Furnish materials and supplies for fiber optic cable and microduct

The City of Pasadena is soliciting bids for a comprehensive procurement of fiber optic cable, microduct, and aerial duct components to support infrastructure upgrade and expansion projects for the Department of Information Technology. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide various fiber optic cable types, including 144-strand and 48-strand single mode loose tube and micro-core cables, along with associated components. Specific deliverables include cable with precise technical specifications covering reel lengths, mechanical parameters, and optical characteristics, with total project quantities ranging from 2,000 to 155,000 feet across multiple product lines. The bid was released on February 1, 2024, with electronic submissions required prior to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The contract will have an initial three-year term from the date of execution, with potential for two optional one-year extensions subject to City Manager approval. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical specifications compliance, pricing, vendor qualifications, and ability to meet the city's infrastructure requirements. Vendors must provide comprehensive technical specification sheets and complete various required forms, including equal employment opportunity documentation.

The procurement includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly focusing on federal labor standards and equal opportunity provisions. Vendors must comply with HUD Section 3 regulations, which mandate that 25% of total labor hours be worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers, with specific income limitations (below $66,750 annually for Los Angeles County). Disadvantaged and local businesses are encouraged to participate, with the city collecting detailed workforce utilization information through forms AA-1, AA-2, and AA-3. Contractors must also complete a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) form from SAM.gov, with failure to do so potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid classification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000, and submission of various federal documentation including Davis-Bacon Act compliance, worker's compensation certification, and lobbying activity disclosures.