2021-160-E IT-NetPlanner Systems Outside Plant Fiber

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DocuSign Envelope ID:78B556CA-0O28-4315-8EF4-948059C1C6F0 Northrup: Not to my knowledge. 21.Just confirm if the County does or does not have a joint-use pole attachment agreement with Duke Power. Northrup: Correct. 22.Since there is freedom to choose either underground or aerial route, or a combination, in order to help our decision, what capabilities are in place for Orange County to maintain the outdoor fiber runs? Northrup: Currently, Orange County contracts out any fiber maintenance and repair work and budgets according to historical spending patterns and size of outside plant. 23.Related, on page 12, the RFP states for warranty that the "structured cable system shall have a registered 15 year minimum manufacturer's warranty." Is this intended to be a transfer of the product warranty only, or is the intent to warrant all workmanship on the entire system for 15 years as well, including non-product items? Northrup: Product warranty. 24.Can there be some clarification as to what the fiber is to be terminated into and what type connectors are to be used? Will it be County provided racks, vendor supplied racks, existing patch panels, etc.? Northrup. See previous items, e.g., Item 1 states LC connectors at all patch panels 25.Please re-confirm that there are no NCDOT encroachment permits, nor any pole attachment permits already secured for this project. Northrup: confirmed. 26.Please clarify the statement in 5.1 on p. 11, where it states the use of a 144 pair fiber cable. A 144 pair cable would be 288 fibers, but fiber is generally not called out in pairs. Northrup: Correction, not 144 pairs. 144 strands. 27.Can you clarify the role somewhat of the "Engineer of Record", where this person is to ensure integrity of the design and ensure materials and equipment meet the design criteria? Orange County decided to pursue the IT RFP option for this project. Yes, the engineer of record is responsible to ensure integrity of the project.