Volo.net Internet+Tech(Volo) is the recipient of a Connect Illinois Broadband Grant with additional funding from Champaign County for constructing a fiber broadband project in rural areas of Champaign County, Illinois. Volo requests proposals for the project, which includes 123.3 miles of mainline and distribution fiber. This project is subject to the terms of the Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Agreement under the Illinois Office of Broadband; Accordingly, strict requirements regarding procurement, labor practices, and project timelines are dictated by the Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Agreement and underlying funding mechanisms. Adherence to project guidelines is critical. All mainline construction will consist of buried duct with handholes for fiber pull points and drop connections. Distribution fiber off the main backbone will be direct buried unless otherwise noted in the plans and specifications. The network topology is a distributed split architecture comprising 10 PON (Passive Optical Network) serving areas. The construction order will be determined by easement acquisition and will be coordinated with the engineer. Volo has engaged Finley Engineering for project engineering and onsite project management/inspection to ensure adherence to the construction documents, verify unit placement, and monitor adherence to the construction schedule. Staking sheets and other documents will be provided via Owncloud.
