Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Superior, WI is seeking bids from qualified contractors to build the necessary components to create the pilot high-speed Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) Optical Network (XGS-PON) communications Network (the Project) within the City’s defined Service Area and prepare it to deliver fiber-to-the-home services. The system shall be a fully operational high-speed communications network supporting Internet protocol technology and allowing users access to and from the Internet. The Project requires the construction of a Fiber-to-the-Premise feeder/distribution network which will support XGS-PON technologies to be utilized to deliver best-effort and guaranteed services to its customers within the City Service Area. The design identifies the placement of Passive Optical Cabinets/Fiber Distribution Hubs (FDH’s), the City Data Center and Network PoP’s(City Hall). These locations will also house active electronics(PoP) and passive splitters(FDH) in support of the FTTP deployment. Fiber routes of approximately 48,000’ to be built by contractor and operated by the City that will be utilized to provide FTTH Services to residents of Superior, WI. Fiber routes are laid out logically to economically connect each service area back to the OLT located at the headend or alternate node site. A GPON FTTH style Architecture is utilized for the feeder network and distribution network nodes. This project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This project shall be completed by November 30, 2024.
