Empire State Development - Excelsior Broadband Network (EBN) Fiber Construction Services & Network Maintenance - Syracuse to Buffalo - 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- May 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Ralph Volcy
- (555) 123-4567
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development seeks bids for fiber construction and network maintenance services for the Syracuse to Buffalo segment of the Excelsior Broadband Network, approximately 143 miles. The scope includes inspection and proofing of existing spare conduit, installation of approximately 155.30 miles of 864-count fiber optic cable, regeneration building equipment installation, splicing, and ongoing network maintenance. Work involves New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) conduit, manholes, handholes, and regeneration facilities. The contract term is three (3) years with two (2) optional one-year renewal terms. The submission deadline is May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. A bid bond of $50,000 is required, and award will be based on the lowest total bid price. MWBE participation goal is 30% and SDVOB participation goal is 6%.
Lowest Total Bid Price
SUMMARY
Empire State Development seeks bids for fiber construction and network maintenance services for the Syracuse to Buffalo segment of the Excelsior Broadband Network, approximately 143 miles.
The scope includes inspection and proofing of existing spare conduit, installation of approximately 155.30 miles of 864-count fiber optic cable, regeneration building equipment installation, splicing, and ongoing network maintenance. Work involves New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) conduit, manholes, handholes, and regeneration facilities. The contract term is three (3) years with two (2) optional one-year renewal terms. The submission deadline is May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. A bid bond of $50,000 is required, and award will be based on the lowest total bid price. MWBE participation goal is 30% and SDVOB participation goal is 6%.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Total Bid Price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Bid Form (Appendix A)
- Bid Form Cost Sheet (Appendix B)
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
- Conflict of Interest Attestation
- State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k forms
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Iran Divestment Act Statement
- Executive Order 16 Certification
- Executive Order 177 Certification
- Compliance with State Finance Law §§139-m forms
- Form OCSD-1
- Form OCSD-4
- Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance Form
- Form ST-220-CA or Affidavit
- W-9 Form
- Bid Bond ($50,000)
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/mlh9bczb8wxna371ofzt
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Syracuse to Buffalo, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this ITB from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/mlh9bczb8wxna371ofzt. For questions, contact Ralph Volcy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Empire State Development in NY, 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 ITB submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Total Bid Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: Bid Form (Appendix A), Bid Form Cost Sheet (Appendix B), Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Conflict of Interest Attestation, State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k forms, Vendor Responsibility Questio. Review the full document from NY-State-Empire State Development for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Syracuse to Buffalo, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.