This tender is for the Fiber Optic and Network Modernization project at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Molokai, Hawaii. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and materials to furnish and install a new structured fiber optic network cable connection from the existing location to a relocated wall rack in the CRM Museum building and to the secondary Cultural Resource building. This includes underground pathways and conduit, fiber optic network cable plant, telecommunication rooms, and fiber testing. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local rules, building codes, and regulations, as well as national electric code (NEC), OSHA, ANSI/TIA/EIA standards. The contractor shall also furnish proof of current certification and coordinate onsite warranty inspection. Submittals required include records of connectivity testing, georeferenced as-built AutoCAD drawings, and port mapping plans. The contractor is responsible for developing and implementing a safety program and for replacing or restoring any damage caused by their operations. Hours of operation need to be coordinated with the Pacific Islands Network IT manager, with at least 72 hours advance notice for work outside normal hours or on weekends/holidays.
The document specifies a schedule for the project, but a definitive overall delivery deadline is not explicitly stated. The schedule is to be developed and maintained by the contractor, with updates provided to the Pacific Islands Network IT manager. The project completion is mentioned in relation to submittals and as-built information. The bid notice date is April 16, 2026.
The bid notice states that all materials shall comply with ANSI/TIA/568 standards and be warranted for performance in coastal or tropical conditions. Additionally, the contractor shall coordinate onsite warranty inspection upon completion of the project with the Pacific Islands Network IT manager.
The contractor shall furnish proof of current certification to the Pacific Islands Network manager or their designated representative. It is also required that the design and installation of the cabling/fiber optic systems be completed by and under the oversight of a design engineer and comply with current ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.
The contractor shall be liable for all damages suffered by Kalaupapa resulting from the contractor's negligence or lack of cooperation. The contractor is also responsible for replacing, restoring, or bringing to at least original condition any damage to floor, ceilings, walls, furniture, grounds, pavement, etc. , caused by its personnel and operations, at the contractor's expense.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
