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City of Boston

RFP - BPL CENTRAL LIBRARY FIBER OPTIC NETWORK CABLING

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_2cfebf70ba8d371a47f0
NAICS UNSPSC 26-12-00DepartmentCity of BostonAgency143 - ProcurementStateMAPostedDueMar 03, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCCloses in 9 days

Federal opportunity from 143 - Procurement • City of Boston. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 03, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 26-12-00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Procurement 1 City Hall Square Boston City Hall, Room 808 Boston, MA 02201 US Email: procurement@boston.gov Phone: (617) 635-4564 FAX: (617) 635-2777
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
City of Boston
Agency
143 - Procurement
Subagency
143 - Procurement
Office
City Record Admin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for BPL CENTRAL LIBRARY FIBER OPTIC NETWORK CABLING, To access details for this specific bid event, or to respond through electronic format, Please visit the City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement) and access Event EV00016945 or contact Shuzhen Situ at 617-536-5400 or business@bpl.org

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The City of Boston is seeking proposals for the installation of a fiber optic network cabling system at the BPL Central Library. The response deadline for this RFP is set for March 3, 2026. Interested bidders must visit the City of Boston Supplier Portal for detailed event information and submission instructions.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to procure a comprehensive fiber optic network cabling solution to enhance connectivity within the BPL Central Library.

Work breakdown
  • Review RFP documentation on the Boston Supplier Portal.
  • Develop a project implementation plan.
  • Outline technical specifications for equipment and installation.
  • Prepare a timeline with milestones and deliverables for the project.
  • Calculate total project costs including materials and labor.
  • Draft a response addressing all RFP requirements.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposals addressing all criteria in the RFP.
  • Detailed cost proposal, including a breakdown of materials and labor.
  • Technical specifications and solutions offered.
  • References from past fiber optic installation projects.
  • Proof of relevant certifications and insurances.
Suggested keywords
fiber opticnetwork cablingBPL Central LibraryBoston procurementRFP response
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed project budget is not specified.
  • Specific fiber optic cabling requirements are unclear.
  • No information on existing infrastructure is provided.
  • Lack of historical performance data from similar projects.
  • No defined technical standards or compliance metrics available.
  • Absence of prerequisites for bidders.

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