Opportunity
Fountain Valley Planet bids #26-006
Fiber Optic Communication Upgrades for City of Fountain Valley Facilities
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
26-006
NAICS
237130, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Fountain Valley seeking bids for comprehensive fiber optic communication upgrades at Newhope Street, City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Fountain Valley, Purchasing Department - Contact: Amanda Penaloza, Management Analyst / Purchasing Officer - Scope of Work: - Installation of fiber optic cables (12-strand and 144-strand single mode) - Installation of fiber distribution units (FTU/FDU), splice enclosures, trunk splice enclosures - Installation of #6 and #6E pull boxes, 3" Schedule 80 HDPE conduit, and #10 trace wire - Mobilization, project traffic control, utility potholing, and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) - All work includes documentation, labeling, testing, and establishing communications - Products & Quantities: - 1 x 12-strand FTU/FDU - 4 x 144-strand FTU/FDU - 1 x splice enclosure, 3 x trunk splice enclosures - 1 x #6 pull box, 1 x #6E pull box - 1,240 linear feet of 3" conduit - 2,060 linear feet of 144-strand single mode fiber optic cable - 800 linear feet of indoor rated armored 144-strand single mode fiber optic cable - 40 linear feet of 12-strand single mode fiber optic cable - 1,660 linear feet of #10 trace wire - 15 utility potholes, 1 SWPPP, 1 mobilization, 1 project traffic control - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to CalTrans Standard Specifications - Valid Class A General Engineering and Class C10 Electrical Contractor licenses required - Comprehensive insurance provisions - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids portal - Completion required within 30 working days from Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages of $1,100 per day for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; contractor-supplied materials and equipment are required.
Description
The City of Fountain Valley, California, is soliciting electronically sealed proposals for communication improvements at Newhope Street and City Hall, including the Police Station and Fire Department. The project involves furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for the installation of fiber communication upgrades and other communication enhancements. The work requires Class A General Engineering and Class C10 Electrical Contractor licenses. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:00 PM on July 13, 2026.