Underground Cable & FIber
Federal opportunity from SELCO1 - SELCO • Town of Shrewsbury. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 14, 11.
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Description
SELCO is looking for two contractors that can perform repairs (as needed) to its underground infrastructure carrying SELCOâ??s Cable and Fiber plant. Contractor to adhere to all safety requirements and OSHA Regulations. Contractor working for SELCO must use prevailing wages, perform dig-safe and work with oversight from SELCOâ??s Electric Operations and SELCOâ??s Cable Operations department.
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SELCO is seeking two contractors to perform necessary repairs on its underground infrastructure for its Cable and Fiber plant. The selected contractors must comply with safety requirements and OSHA regulations while using prevailing wages. The response deadline for this opportunity is February 19, 2026, emphasizing the need for timely submissions of proposals.
SELCO is looking to establish contracts with skilled contractors capable of addressing repairs to its underground infrastructure supporting the Cable and Fiber plant, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Contractors with experience in underground utility repairs
- Businesses familiar with OSHA regulations and prevailing wage laws
- Qualified contractors with a history of working with cable and fiber operations
- Assess existing underground infrastructure for needed repairs
- Perform repairs on SELCO's underground Cable and Fiber plant infrastructure
- Ensure all work adheres to OSHA regulations and safety requirements
- Utilize prevailing wages for labor
- Coordinate with SELCO's Electric Operations and Cable Operations departments
- Company profile and relevant experience
- Safety and compliance records
- Bid proposal including cost estimates
- Proof of understanding of OSHA regulations
- References from similar projects
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- All work must comply with OSHA safety regulations
- Use of prevailing wages is mandatory
- Must adhere to local and state regulations for underground work
- Consider local market rates for similar repair services
- Factor in prevailing wage scales for various labor categories
- Include potential for material costs in pricing models
- Subcontractors for specialized utility repairs
- Partnerships with safety compliance consultants
- Collaboration with local labor unions for workforce training
- Potential for regulatory changes affecting compliance
- Weather-related delays impacting repair schedules
- Underestimating costs associated with prevailing wages
- What specific types of repairs are most commonly needed?
- Are there established metrics for measuring contractor performance?
- What oversight mechanisms does SELCO have in place?
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- Exact requirements for the types of repairs needed
- Details on the evaluation criteria for bid selection
- Specific safety certifications required for bidders
- Information on previous contractor performance metrics
- Clarification on oversight role from SELCO's departments
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