Fiber Optic and Conduit Infrastructure

The contract involves the installation of fiber optic cable and innerduct conduit between WIM sites and TxDOT communication hubs, requiring specialized civil and telecommunications work including directional boring to minimize surface disruption, construction of handholes for access and splicing points, and precise termination and splicing of optical fibers. All work must comply with industry standards and include comprehensive OTDR testing to verify signal integrity and ensure the network meets performance benchmarks. The project is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 237130, indicating it falls within the underground infrastructure construction category, and is managed by the Texas Department of Transportation as the overseeing agency. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a submission deadline set for September 3, 2026, providing potential bidders approximately five weeks to prepare detailed proposals. While no specific city or state is listed for performance location, the scope implies work across multiple sites within Texas. The contract does not specify a set-aside for small businesses or other classifications, and no point of contact is provided in the data. All activity is to be conducted through the Texas SmartBuy portal, and proposers must ensure full compliance with technical, safety, and scheduling requirements outlined in the full solicitation document.