Broadband Implementation Service

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

San Luis Obispo, California is seeking a vendor for end-to-end broadband infrastructure deployment, including underground fiber installation and related civil work.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Class A Contractor's License at the time of bid opening
Must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5
Must provide two reference projects for the installation of underground fiber cable through directional boring operations completed within the last five years
Must provide one reference project for the installation of aerial fiber to existing utility poles completed within the last five years
Must provide a bid guaranty equal to ten percent of the bid amount
Must provide a payment bond and performance bond each equal to one hundred percent of the total contract price

BUDGET

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$1,800,000

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

Bids are due by April 30th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Contract will be awarded within 60 calendar days after the opening of the bids.

Work on Grand Avenue must take place between June 15th, 2026 and August 14th, 2026.

Issuing Agency

City Of San Luis Obispo

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in San Luis Obispo, California seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive broadband implementation services. The scope includes developing and executing a traffic control plan, ensuring compliance with archaeological monitoring requirements, and performing both directional and deep boring for conduit installation.

Key tasks involve furnishing and installing 2-inch directional bores and 10-inch deep bores using HDPE casing, copper clad ground rods, underground vaults, and snow shoes for infrastructure protection. Additional requirements include conduit cleaning and proofing, installing a 288-count underground fiber cable, lashing or mounting closures, bonding strand/guy wires to pole grounds, and providing all necessary materials for a complete deployment.

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by April 24, 2026.

Source attribution

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