Fiber Loop Construction & IT Improvements Project

The Town of Rochester is seeking a qualified contractor to furnish, install, test, and commission a complete fiber optic network interconnecting six municipal facilities. The project includes the installation of a new fiber backbone and all associated lateral connections to each site. The contractor will be responsible for designing and installing a redundant fiber loop topology, installing lateral fiber runs, furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required, and coordinating with the Town and its IT consultant. The project is divided into two components: Component A (Fiber Loop Construction) and Component B (IT Improvements). Proposers may submit a proposal for one component or both. Key aspects of the project include: • Installation of new fiber optic cabling between all locations • Construction of a fiber loop/backbone network connecting all sites • Installation of lateral connections from the backbone to each facility • Furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required • Coordination with the Town and its IT consultant • Design and installation of a new, fully integrated network infrastructure utilizing next-generation Firewalls, Switches, and Wireless Access Points • Preconfiguring network equipment for installation • Installing new network equipment The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award contracts for each component separately or to a single vendor for both components.