Diverse Fiber Route

The City of Spokane issued a public‑works Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the “Diverse Fiber Route,” a roughly 25,000‑ft fiber‑optic backbone connecting the Public Safety Building and the Combined Communications Building. The scope includes aerial and underground fiber installation, new 4‑in. conduit and inner‑duct, construction of reinforced concrete vaults, splice case installation, fusion splicing, testing, and as‑built documentation. The solicitation required a mandatory job walk (Jan 5 2021) and a virtual pre‑bid conference (Jan 8 2021); bids were due Jan 25 2021, and the contract was awarded on Apr 28 2021 to Zero dB Communications, LLC. The project must comply with Washington prevailing‑wage rules, MBE/WBE participation (minimum 3 % of total), and a one‑year warranty on parts and labor.