2026 Digital Enterprise Network Expansion - Phase 2

The City of West Des Moines is soliciting bids for Phase 2 of its 2026 Digital Enterprise Network Expansion, a public‑right‑of‑way project that will install a multi‑user fiber‑optic conduit system to serve every residence and business in the city. The contractor must furnish and install all vaults, conduit, tracer wire, test stations and ancillary items, comply with detailed plans, provide a 10 % bid bond, a 100 % performance/payment bond, and an 18‑month maintenance surety. Work must start within 10 days of notice to proceed and be fully completed, including as‑built GPS data, by January 29 2027. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for late completion. Payments are made monthly on 97 % of the estimated contract value for work performed in the prior month. • Scope: Install ~55,000 LF of multi‑color micro‑duct conduit, 111 vaults (large, medium, small), 44 test stations, tracer‑wire, and related accessories. • Schedule: Bid opening Sept 23 2026 → Award (date TBD) → Commence ≈ late Sept 2026 → Completion Jan 29 2027 (≈ 4 months). • Bonds & Guarantees: 10 % bid security, 100 % performance/payment bond, 18‑month maintenance surety. • Payment: Monthly progress payments equal to 97 % of contract value for work completed in the prior month; final payment per Iowa statutes. • Mandatory public hearing: Oct 5 2026 (Council chambers). • Contact for technical questions: Nick Rentel, P.E. (phone (515) 222‑3475, email [email protected]).