​Fiber and Conduit Construction for the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Broadband Project

This contract calls for the design‑build installation of fiber‑optic and conduit infrastructure linking the City of Ann Arbor with the City of Ypsilanti and surrounding townships. The scope includes directional boring of two 2‑inch HDPE SDR‑11 ducts, placement of approximately 8,700 ft of 432‑count loose‑tube fiber, installation of handholes, splice enclosures, 4‑U fiber panels, marker posts, concrete removal/repair, and comprehensive testing and as‑built documentation. All fiber and splice components must be Corning products, and the contractor must comply with Ann Arbor’s prevailing‑wage, living‑wage, and non‑discrimination ordinances. The work must be completed within 280 calendar days after a Notice‑to‑Proceed, with strict limitations on night and weekend work unless prior written approval is obtained. • Directional boring and installation of two 2‑in. HDPE conduits (≈ 81,564 ft) with fiber pull‑in (≈ 90,364 ft). • Full fiber‑optic system installation using Corning ALTOS® Lite cable, Corning splice closures, and loaded 4‑U panels, plus all required marking, grounding, and sealing. • Mandatory documentation deliverables: bore logs, GIS/AutoCAD as‑built drawings, test reports, and field notes uploaded to the City’s SmartSheets platform.