Various Electrical Service and Sign Installation Units

The contract titled Various Electrical Service and Sign Installation Units under solicitation number 26PSX0014 is issued by DAS Procurement for the Connecticut Department of Transportation with a performance period of three years, subject to potential extensions totaling no more than the original term. The work encompasses the furnishing, installation, splicing, and connectorizing of dielectric, dry-filled, loose-tubed, duct-type optical fiber cable manufactured exclusively by Corning, Inc., in configurations of 36, 48, or 72 fibers for trunk lines and 6 or 12 fibers for local drops, installed in the lowest available innerduct with no crossovers permitted. Installation occurs across Connecticut in conduits, aerial between utility poles, or via innerducts, requiring custom snap-around cable markers at each pole, pull tape installation, din rail mounted hardware, and interface cables. Strict adherence to packaging and handling standards is mandated, including delivery in original manufacturer packaging, storage in clean dry environments protected from dust and moisture, and protection against damage during transport and prior to installation. All work must comply with FHWA and CTDOT standards, OSHA and ANSI 92.2 regulations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, with equipment and materials required to be standard new products of the latest model. The Contractor must submit comprehensive technical documentation, including functional block diagrams, shop drawings, OTDR certification for each cable reel, and as-built drawings with foot or meter marks for all key points. Quality assurance requires the cable manufacturer to be ISO 9001 certified with at least ten years of experience in fiber optic cable and connector production. The Contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance per Connecticut law, with minimum employer liability limits of $100,000. Indemnification obligations require the Contractor to defend and hold the State harmless from any liability. Payment is processed by CTDOT’s Accounts Payable Unit through the State Comptroller’s Office, with invoices submitted to [email hidden] and required to include F.E.I.N., complete billing information, purchase order and contract numbers, itemized services and materials with quantity, unit, price, and extended amounts, ticket numbers, and work periods if applicable. Standard payment terms are within 45 days of acceptance, reduced to 25 days for certified small or minority business enterprises as defined by Conn.