Fiber Analysis - ARPA

Pinellas County is seeking a contractor for a Fiber Analysis project funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 23-0078-RFP. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive fiber infrastructure management system using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, focusing on converting and mapping approximately 260 miles of conduit, 2,681 pull box records, 25 splice records, and 91 fiber records. Key deliverables include software implementation with specific capabilities such as identifying dark fiber locations, network connections, vault information, generating splice diagrams, and tracing fiber breaks. The project requires an Esri Business Partner with the ability to implement software across systems like Cityworks and mobile platforms, with training provisions for 21 employees (4 admin, 7 analysis, 10 read-only users). A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 6, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 PM, with proposals due by March 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The initial contract term is twelve months, with potential extensions for two additional twelve-month periods, and the project is jointly managed by Pinellas County's Public Works and Business Technology Services departments.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the contract will require compliance with federal ARPA funding regulations, including equal employment opportunity provisions and domestic preference guidelines. The contractor must maintain various insurance coverages, including professional liability, cyber risk liability, and workers' compensation, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured party. Although the Price Summary document shows a total not-to-exceed amount of $0, suggesting potential placeholder pricing, the project involves comprehensive software licensing, implementation, data conversion, and annual maintenance. The procurement allows for additional services related to the core scope, and the County reserves the right to de-scope services or contract with alternative providers. While specific monetary values are not definitively stated, the project appears to be a significant technology investment aimed at creating a digital solution for quickly identifying communication infrastructure issues, analyzing current networks, and planning future fiber network needs.