RFP026-36 Fiber Optic Cable Installation

The City of Meriden, Connecticut is seeking qualified contractors to perform a fiber optic cable installation project located in New Haven County through RFP026-36. The procurement involves installing four 4-inch diameter underground conduits between 142 and 175 East Main Street, with specific requirements including supplying and installing 24 pairs of single mode dark fiber featuring LC to LC connections. Contractors must provide comprehensive termination services from rack to rack at each building, conduct necessary splicing, and perform post-installation testing to ensure system integrity. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, with questions due by December 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must be electronically submitted through the City eProcurement Portal by 11:00 a.m. on December 23, 2025. The City will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, technical competence, performance capacity, and proposed rates, with the right to reject any or all submissions. Notably, roadway and lawn excavation and restoration will be bid separately and are not part of this specific request for proposal.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, contractors must obtain necessary permits from Meriden's Building and Engineering Departments and maintain appropriate state licenses and certifications. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation coverage, and Professional Liability insurance. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis with monthly billing contingent upon completed work and City approval. Payment terms stipulate compensation within thirty days following service completion, and no proposal may be withdrawn within ninety days of opening. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the project involves sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure installation requiring advanced technical capabilities. The contract includes provisions for potential termination by either party with thirty days' written notice, ensuring flexibility in project management.