Excelsior Broadband Network (EBN) Fiber Construction Services & Network Maintenance Segment: NYC - Albany, ITB

ConnectALL has leased a spare conduit from the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) running the length of the Thruway including four (4) laterals. ConnectALL is soliciting bids for fiber construction and network maintenance services on the following sections of the Thruway:

• Mainline: MP #0.3 (Exit 1: Mclean Avenue) to MP#142.4 (Albany Regeneration Hut #12)
• Garden State Parkway (GSP): MP #0.0 (Route I-87 & GSP) to MP #2.4 (NY/NJ Border)
• Cross Westchester Expressway (CWE): MP #0.0 at (Route I-87 & CWE) to MP #3.78 (Exit 6, Church Street)
• Berkshire Spur: MP #0.0 (Route I-87 & Berkshire Spur) to MP #24.30 (NY/MA Border)

The work shall be performed in the following three (3) Phases.

• Phase 1: Inspection and Proofing Services
• Phase 2: Fiber Construction Services
• Phase 3: Network Maintenance

ConnectALL is soliciting bids for fiber construction and network maintenance services along the sections of the Thruway from NYC to Albany, the Garden State Parkway (GSP), the Cross Westchester Expressway (CWE), and the Berkshire Spur, approximately 172.6 route miles. The preliminary design anticipates the installation of approximately 196.55 miles of 864 and 1728-count all dielectric fiber optic cable (subject to change based on data collected during the inspection and proofing operations) along these segments of the network. The installation will utilize an existing spare conduit, a combination of new and existing handholes, and existing regeneration buildings.

Contractor is responsible for providing all consumables required to complete the work including, but not limited to, conduit required to place parallel handholes, couplers, hardware cloth, stone, mandrels, and mule tape. [...] All anticipated materials shall be included in the total bid price estimated in the *Appendix B Bid Form Cost Sheet* Attachment submitted.

Estimated Timeline

• Phase 1 – Inspection and Proofing Services: within **90 calendar days** of contract execution
• Phase 2 – Fiber Construction Services: within **240 calendar days** of contract execution
• Phase 3 – Network Maintenance: Ongoing for the duration of the contract terms upon completion of Phase 1 and 2.

Contractor must be able to begin work within 15 business days of contractual authorization.

The Phase 1 scope prepares the regeneration buildings and underground conduit system for fiber deployment. [...] The Phase 2 scope covers all activities associated with installing fiber optic cable, new regeneration building equipment, handholes, and splice enclosures. It also includes fiber optic cable splicing and acceptance testing.

The Contractor is responsible for certain emergency and non-emergency maintenance following Phase 2 installation and final acceptance from ConnectALL. [...] Contractors shall respond in less than two (2) hours for any emergency maintenance.

Bids must be sent to the designated Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/fb9511he3ng183hd1xn3

**Submission Deadline: 2:00 PM ET on November 13, 2026.** Bids deemed to have arrived late will not be accepted.

All contacts/inquiries shall be made by email to the following address: FiberConstruction@esd.ny.gov

A restricted period under the Procurement Lobbying Law is currently in effect for this Procurement and it will remain in effect until approval of the Contract.

A Contractor may propose a project team comprised of multiple firms. Prime contractors ("Contractor") may only be part of one bid; subcontractors may be part of multiple bids, forming a team with a prime contractor. ConnectALL will select a Contractor or Contractor team based on the selection criteria described in Section VI of this ITB.

The contract shall be valid for a term of three (3) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.

The Bid Form lists the following mandatory documentation: *Contractor Qualifications Statement*, *Affirmative Action Agreement*, *Debarment Certificate B*, *Certification Regarding Lobbying*, *Substitution Sheet*.