Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract to Highline Internet for the installation of underground single mode fiber optic cable at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The contract requires the installation of fiber optic cabling to provide high-speed internet connectivity to the new Headquarters and Visitor Center and existing Maintenance Shop. The contractor must provide all parts and pieces necessary for a fully functioning fiber optic line, including armored, direct-burial rated, singlemode custom fiber optic cable, LC UPC connectors, and protective conduit. The contractor must also coordinate all work with the FWS Infrastructure Management Division and Refuge, avoid disturbance of existing utilities, and obtain FWS approval for the proposed fiber route.
• The contract requires the installation of fiber optic cable capable of supporting 2 GB service.
• The contractor must use the existing empty conduit beneath the new Headquarters and Visitor Center parking lot to avoid trenching through paved areas.
• The contractor must install fiber from the Highline-owned highway M-77 line to the new Headquarters and Visitor Center Technology/Security Room.
• The contractor must install secondary fiber from the Headquarters to the Maintenance Shop Office.
• The contractor must ensure all connections meet Highline service requirements and are compatible with Seney NWR owned equipment.