Bid Notice-Fiber Optic Cable Installation_ Termination_ and Testing Services.pdf

Request for Proposals # 07212026 Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Termination, and Testing Services

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide labor, materials, installation, termination, and testing services for a fiber optic cabling project. Contractors must attend a mandatory project walkthrough prior to submitting a proposal. During the walkthrough, MHCC will provide drawings illustrating the proposed fiber pathways and project locations.

MHCC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, request additional information, negotiate pricing and scope, and award the project in the best interest of the College.

The contract is for a public work and shall be subject to the prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800 to ORS 279C.870. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay the applicable prevailing wages to their workers as required by ORS 279C.840, and as listed in the most current BOLI prevailing wage rate publication, (Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Contracts in Oregon) as of the issue date of this ITB.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on 07-29-2026 at 1:00 PM at the facilities conference located in Gresham Campus (26000 SE Stark St - Gresham, OR 97030)

Vendors that do not attend this mandatory meeting will not be able to bid.

Please send your proposal to Blake Brown at Blake.Brown@mhcc.edu no later than 2:30 pm on August 6th, 2026. Proposals submitted after the designated time shall be kept but shall NOT be considered for award.

Proposal scoring criteria

- Technical Requirements & Approach ------------- 30%

- Pricing ---------------------- -----------------------------15%

- Warranty ------------------------------------------------ 10%

- Vendor Experience & Past Performance ----------- 25%

- Implementation Timeline & Methodology ---------20%

Scope of Work

• Install fiber optic cable along designated pathways.

• Install and secure fan-out kits.

• Provide a minimum 15-foot service loop at both ends of each cable.

• Terminate designated fiber strands using Corning UniCam LC connectors at both ends of each cable.

• Test all terminated fiber strands. Perform Optical Power Meter and OTDR testing on all strands.

Provide electronic test results upon project completion.

• Label all fiber strands and terminations in accordance with industry standards.

• Complete all work in a clean and professional manner.

Locations and Fiber Requirements

New Single-Mode Fiber Installations The following IDF locations require new installation of Corning OS2 Single-Mode (SM) 12/24-strand tight-buffered plenum rated fiber optic cable, including termination and testing of designated strands:

Location Total Strands

Terminated Strands

IDF-1119 12 6

IDF-2103 12 6

IDF-2154A 12 6

IDF-1279 12 6

IDF-VA10 24 12

IDF-VA3 12 6

IDF-VA6 12 6

IDF-VA11 12 6

IDF-VA13 12 6

IDF-VA15 12 6

IDF-VA18 12 6

IDF-PE172 12 6

IDF-PE117 12 6

IDF-GE120 12 6

IDF-GE158 12 6

IDF-PL108 24 12

IDF-PL201 12 6

IDF-2359B 12 6

IDF-3333 12 6

IDF-HF6 24 12

IDF-Grounds 12 6

Existing Fiber Re-Terminations and Remediation

IDF-1051

Existing OM3 multi-mode fiber has been installed. Contractor shall terminate up to 12 strands fiber at both ends, install college provided FAP, test all terminated strands using Optical Power Meter and OTDR testing, and provide electronic test results.

IDF-1362

Existing OM3 multi-mode fiber has been installed and terminated at one end. Contractor shall terminate up to 12 strands of fiber on the remaining end, install college provided FAP, test all terminated strands using Optical Power Meter and OTDR testing, and provide electronic test results.

IDF-VA29

Existing single-mode fiber has been installed and terminated within a legacy enclosure.

Contractor shall test existing fiber (to ensure the fiber does not need to be replaced), install college provided FAP, re-terminate both ends using Corning UniCam LC connectors, perform Optical Power Meter and OTDR testing, and provide electronic test results.

NOTE: If fiber is bad and needs to be replaced, that shall be done on a change order.

Materials & Requirements

Contractor-Provided Materials

- Corning OS2 Single Mode (SM) 12-Strand Tight Buffered Plenum Rated Fiber Optic Cable

- Corning OS2 Single Mode (SM) 24-Strand Tight Buffered Plenum Rated Fiber Optic Cable

- Corning UniCam LC Connectors – Single Mode (Blue) and Multi-Mode (Aqua)

- Corning Fan-Out Kits

- Labels, consumables, installation hardware, and miscellaneous materials required for a complete installation

MHCC-Provided Materials

- Installed fiber trays located in the respective IDF closets

- Fiber patch panels

- Fiber adapter panels (FAP)

Installation Requirements A minimum 15-foot service loop shall be provided at both ends of every fiber optic cable run. All work shall be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

Testing Requirements The contractor shall perform Optical Power Meter testing and OTDR testing on every terminated fiber strand. Digital copies of all test results shall be emailed to mhccnetsup@mhcc.edu upon project completion.

Standards and Compliance All fiber optic terminations and cabling performance shall meet or exceed ANSI/TIA- 568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 standards.

Installation Requirements

• The Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence to protect against liability for bodily injury and property damage, which may arise out of the Contractor’s operations under this project. Such insurance shall include coverage for products-completed operations liability, independent contractors, contractual liability (including the tort liability of another assumed under a business contract), and all other standard coverage provided by a commercial general liability policy.

• The Contractor shall maintain automobile liability insurance in an amount not less than

$1,000,000 per occurrence to protect against liability arising from the use, loading, and

• unloading of all of the Contractor’s owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles in connection with this project.

• The Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all subject workers as required by law, including employer’s liability.

Proposal Submittal Instructions (in the same order)

- Lump sum fee

- Company information and qualifications (not to exceed 1 page)

- Relevant fiber optic installation experience

- Proposed project schedule

- Description of testing methodology and equipment

- References for similar projects completed within the past five years (please use page 6)

- Describe the Warranty provided

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM MAY BE CAUSE FOR PROPOSAL REJECTION

Due Date: 2:30 pm on August 6th, 2026

Request for proposals # 07212026

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