The Fauquier County Government entered into a fixed‑price contract with Cable Associates, Inc. to install an underground, dark‑fiber, single‑mode, 24‑count fiber‑optic backbone across the county. The work includes utility surveys, permitting, conduit and vault installation, fiber pulling, splicing, testing, and as‑built documentation. The contract runs for four years (30 May 2025 – 9 May 2029) with the possibility of up to five‑year renewal periods if both parties agree. No monetary amount is disclosed in the contract text.
• Scope: underground installation of 24‑strand single‑mode fiber, 2‑in. conduit, armored cable, vaults, hand‑holes, splicing, OTDR and attenuation testing, and delivery of as‑built drawings.
• Term: 30 May 2025 to 9 May 2029 (4‑year base term) with optional five‑year renewals.
• Vendor: Cable Associates, Inc., headquartered at 423 Redoubt Road, Yorktown, VA.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price; performance‑based milestones tied to segment completion dates.