288-Ribbon Fiber Optic Cable Supply and Delivery

The Chicago Transit Authority is seeking bids to furnish and deliver twelve miles of 288-ribbon fiber optic cable for its Green Line South backbone replacement.

Chicago Transit Authority > Purchasing Department


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C26RI103317777R
Nov 23, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 03, 2026 02:00 PM
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mbeckwith@transitchicago.com
+13126812423
567 West Lake Street, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA
Description

The Chicago Transit Authority is soliciting a firm-fixed-price bid for twelve miles of 288-ribbon, single-mode OS2 fiber optic cable to replace the fiber optic backbone cable on the Green Line South. The specified product is a single-tube, gel-free cable; a named Corning product is provided as an example, with technically equivalent products permitted subject to CTA approval. The cable must meet stated reel-size and weight limits, and the bidder must provide quality management system documentation and experience and reference information with the bid or within five business days of CTA's request. The contractor must furnish new, undamaged cable, test the reels before shipment, coordinate delivery, unload and place the reels at the designated CTA location, and remain on site during CTA optical testing. Delivery is due within 30 calendar days after receipt of a release. The bid package also requires the proposal page and bid table, a felony and tax-status certification, a bidders list, and applicable DBE schedules and supporting documentation. Insurance is required before contract execution; no bid deposit or performance/payment bond is required.

Classification Codes
NAICS335921Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
PSC6015Fiber Optic Cables
Smart Codes
ribbon fiber optic cablefiber optic cable deliveryfiber optic cable testing
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 03, 2026 02:00 PM-Open Date
Nov 12, 2026 10:30 PM-Questions Due
Nov 23, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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