Sarasota County Opengov #FM 452243-1

Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Related Infrastructure for Sarasota County

Sarasota County Capital Projects is seeking qualified contractors for a fiber optic cable installation project along South River Road. - Buyer: Sarasota County Capital Projects office - Scope includes: - Installation of underground fiber optic cables (2-12 fibers and 49-96 fibers) - Conduit installation via open trench and directional bore - Fiber optic connection hardware: splice enclosures, trays, buffer tube fan out kits, patch panels - Managed field Ethernet switch installation - Pull and splice boxes - Construction tasks: clearing, grubbing, sediment barriers, maintenance of traffic, project signage - Minimum qualifications, grant terms, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements are specified - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products are described by part numbers and quantities - Project is open to qualified contractors and covers the full construction period

Product Line Items: - Fiber optic cables (2-12 fibers, 49-96 fibers) - Conduits (open trench, directional bore) - Fiber optic connection hardware (splice enclosures, trays, buffer tube fan out kits, patch panels) - Managed field Ethernet switch - Pull and splice boxes - Sediment barriers, clearing & grubbing, ITSFM documentation, project signs, mobilization, maintenance of traffic, final as-built plans

Notable Requirements: - Installation must cover the full project length from US 41 to Winchester Blvd. on the east side of South River Road - All products must meet specified part numbers and quantities - Contractors must comply with insurance and grant terms - No administrative or procedural details included in requirements

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. The project involves various construction and fiber optic installation tasks as detailed in the bid schedule.

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