Underground Utility Manhole Access and Maintenance

The contract authorizes authorized access to existing underground manholes in Long Beach for the purpose of cable installation, splicing, and routine maintenance activities. All work must strictly adhere to established safety protocols and require coordination with local utility providers to ensure operational integrity and worker protection. The scope is narrowly focused on leveraging pre-existing infrastructure rather than constructing new access points, emphasizing efficiency and minimized disruption to surrounding systems. Work is to be performed within the designated geographic area of Long Beach, with no provision for additional locations or expansions beyond the manhole network already in place. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 237110, which classifies it under Underground Utility Line Construction, indicating specialized expertise in subsurface utilities is required. The contract was posted on July 15, 2026, and is tied to the Port of Long Beach as the overseeing entity within the state of California. No set-aside program or organization type is specified, meaning the subcontract is open to qualified vendors regardless of business size or ownership demographics. All performance must comply with applicable state and local regulations, and the work is linked to a formal project identifier accessible through the provided online portal for transparency and recordkeeping.