Fiber Backbone (Magnolia from Cullen to Business Center

The contract involves the design and implementation of a new 2.64-mile fiber optic backbone connecting the City’s existing network at the Cullen Parkway and Magnolia Parkway intersection to the traffic controller cabinets along Magnolia Parkway, extending to the Magnolia Parkway / Business Center Drive intersection. This project aims to enhance the City’s traffic management infrastructure by adding five new traffic signal controllers integrated into the fiber network, thereby improving communication and control capabilities for traffic signals along Magnolia Parkway. The solicitation, titled "Fiber Backbone (Magnolia from Cullen to Business Center)," was posted on February 26, 2025, with a response deadline of April 10, 2025. The project is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is managed by the City of Pearland, Texas, with the primary point of contact being Mr. Jose Perez, the Purchasing Project Manager. The procurement process requires vendors to submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) as mandated by Texas law, to disclose any business relationships, employment, gifts, or familial ties with local government officials that could influence the bidding process. The form, provided by the Texas Ethics Commission and last revised in 2021, must be filed within seven business days of becoming aware of any relevant conflicts. This ensures transparency and compliance with state ethics regulations. The project’s scope and legal requirements emphasize the City’s commitment to maintaining ethical standards while upgrading its traffic signal infrastructure through a competitive and transparent procurement process.