RFQ Traffic Fiber Repair Work

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works is soliciting quotations for RFQ 27-067 to evaluate, diagnose, and repair the fiber-optic communications network of its Traffic Signal System. The network connects a central Control Center at the DPW to approximately 200 signalized intersections via mux cabinets and local control cabinets, utilizing a mix of single-mode and multimode fiber routed through City-owned conduits, National Grid duct banks, and aerial poles. The scope of work includes the installation of various fiber optic cables, field-hardened Layer-2 switches, splice trays, and patch panels, as well as conduit excavation and surface restoration. Contractors are required to provide necessary equipment, including bucket-trucks and excavation tools. The contract is scheduled for a nine-month term from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. Award selection is based on technical and managerial qualifications, project team experience, and past performance, with a preference for local experience and at least three similar project references. Compensation is structured through a pricing table for specific installation items, while unanticipated labor and materials are billed at hourly rates and cost plus a 20 percent markup. Payments are made monthly, subject to a 5 percent retainage until final acceptance by the City Engineer. Compliance requirements include strict insurance mandates, specifically a minimum of 2 million dollars per claim and aggregate for general liability, and adherence to the City's workforce diversity goals, which target 30 percent diversity for contracts over 50,000 dollars. Additionally, the contract requires compliance with the Fair Employment and Licensure Opportunity Ordinance and the submission of financial disclosure forms. Proposals must be submitted by September 10, 2026, and the final agreement is subject to approval by the Mayor, Syracuse Common Council, and Corporation Counsel.