Call 620 61767

Contract ID 61767, titled D6 Fiber Connectivity, is a solicitation by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for the installation of fiber optic infrastructure across Deuel and Lincoln counties. The project scope includes the installation of 12 SMF and 144 SMF fiber optic cables, the placement of pull boxes and fiber markers, and the implementation of traffic control measures using various barricade types. The work is categorized under Group 8B Electrical and Group 10 General Items, with a tentative start date of September 7, 2027, and a contract duration of 40 working days. Bidding is restricted to contractors prequalified for Class B8 and 10 (Electrical, General). The letting date is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with submissions accepted in person at the Central Office Building in Lincoln or via mail. Award requirements include the provision of a bid bond and compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for wages, as well as the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts for all iron, steel, and construction materials. Technical specifications require pull box assemblies to meet ANSI/STCE 77 Tier 15 standards and materials to adhere to ASTM D-635 and ASTM D-570 for combustion and water absorption. Additionally, the contractor must ensure all materials remain in original packaging until installation and follow strict environmental guidelines, including a prohibition on nighttime lighting from May 1 to September 30 unless specific CCT and shielding requirements are met.