Optical Fiber Construction

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is requesting quotations for optical fiber construction connecting the Sewall Street Cross Office Building MDF in Augusta to the 19 Katherine Drive MDF in Hallowell, with quotations due October 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The scope is a turnkey optical fiber cable extension spanning approximately 6,000 feet, consisting of 24 strands of 9/125 micron G.652D-compliant single-mode fiber rated for outdoor aerial and underground applications. Services include site survey, pole applications, make-ready work, pathway design, materials, construction, traffic control, testing, and certification. Vendors must demonstrate prior experience installing outside fiber exceeding 1,000 feet along public rights-of-way in Maine and carry appropriate insurance coverage. The contract includes a mandatory one-year warranty for construction defects, with the vendor required to remain available for emergency repair and support during this period.

Project completion is required by March 1, 2020. Vendors must submit fixed-price bids covering all project services and warranty costs, along with a detailed Statement of Work outlining costs and installation timelines. Pricing should exclude federal, state, and local taxes; the State will provide a tax exemption certificate at contract finalization. Payment will be made on a net 30 basis following construction completion, testing, and project acceptance.

Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, with award to the lowest-priced compliant bidder. The State reserves the right to decline award to any bidder with documented poor performance or terminated contracts within the preceding five years. Quotations must be submitted through the Maine Vendor Self Service (VSS) system at https://mevss.hostams.com/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService.