Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Verification and documentation of topology, strand count, strand allocation methodology, and unused (unterminated) strands. i. Graphical representation of findings a. Fiber optic network topology with city map overlay b. Total strands per ring c. Allocation of strands by ring 1) NNPS-utilized 2) City-leased 3) Unterminated spares by ring ii. Detailed accounting of fiber allocations and terminations a. Strand ID b. Termination points (if terminated) c. NNPS-utilized or City-Leased? d. Unterminated strands B. Determine detailed current and long-term needs for fiber-optic connectivity i. City of Newport News a. Current needs b. Established future needs based on long-term strategic plan ii. Newport News Public Schools a. Current needs b. Established future needs based on long-term strategic plan C. Present possible alternative fiber optic communications systems, transmitters, receivers, connectors, amplifiers and wavelength-division multiplexing technologies to maximize the efficient use of the unused fiber optic cable referred to as "dark fiber." i. Proposed technologies must be based on widely-accepted standards published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and/or the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T). ii. Proposed technologies must integrate with existing network infrastructure and be fully supported by existing network equipment vendors.