TOWN OF WAREHAM
INVITATION FOR BIDS
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION SERVICES
Bid Posting Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Pre-proposal Meeting: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
Written Questions: Thursday, September 24, 20026 @ 12:00 p.m.
Proposal Submittal/Opening Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
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LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION SERVICES
FOR THE
TOWN OF WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30, §39M, the Town of Wareham (“Town/Municipality”) seeks Bids for the purchase of Fiber
Optic cable, materials, and installation services to be performed in the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts. Sealed
bids will be received by the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 no
later than 2:00 P.M on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The IFB, plans and specifications may be obtained on
September 1, 2026 by contacting the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA
02558 or online at https://www.wareham.gov/bids.aspx.
The Scope of Work includes furnishing all Fiber Optic equipment, supplies, materials, tools, supervisors, labor,
permits, approvals, police details, bonds, including all other incidental services necessary to provide Fiber Optic
installation services at the locations specified in the IFB. The selected vendor shall complete all work, with the
exception of pavement restoration, within sixteen (16) weeks of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wareham Town
Hall, Room 27, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. Attendance is required.
The Work is subject to prevailing wage laws. Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as
determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal
requirements under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 -27D inclusive.
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder on the basis of competitive bids in
accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M. The Town of Wareham reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept
or reject, in whole or in part any and all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest
of the Town.
Town of Wareham,
Derek D. Sullivan, Town Administrator
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General Information
The Town of Wareham, Massachusetts (hereinafter “Town”), acting by and through the Chief
Procurement Officer, will receive sealed Bids for the supply and installation of fiber optic cable
and related installation work at specified locations. The Contractor shall be responsible at its
expense for supervision of the work and shall furnish all personnel, services, materials,
equipment, plant, machinery, apparatus, appliances, tools,supplies, permits (including MassDOT
and RRX), make-ready and all other things necessary to do all work required for the completion
of the work being bid in this IFB.
Sealed Bids must be submitted on or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026 to Derek D.
Sullivan, Town Administrator & Chief Procurement Officer, Town of Wareham, 54 Marion
Road, Wareham, MA 02571.
Bids received after the specified submission time will not be accepted. Sealed envelopes
containing bids must be clearly marked in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Completed bid forms with all required materials must be submitted with all bid responses. Bid
shall be accompanied by a "Bid Deposit" in form of a bid bond, certified bank or treasurers check made
payable to Town of Wareham equal to no less than 5% of the amount of the total Bid Price.
The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all Bids if it deems it to be in
the public interest to do so.
The Town reserves the right to accept proposals in whole, in part, or not at all, including awarding
individual sites in the Form of Proposal.
Scope of Work:
The Town seeks proposals from highly qualified contractors specializing in fiber optic infrastructure to
expand its existing network, enhancing interdepartmental communication, secure data transfer, and high-
speed internet connectivity. The Town has been awarded the Municipal Fiber Grant by the State of
Massachusetts and intends to expand its fiber network beyond the current connections from two separate
head-ends (Town Hall and the Wareham Fire Station 1).
1. Comprehensive Site Assessment
o Evaluate existing infrastructure to determine compatibility and identify potential challenges
o Document optimal fiber deployment routes, prioritizing cost-efficiency and operational
feasibility.
o Each site should be priced individually to allow for phased implementation if necessary.
2. Design and Engineering Specifications
o Develop a comprehensive network design, including schematics, route mappings, and
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technical documentation.
o Ensure compliance with industry standards and state and federal regulations.
o Document optimal fiber deployment routes, prioritizing cost-efficiency and operational
feasibility.
3. Fiber Installation and Integration
o Approximate distances are provided in Attachment A; vendors are responsible for field
verification.
o Install approximately 12.13 miles (64,046 feet) of fiber optic cable on telephone poles /
easements and underground methods
o Trenching (if required) shall utilize 3” PVC conduit.
o Mount fiber on water towers and municipal buildings as needed.
o Use existing conduit infrastructure wherever feasible.
o All fiber to fiber connections will be fusion spliced no mechanical connections.
4. Termination & Testing
o Install termination panels and terminate strands using LC/UPC connectors.
o Perform OTDR traces and Power Meter Test results at both 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths.
o All fiber connections will be fusion spliced no mechanical connections.
o Fusion splices must not exceed 0.02 dB loss.
o Provide comprehensive test reports and final network diagrams.
5. Post-Implementation Maintenance and Support
o On-Call Support: 45 minute response time for emergency issues (1 year retainer required).
o Routine Maintenance: 2 week response time for non-critical maintenance.
o Cable Labeling: All aerial cables must be tagged with “Town of Wareham” identification.
o Compliance: Work must adhere to OSHA safety standards and traffic control regulations.
Current Head-End Locations:
1. Town Hall – 54 Marion Rd.
o Current strands - 72
o Available strands - 60
2. Wareham Fire Station 1 – 273 Main St.
o Current strands - 72
o Available stands - 30
Fiber shall be extended to the following buildings/locations:
1. Water Pollution Control Facility – 6 Tony’s Ln.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end to the Administration Building MDF.
o One 6-strand fiber, rack mount patch panel, terminate and test.
o See Attachment map A-5.
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2. Emergency Medical Services – 72 Sandwich Rd.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end and Wareham Fire head-end to the MDF.
o One 6-strand fiber from each head-end, wall mount patch panel, terminate and test from each
head-end.
o See Attachment map A-4.
3. Municipal Maintenance – 95 Charge Pond Rd.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end to the data rack in admin office.
o One 6-strand fiber, rack mount patch panel, terminate and test.
o See Attachment map A-1.
4. Library – 59 Marion Rd.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end to the MDF Utility Closet.
o One 6-strand fiber, wall mount patch panel, terminate and test.
5. Wareham Fire Station 3 – 281 Glen Charlie Rd.
o Fiber must extend from both the Town Hall and the Wareham Fire head-ends to the rear of the
building (Fire Station 3).
o One 6-strand fiber from each head-end, wall mount patch panel, terminate and test from each
head-end.
o See Attachment map A-3.
6. Onset Pier (Harbor Master) – 186 Onset Ave.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end to the Harbor Master building.
o One 6-strand fiber, rack mount patch panel, terminate and test.
o See Attachment map A-5.
7. Onset Water Tower – 0 Long Neck Rd.
o Fiber must be extend from the Town Hall head-end to the town shed.
o One 6-strand fiber, rack mount patch panel, terminate and test.
o See Attachment map A-6.
Alternate locations if funding is available.
8. Onset Library – 259 Onset Ave.
o Fiber must extend from the Town Hall head-end to the basement.
o One 6-strand fiber, wall mount patch panel, terminate and test.
9. Town Hall\Multi- Service Center – 54 Marion Rd.
o Fiber must extend from the Wareham Fire Station 1 head-end to the MDF.
o One 6-strand fiber, rack mount patch panel, terminate and test.
o See Attachment map A-4.
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