Broadband Implementation Project - FFA

The Broadband Implementation Project - FFA, solicitation number 2001063, is a comprehensive infrastructure initiative for the City of San Luis Obispo, California. The project involves the installation of aerial and underground fiber optics, including directional boring for conduit, deep bore casing, and the installation of 288 CT fiber cable. The scope of work encompasses the placement of various sized vaults, copper clad ground rods, pole risers, down guys, anchors, and new wooden poles, as well as cut and kick operations for existing poles. Additional requirements include potholing, tree trimming, public notification, and strict compliance with CPUC grant reporting and archaeological monitoring. The project is structured with a base bid and five additive alternates covering specific street segments, with award decisions based on a total project bid hierarchy capped at 2,400,000 dollars. Contractors must adhere to stringent technical and regulatory standards, including CPUC General Order 95, Caltrans 2024 specifications, and the City of San Luis Obispo 2025 Engineering Standards. Key requirements include the submission of OTDR bi-directional testing results prior to acceptance and the employment of directional drilling personnel with at least two years of experience. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of 10 percent of the bid amount and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Compliance with California Labor Code is mandatory, requiring registration with the Department of Industrial Relations and adherence to prevailing wage laws. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026, to the Public Works Administration Office in San Luis Obispo.