SMM024

SMM024 Installation of Underground Fiber Plant – Marshfield to Preston

Status: Closed

Date Opened: 8/24/12

Date Closed: 9/4/2012 2:00 p.m.

Description: Sho-Me proposes to deploy a fiber-based middle-mile network in a 30-county region of Missouri to expand broadband capabilities. Project construction will consist of 1,380 fiber miles of which about 500 miles is to be new build, characterization of 17 existing fiber segments, 15 new PoP shelters, 19 existing PoP locations, 82 DWDM degrees and 41 spans.

This request for bid (RFB) issued by Sho-Me to solicit bids for contractors who wish to provide
labor & equipment to install the Sho-Me supplied innerduct, vaults, 72 fiber shielded
underground fiber optic cable to construct the proposed fiber optic back bone. The
Contractor will submit a proposed bid and procedure of the installation of approximately
156,529 feet or 29.65 miles of underground construction of innerduct, fiber, markers and vaults.
The proposed route will connect to the existing backbone already in service by Sho-Me located
at the Buffalo PoP shelter, Urbana PoP shelter, and near the intersection of US Highway 65
and Highway O. Construction will consist of two phases.

The Phase 1 segment of the project involves deployment of approximately 69,831 feet or 13.22
miles of underground construction to begin at Sho-Me’s Buffalo GFRC and progress
southward predominantly along US Highway 65 ending near the intersection at
Highway O (see Phase 1 As-built Construction Maps). The bid will be for the route.
The bid units will be for changes from the proposed route. Construction of Phase 1
segment of the project must be completed by October 31, 2012.

The Phase 2 segment of the project involves deployment of approximately 86,698 feet or 16.43 miles of
underground construction to begin at Sho-Me’s Buffalo PoP shelter and progressing northward
predominantly along US Highway 65 ending at the Urbana PoP shelter (see Phase 2 As-built
Construction Maps). The bid will be for the route. The bid units will be for changes from the proposed
route. Construction of Phase 2 segment of the project must be completed by December 31,
2012.

Email all questions and concerns pertaining to this RFB to rfp@shometech.com.

Bid Package

Document Description
SMM024 Installation of Underground Fiber Marshfield to Preston.pdf Main SMM020 Bid Document– Acrobat PDF
Bid Transmittal Form Bid Tranmittal Form – Microsoft Excel
AIA Payment Bond.pdf AIA Payment Bond – Acrobat PDF
Bid Bond.doc Bid Bond – Microsoft Word
Master Service Agreement.pdf Master Service Agreement – Acrobat PDF
Buy American Form.xls Buy American Form – Microsoft Excel
Blanket Service Agreement.doc Blanket Service Agreement – Microsoft Word
Performance Bond.doc Performance Bond – Acrobat PDF
CD512.pdf Federal Form CD-512 – Acrobat PDF
Wage Determination.pdf Wage Determination – Acrobat PDF
Hold Harmless Agreement SMT.pdf Hold Harmless Agreement SMT – Acrobat PDF
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.pdf Purchase Order Terms and Conditions – Acrobat PDF
Buffalo to Hwy O Asbuilt Construction Maps 8×11.pdf Buffalo to Hwy O Asbuilt Construction Maps – Acrobat PDF
Buffalo to Urbana Asbuilt Construction Maps 8×11.pdf Buffalo to Urbana Asbuilt Construction Maps – Acrobat PDF