential conflicts of interest - Encouragement of minority and women-owned business participation - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named in the solicitation

Description

The Town of Gilbert is seeking temporary third-party inspection services to assist with private fiber deployment projects. The project involves providing part-time to full-time field inspections over an anticipated 3- to 5-year construction period to ensure compliance with applicable standards and proper execution of fiber installation. Services include visual field inspections of dry utility installations and temporary traffic control setups, with inspectors required to have appropriate certifications. The initial agreement term commences upon execution and continues through June 30, 2027.

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