Project Timeline

Last updated April 4, 2011

The following timetable outlines the anticipated schedule for the RFP and contract process. The timing and the sequence of events resulting from this RFP may vary.

Bid Package Posted on Website and Email Notification Sent to Registered Vendors

April 27, 2011

Pre-Bid Meeting - mandatory

May 3, 2011 9:00am
 
Construction Contractor Bids Due

May 12, 2011
 
Bid Evaluation – Construction Contractor Selected

May 17, 2011  
 
Construction Begins

June 13, 2011
 
Construction Ends

May 31, 2013

Announced May 3, 2011
List of Firms in Attendance at the Pre-Bid Meeting

Cable Services
CEI
CL Draughn, Inc.
DA Foster
Fishel Company
Lambert’s Cable
Mastec
Nichols Construction
Rohl Networks
S&N Communications
UniTek GS
Utilipath

Contract I: Wytheville to Christiansburg
Total of 104.25 miles (16.5 miles aerial; 85.8 miles buried); 180 workdays
Areas of construction include the counties of Wythe, Pulaski, and Montgomery; the city of Radford; and the towns of Pulaski, Dublin, Wytheville, and Christiansburg.

Contract II: Floyd to Botetourt
Total of 71 miles (15.7 miles aerial; 55.3 miles buried); 130 workdays
Areas of construction include the counties of Floyd, Montgomery, Roanoke, and Botetourt; the city of Salem; and the town of Christiansburg.

Contract III: Blacksburg, co-location sites, drops to schools
Total of 10 miles (aerial, buried and conduit; 2 co-location sites); 90 workdays
Areas of construction include the counties of Montgomery and Pulaski; the towns of Christiansburg and Blacksburg.