When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 4, 2026.

It was issued by Los Angeles Unified School District. The work is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced provider of dark fiber installation and maintenance. Familiarity with LAUSD or comparable educational institution cabling standards. Proven track record delivering high-capacity fiber optic solutions. Licensed and qualified to operate in California. Ability to execute projects across multiple sites within Los Angeles.

Dark Fiber Services (Due June 16, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Los Angeles, California, United StatesPosted: May 22nd, 2026Deadline: June 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Los Angeles government authority invites proposals for a three-year contract to provide dark fiber services connecting local school sites according to detailed technical specifications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been continuously in business providing services for a minimum of three years
Must demonstrate the ability to obtain and maintain required performance and payment bonds
Must provide a letter from a surety company licensed in California
Must register in the Ariba Discovery system
Must adhere to California Labor Code Prevailing Wage and PSA requirements
Must provide a manned 24x7 incident center
Must be certified as an SBE by the District's online SAP system to receive maximum SBE points

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release: May 21st, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: May 27th, 2026

Deadline for Final Written Questions: June 4th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: June 16th, 2026

Anticipated Board of Education Approval Date: September 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: September 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 4th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Los Angeles Unified School District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Los Angeles, California seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive dark fiber services for high-speed network connections and data transmission between district school sites. The requested solution must include all necessary features, functionalities, and accompanying support services to ensure reliable fiber optic transmissions.

Key technical specifications include single mode fiber handoff with support for 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths. All installations must comply with LAUSD cabling standards, specifically specifications 25569 and 25135, covering both existing and new facilities and cable tray requirements. Maximum allowable loss for splicing is 0.3 dB per splice, and for connectors, no more than 0.5 dB per mated pair. Reflection at connectors should be less than 35 dB, with fiber attenuation at or below 0.25 dB/Km at 1550 nm, and a minimum loss budget of >27 dB (optimum desired >30 dB).

The initial contract term will be for three years. Vendors are required to submit any questions regarding the RFP by June 4, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 27, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 4, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Los Angeles Unified School District. The work is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced provider of dark fiber installation and maintenance
Familiarity with LAUSD or comparable educational institution cabling standards
Proven track record delivering high-capacity fiber optic solutions
Licensed and qualified to operate in California
Ability to execute projects across multiple sites within Los Angeles

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