Installation of 24-strand single-mode OS2 fiber at washington elms and pisani

The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking bids for the installation of a 24-strand single-mode OS2 fiber network at Washington Elms and Pisani properties located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This Invitation to Bid (IFB) requires a comprehensive fiber optic cable installation project involving securing patch panels, splicing trays, and conducting extensive fiber strand testing using OTDR and power meter technologies. Bidders must electronically submit proposals through www.procore.com, with bid documents available starting September 17, 2025. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 107 Portland Street, and all bids must be received by October 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Contractor eligibility requires a minimum of three to five years of business operation, and the contract will be awarded to the most responsible and lowest-priced bidder. Evaluation criteria include price, contractor experience, and the ability to meet technical specifications for fiber installation.

The procurement is subject to Davis Bacon Wage Rates and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, with a not-to-exceed project budget of $48,000.00. The Cambridge Housing Authority reserves significant discretionary rights in the procurement process, including the ability to reject all bids, waive bidding informalities, or cancel the contract if fewer than three bids are received or if sufficient funding is unavailable. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents emphasize the importance of thorough site examination and understanding project requirements. The contract award is contingent upon the Executive Director's approval and adequate fund appropriation. Potential bidders are encouraged to carefully review all documentation and understand the technical and operational requirements of the fiber installation project at the specified housing authority properties.