Specifications include, but are not limited to: The owner is seeking proposals for high-speed data services at 10,000Mb/s or higher. The successful Respondent will include in their bidprice, at a minimum, the following:1.The cost to provide the same quantity, speed, function, and services as the Owner’s existing services, or equivalent.2.The cost to retain and/or port all the Owner’s existing data circuits, or equivalent.3.The cost of all one-time connection and/or installation fees as necessary by the Respondent to provide their proposed service. InE-Rate, special construction refers to upfront, non-recurring costs associated with the installation of new fiber to or between eligibleentities. If no new fiber is installed, then any installation costs are considered standard non-recurring costs (NRC). Applicant mayseek funding for special construction charges relating to leased lit fiber, leased dark fiber, and self-provisioned fiber. Specialconstruction charges eligible for Category One support consist of three components:•Construction of network facilities•Design and Engineering•Project Management
