Stegall-Wayside OPGW Installation

The Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration seeks proposals to install approximately 25.8 miles of 48-fiber optical ground wire and 0.3 miles of all dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cable along transmission lines in Nebraska under solicitation number 89503220BWA000022. Proposals are due by February 11, 2020 and the contractor must complete construction by September 30, 2020. The agency will evaluate bids based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price to select a contractor to modernize infrastructure while adhering to all labor laws, environmental standards, and safety requirements.

This is a 100% small business set-aside with an estimated value between $1-5 million to be performed in Nebraska. The contractor must remove existing overhead ground wire and furnish and install new optical ground wire and fiber optic cable assemblies along with associated equipment. Submittals are due 14 days after notice to proceed and the contractor must provide unit pricing for line items including mobilization, fiber installation, cable assemblies, and spare parts. The selected contractor must also register for electronic invoicing through the U.S. Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform system for payment submission.