Fiber Loop Construction & IT Improvements

2026-11-03

The Town of Rochester , Massachusetts , in accordance with M . G . L . c . 30B , invites sealed proposals from qualified firms for the Fiber Loop Construction & IT Improvements Project ( Re - Bid ). This solicitation is a re - issuance of a prior Request for Proposals . The Town has elected to re - bid the project in the best interest of the Town to revise the structure of the procurement and allow for separate proposals and awards by project component . The project is divided into two components : • Component A : Fiber Loop Construction • Component B : Technology Infrastructure Improvements SCOPE OF SERVICES Fiber Loop Construction & IT Improvements Component A – Fiber Loop Installation 1 . Project Overview The Town of Rochester seeks a qualified contractor to furnish , install , test , and commission a complete fiber optic network interconnecting six ( 6 ) municipal facilities . This project includes the installation of a new fiber backbone and all associated lateral connections to each site . All work shall be performed as a turnkey installation , resulting in a fully operational and tested fiber network . 2 . Project Locations ( Phase 1 Sites ) • Police Station ( Network Hub ) – 29 Dexter Lane • Town Hall – 1 Constitution Way • Fire Station – 4 Pine Street • Library – 17 Constitution Way • Council on Aging – 67 Dexter Road • Town Hall Annex – 37 Marion Road The Police Station shall serve as the central hub location for the network . 3 . General Scope Requirements The contractor shall be responsible for : • Installation of new fiber optic cabling between all locations • Construction of a fiber loop / backbone network connecting all sites • Installation of lateral connections from the backbone to each facility • Furnishing all materials , labor , equipment , and incidentals required • Coordination with the Town and its IT consultant 4 . Fiber Infrastructure Requirements 4 . 1 Backbone & Laterals • Contractor shall design and install a redundant fiber loop topology connecting all six sites • Contractor shall install lateral fiber runs from the backbone to each building • All routing shall be coordinated with the Town and follow the provided map and field conditions 4 . 2 Fiber Type • Fiber shall be single mode ( OS2 ) unless otherwise approved by the Town • Minimum fiber count : o Backbone : 24 - strand minimum o Laterals : 12 - strand minimum • Contractor shall include spare strands for future expansion 4 . 3 Pathways & Conduit • Contractor shall utilize existing conduit where available • Contractor shall be responsible for : o Verifying conduit usability o Installing new conduit where required o Minor conduit repairs and pathway remediation necessary for installation • Any major unforeseen conditions shall be brought to the Town for direction

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