24-245 Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Installation

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking bids for a citywide fiber optic cable installation project, designated as Bid No. 24-245. The project involves the above ground and below ground installation of approximately 80,000 feet of fiber optic cable throughout the city, utilizing ARPA funding. The project's estimated total cost of the base bid is $650,000. Sealed bids will be accepted until June 28, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid documents will be available starting June 5, 2024, and all questions must be received by June 20, 2024. The conditions of employment and wage rates set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards will prevail in the execution of the work under this contract.

The City of Springfield supports a goal of 20% minority and women participation in the contract. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement is limited to the City of Springfield and Hampden County.