2022 Fiber Optic Network Installation

Planned Timeline

  • April 2022
    • Request for Proposals
  • May 2022
    • Site walkthrough for bidders
  • June 2022
    • Select proposal
  • October 2022
    • Contract signed
  • October 2022
    • Fiber installation underway
  • November 2022
    • Fiber installation through Fir Acres steam tunnels
  • Winter Break 2022
    • Law campus fiber installation
  • February 2023
    • Fiber installation for Griswold and Pamplin
    • Fiber installation for GSEC Campus
  • March 2023
    • Fiber installation for Manor House
    • Continue installation for GSEC Campus
  • Spring Break 2023
    • Continue installation at Law campus
  • Spring / Summer 2023
    • Fiber installation for Residence Halls, Facilities, and McAfee
  • September 2023
    • Fiber replacement expected to complete

Current Status

  • April 2022
    • Draft request for proposals
  • May 2022
  • June 2022
    • Proposal review
      • Review four submitted proposals
    • Proposal selection
      • Selected DC Tech, Inc
  • October 2022
    • Contracts finalized
    • Fiber installation underway
      • Confirm measurements
      • Order materials
  • November 2022
    • Fiber installation via Fir Acres steam tunnels complete
  • December 2022 / January 2023
    • Fiber pulled and terminated
      • Olin
      • Albany
    • Fiber Pulled
      • Miller
      • Fields
      • Bodine
    • Ready to pull fiber
      • Law campus
        • Will commence Spring break