Fairhope Granicus #26-047-2026-ITO-050

City of Fairhope Solicits Turnkey Installation of OS2 Single-Mode Fiber Optic Cable

This opportunity involves the City of Fairhope, Alabama (Purchasing, Information Technology Department) seeking a contractor for a turnkey installation of new OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable between the Fairhope Museum and the Fairhope Civic Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Fairhope, Purchasing, Information Technology Department, Baldwin County - Scope of Work: - Replace existing multimode fiber with new OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable - Minimum 12-strand, outdoor-rated OSP cable with LC (UPC) connectors - Armored cable required where necessary - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, permits, traffic control, utility locates, and restoration - Complete turnkey solution including site investigation and coordination with city staff for building access - Installation Requirements: - Micro-trenching is not allowed; directional drilling is permitted - Boring work must be performed outside regular business hours - Contractor must comply with local codes, permits, and insurance requirements - One-year workmanship warranty required - No specific OEMs or fiber brands are mandated; contractors may propose any compliant product - Equal Employment Opportunity compliance and encouragement of Minority Business Enterprise participation - Contract duration is 90 calendar days after a 15-day notice to proceed; bid pricing firm for 180 days

Description

The City of Fairhope is soliciting bids for the installation of new OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable to replace an existing multimode fiber connection between the Fairhope Museum and the Fairhope Civic Center. The contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, documentation, and restoration for a complete turnkey installation. Bidders must conduct their own site investigation to determine necessary infrastructure and include all related costs in their proposal. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and questions must be submitted by a specified deadline.

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