Description
The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is seeking bids from vendors for new construction between Ames and Nevada, Hwy 30, 600th, 250th, and 610th Streets in Story County. The project involves providing and placing approximately 12,832 feet of 2-inch HDPE via plow and directional bore, all driveways, road crossings, and one railroad to be bored. The contractor will be responsible for supplying HDPE conduit, armored OSP rated fiber cable, Tier 15 handholes with lids, and all materials necessary for proper installation. The ICN will provide warning markers and locate points, including all splicing materials. Key responsibilities of the contractor include securing necessary locates, obtaining permits, and ensuring the fiber installation is in the public Right-of-Way.
• Provide and place 2” HDPE, SDR 13.5 duct the entire length of the project
• Ensure all driveways, road crossings, and one railroad crossing are directional bored per the construction drawings
• Supply HDPE conduit, armored OSP rated fiber cable, Tier 15 handholes with lids, and all materials necessary for proper installation
• Secure all necessary locates from “Iowa One Call” and obtain Union Pacific Railroad permit, Iowa Department of Transportation permit, and Story County permit on behalf of ICN per the construction plans
• Ensure the fiber installation is in the public Right-of-Way