West Des Moines Ionwave #0510-047-2026

West Des Moines Digital Enterprise Network Expansion Phase 2 – Fiber Optic Conduit Network Construction

The City of West Des Moines is launching Phase 2 of its Digital Enterprise Network Expansion, aiming to build a citywide multi-user fiber optic conduit network. - Government Buyer: - City of West Des Moines, City Clerk's Office and Engineering Services - Project Scope: - Installation of fiber optic conduit network in public right-of-way to connect all residences and businesses - Contractor to furnish and install: - 7-way microduct conduit (7,220 LF) - 1.5" orange conduit (13,430 LF) - 1.5" blue conduit (13,430 LF) - 1.5" green conduit (6,920 LF) - 1.0" blue with black stripe conduit (14,440 LF) - Large vaults (14 EA), medium vaults (34 EA), small vaults (63 EA) - Test stations (44 EA) - Tracer wire (25,110 LF) - Connections to existing vaults (10 EA) - Services Required: - Traffic control, construction survey, as-built documentation, railroad protective liability insurance, railroad protection services - Unique Requirements: - Bid security (10% of bid), performance/payment bonds (100% of contract), 18-month maintenance guarantee - Preference for Iowa-grown products and labor; resident bidder preference - Compliance with detailed technical specifications and standards - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Notable Vendors/OEMs (as plan holders): - Alpha Technologies USA Inc. - Anixter - Communication Innovators - Creek Enterprise - Hanco Utilities - Hawkeye Paving Corp. - Howard Technology Solutions - Power & Tel - TD&I Cable Maintenance - TelCom Construction - Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa - vPrime Tech Inc - WIN Technology

Description

The City of West Des Moines is soliciting bids for the 2026 Digital Enterprise Network Expansion - Phase 2 project. The project involves the installation of a multi-user fiber optic conduit network within public right-of-way to support the connection of every residence and business in the City. The contractor will supply and install all vaults, conduit, tracer wire, test stations, and other ancillary items required for a complete and functional conduit network for future fiber optic cable installation by internet service providers. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 23, 2026, and the work must be completed by January 29, 2027, with liquidated damages applicable for delays.

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