Specifications include, but are not limited to: Section 1 – Current assessment: Review of competitive environment: • Complete an inventory of existing fiber networks and all other Broadband providers and services within the county, including ownership and availability for use by other network providers.; • Integrate results of the survey conducted for Dane County by UW-River Falls. The survey, which included speed testing, was conducted to identify gaps in service, including building a more accurate broadband service map.; • Map location of existing fiber and broadband-related electronics and available broadband speeds available by provider. This information should be provided in a format usable by the County GIS systems.; Section 2 – Technology options: • Options for services provision to include: o Mix of technologies and phased build out plans with multiple platforms scalable to 100 Mbps and include wireless, fiber, ARMER, cell, and other towers/structures, cable, etc.; o Options should include scenarios using what already exists within the County, with a minimum service level of (25/3, 100/100, Gb, symmetrical and asymmetrical options (county must choose)).; o Business models and pro forma to be analyzed to include but not be limited to: Build on existing networks: Options to combine or collaborate with existing providers to provide middle and last mile coverage to the underserved and unserved, with special emphasis on leveraging Connect America Fund (CAF2) and other Federal agency dollars.; • Conduct pre-engineering study(s) at sufficient depth to estimate costs and approximate implementation timeframes for full network implementation. This evaluation should: o Include an assessment of all available mainstream high-speed technologies either alone or in combination and include an assessment and consideration of both Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) and wireless technologies. All parts, materials, and service proposed must be currently available on the market and in continuing production (no discontinued manufacturers or parts).; o Provide an assessment of primary and redundant backhaul connection options between local network and the Internet.; Section 3 – Broadband Expansion Coordination.: • Playing the role of the Broadband Expansion Coordinator, the consultant shall: o Implement the goals and recommendations of the Broadband Infrastructure Assessment Report.; o Coordinate implementation of broadband expansion throughout the county, focusing on underserved areas.; o Work with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in implementation of expansion.; o Help local communities in project development, grants, and implement broadband expansion.
