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Communications Infrastructure & Fiber Optic Specialist

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Response Deadline11/17/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity for a Communications Infrastructure and Fiber Optic Specialist involves supporting prime contractors on Caltrans TMS projects in Alameda. The scope of work focuses on the installation, repair, and testing of physical wired communication networks, specifically requiring the pulling, splicing, and termination of coaxial cables and twisted-pair fiber optic lines through conduits. The selected specialist must be proficient in using fiber optic fusion splicers and Optical Power Meters according to BICSI standards to perform TDR testing and measure end-to-end attenuation. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting Gigabit Ethernet layer 2 link problems and providing verified cabling reports to ensure restored connectivity. Responses are due by November 17, 2026.

General Info

Fiber optic installation and testing for Caltrans TMS projects in Alameda by November 2026.

Agency

California Department of Transportation

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Place of Performance

Alameda, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 56A0917.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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IFB 56A9016 Maintenance and Repair of the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Elements and Communications Infrastructure in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma Counties.

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PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineNov 17

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11/17/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Transportation

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Transportation

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Installs, repairs, and tests physical wired communication networks for prime contractors on Caltrans TMS projects. Splices, terminates, and pulls twisted-pair fiber optic lines and coaxial cables through conduits. Performs TDR testing and measures end-to-end attenuation. Troubleshoots Gigabit Ethernet layer 2 link problems. Uses fiber optic fusion splicers and Optical Power Meters per BICSI standards. Delivers verified cabling reports and restored connectivity.

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