Work with HYKOR.
HYKOR coordinates long-haul fiber optic construction across the Midwest. We work with qualified field contractors — boring, plowing, conduit placement, fiber placement, and restoration — under written agreements and project-specific work orders.
Simple process. Clear expectations.
HYKOR manages client relationships, project coordination, work orders, documentation, and closeout. You provide the field capability. Every engagement starts with a signed MSA and a project-specific work order — no work without written authorization.
Apply & Prequalify
Submit your application below. We review licensing, insurance, safety record, equipment capability, and experience before onboarding.
Sign the MSA
Every subcontractor signs HYKOR's Master Subcontract Agreement before receiving any work assignment. No exceptions.
Receive Work Orders
Projects are issued as written work orders with defined scope, location, rates, schedule, documentation requirements, and restoration standards.
Execute & Close Out
Perform the work, submit GPS as-builts, photos, bore logs, and required documentation. Payment is tied to documented, accepted quantities and lien waivers.
What we build together.
HYKOR coordinates long-haul fiber construction projects across the Midwest. The work types below represent the field capabilities we source from our subcontractor network.
What we require.
HYKOR maintains a formal prequalification process for all subcontractors before assigning work. These requirements protect our clients, our projects, and you.
Licensing & Authority
- Properly licensed and registered to do business in every state where work is performed
- All applicable contractor licenses, CDL qualifications, and operator certifications current
- W-9, EIN, and business entity documentation on file
- Immediately notify HYKOR of any license suspension, revocation, or impairment
Insurance
- Commercial General Liability — ongoing and completed operations
- Automobile Liability — owned, hired, leased, and non-owned vehicles
- Workers' Compensation as required by law
- Umbrella / Excess Liability
- Pollution Liability where excavation, drilling fluids, or hydrovac work is involved
- HYKOR, client, and owner named as additional insureds — primary and non-contributory, waiver of subrogation
- Current certificates and actual endorsements required before mobilization
Safety & Compliance
- OSHA-compliant safety program with competent person on all excavation, trenching, and traffic control work
- DOT compliance for all applicable vehicles and operators
- 811 / One Call compliance — valid locates before every bore, plow, or trench
- Drug and alcohol program required — pre-access, post-incident, and reasonable suspicion testing
- All incidents, utility strikes, and near misses reported to HYKOR within 24 hours
- HYKOR reserves the right to remove any personnel for safety or conduct reasons
Quality & Documentation
- Active quality control program — inspect all work before submission to HYKOR
- GPS as-built records required on every project — every bore, splice point, handhole, and vault
- Bore logs, OTDR test results, compaction records, and mandrel testing as applicable
- Progress photos and restoration photos required throughout and at closeout
- All Deliverables submitted in HYKOR-required format before final invoice
Equipment & Capacity
- Equipment appropriate for the scope — bore rigs, plows, trenchers, vac trailers, compressors, restoration equipment
- All equipment properly maintained, inspected, and registered
- Sufficient crew and supervision to meet work order schedule requirements
- Ability to mobilize within HYKOR-required timeframes for the project
Administrative & Financial
- Signed HYKOR Master Subcontract Agreement before any work assignment
- Written work order required before mobilization — no verbal authorizations
- Ability to fund payroll, equipment, and materials through the payment cycle
- Lien waivers required with each invoice submission
- Accurate billing — quantities supported by documentation, photos, and field tickets
- Payment to lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers required on time
Common questions.
What subcontractors typically ask before applying.
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No. The HYKOR Master Subcontract Agreement does not guarantee any minimum volume of work, revenue, duration, or exclusivity. Work is issued project-by-project via written work orders as opportunities arise. Subcontractors are added to our network and assigned work based on availability, geography, capability, pricing, performance history, and project fit.
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HYKOR is active across seven Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Iowa. Subcontractors don't need to operate in all seven — we match work assignments to your geography, equipment, and availability. If you operate in one or more of these states, we want to hear from you.
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Payment terms are defined in each work order and the MSA. Invoices must be supported by approved quantities, field documentation, photos, and lien waivers. HYKOR reviews and approves invoices against the work order before processing. Payment timing is generally aligned with client payment terms where commercially appropriate. We do not pay for unauthorized work or unsupported quantities.
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Documentation requirements are specified in each work order. At minimum, expect to provide GPS as-built records, bore logs (for HDD work), progress and restoration photos, OTDR test results (for fiber placement), compaction or mandrel test results as applicable, and lien waivers with each invoice. Complete documentation is required before final billing on every project — this is non-negotiable.
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HYKOR works with LLCs, corporations, and sole proprietors. You must be properly organized and authorized to do business in the states where you will perform work, carry the required insurance in your legal entity name, and sign the MSA as an authorized representative. A valid W-9 and EIN are required before onboarding.
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Onboarding moves as fast as your documents do. Once you submit the application, we'll follow up to request insurance certificates and endorsements, your W-9, and any additional information we need. After we verify everything and both parties execute the MSA, you're in the network and eligible for work order assignments. Typically 1–2 weeks if documents are in order.
Join the network.
Tell us about your company.
Fill out the form and we'll follow up within 2 business days. If your capabilities and credentials are a fit, we'll send the MSA and start the onboarding process.
Questions? Email us directly at info@hykor.net
Current insurance certificates · Valid contractor license(s) · W-9 / EIN · Equipment list · At least one reference from a prior telecom or fiber project
Application received.
We'll review your submission and follow up within 2 business days if your capabilities are a fit.