Fiber Optic Construction and Related Services

Baltimore County is soliciting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fiber‑optic construction and related services, including trenching, directional boring, conduit installation, cable splicing, testing, tree trimming, and associated labor and equipment. The contract will cover design‑build activities, sustainable construction practices, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including HIPAA, American‑Made‑Goods requirements, and environmental sustainability mandates). Vendors must submit technical and pricing proposals, demonstrate qualifications, and provide sustainability documentation. The award will be made to the most responsive and responsible offeror, with a contract term that will likely span multiple years of installation, maintenance, and warranty support. • Scope includes installation of HDPE conduit (2‑4″), micro‑trenching, open‑cut, aerial, and building interior routing. • Includes fiber‑optic cable placement, splicing (per strand, ribbon, and OSP), testing, and termination. • Requires tree‑trimming, grounding, utility locating, and site restoration. • Provides for labor categories (project managers, linemen, equipment operators, engineers, QA, flaggers) and equipment rentals. • Emphasizes sustainable practices: reuse of materials, recycling, low‑impact construction methods, and detailed reporting of environmental outcomes.