Fiber Procurement, RFP
ID: 2129187
• State: New York
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Description
Background
The New York State Urban Development Corporation, doing business as Empire State Development (ESD), aims to promote economic growth and job creation across New York State. As part of this mission, ESD is implementing the ConnectALL initiative to address the digital divide and enhance broadband access statewide.
The first component of this initiative involves constructing a new fiber line along the New York Thruway to connect public broadband assets and improve internet service reliability. ESD seeks a vendor to supply fiber and associated equipment, along with logistics services for the installation project.
Work Details
The selected vendor will provide approximately 588 linear miles of 864-count single-mode fiber and 43 linear miles of 1728-count single-mode fiber, totaling no less than 631 linear miles. Responsibilities include:
- Supplying specified quantities of fiber;
- Providing documentation verifying fiber specifications;
- Coordinating delivery with installation contractors;
- Managing storage, handling, and logistics;
- Maintaining inventory records;
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
The procurement includes various associated materials such as handholes, splice cases, termination panels, relay racks, monitoring equipment, and more.
Period of Performance
Deployment activities are expected to begin in Q3 2026. The contract will operate under a 'materials and tasks as-ordered' framework with no guaranteed minimum purchase.
Place of Performance
The work will primarily take place along the New York Thruway, covering various sections from New York City to Buffalo.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must be certified Minority- or Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) to meet participation goals of 30% for MWBEs and 6% for SDVOBs. Vendors must also comply with various certifications including non-collusive bidding certification, conflict of interest attestation, vendor responsibility questionnaire, and adherence to state finance laws.
The New York State Urban Development Corporation, doing business as Empire State Development (ESD), aims to promote economic growth and job creation across New York State. As part of this mission, ESD is implementing the ConnectALL initiative to address the digital divide and enhance broadband access statewide.
The first component of this initiative involves constructing a new fiber line along the New York Thruway to connect public broadband assets and improve internet service reliability. ESD seeks a vendor to supply fiber and associated equipment, along with logistics services for the installation project.
Work Details
The selected vendor will provide approximately 588 linear miles of 864-count single-mode fiber and 43 linear miles of 1728-count single-mode fiber, totaling no less than 631 linear miles. Responsibilities include:
- Supplying specified quantities of fiber;
- Providing documentation verifying fiber specifications;
- Coordinating delivery with installation contractors;
- Managing storage, handling, and logistics;
- Maintaining inventory records;
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
The procurement includes various associated materials such as handholes, splice cases, termination panels, relay racks, monitoring equipment, and more.
Period of Performance
Deployment activities are expected to begin in Q3 2026. The contract will operate under a 'materials and tasks as-ordered' framework with no guaranteed minimum purchase.
Place of Performance
The work will primarily take place along the New York Thruway, covering various sections from New York City to Buffalo.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must be certified Minority- or Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) to meet participation goals of 30% for MWBEs and 6% for SDVOBs. Vendors must also comply with various certifications including non-collusive bidding certification, conflict of interest attestation, vendor responsibility questionnaire, and adherence to state finance laws.
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Overview
Opportunity ID
2129187
Response Deadline
Jan. 9, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Dec. 1, 2025
Source
Source Notes
Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000,000 - $150,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 12/1/25 Empire State Development in New York issued Fiber Procurement with ID 2129187 due 1/9/26.
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Opportunity Classification
Miscellaneous - Commodities
Telecommunications - Commodities
(primary)