Broadband Expansion Service

A government authority in Loveland, Colorado is seeking a vendor to provide broadband expansion services. The scope includes coordinating and obtaining all permits and approvals required to complete the project, such as transportation, right-of-way, stormwater management, groundwater dewatering, and other local or agency-required permits. The selected vendor will also be responsible for maintaining traffic control, coordinating with Pulse, utility owners, pole owners, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders, and aligning construction sequencing and scheduling to minimize disruptions.

The project includes aerial fiber-optic network construction and expansion based on approved engineering designs. Required work includes installation of aerial fiber optic cable, catenary support strand, aerial support infrastructure, aerial hardware, splice enclosures, cabinets, aerial terminals, fiber distribution equipment, related passive outside plant components, and service drops to customer premises where identified. The contractor must protect existing utilities and property during construction and restore disturbed areas to equal or better condition.

The scope also covers fiber splicing, testing, and network acceptance. The vendor will perform fiber optic splicing, complete optical performance testing of fiber strands, connections, and splices, and test installed facilities in accordance with contract documents and owner requirements. Any deficiencies identified during construction, testing, or inspection must be repaired and retested. Questions are due by August 10, 2026.