Fiber optic cable and microduct

The City of Pasadena is seeking qualified vendors to submit bids for a comprehensive fiber optic cable and microduct procurement project for infrastructure upgrade and expansion initiatives. The solicitation covers the procurement of specific fiber optic cable types, including 144-strand and 48-strand single mode all-dielectric loose tube and micro-core cables, along with single and dual channel microduct and aerial duct components. The estimated quantities include 155,000 feet of 144-strand micro-core fiber optic cable, 36,000 feet of 48-strand micro-core fiber optic cable, 5,200 feet of single channel microduct, 60,000 feet of dual channel microduct, and 27,000 feet of aerial microduct. Technical specifications require compliance with industry standards such as EIA/TIA and ITU G.652 D, with precise requirements for optical, mechanical, and physical characteristics. The bid was released on March 28, 2024, with a submission deadline of April 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm, and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 4, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on product quality, vendor capabilities, performance history, and ability to meet technical specifications, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement opportunity includes significant federal compliance requirements, particularly related to HUD Section 3 guidelines and labor standards. Vendors must meet specific benchmarks, including 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers, with businesses qualifying as Section 3 business concerns if they are at least 51% owned by low-income persons or have over 75% of labor hours performed by Section 3 workers. The initial contract term is three years, with potential for two optional one-year extensions, and while no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in infrastructure upgrades. Vendors must provide various documentation, including a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with failure to submit potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid. Additional compliance requirements include completing detailed technical questionnaires, providing workforce utilization information, and submitting non-collusion declarations. The contract will require extensive documentation, including taxpayer identification, business licenses, and comprehensive insurance documentation, with pricing to remain valid for 120 days from the bid submission.