Imagination Center Fiber Connection

The City of Madison awarded a public‑works contract to Emila Construction LLC for the installation of fiber‑optic infrastructure at the Imagination Center. The scope includes conduit placement, trenching, handhole construction, fiber‑optic splicing, inlet protection frames, erosion‑control matting, and related utility coordination. The contract is modest in size (≈ $28 k) and is scheduled to start in late April 2026 with substantial completion expected by mid‑July 2026. • Scope: 2‑in. PVC conduit, electrical trench, handhole construction, fiber‑optic splices, directional‑drilling raceway, inlet protection frames, erosion‑control matting. • Value: $28,056.50 total (unit‑price bid tab). • Timeline: Bid opened 4/2/26, award 4/21/26, work to commence 4/23/26, finish by 7/15/26. • Vendor: Emila Construction LLC (Madison‑based) – sole awardee; no subcontractors listed beyond a directional‑drilling firm.