Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Installation

The contract involves the underground installation of 18 kilometers of armored, single-mode fiber optic cable using directional boring or open trenching methods to establish a directional ring topology with six strategic spurs. The work is focused on creating a resilient and scalable fiber network infrastructure, with the cable designed to withstand environmental stresses and ensure long-term reliability. The project requires precise alignment and burial techniques to meet industry standards for fiber deployment, including proper protection, splicing, and terminations at each spur location. The contract is classified under NAICS code 237130 for telecommunications line and related structures construction and is posted as a subcontract opportunity under the Department of Commerce’s SSPO division. The place of performance is in Longmont, Colorado, with a zip code of 80503. Interested parties must submit responses by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the solicitation initially published on June 26, 2026. The project is part of a broader infrastructure initiative to expand high-capacity connectivity, and successful bidders will be expected to comply with all technical, safety, and scheduling requirements tied to underground fiber deployment in a regulated environment.