Muninet Fiber Maintenance and Repair

The North Attleborough Electric Department is soliciting quotes for on-call labor to perform repairs and splicing of its fiberoptic network cabling, covering approximately 40 miles of aerial, underground, and interior installations. The contract spans a three-year service period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. Selected contractors must provide all necessary supervision, labor, and incidental services, including the disposal of damaged fiber. Bidders are required to submit annual on-call availability fees for each year of the contract, as well as hourly rates for emergency mobilization across various crew and vehicle types for normal, after-hours, holiday, and weekend shifts. Strict safety and compliance standards are mandated, including adherence to the National Electric Safety Code and OSHA Regulation 1910.269, with required certifications in cardiopulmonary and first aid training. All vehicles used in power spaces must be insulated platforms meeting ANSI A92.2-1990 standards, with dielectric testing results provided every 12 months. Financial and legal requirements include a payment bond for 50 percent of the total estimated contract price if the three-year total reaches or exceeds 25,000 dollars, and compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage rates per M.G.L. Chapter 149. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, requiring 1 million dollars each for general liability, auto liability, and workers compensation, with a 5 million dollar excess or umbrella policy. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, and must include an anti-collusion certification, tax payment certification, and three professional references.