Cuesta College Bldg. 4800 Fiber-Optic Upgrades - Invitation 2026-05
Cuesta CollegeHigher Ed · San Luis Obispo, CA- Due
- May 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Blake Meyers
The 30-second brief
Cuesta College is soliciting bids for fiber-optic upgrades under Invitation 2026-05. The contractor will provide and install telecommunications pathways, including directional boring and new 4-inch underground conduit, to establish a new fiber optic backbone between the COE Maintenance Building MDF and the new IDF in Building 4800. Scope includes installation and splicing of single-mode fiber, IDF cabinet build-out, Cat6A cabling for wireless access points, and wiring/mounting of owner-furnished equipment. Work also involves branch circuit power for telecom equipment and labeling/testing per sheets T 001 through T 303. Submissions are due by May 28, 2026, to the college's San Luis Obispo address, with a notice of interest deadline of April 22, 2026.
Telecommunications pathway, Conduit, Pull boxes, Innerduct, Cabling, Terminations, Grounding, Fiber optic backbone, IDF cabinet, Cat6A cabling, Labeling and testing
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Summary
Cuesta College is soliciting bids for fiber-optic upgrades under Invitation 2026-05.
The contractor will provide and install telecommunications pathways, including directional boring and new 4-inch underground conduit, to establish a new fiber optic backbone between the COE Maintenance Building MDF and the new IDF in Building 4800. Scope includes installation and splicing of single-mode fiber, IDF cabinet build-out, Cat6A cabling for wireless access points, and wiring/mounting of owner-furnished equipment. Work also involves branch circuit power for telecom equipment and labeling/testing per sheets T 001 through T 303. Submissions are due by May 28, 2026, to the college's San Luis Obispo address, with a notice of interest deadline of April 22, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Telecommunications pathway
- Conduit
- Pull boxes
- Innerduct
- Cabling
- Terminations
- Grounding
- Fiber optic backbone
- IDF cabinet
- Cat6A cabling
- Labeling and testing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Sheets T 001 through T 303
- Submit to
- P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, California, 93403
- Scope location
- San Luis Obispo, California
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Cuesta College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, California, 93403. For questions, contact Blake Meyers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Cuesta College in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Blake Meyers. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Telecommunications pathway, Conduit, Pull boxes, Innerduct, Cabling, Terminations, Grounding, Fiber optic backbone, IDF cabinet, Cat6A cabling, Labeling and testing. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Cuesta College?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Sheets T 001 through T 303. Review the full document from Cuesta College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Luis Obispo, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.