Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Fiber Network Build Model: 1. Assess and verify the appropriateness of the model and build direction outlined by the County Council and its partners or recommend an alternative model and build approach.; a. Validation of any recommended or endorsed model should be accompanied by examples of other public entities that have successfully deployed a similar model.; 2. Report on the criticality of fiber optics as a key component to economic and social development to include quality of life initiatives.; 3. Identify and address any federal, state and local legal and regulatory hurdles that must be overcome in the proposed fiber network build model.; 4. Provide an estimated return on investment (ROI) and timeframes to meet the ROI.; B. Market Assessment: 1. Identify those existing organizations that would benefit from enhanced fiber optic infrastructure to include education, health care, public safety, government, etc.; 2. Identify opportunities with telecommunications, high tech and other service providers who may wish to connect to the network and purchase fiber.; 3. Identify and discuss fiber-based applications used by other public agencies that generate the most financial and social benefit.; C. Asset Inventory & Management: 1. Identify and evaluate any existing fiber optic systems that may exist in Berkeley County.; 2. Identify specific shortcomings in the existing infrastructure.; D. Network Design: 1. Make recommendations on routes and locations of fiber infrastructure, equipment and points of connection.; 2. Identify infrastructure and other requirements for the network build.; 3. Identify hardware and software needs.; 4. Provide recommendations on operations, management and monitoring of the fiber optic infrastructure.; 5. Provide conceptual maps and schematic diagrams outlining and indicating the above.
