On - Call Fiber Optic Cable Repair Services

2026-11-03

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK The bidder should provide the following information in response to this Solicitation . A . PROJECT OVERVIEW The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation is looking for a contractor to perform On - Call Fiber Optic Cable Repair Services . The successful bidder must complete repair services within the timeframe specified in this RFP , keep track of records associated with the repairs , utilize the correct materials , follow instructions provided by NDOT , test the repair for completeness and invoice the NDOT accordingly . B . PROJECT REQUIREMENTS The single - mode ( SM ) fiber optic cable , accessories and hardware shall meet the latest applicable standard specifications by the American National Standards Institute ( ANSI ), Electronic Industries Association ( EIA ), Telecommunications Industries Association ( TIA ) and Underwriters Laboratory ( UL ). Only new , name brand materials shall be used for repairs requested by NDOT . Components , accessories and hardware must be compatible with existing equipment and Corning cabling previously installed by NDOT . The cost of materials used will be reimbursed , at cost , to the Contractor with receipts accompanying invoices . Materials shall be stored in an environment between - 40 degrees Celsius and + 85 degrees Celsius . All materials shall operate in an environment of - 40 degrees Celsius to + 75 degrees Celsius and relative humidity of 0 % to 95 % ( non - condensing ) without the assistance of fan - forced cooling unless specified otherwise . Materials shall be kept in manufacturer ' s packaging until installation . Contractor shall , at all times , prevent dust , water and other pollutants from contaminating any fiber optic connection point . All manufacturer ’ s manuals , instructions and warranties shall be transferred to NDOT . Warranty periods shall not commence prior to final acceptance of the completed work . C . FIBER INVENTORY See Attachment B - Fiber Inventory for a listing of fiber installations to be covered by this bid . D . WORK PLAN Contractor shall retain on hand sufficient equipment and materials to effect repairs within the following timeframes for each corridor classification at locations identified by the NDOT representative . Contractor shall provide a twenty - four ( 24 ) hour , seven ( 7 ) days a week , 365 days a year contact phone and email for NDOT to notify Contractor immediately when repairs are required . 1 . Network Backhaul : Quote to be provided within twenty - four ( 24 ) hours upon notification of repair , then three ( 3 ) calendar days to complete work from date of notification 2 . Standalone Network : Quote to be provided within twenty - four ( 24 ) hours upon notification of repair , then four ( 4 ) calendar days to complete work from date of notification 3 . Individual Interchange : Quote to be provided within twenty - four ( 24 ) hours upon notification of repair , then four ( 4 ) business / working days to complete work from date of notification 4 . Signal Interconnect : Quote to be provided within twenty - four ( 24 ) hours upon notification of repair , then four ( 4 ) business / working days to complete work from date of notification E . TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall provide shop drawings or catalogue cuts for each material prescribed , including manufacturer name and model number , as part of the Work Order Quote . F . MATERIAL , TESTING AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD REQUIREMENTS 1 . Single - Mode ( SM ) Fiber Optic Cable a . Fiber optic cable shall be SM fiber optic outside plant ( OSP ) cable – dielectric loose tube . All fiber optic cable used shall be a Corning compatible product to maintain serviceability of the existing fiber optic network . b . Fiber optic SM graded loose tube dielectric cable constructed with industry standard 2 . 5 mm buffer tubes stranded around a central strength member shall be used . c . Buffer tubes shall be compatible with standard hardware and shall have twelve ( 12 ) fibers per tube . The fibers shall not adhere to the inside of the buffer tube ; and each buffer tube shall be distinguishable by means of color coding in accordance with TIA / EIA - 598 - B , “ Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding ” and shall be colored with ultraviolet ( UV ) curable ink . d . The central member shall consist of a dielectric , glass reinforced plastic rod . Each buffer shall be water - blocked material embedded in the inside wall of the buffer tube for water - blocking protection . The water - blocking material shall be nonnutritive to fungus , electrically non - conductive and homogeneous . This material will preclude the need for other waterblocking materials such as gels , yarns , foams or tapes ; and the buffer tub shall be gel - free . e . Water swellable yarn ( s ) shall be applied longitudinally along the central member during stranding , water - blocking elements shall be applied uniformly throughout the buffer tube . f . The cables shall be designed for point - to - point applications as well as mid - span access and shall be stranded around the dielectric central member using the reverse oscillation , or “ S - Z ”, stranding process . g . SM , dispersion - unshifted fiber meeting ITUT G . 652D requirements shall be used . h . The fiber shall be fully capable of handling existing and legacy SM applications which traditionally operate in the 1310 nm and 1550 nm regions ; and shall be designed to operate the full spectrum from 1260 nm to 1625 nm for optical transmission . i . The fiber shall be designed to provide optimum performance from 1260 nm to 1625 nm intended for 16 - channel Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing applications . j . Cables shall be sheathed with medium density polyethylene ( MDPE ). The minimum nominal jacket thickness shall be 1 . 3 mm . Jacketing material shall be applied directly over cable core and water swellable tape . The polyethylene shall contain carbon black to provide ultraviolet light protection and shall not promote the growth of fungus . k . The MDPE jacket material shall be as defined by ASTM D1248 , Type II , Class C , Category 4 and Grades J4 , E7 and E8 . l . The jacket or sheath shall be free of holes , splits and blisters . m . The cable jacket shall contain no metal elements and shall be of a consistent thickness . n . Cable jackets shall be marked with the manufacturer ' s name , month and year of manufacture , sequential meter or foot markings , a telecommunication handset symbol as required by Section 350G of the National Electrical Safety Code ( NESC ), fiber count and fiber type . The actual length of the cable shall be within - 0 /+ 1 % of the length markings . The print color shall be white , with the exception that cable jackets containing one or more coextruded white stripes , which shall be printed in light blue . The height of the marking shall be approximately 2 . 5 mm . o . The maximum pulling tension shall be 2700 N ( 600 lbf ) during installation ( short term ), and 890 N ( 200 lbf ) long term installed . p . The minimum bend radius shall be twenty ( 20 ) times the cable outside diameter while under tension and 10 times the cable outside diameter installed . q . The shipping , storage and operating temperature range shall be - 40 degrees Celsius to + 70 degrees Celsius . The installation temperature range shall be - 30 degrees Celsius to + 70 degrees Celsius . G . CONSTRUCTION 1 . General a . Fiber optic cable reels shall be tested prior to any installation to ensure that the cable is viable . b . Remove fiber optic cable from the reel in a manner acceptable to the manufacturer . c . Visually inspect all fiber optic cable prior to installation and report any defects to NDOT . d . Do not twist or bend the fiber optic cable in excess of the limits recommended by the manufacturer . e . As the cable is fed into the duct and conduit system , the Contractor shall use a manufacturer approved , water - based cable lubricant for all installations . f . Protect at all times all proposed cables , cable ends and any exposed portion of fiber optic cable from damage including , but not limited to , water intrusion . g . Any existing pull tape or tracer wire that is used as a pull rope for fiber optic cable installation shall be replaced with matching product . 2 . Cable Installation a . All fiber optic cable shall be installed in ducts or conduits according to existing network configuration . Deviations from existing configuration must be approved by the NDOT Fiber Team at NDOT . OperationsITSFiberManagement @ nebraska . gov prior to proceeding with any work . b . A suitable cable feeding method shall be used between the cable reel and the face of the duct and conduit to protect the cable and guide it into the duct and conduit . c . Dynamometers and breakaway pulling swings shall be used to ensure that the pulling line tension does not exceed 2700 N ( 600 lbf ).

Nebraska

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