Description
City of Hudson is seeking a qualified contractor to install the second‑year segment of its municipal broadband network (Fiber‑to‑the‑Home, Area 1). The work includes clearing and grubbing, traffic‑control measures, surveying, mobilization, and the installation of roughly 17,816 LF of single‑conduit HDPE pipe and 14,156 LF of double‑conduit HDPE pipe via horizontal directional drilling, plus 9,460 LF of aerial ADSS fiber and 53,471 LF of underground fiber optic cable. Additional items are vaults, handholes, splice enclosures, fusion splicing, and end‑to‑end testing. The solicitation requires labor‑only pricing; material costs are covered separately. The contract is fixed‑price with liquidated‑damage provisions for delayed completion, and the winning bid must provide a 10 % bid bond (or full guaranty) and comply with Ohio prevailing‑wage rules.
• Clear‑cut, grubbing, and root removal for right‑of‑way preparation.
• Underground HDPE conduit installation (single and double) using horizontal directional drilling.
• Aerial ADSS fiber placement on existing utility poles and underground fiber pulling, splicing, and testing.
• Construction of small/medium vaults and handholes, plus installation of splice closures and fusion splices.
• Mandatory pre‑construction video, as‑built drawings, and full documentation for final acceptance.