Trunk Line Fiber Optic Network Construction Service

Solicitation for installation of a 96-strand ADSS single mode fiber optic trunk line in Cleveland, Ohio, including all hardware and appurtenances.

Submit bid guaranty
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Submit pre-award data form
Submit bid itemization
Submit QA/QC plan
Submit contractor safety data
Submit non-discrimination affidavit
Submit declaration of proposed disadvantaged business enterprise utilization
Submit DBE affidavit
Submit DBE participation plan
Submit letter of intent to perform as a DBE subcontractor
Submit requirements concerning prime and sub-contractors
Submit guidance concerning good faith efforts
Submit good faith efforts documentation form
Submit payment compliance report
Submit certificates of insurance
Submit certification regarding restrictions on lobbying
Submit certification regarding debarment
Submit delinquent tax certification
Submit certificate of procurement integrity
Perform at least 20% of the work with own employees
Comply with all insurance requirements as specified in Article 11 of the Supplementary General Terms & Conditions
Comply with Fair Labor Standards Act
Comply with Davis-Bacon, Copeland, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Acts
Establish and maintain a drug-free workplace program
Have a written site-specific safety and health program aligned with OSHA and contract requirements
Ensure project supervisors are trained in safety procedures and designated 'Competent Persons' meet training and experience requirements
Notify GCRTA of employee injuries requiring more than first aid
Provide first aid trained personnel and emergency medical care
Comply with Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Comply with National Environmental Policy Act
Comply with ADA Accessibility
Covenant against contingent fees for contracts over $250,000 funded with federal grant dollars
Comply with restrictions on lobbying for contracts over $100,000 funded with federal grant dollars
Report improper acts to GCRTA's Executive Director of Internal Audit
Adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers
Install all fiber optic cable hardware
Fusion splice all fiber optic cable drops
Perform sag and tension calculations
Test the entire fiber optic cable plant
Perform installation planning, provide, assemble, install, and test the cable system
Take OCS height and stagger measurements
Furnish the communications system with completely new components and materials
Provide labeling, tagging, and signage complying with TIA-606A
Procure and provide repair parts inventory
Complete all construction work during the June to August 2026 summer Trunk Line Outage
Submit project record drawing sets
Submit all equipment manuals in TIF, PDF, or electronic format compatible with the CITME / Ultramain system
Provide training to Owner's operating and maintenance staff
Fiber Optic Main Cable installers must have a minimum of five years of experience and have installed at least five fiber optic outside plants operating satisfactorily for 12 months
LSZH FOC shall be AFL Telecommunications Model LL0969C8101N1D or approved equal
Aerial Splice Enclosure shall be of aerial weathertight type designed for medium count of fiber splicing (up to 144 single fusion splices)
Fiber Optic Storage (FOS) Unit shall be of UV stabilized and PPE thermoplastic type
Dead-end for ADSS Cable shall be AFL Global Dead End for ADSS Cable line or approved equal
Trunnion Bracket for ADSS fiber optic cable shall be AFL Global Trunnion Bracket of approved equal
Splice Closures shall be Corning part number SCF-6C or approved equal
Figure 8 Duct shall be Duraline or approved equivalent
Conduit Clamps shall be Unistrut part number P1119 or approved equal
Duct Seal shall be Wesco Industries part number 78312611500 or approved equal
Slack Storage Unit by Amphenol or approved equal
Fiber Optic Jumpers by Corning or Panduit or approved equal
Lubricant such as Polywater® Lubricant WF manufactured by American Polywater Corporation or approved equal
Mini-Bracket for LSZH shall be AFL AMBB Mini-Bracket sized for LSZH FOC or approved equal
Strandvise for support messenger shall be MacLean Power System 5200 or approved equal
Cable straps shall be Belden 34089x or approved equal
Pole bands shall be Hughes #3107 or approved equal
Connecting links shall be Hughes #3160 or approved equal
Serpentine 3-Bolt Clamps shall be MacLean Power Systems PA-422 or approved equal
Thimble Eye Bolt shall be Hubbell Power Systems 551x or approved equal
Thimble Eye Nut shall be Chance SA6510 or approved equal
Guy Hooks shall be MacLean Power Systems sized for 5/8 inch Through Bolt and Strandvise or approved equal
Lag Screw shall be MacLean Power Systems J26486 or approved equal
J Hook shall be Allied 5895 or approved equal
Bonding Clamp shall be Allied 2125 or approved equal
Ground Rod shall be Allied 2136, Eritech 615650 or approved equal
Ground Rod Clamp shall be Erico CP58 or approved equal
Cable Spacer shall be Allied D Spacer sized for application or approved equal
Cable Guard shall be Emerson Network Power UP2258G or approved equal
Ground Clamps for Figure-8 Duct shall be Allied Bolt part number 1025 or an approved equivalent
Messenger Grounding Clamps shall be Electric Motion Company, Inc. part number EM 4811 or approved equal
Service post connecting grounding stud shall be Thomas & Betts part number SP2DL or approved equal
All optical fibers shall be spliced or terminated by the Contractor as shown in the Contract Documents and in accordance with the termination requirements
All splices shall use the fusion technique

Submit schedule of submittals for approval: 10 calendar days from NTP

Schedule of Values: 15 calendar days from NTP

Final Submittal Schedule: 30 calendar days from NTP

Submit initial CPM Schedule: 30 calendar days from NTP

Submit baseline CPM Schedule (Final) must be approved before any payment: 60 calendar days from NTP

Substantial Completion: 120 calendar days from NTP

Final Completion: 170 calendar days from NTP

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

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The government authority in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide trunk line fiber optic network construction services. The scope of work includes the installation of fiber optic cable infrastructure specifically for a trunk line within the municipality.

The main cable to be provided and installed must be a 96-strand, all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) single mode fiber optic cable. The selected vendor will be responsible for supplying and installing all related hardware and appurtenances required to complete the fiber optic subsystem to the specified standards.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2026 to address any project-related queries and clarify requirements for interested bidders.

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