The State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating the Iowa Communications Network (collectively ICN ) is seeking bids from Vendors to relocate existing 4 fiber cable along Highway 18 from 140th Ave to 190th Ave between Algona and Sexton. This will be one overall project that will consist of four separate relocates along Highway 18 within a 6-mile stretch. Total relocation will consist of placement of approximately a total of 11,350-ft of minimum of 1.25-in HDPE. Contractor will place a total of eight (8) handholes with lids set at grade. A new 48-strand OSP armored fiber optic cable shall be placed through the new conduit and coiled evenly in each handhole for each of the four separate relocations. Total cable pull distance including slack will be roughly 12150-FT. Relocation will consist of exposing a total of 600-FT of existing live ICN cable for the splice tails.
Background
The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating the Iowa Communications Network (ICN), is seeking bids for the relocation of existing fiber cable along Highway 18 from 140th Ave to 190th Ave between Algona and Sexton. This project aims to enhance telecommunications infrastructure in Kossuth County by relocating fiber optic cables that are currently in conflict with road construction activities. The project encompasses four separate relocations within a 6-mile stretch of highway.
Work Details
The overall project consists of relocating approximately 11,350 feet of minimum 1.25-inch HDPE conduit, placing eight handholes with lids set at grade, and installing a new 48-strand OSP armored fiber optic cable through the new conduit. Each relocation will require exposing a total of 600 feet of existing live ICN cable for splice tails.
The specific details for each relocation are as follows:
- **Relocation #1 at 140th Ave**: Placement of approximately 2,300 feet of HDPE, two handholes, and exposure of 150 feet of existing cable.
- **Relocation #2 at 160th Ave**: Placement of approximately 1,150 feet of HDPE, two handholes, and exposure of 150 feet of existing cable.
- **Relocation #3 at 170th/175th Ave**: Placement of approximately 4,600 feet of HDPE, two handholes, and exposure of 150 feet of existing cable.
- **Relocation #4 at 190th Ave**: Placement of approximately 3,300 feet of HDPE, two handholes, and exposure of 150 feet of existing cable.
All work must comply with the attached standard installation requirements and typicals.
Period of Performance
The work may begin once the Department of Transportation (DOT) has acquired all necessary right-of-way permits. The anticipated start date is around June 14, 2025, with completion required no later than July 31, 2025. Extensions may be negotiated based on weather or unforeseen construction issues.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed along Highway 18 from 140th Ave to 190th Ave in Kossuth County, Iowa.
