Fiber Cable and Conduit Installation

This contract is for the installation of fiber cable and conduit for Rochester Public Utilities (MN). The project involves the installation of approximately 8,000-10,000 running feet of 2-inch conduit and multiple splice and pull vaults, as well as the installation of approximately 15,000 feet of 216-strand fiber in a combination of conduit installed under this project and previously installed by RPU. The contract also includes the installation of splice vaults, pull vaults, and marker posts. The bid tabulation section lists several companies that submitted bids, along with their corresponding prices for each item. • The project requires the installation of two 2-inch HDPE conduits, 216-strand fiber in contractor-installed 2-inch conduit, 216-strand fiber in owner-installed 1.25-inch conduit, splice vaults, pull vaults, and marker posts. • The contract also includes fiber cable straight splicing and fiber continuity and loss testing. • The bid tabulation section lists the prices for each item, as well as the subtotal, contingency, and evaluated total for each bidder. • The contract requires the bidder to provide a bid bond, and the bid is good for 90 days. • The contract also requires the bidder to provide authorization of signature, safety questionnaire, qualifications, and exceptions.