Fiber Construction and Network Maintenance

Empire State Development is seeking bids for fiber construction and network maintenance across approximately 172.6 route miles of the Excelsior Broadband Network between New York City and Albany, including conduit inspection, fiber installation and splicing, and ongoing maintenance.

New York > Empire State Development > Procurement Office > Procurement Office


General
Open
TBD
Nov 13, 2026 02:00 PM
Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
assetmanagementsoftware@esd.ny.gov
+12128033659
655 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Empire State Development, through its ConnectALL Office, seeks a contractor or contractor team to inspect and proof designated existing conduit, install fiber-optic cable and related infrastructure, splice and test the fiber, and provide ongoing network maintenance. The work covers approximately 172.6 route miles across the mainline and associated segments. The three phases include inspection and proofing, fiber construction and installation, and emergency and non-emergency maintenance. The contractor must coordinate with the fiber-materials supplier, manage materials and storage, install equipment in regeneration facilities, and provide project schedules, documentation, testing results, and as-built records. Bidders must submit a technical and administrative package, including the completed bid forms and cost sheet, staffing plan, work schedule, bid bond, and required administrative certifications and forms. The contract is an as-ordered agreement with no guaranteed minimum quantity or dollar value, for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals. A performance bond is required from the selected contractor upon contract signing; it is not a bid-time submission item. The solicitation sets participation goals of 15% for minority-owned businesses, 15% for women-owned businesses, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Classification Codes
NAICS237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
PSCN060Installation of Equipment: Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, and Accessories
Smart Codes
fiber optic cable constructionfiber optic splicingfiber network maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 21, 2026-ITB Issue Date
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM-Deadline for Questions
Nov 6, 2026-Deadline for Responses to Questions
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 07:30 PM-Public Bid Announcement (optional)
Virtual meeting; further information will be posted as an addendum.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability Construction — $5,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Construction (aggregate) — $10,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile — $2,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $20,000,000.00
  • Railroad Protective Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Railroad Protective Liability (aggregate) — $6,000,000.00
  • Builder's Risk/Installation Floater
  • Cyber Professional Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Disability Insurance
Required
  • Bid Bond — $50,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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