Fiber Installation

The City of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, Florida, is seeking qualified firms to conduct a fiber optic cabling upgrade project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) # TS-25-14, targeting two specific locations: Fire Station 79 to West Pines Soccer Field and Fire Station 89 to Pines Art Center. The procurement aims to replace existing over-the-air connections with underground fiber optic infrastructure to enhance network reliability, speed, and bandwidth between city facilities. Vendors may submit proposals for one or both locations, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for August 20, 2025, at Fire Station 79. The bid submission deadline is September 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bid opening at 2:30 pm. Key project deliverables include installing 1.5" HDPE conduits at depths ranging from 36" to 120", with multiple 30"x48"x36" handholes for fiber access, utilizing directional boring techniques. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and the most advantageous bid, with vendors required to demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar work. The project is to be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated start date of October 1, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. The estimated project cost is $100,000, with no grant or federal funding applicable. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project requires integration with existing city infrastructure and will adhere to City of Pembroke Pines and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction standards. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability, workers' compensation, and auto liability coverage, with the City of Pembroke Pines named as an additional insured. The project involves careful navigation around existing utilities, including water mains, storm sewers, gas lines, and electric infrastructure, and requires strict adherence to utility placement and restoration protocols. Vendors will need to provide references and demonstrate technical capability to execute the directional boring and fiber optic installation with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.