Fiber Network

The Outagamie County Fiber Network contract calls for the design, supply, installation, and testing of an indoor/outdoor fiber‑optic cabling system linking the Brewster Village building (3300 W Brewster St) to the Sheriff’s 911 Communications Center (3022 E Goodland Dr) in Appleton, WI. The scope includes trenching, handhole construction, pole attachments, underground and aerial fiber placement, splicing, termination with LC connectors, and full OTDR/insertion‑loss testing, all performed in compliance with NESC, RUS, and county specifications. The contract was competitively bid, awarded to Rsims Construction for a lump‑sum price of $544,000, with a required bid bond of 5 % and performance/pay‑bond equal to the contract sum. The project must be substantially completed by May 30 2025, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion. Key requirements include extensive permitting (including railroad crossing), environmental compliance, insurance (CGL, workers’ comp, auto, umbrella, completed operations), and adherence to detailed AIA A101/A201 contract documents. • Indoor/outdoor fiber‑optic network (48‑strand dielectric, Panduit FSJD948) between two county facilities. • Full design‑build scope: trenching, handhole installation, pole‑mounting, splicing, testing, and as‑built documentation. • Competitive sealed‑bid procurement; award to Rsims Construction at $544 k; deadline Nov 12 2024; substantial completion by 30 May 2025.