Description
Midwestern State University is seeking a qualified contractor to design, install, test, and document a campus‑wide fiber‑optic backbone that will support the relocation of IT servers to the new Health Sciences & Human Services Data Center. The work includes removal of existing fiber, installation of new single‑mode armored fiber in existing conduit, termination at patch panels, Tier‑2 testing, and delivery of complete as‑built drawings and warranty packages. The contract also requires compliance with a long list of industry standards, a HUB subcontracting plan, bonding (if applicable), and a 20‑year system‑assurance warranty.
• Install new single‑mode OS2 fiber throughout multiple campus buildings, terminating in the new HS+HS server room.
• Perform full Tier‑2 testing (OLTS, OTDR, attenuation, splice loss) and submit three sets of electronic and hard‑copy test reports.
• Provide detailed shop drawings, as‑built documentation, warranty certificates, and a HUB subcontracting plan; ensure 80 % of crew have ≥3 years experience and a BICSI‑RCDD supervises the design.
• Comply with ANSI/TIA, NEC, UL, IEEE, and BICSI standards; follow MSU safety and OSHA requirements; obtain all necessary permits.
• Submit a project schedule, insurance certificates, and (if bid > $25 k) payment bond; (if award > $100 k) performance bond.