Post Street Fiber

The City of Spokane issued an Invitation to Bid (RFB #5295‑20) for the “Post Street Fiber” project, which required the placement of a new 144‑strand single‑mode fiber‑optic cable and associated splicing work to replace an existing 72‑strand live fiber line. The scope includes pulling the new cable from City Hall to a library vault, pulling existing fiber from a vault on Monroe & Spokane Falls to the library vault, and performing strand‑by‑strand splicing at designated vaults. The work involves trench safety systems for excavations deeper than 4 ft and must comply with Washington State prevailing‑wage and public‑works training requirements. Zero dB Communications, LLC. was awarded the contract on 15 June 2021 under a lump‑sum price structure. The bid deadline was 7 May 2020, and an addendum issued on 4 May 2020 clarified drawing availability. • 144‑strand fiber placement and splicing across four city‑owned vaults. • Required compliance with prevailing‑wage, bonding/retainage, and insurance mandates. • Awarded to Zero dB Communications, LLC. under a lump‑sum contract (likely under $150 k).