Opportunity
Sarasota County Opengov #262883MF
Sarasota County Fiber Optic Cable and Infrastructure Installation along South River Road
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
262883MF
NAICS
237130, 237990
Sarasota County Capital Projects is seeking bids for a comprehensive fiber optic infrastructure installation along South River Road. - Government Buyer: - Sarasota County Capital Projects division - Products and Services Requested: - Installation of fiber optic cables (2-12 fibers and 49-96 fibers) - Furnishing and installing conduits (open trench and directional bore) - Managed field Ethernet switch (furnish and install) - Fiber optic connection hardware (splice enclosures, splice trays, buffer tube fan out kits, patch panels) - Pull and splice boxes - Project signage, sediment barriers, and traffic maintenance - Final as-built plans and documentation - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Over 27,000 linear feet of 49-96 fiber optic cable (Part 633-1-123) - 10,060 linear feet of conduit (open trench and directional bore) - 100 fiber optic splices (Part 633-2-31) - 108 fiber optic terminations (Part 633-2-32) - 1 managed field Ethernet switch (Part 684-1-1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project includes both underground and above-ground infrastructure - Compliance with Sarasota County procurement and Florida public records laws - Minimum qualifications, insurance, and grant terms apply - No specific OEMs are mandated; open to multiple manufacturers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a contractor to provide the installation of fiber optic cables along South River Road, from US 41 to Winchester Blvd., on the east side of the roadway. The County anticipates awarding a Construction Contract to run the duration of the project. The solicitation includes requirements for minimum qualifications, grant terms and conditions, scope/specifications, and insurance. Bidders must complete a Vendor Information Form and comply with all solicitation terms. The project involves various construction and fiber optic installation tasks as detailed in the bid schedule.