Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa #OCA-26-1044

Boring Services for Fiber Optic Network Expansion – City of Tuscaloosa, AL

This opportunity involves the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, seeking contractors for boring services to support its 2026 Fiber Optic Network Expansion project. - Government Buyer: - City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Project Scope: - Relocate overhead utilities underground - Establish redundant underground fiber routes to existing service locations - Expand fiber network to new service locations via underground conduit installation - Products Provided by City: - Junction boxes - HDPE conduit on spools - Couplers for mechanically coupling underground bore pipe - Contractor Responsibilities: - Call in locates before boring - Perform boring for underground conduit installation - Pull provided conduit through bored routes - Install junction boxes - Ensure all underground bore pipe is mechanically coupled using provided couplers - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid conference attendance for general contractors wishing to submit a bid - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Technical Details: - All underground bore pipe must be mechanically coupled - City supplies all major materials; contractor provides labor and expertise

Description

The solicitation is for boring services related to the expansion of the fiber optic network in the City of Tuscaloosa. The project involves placing overhead utilities underground, running redundant underground routes to existing service locations, and expanding to new service locations through the installation of underground conduit. The City will provide junction boxes, HDPE conduit on spools, and couplers, while the contractor is responsible for calling in locates, performing the boring, pulling the conduit, and installing the junction boxes. All underground bore pipe must be mechanically coupled using provided couplers only. The contract award will be made within 45 calendar days from the bid opening date.

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