Campus Fiber Backbone Installation – Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is seeking a qualified contractor to install a new underground fiber‑optic backbone across its St. Joseph campus, connecting the existing splice point on West Campus Drive to the Kit Bond Incubator building and the Physical Plant main office. The work includes trenching, placement of 2‑inch HDPE conduit, installation of single‑mode fiber (12‑core and 6‑core sections), construction of underground handholes, provision of tracer wire, and termination of fiber in Corning CCH hardware. All work must be completed by early December 2026 and must comply with Missouri prevailing‑wage rules, OSHA safety training, and E‑Verify requirements. • Scope One: ~1,200 ft conduit, ~1,500 ft 12‑core fiber, 24 handholes, termination in Kit Bond Incubator. • Scope Two: ~650 ft conduit, ~900 ft 6‑core fiber, handholes at crossing and approximately every 500 ft, termination in Physical Plant office. • General requirements: plenum‑rated fiber for above‑ceiling runs, no armored cable needed, full testing, as‑built documentation, and a one‑year warranty.