Traffic signals fiber expansion

The City of College Station is seeking qualified contractors for the Traffic Signals Fiber Expansion project (Bid Number 26-010), an infrastructure improvement initiative focused on expanding fiber optic capabilities at six separate traffic signal locations. The project requires comprehensive work including underground boring, utilizing existing conduit, and aerial fiber installation on existing poles, with some locations necessitating TxDOT permits and work within Right-of-Way areas. Contractors will be responsible for installing conduit, control boxes, fiber optic cabling, and associated infrastructure to enhance the city's telecommunications network. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT at City Hall's 3rd floor Fiscal Services Conference Room, which is highly recommended but not mandatory. Bid submissions are due by October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, with bids to be opened and read aloud at City Hall, and a virtual attendance option available via Microsoft Teams. Potential bidders must submit written questions or clarification requests through the Brazos Valley e-Marketplace online Bidding Portal by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Vendors are required to register on the Bidding Portal to access solicitation documents, submit questions, and upload bids, with both electronic and hardcopy submissions accepted.

While specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation emphasizes that bidders are solely responsible for successfully uploading their bids to the Bidding Portal before the official closing time. The project appears to be open to general contractors with expertise in fiber optic infrastructure and traffic signal systems, though specific qualifications are not comprehensively outlined. Bidding documents are available for download from the Brazos Valley e-Marketplace online Bidding Portal, suggesting a competitive procurement process. The solicitation does not specify an explicit budget range or potential award value for the project, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The scope of work indicates a technical infrastructure project focused on expanding and improving the city's fiber optic communication capabilities across six distinct traffic signal locations, which implies a potentially significant investment in municipal telecommunications infrastructure.