Bid - Fiber Optic Network Expansion

The City of Tuscaloosa seeks a General Contractor to perform underground boring and conduit installation for a municipal fiber‑optic network expansion. The City will supply HDPE conduit, junction boxes, and couplers; the contractor must handle utility locates, mechanical trench‑less boring, pulling conduit, and installing junction boxes, using only City‑provided materials. A mandatory pre‑bid conference on October 7 2026 must be attended, and sealed bids are due by October 14 2026. No budget figures are disclosed, and award is expected within 45 days after bid opening. • Mechanical boring (trench‑less) along prescribed routes • Pulling City‑provided HDPE conduit through bored holes • Installing City‑provided junction boxes and couplers • Contractor responsible for all utility locates and labor/equipment needed for boring and installation • Mandatory pre‑bid conference attendance required for eligibility