1. Project network design a. High-level network architecture and design; b. Technology specifications that indicate expected uptime/availability and download/upload speeds & latency for end users; c. Preliminary network route map (both as PDF and spatial data e.g., Shapefile or KMZ/KML), which details an approach to deploy fiber optic infrastructure to all locations within the Project Area, including the number of fiber/route miles, and the existing network assets leveraged; and d. Description of any non-network resources and/or assets contributed to Project. 2. Project delivery schedule a. Build-out timeline including key milestones for Project preparation and implementation demonstrating that the Project will reach substantial completion by December 31, 2026 (key milestones shall include, but are not limited to network design and engineering, aerial or buried rights of way licensing and permitting, construction and providing service to subscribers); b. Narrative detailing schedule risk factors, Proposer’s plan to manage these risk factors, and Proposer’s approach for managing any time overruns and/or delays due to unforeseen factors; and c. Narrative detailing key procurement (materials and equipment) and labor risks that may delay Project completion, and Proposer’s plan to manages these risks. 3. Project budget – Provide a Project budget that includes: a. Total Project costs and cost per passing; b. Engineering and design; c. Environmental and construction permitting; d. Other pre-construction costs, including right of way, leases, easements, and similar costs for access to develop infrastructure as well as equipment shelter, land, site preparation, and site restoration costs; e. Construction costs, including materials (e.g., fiber, poles, hardware, conduit, splitters), labor, and construction management; i. For materials, please provide total costs, unit costs, and number of units required. f. Testing, commissioning; g. Customer connection costs (e.g., customer premise equipment, drops); and h. Other costs.
