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Rail MassDOT Knowledge Corridor Fiber Optic Cable Project
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The Rail MassDOT Knowledge Corridor Fiber Optic Cable Project, solicitation BD-27-1030-0T100-0T100-131274, involves the supply, installation, and testing of a new fiber optic cabling system along approximately 50 miles of active railroad from Springfield to Northfield, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes mechanical excavation via plowing, directional drilling, and insertion into existing conduits, as well as the installation of pull boxes and handholes. While the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will furnish certain materials, the contractor is responsible for installation and testing, which must be performed sequentially from the south end to the north end of the project. Technical requirements specify the use of fusion splicing and the provision of 50 feet of slack coil at designated facilities, with all exterior boxes requiring NEMA 4X rated stainless steel construction. Bidders must meet specific MBTA Prequalification Class ratings and submit certificates by August 20, 2026, along with a 5 percent bid deposit. The final bid submission deadline was extended via Addendum 3 to September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Key operational requirements include mandatory Roadway Worker Protection safety training from the Berkshire and Eastern Railroad and compliance with lead abatement standards. The contract pricing structure consists of unit price, lump sum, and fixed price items, with a mobilization cost cap of 5 percent of the total contract bid. Performance is subject to strict track geometry tolerances and requires coordination with railroad dispatch for the use of designated sidings for work trains.
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Park Plaza Boston, MA, 02116, USASet-Aside
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