HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5145 - Contract - Focas Inc - Fiber Optic Cable - 03/28/1996RESOLUTION NO.5145
March 28, 1996
Item 4.11
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract with Focas, Inc. of Alpharetta,
Georgia to furnish all materials and services as bid for Fiber Optic Cable, attached hereto and
which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this
Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail.
Passed by the City Council this
ATTEST:
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Betty A J'ohnsonkCity Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Wayne icks, Superintendent of Electric
Distribution
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney
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CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
RESOLUTION N0:_5145
March 28, 1996
Item 411
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 28th. day of March . 1996, by and between the
City of Lubbock, County of Lubbock, State of Texas, acting by and through David R Langston, Mayor, thereunto
authorized to do so, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, and Focas. Inc. of the City of Alpharetta
County of Forsyth , and the State of Georgia , hereinafter termed CONTRACTOR
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be
made and performed by the OWNER and under the conditions expressed in RFP #13396 the CONTRACTOR
hereby agrees with OWNER to commence and participate in the construction of certain improvements submitted in
response to RFP #13396 and in accorance with:
RFP #-13396 Fiber Optic Cable and Installation
and all extra work in connection therewith, under the terms as stated in the contract documents and at his (or their)
own proper cost and expense to furnish all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence,
training, insurance and other accessories and services necessary to complete the said construction in accordance
with the contract documents as defined in the General Conditions of the Contract.
The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work within ten days after the date written notice to do so
shall have been given to him and to substantially complete same within the time specified in the contract
documents.
The OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds for the performance of the contract in
accordance with the proposal submitted therefore, subject to additions and deductions, as provided in the contract
documents and to make payment on account thereof as provided therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this agreement in Lubbock, Lubbock
County, Texas, in the year and day first above written.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
LOAwnle Representative
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ATTEST:
Corporate Secretary
CONTRACTOR:
FOCA$,s INC.
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PRINTED NAME:Jack Bottoms, Jr.
TITLE:
President
COMPLETE ADDRESS:
Company: FOCAS, INC.
Address:l 85 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy.
City, State, Zip: Alpharetta, GA 30201
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
1. OWNER
Whenever the word Owner, or the expression Party of the First Part, or First Party, are used in this
contract, it shall be understood as referring to the City of Lubbock, Texas.
2. CONTRACTOR
Whenever the word Contractor, or the expression Party of the Second Part, or Second Party, is used, it
shall be understood to mean the person, persons, co -partnership or corporation, to -wit: Focas, Inc.,
Alpharetta, Georgia,. who has agreed to perform the work embraced in this contract, or to his or their
legal representative.
3. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
Whenever the word Owner's Representative or representative is used in this contract, it shall be
understood as referring to Wayne Hicks, Superintendent of Electric Distribution, City of Lubbock,
under whose supervision these contract documents, including plans and specifications, were prepared, and
who will inspect constructions; or to such other representative, supervisor, or inspector as may be
authorized by said Owner to act under this agreement. Engineers, supervisor or inspectors will act for the
Owner under the direction of Owner's Representative, but shall not directly supervise the Contractor or
men acting in behalf of the Contractor.
4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The contract's documents shall consist of the Request for Proposals, Proposal, Signed Agreement, General
Conditions of the Contract, Schedule of Unit Costs, and Insurance Certificates.
INTERPRETATION OF PHRASES
Whenever the words "Directed," "Permitted," "Designated," "Required," "Considered Necessary,"
"Prescribed," or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement,
permission, order, designation or prescription of the Owner's Representative is intended; and similarly,
the words "Approved," "Acceptable," "Satisfactory," or words of like import shall mean approved by or
acceptable or satisfactory to the Owner's Representative.
6. SUBCONTRACTOR
The term Subcontractor, as employed herein, includes only those having a direct contract with the
Contractor for performance of work on the project contemplated by these contract documents. Owner
shall have no responsibility to any Subcontractor employed by Contractor for performance of work on the
project contemplated by these contract documents, but said Subcontractors will look exclusively to
Contractor for any payments due Subcontractor.
7. WRITTEN NOTICE
Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a
member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent
certified mail to the last business address known to him who gives the notice.
8. WORK
The Contractor's work under this contract shall consist of the furnishing of fiber optic cables, fittings and
appurtenances and the furnishing of specialized installation equipment, training and field supervision of
the Owner's personnel in the installation of these cables and appurtenances. Unless otherwise specified,
all materials shall be new of a good quality. The Contractor shall, if required, furnish satisfactory
evidence as to the kind and quality of materials. All work shall be done and all materials furnished in
strict conformity with the contract documents.
9. SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
The term "Substantially Completed" is meant that the structure or project contemplated by the contract
documents has been made suitable for use or occupancy or the facility is in a condition to serve its
intended purpose, but still may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment.
10. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S AUTHORITY AND DUTY
Unless otherwise specified, it is mutually agreed between the parties to this Contract that the Owner's
Representative shall review all work included herein. He has the authority to stop the work whenever
such stoppage may be necessary to insure the proper execution of the contract. In order to permit delays
and disputes and to discourage litigation, it is further agreed that the Owner's Representative shall, in all
cases, determine the amounts and quantities of the several kinds of work which are to be paid for under
this contract. He shall determine all questions in relation to said work and the construction thereof, and
shall, in all cases, decide every question which may arise relative to the execution of this contract on the
part of said Contractor. The Owner's Representatives' estimates and findings shall be conditions
precedent to the right to any action on the contract, and to any rights of the Contractor to receive any
money under this contract.
11. SUPERINTENDENCE AND INSPECTION
It is agreed by the Contractor that the Owner's Representative shall be and is hereby authorized to appoint
from time to time such subordinate engineers, supervisors, or inspectors as the said Owner's
Representative may deem proper to inspect the materials furnished and the wort: done under this Contract,
and to see that said material is furnished and said work is done in accordance with the specifications
therefore. The Contractor shall furnish all reasonable aid and assistance required by the subordinate
engineers, supervisors or inspectors for the proper inspection and examination of the work. The
Contractor shall regard and obey the directions and instructions of any subordinate engineers, supervisors
or inspectors so appointed, when such directions and instructions are consistent with the obligations of
this Contract and accompanying plans and specifications provided, however, should the Contractor object
to any orders by any subordinate engineer, supervisor or inspector, the Contractor may within six (6) days
make written appeal to the Owner's Representative for his decision.
12. CONTRACTOR'S DUTY AND SUPERINTENDENCE
The Contractor shall give personal attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of this contract
and shall keep on the work, during its progress, a competent superintendent and any necessary assistants,
all satisfactory to Owner's Representative. The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in his
absence and all directions given to him shall be binding as if given to the Contractor. Adequate
supervision by competent and reasonable representatives of the Contractor is essential to the proper
performance of the work and lack of such supervision shall be grounds for suspending operations of the
Contractor.
The Owner or Owner's Representatives will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the Contractor,
or any subcontractors, or any of his agents.
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13. CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the
nature and location of the work, the confirmation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of
materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during
the prosecution of the work, and the general and local conditions, and all other matters which in any way
effect the work under this contract. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or
employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of this contract, shall effect or modify any of
the terms or obligations herein contained.
14. OBSERVATION AND TESTING
The Owner or owner's Representative shall have the right at all reasonable times to observe and test the
work. Contractor shall make necessary arrangements and provide proper facilities and access for such
observation and testing at any location wherever work is in preparation or progress. Contractor shall
ascertain the scope of any observation which may be contemplated by Owner or Owner's Representative
and shall give ample notice as to the time each part of the work will be ready for such observation. Owner
or Owner's Representative may reject any work found to be defective or not in accordance with the
contract documents, regardless of the stage of its completion or the time or place of discovery of such
errors and regardless of whether Owner's Observer has previously accepted the work through oversight or
otherwise.
Any work which fails to meet the requirements of any such tests, inspections or approval, and any work
which meets the requirements of any such tests or approval but does not meet the requirements of the
contract documents shall be considered defective. Such defective work shall be corrected at the
Contractor's expense.
Neither observations by the Owner or Owner's Representative, nor inspections, tests, or approvals made by
Owner, Owner's Representative, or other persons authorized under this contract to make such inspections,
tests, or approvals shall relieve the Contractor from his obligation to perform the work in accordance with
the requirements of the contract documents.
15. DEFECTS AND THEIR REMEDIES
It is further agreed that if the work or any part thereof, or any material brought on the site of the work for
use in the work or selected for the same, shall be deemed by the Owner or Owners' Representative as
unsuitable or not in conformity with plans, specification and contract documents, the Contractor shall,
after receipt of written notice thereof from the Owner's Representative, forthwith remove such material
and rebuild or otherwise remedy such work so that it shall be in full accordance with this contract. It is
further agreed that any remedial action contemplated as hereinabove set forth shall be at Contractor's
expense.
16. CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS
The Contractor further agrees that the Owner may make such changes and alterations as the Owner may
see fit, in the materials for the work herein contemplated, or any part thereof, either before or after the
beginning of the construction, without affecting the validity of this contract.
If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, they shall not constitute the
basis for a claim for damages, or anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with. If they
increase the amount of work, and the increased work can fairly be classified under the specifications, such
increase shall be paid according to the quantity actually done and at the unit price established for such
work under this contract; otherwise such additional work shall be paid for as provided under Extra Work.
In case the Owner shall make such changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or
material already furnished or used in said work, then the Owner shall recompense the Contractor for any
material or labor so used, and for any actual loss occasioned by such change, due to actual expenses
incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned.
17. EXTRA WORK
The term "extra work" as used in this contract shall be understood to mean and include all work that may
be required by the Owner or Owner's Representative to be done by the Contractor to accomplish any
change, alteration or addition to the work as shown on the plans and specifications or contract documents
and not covered by Contractor's bid, except as provided under Changes and Alterations herein.
It is agreed that the Contractor shall perform all extra work under the direction of the Owner's
Representative when presented with a written work order signed by the Owner's Representative; subject,
however, to the right of the Contractor to require written confirmation of such extra work order by the
Owner. It is also agreed that the compensation to be paid to the Contractor for performing said extra
work shall be based on agreed unit prices.
No claim for extra work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by Owner's Representative.
In case any orders or instructions appear to the Contractor to involve extra work for which he should
receive compensation or an adjustment in the construction time, he shall make written request to the
Owner's Representative for a written order authorizing such extra work.
18. DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS
It is further agreed that it is the intent of this contract that all work described in the RFP, the
specifications, plans and other contract documents, is to be done for the prices quoted by the Contractor
and that such price shall include all appurtenances necessary to complete the work in accordance with the
intent of these contract documents as interpreted by Owner's Representative. If the Contractor finds any
discrepancies or omissions in these plans, specifications, or contract documents, he should notify the
Owners' Representative and obtain a clarification before the proposals are received, and if no such request
is received by the Owner's Representative prior to the opening of proposals, then it shall be considered
that the Contractor fully understands the work to be included and has provided sufficient sums in his
proposal to complete the work in accordance with these plans and specifications. It is further understood
that any request for clarification must be submitted no later than five (5) days prior to the opening of
RFP's.
19. CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE
The Contractor shall procure and carry at his sole cost and expense through the life of this contract,
insurance protection as hereinafter specified. Coverage in excess of that specified herein also shall be
acceptable. Such insurance shall be carried with an insurance company authorized to transact business in
the State of Texas and shall cover all operations in connection with this contract, whether performed by
the Contractor or a subcontractor, or separate policies shall be provided covering the operation of each
subcontractor. A certificate of insurance specifying each and all coverages shall be submitted prior to
contract execution.
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
The contractor shall have Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of $500,000
Combined Single Limit in the aggregate and per occurrence to include:
Premises and Operations
Explosion & Collapse Hazard
Underground Damage Hazard
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Products & Completed Operations Hazard
Contractual Liability
Independent Contractors Coverage
Personal Injury (with exclusion "c" waived)
B. Owner's Protective or Contingent Public Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability
Insurance.
For bodily injuries, including accidental death and or property damage,5$ 00.000 Combined
Single Limit. This policy shall be submitted prior to contract execution.
C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance
The Contractor shall have Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less
than;
Bodily Injury/Property Damage, $500,000 Combined Single Limit,
to include all owned and non -owned cars including: Employers Non -ownership Liability Hired
and Non -owned Vehicles. The City is to be named as an additional insured on this policy for this
spec job and copy of the endorsement doing so is to be attached to the Certificate of Insurance.
D. Proof of Coverage
Before work on this contract is commenced, each Contractor and subcontractor shall submit to
the Owner for approval five Certificates of Insurance covering each insurance policy carried and
offered as evidence of compliance with the above insurance requirements, signed by an
authorized representative of the insurance company setting forth:
(1) The name and address of the insured.
(2) The location of the operations to which the insurance applies.
(3) The name of the policy and type or types of insurance in force thereunder on the date
borne by such certificate.
(4) The expiration date of the policy and the limit or limits of liability thereunder on the
date borne by such certificate.
(5) A provision that the policy may be canceled only by mailing written notice to the named
insured at the address shown in the bid specifications.
(6) A provision that written notice shall be given to the City ten (10) days prior to any
change in or cancellation of the policies shown on the certificate.
(7) The certificate or certificates shall be on the form (or identical copies thereof) contained
in the job specifications. No substitute of nor amendment thereto will be acceptable.
(8) If policy limits are paid, new policy must be secured for new coverage to complete
project.
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20. PROTECTION AGAINST CLAIMS OF SUBCONTRACTORS LABORERS, MATERIALMEN, AND
FURNISHERS OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
The Contractor agrees that he will indemnify and save the Owner harmless from all claims growing out of
any demands of subcontractors, laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery
and parts thereof, equipment, power tools, all suppliers, including commissary, incurred in the furtherance
of the performance of this contract. When Owner so desires, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory
evidence that all obligations of the nature hereinabove designated have been paid, discharged or waived.
If during the progress of the work, Contractor shall allow any indebtedness to accrue for work furnished
by any of those designated in the preceding paragraph and shall fail to pay and discharge any such
indebtedness within five (5) days after demand is made, then Owner may, during the period for which
such indebtedness shall remain unpaid, withhold from the unpaid portion of this contract, a sum equal to
the amount of such unpaid indebtedness or may apply the sum so withheld to discharge any such
indebtedness.
Any and all communications between any party under this paragraph must be in writing.
21. PROTECTION AGAINST ROYALTIES OR PATENT INVENTION
The contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees, and shall provide for the use of any design, device,
material or process covered by letters patent or copyright by suitable legal agreement with the Patentee or
Owner thereof. The Contractor shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent or
copyrights and shall indemnify and save the Owner harmless from any loss on account thereof, except that
Owner shall defend all such suits and claims and shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular
design, device, material or process or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is
specified or required in these contract documents by Owner; provided, however, if choice of alternate
design, device, material or process is allowed to the Contractor, then Contractor shall indemnify and save
Owner harmless from any loss on account thereof. If the material or process specified or required by
Owner is an infringement, the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives
written notice to the Owner of such infringement.
22. LAWS AND ORDINANCES
The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and
regulations, which in any manner effect the contract or the work, and shall indemnify and save harmless
the Owner against any claims arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances, and regulations,
whether by the Contractor or his employees. If the Contractor observes that the plans and specifications
are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Owners' Representative in writing and any
necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes in the work. If the Contractor
performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without
such notice to the Owner's Representative, he shall bear all costs arising therefrom.
The Owner is a municipal corporation of the State of Texas and the law from which it derives its powers,
insofar as the same regulates the objects for which, or the manner in which, or the conditions under which
the Owner may enter into contracts, shall be controlling, and shall be considered as part of this contract to
the same effect as though embodied herein.
23. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
The Contractor further agrees that he will retain personal control and will give his personal attention to
the fulfillment of this contract. The Contractor further agrees that subletting of any portion or feature of
the work, or materials required in the performance of this contract, shall not relieve the Contractor from
his full obligations to the Owner, as provided by this contractual agreement.
24. QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS
No extra or customary measurements of any kind will be allowed, but the actual measured or computed
length, area, solid contents, number and weight only shall be considered, unless otherwise specifically
provided. In the event this contract is let on a unit price basis, then Owner and Contractor agree that this
contract, including the specifications, plans and other contract documents are intended to show clearly all
work to be done and material to be furnished hereunder. Where the estimated quantities are shown for the
various classes of work to be done and material to be furnished under this contract, they are approximate
and are to be used only as a basis for estimating the probable cost of the work and for comparing their cost
proposals offered for the work. It is understood and agreed that the actual amount of work to be done and
the materials to be furnished under this contract may differ somewhat from these estimates, and that
where the basis for payment under this contract is the unit price method, payment shall be for the actual
amount of work done and materials furnished on the project.
25. PRICE FOR WORK
In consideration of the furnishing of all necessary superintendence, equipment and material and the
completion of all work by the Contractor, and on the delivery of all materials embraced in this contract in
full conformity with the specifications and stipulations herein contained, the Owner agrees to pay the
Contractor the price set forth in the Unit Price Schedule attached hereto, which has been made a part of
this contract, and the Contractor hereby agrees to receive such price in full for furnishing all materials and
all labor required for the aforesaid work, also, for all expenses incurred by him and for well and truly
performing the same and the whole thereof in the manner and according to this contract, the attached
specifications, plans, contract documents and requirements of Owner's Representative.
26. PAYMENTS
No payments made or certificates given shall be considered as conclusive evidence of the performance of
the contract, either wholly or in part, nor shall any certificate or payment be considered as acceptance of
defective work. Contractor shall at any time requested during the progress of the work furnish the Owner
or Owner's Representative with a verifying certificate showing the Contractor's total outstanding
indebtedness in connection with the work. Before final payment is made, Contractor shall satisfy Owner,
by affidavit or otherwise, that there are no outstanding liens against Owner's premises by reason of any
work under the contract. Acceptance by Contractor of final payment of the contract price shall constitute
a waiver of all claims against Owner which have not theretofore been timely filed as provided in this
contract.
27. PARTIAL PAYMENTS
On or before the tenth day of each month, the Contractor may submit to Owner's Representative an
application for partial payment. Owner's Representative shall review said application for partial payment
and the progress of the work made by the Contractor and if found to be in order shall prepare a certificate
for partial payment showing as completely as practical the total value of the work done by the Contractor
up to and including the last day of the preceding month; said statement shall also include the value of all
sound materials delivered on site of the work that are to be fabricated into the work.
The Owner shall then pay the Contractor on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the current month the total
amount of the Owner's Representative's Certificate of Partial Payment, less five percent (51/o) of the
amount thereof, which 5% shall be retained until final payment, and further, less all previous payments
and all further sums that may be retained by Owner under the terms of this contract. It is understood,
however, that in case the whole work be near to completion, and this fact is certified to by Owner's
Representative and some unexpected and some unusual delay occurs due to no fault or negligence on the
part of the Contractor, the Owner may upon written recommendation of Owner's Representative pay a
reasonable and equitable portion of the retained percentage due Contractor.
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28. FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE
Within thirty-one (3 1) days after the Contractor has given the Owner's Representative written notice that
the work has been completed or substantially completed, the Owner's Representative and the Owner shall
inspect the work and within said time, if the work be found to be completed or substantially completed in
accordance with the contract documents, the Owner's Representative shall issue to the Owner and
Contractor his certificate of completion, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Owner within thirty-one
(3 1) days to issue a certificate of acceptance of the work to the Contractor.
29. FINAL PAYMENT
Upon the issuance of the certificate of completion, the Owner's Representative shall proceed to make final
measurement and prepare a final statement of the value of all work performed and materials furnished
under the terms of the contract, and shall certify same to the Owner, who shall pay to the Contractor on or
before the 31 st day after the date of certificate of completion, the balance due Contractor under the terms
of this contract, provided he has fully performed his contractual obligations under the terms of this
contract; and said payment shall become due in any event upon said performance by the Contractor.
Neither the certificate of acceptance nor the final payment, nor any provisions in the contract documents
shall relieve the Contractor of the obligation for fulfillment of any warranty which may be required in the
special conditions (if any) of this contract or required in the specifications made a part of this contract.
30. CORRECTION OF WORK AFTER FINAL PAYMENT
Neither the final payment nor certificate nor any provision in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship, and he shall remedy any defects due thereto and pay
for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within a period of one (1) year from
the date of substantial completion. The Owner or the Owner's Representative shall give notice of observed
defects with reasonable promptness.
31. PAYMENT WITHHELD
The Owner may, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, withhold or nullify the whole or part of
any certificate to such extent as may be necessary to protect himself from loss on account of:
(a) Defective work not remedied.
(b) Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating possible filing of claims.
(c) Failure of the Contractor to make payments promptly to subcontractors or for materials or labor.
(d) Damage to another contractor.
When the above grounds are removed, or the Contractor provides a surety bond satisfactory to the Owner,
which will protect the Owner in the amount withheld, payment shall be made for amounts withheld
because of them.
32. TIME OF FILING CLAIMS
It is further agreed by both parties hereto that all questions of dispute or adjustment presented by the
Contractor shall be in writing and filed with the Owner's Representative within fifteen (15) days after the
Owner's Representative has given any directions, order or instruction to which the Contractor desires to
take exception. The Owners' Representative shall reply to such written exceptions by the Contractor and
render his final decision in writing. In case the Contractor should appeal from the decision of the Owner's
Representative, any demand for arbitration shall be filed with the Owner's Representative and the Owner
in writing within ten (10) days after the date of delivery to Contractor of the final decision of the Owner's
Representative. It is further agreed that final acceptance of the work by the Owner and the acceptance by
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the Contractor of the final payment shall be a bar to any claim by either party, except where noted
otherwise in the contract documents.
33. LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES
Unless otherwise specified herein, all loss or damage to the Contractor arising out of the nature of the
work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen circumstance and the
prosecution of the same, or from unusual obstructions or difficulties which may be encountered in the
prosecution of the work, shall be sustained and borne by the Contractor at his own cost and expense.
34. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor is, and shall remain, an independent contractor with full, complete and exclusive power and
authority to direct, supervise, and control his own employees and to determine the method of the
performance of the work covered hereby. The fact that the Owner or Owner's Representative shall have
the right to observe Contractor's work during his performanceand to carry out the other prerogatives
which are expressly reserved to and vested in the Owner or Owner's Representative hereunder, is not
intended to and shall not at any time change or effect the status of the Contractor as an independent
contractor with respect to either the Owner or Owner's Representative or to the Contractor's own
employees or to any other person, firm, or corporation.
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UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE
for
City of Lubbock Request for Proposal
RFP #13396
Fiber Optic Cable and Installation
This schedule shall be attached to and shall be considered a part of the Contract Documents for the above
referenced Request for Proposal. The materials and labor shall be paid for by the Owner in accordance with the
unit prices shown below. The estimated quantities are shown for the purpose of determining the approximate
scope and nature of the project. Final payments will be based on actual quantities and in accordance with the
procedures shown in the General Conditions of the Contract.
Item
Wrap around fiber optic cable,
24 SM fibers
Contractor furnished training,
supervision,fiber wrapping
equipment rental, attachment hardware,
and splice cases
All dielectric, self supporting,
fiber optic cable, 24 SM fibers
Splice case - Preformed #80009943
Splice tray - Preformed #8000184
Dielectric deadend - #28724990
Thimble clevis #ATC -20M
Suspension unit - #43004991
Dielectric support - #44009782
Down lead cushion - #8003044
Total estimated project cost
Units Unit Price
foot $ 2.90
mile $ 2,500.00
Est. Quantity Total Est. Price
179,860 ft. $ 520,608.00
34 mi. $ 85,000.00
foot
$
2.29
15,840
$ 32,273.60
each
$
440.00
3
$
1,320.00
each
$
53.00
6
$
318.00
each
$
57.00
24
$
1,368.00
each
$
15.50
24
$
372.00
each
$
120.00
6
$
720.00
each
$
32.00
54
$
1,728.00
each
$
7.50
20
$
150.00
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$ 643,857.60
October 27, 1995
Mr. Ron Shuffield
Senior Buyer
City of Lubbock
1625 13th Street, Room L-04
Lubbock, TX 79401
Ref: Your Request for Proposal No: 13396
Dear Mr. Shuffield:
We are pleased to submit our quotation No. 951027, one original and ten
copies for 34 miles of a 24 single mode fiber SKYWRAP helically -applied
fiber optic cable system, including charges per mile for all required hardware,
leasing of spinning equipment, remote -control tug(s) and supervision of the
project throughout.
Let us know should any questions arise. It is our hope to be a partner in this
upcoming fiber optic project.
Sincerely yours,
ria I 1a
Marketing Ass ant
Enclosure: Bid Package
9335 Industrial Trace, Alpharetta, GA 302013383 • Tel. (404) 6644949 • FAX. 1404) 6644379
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RFP 1113396 - I:IBER OPTIC CABLE AND INSTALLATION
ADDENDUM 01
Pksse modify or amend Request for Proposal Docw=ts as follows:
Office of
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in the apecMmdow, paragraph 6.0, Exisdng Conditions, add the ibliowing: The design
tensions for the existing shield wires arc 3945 ft for tie 315" NES and 334S lbs. for tho
410 ACSR.
2. The total number of poles is 486.
3. please find exiosod a cagy of ftse persaas attending the Prej=oaal Contac=.
THAWYOU.
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SEMOR DUYEEL
PLEASE RETURN ONE COPY WITH YOUR PROPOSAL
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CITY OF LUBBOCK
Request for Proposal
RFP # 13396
Fiber Optic Cable and Installation
FOCAS Quotation No. 951027
Date: October 27, 1995 Payment Terms: Net 30 Days F.O.B.: Destination
TO: Mr. Ron Shuffield
Senior Buyer
City of Lubbock '
1625 13th Street, Room L-04
Lubbock, TX 79401
We are .pleased to quote on your inquiry: RFQ# 13396
QUOTATION #: FQ# 951027
Billable Manufacturing Tolerance: -0%, +2%
The following quotation is subject to prior
sale, valid for 90 days from date hereof.
Delivery subject to requote at time of order.
Item
Quantity
Description
Price/Unit
Extension
. Delivery
1
34 miles
SKYWRAP Cable with 24 Single
$2.90/ft
$520,608.00
6-8 Weeks
Mode Fibers
ARO
2
34 miles
Field Supervision, Leasing of Spinning
$2,500/mile
$ 85,000.00
Machine and Required Hardware
T O T A L:
$6059608.00
9335 Industrial Trace
Alpharetta, GA 30201.3383
Filename: QuotatlnJm
Telephone: (770)6644949
Fax: (770)6644379
Copies:
1. Customer Copy
2. Customer File
3. Sequential File
3/10/95
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. All orders are subject to credit approval and to acceptance by seller.
2. Unles4 otherwise stated, the prices and charges stated herein for the materials to be furnished hereunder
("The Materials") will be invoiced at seller's prices and charges in effect at the time of shipment.
3. unless otherwise stated, the prices and charges stated herein for the materials do not include any federal,
state or local taxes (including, without limitation, sales, use, excise, manufacturing, receipts, gross income,
occupation and similar taxes). Wherever applicable such taxes will be for the account of buyer and may be added to the
invoice to be paid by buyer.
4. Seller reserves all rights to claim drawback on any import duties or taxes paid on er, aluminum
Imported cope
or other raw materials included in the materials, and buyer waives and disclaims any and all rights to such drawback.
if any of the materials shall be exported, buyer authorises seller to make entry for and collect drawback thereon, agrees
to furnish seller with all documents necessary to obtain payment of such drawback and, if such materials are transferred
prior to export, will require the exporter to furnish to seller due proof of exportation.
5. Seller reserves the right to modify seller's published specifications and constructions of the materials
whenever such modification is necessary in order to comply with any government ruling, directive or order or whenever
seller otherwisedeemsit necessary or advisable to make such modification, regardless of any other specification or
construction (including any such submitted by buyer). The materials will be made to conform to the latest government
rulings, directives or orders, where applicable, seller assumes no responsibility for any change in specifications
requested by buyer, unless such change is confirmed in writing by buyer and accepted in writing by seller, any price
variation resulting from such change will become effective immediately upon acceptance of such change.
6. Seller reserves the right to ship from any of its warehouses or plants. Risk of loss or damage in transit
or otherwise will be borne by buyer after delivery of the materials to the F.O.B. point stated herein, which point is
understood to mean a common carrier loading and unloading facility within the specified location. Unless otherwise
stated, seller may ship either in jots or in a single shipment.
7. (A) Seller will not be liable for any delay or failure in performance or in the delivery or shipment of the
materials or for any damages suffered by buyer by reason of such delay or failure, when such delay or failure is directly
or indirectly caused by or in any manner arises from acts of God; acts of public enemies; the elements; fires; floods;
accidents; riots; wars; acts of government; labor difficulties; inability to secure, delay in securing or shortages of
raw materials, labor, fuel, power or transportation; delay or failure of any supplier; breakdown or destruction of plant
or equipment arising from any cause whatsoever, or -any other cause or causes (whether or not similar in nature to any
of those hereinbefore specified) beyond seller's control. All orders will be deemed to be suspended so long as any such
cause shall prevent or delay performance, seller agreeing to make and buyer agreeing to accept delivery whenever such
cause has been remedied
(B) In no event will seller be liable for any consequential damages, incidental damages, damages for loss
or use or damages for loss of profits for any delay or failure in performance not excused under the foregoing
subparagraph (A).
S. All dies, tools, etc. remain the exclusive property of seller regardless of any charge made to cover labor
and expenses involved in making or altering such dies, tools, etc.
9. Time and terms of payment are essential hereto, and if any default therein be made by buyer or if the
financial responsibility of buyer shall at any time become impaired or unsatisfactory to seller, seller will have the
right to terminate without notice or to defer or discontinue further shipments hereunder until past due payments are
made or satisfactory assurance of buyer's financial responsibility is received by seller (without prejudice, however,
to any rights or claims which seller may have in law or in equity hereunder). Such right will continue irrespective of
any prior failure on the part of seller to exercise such right.
10. Seller warrants that the materials will conform to the description on the face hereof, that it will convey
good title thereto. That the materials will be delivered free from any lawful security interest or other lien or
encumbrance unknown to buyer and that the materials will be free from defects in material and workmanship. THERE IS NO
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. THERE IS NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT SUCH AS IS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH HEREIN. SELLER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE OR LOSS OF PROFITS, FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR NEGLIGENCE, SELLER'S
LIABILITY AND BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY BEING EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE MATERIALS, OR THE SHIPMENT
OF EQUIVALENT MATERIALS P.O.B. THE SHIPPING POINT INDICATED ON THE FACE HEREOF. OR THE REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
UPON RETURN OF THE MATERIALS, OR THE GRANTING OF A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY DEFECTS, AS SELLER MAY ELECT.
Except as otherwise stated, any claim on account of defective materials or for any other cause whatsoever will
conclusively be deemed waived by buyer unless written notice thereof is given to seller within one year after date of
shipment. Seller will be given reasonable opportunity to investigate all claims, and no materials my be returned by buyer
to seller until after receipt by buyer of definite shipping instructions from seller.
11. Unless otherwise stated, shipment will be in seller's standard coils or on regular reels, spools or cases.
12. The materials will be subject to seller's standard tolerances for variations.
13. Dates of shipment stated herein become effective on and after date of receipt at seller's plant of complete
manufacturing details.
14. Materials not ordered forwarded by buyer as agreed must, at seller's option, either be paid for as if
shipped upon the expiration date of the period within which they were to have been taken or the order canceled on terms
and conditions that will fully indemnify seller against all losses. Where no shipping date is specified, shipment will
be made at the convenience of seller.
15. (A) Reels, spools and cases - domestic. Title to all reels, spools and cases that may be required for
shipment hereunder, unless marked "non -returnable", will at all times remain in seller. Buyer will return any such reels,
spools or cases within one year from the date of shipment to the point designated by seller. To secure the return of
such reels, spools or cases to seller, a deposit will be required which will not be included in the price of the material
but which will be separately paid by buyer net 30 days without discount. Upon the return of such reel&, spools or cases
to seller in good condition within one year from date of shipment, seller will refund such deposit. Upon return of such
reels, spools or cases in damaged condition, seller at its option may refuse to accept the same and retain the total
deposit therefor, or may accept the same and charge buyer for repairing such reels, spools or cases. Such reels, spools
or cases will be returned freight charges collect at the point designateby seller in such lots as may be required by
the provisions of seller's price sheets in effect at the date of return. There will be no deposit required for.laggin
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or for reels, spools and cases marked "non -returnable", and no refund will be made upon the return of such items.
(B) Reels, spools and cases - export. Charges for reels, spools and cases required for export shipment
hereunder are included in the prices stated herein for the materials. Such reels, spools and cases are not returnable.
16. Interest on all past due accounts will be charged at the rate specified on seller's applicable price sheets
or, if none is so specified, at such legal rate as seller may elect.
17. No waiver by seller of any breach of any provision hereof will constitute a waiver of any other breach or
of such provision. Seller's failure to object to provisions contained in any communication from buyer will not be deemed
in'acceptance of -such provisions or as a waiver of the provisions hereof. All orders are subject to correction of
stenographic and clerical errors. The Terms and Conditions of sale contained herein may not be amended, modified or
rescinded, except by written agreement signed by an authorized official of each party expressly referring hereto.
TIME TABLE
Work can begin 6 to 8 weeks after the cassette plan has been approved.
Installation•
First Week
1/2 - 1 Day: Formal Training
2 Days @ 1 cassette installed per day: 2 cassettes
2 Days @% 1 cassette installed per day: 4 cassettes
Second Week
5 Days @ 2 cassettes installed per day: 10 cassettes
Third Week
5 Days @ 2 cassettes installed per day: 10 cassettes
Fourth Week
2-3 Days 4 cassettes
TOTAL: 30 cassettes
These estimates are based on a minimum 8 hour day.
NOTE: Based on the information provided by the customer we cannot determine the
required number of splices per line segment.
FOCAS estimates that there will be approximately 30 cassettes, hence 31 splices will be
required.
FOCAS will provide Installation Supervision. The customer should provide 4 trucks/Condor
vehicles, as well as the manpower required to raise and lower the installation equipment,
operate trucks/cranes provided, move installation equipment across transition towers,
perform any other activities required to install the cable in compliance to the FOCAS
Installation Methods.
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Focas Limited
Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth,
Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1 DZ-
U.K.
ZU.K.
Tel: (44) 01793 513200
Fax: (44) 01793 513198
Registration Number: 2163267 London England.
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CABLE DRAWING
PRODUCT TYPE
PRODUCT CODE ISS
n -fibre SKYWRAPTm CABLE (n = 4min, 24max.)
FD-nBA4-H** 1
DESIGN DATE
A.0 3��., (q95
APPROVED DATE
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The copyright of this drawing is the
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property of FOCAS Ltd. The drawing is
issued on condition that it is not disclosed
to a third party without the prior written
permission of FOCAS Ltd.
ASSY. STEP
DETAILS
NOM.OD(mm)
1.Fibres/tubes
n -fibres in 4 tubes, details on p2.
2.0
Cabled Fibre Specification H**.
2.Strength
Coated 0.9mm glass fibre/resin.
1.0
member
3.Fillers/
2 of nylon fillers
0.9
strength
2 of coated 0.45mm aramid strength member.
0.9
members
4.Cabling
Tubes, strength members, fillers.
5.0
Waterblock.
5.Jacket
PE -type compound, crosslinked, black.
6.20+0.10
Registration Number: 2163267 London England.
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Focas Umited
Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth,
Swindon, Wiltshire SN210Z
U.K.
CABLE DRAWING
PRODUCT TYPE
n -fibre SKYWRAPTm CABLE (n = 4min, 24max.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cable weight, nom: 32 kg/km
Bend radius, min.: 50mm
Tel: (44) 01793 513200
Fax: (44) 01793 513198
PRODUCT CODE ISSUE
FD-nBA4-H* * 1
SPECIFICATIONS
FCS -1000.
Gel -blocked; EIA -455-82
Cabled Fibre Specification H**
[The first * indicates fibre type. (eg A = singlemcde, B = 50/125 etc.,
the second * indicates specific Specification number (eg HAl))
TUBE FIBRE COUNT & DESCRIPTION
'H' -specification tubes, (m=) 4 or 6 fibres only, E = Fibre colours EIA -598, Tube
colours EIA -598.
Tube Type Cable fibre count n=>
4
6
8 10
12
14
16
18
20 22
24
Tube 1, blue: mH**-6-E Tube fibre count m=>
4
6
4 6
6
6
6
6
6 6
6
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4 4
6
4
6
6
6 6
6
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0
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0
4
4
6
4 6
6
Tube 4, brown: mH**-1-E
0
0
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0
0
0
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4 4
6
(0 -fibre tubes are E2 -N filler tubes)
Focas data
Construction L, MPS -512
FINISHED CABLE
Manufactured in accordance with Focas TGM-001 Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturing and
Inspection Manual.
Construction and dimensions to FD Drawing. The cable shall be constructed in a
thoroughly workmanlike manner and shall exhibit uniform quality throughout.
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SKYWRAP:
Special Challenges...
special Solutions
Responding to the needs of
utility installation.
Every utility installation is unique.
Engineering each installation
brings new challenges to meet,
new obstacles to overcome.
At FOCAS, we have put our util-
ities engineering experience to
work. We have anticipated the
challenges you may encounter.
And we have provided solu-
tions with the most adaptable
cable product in the industry.
It doesn't matter what the
challenge:
• Retro -fitting existing lines
with fiber
• Adding fiber capacity with
limited pole space
• Installing cable without
interrupting power
service
*Adding fiber optics to a
high-voltage environment
• Working in high traffic
rights-of-way
• Working without direct
ground access to the
overhead
• Installing additional capac-
ity in areas with severe
environmental restrictions
• Spanning long distances
over difficult terrains
FOCAS SKYWRAP cable and
installation system can get the
job done.
SKYWRAP is currently spanning over 3000
of some of the most challenging kilometers
on 5 continents. This span over the Fox
River is part of a 173 mile installation for
Wisconsin Public Service.
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FOCAS on Installation
FOCAS's patented SKYWRAP installation
system, along with the lightweight
strength of the SKYWRAP cable itself
gives SKYWRAP extraordinary flexibility.
Helical wrap eliminates
strain on fiber both during
installation and while in
service.
Helical wrap adds only 1/2
of 1% to the total length of
cable required.
SKYWRAP Installation — You can do it!
Operation of the SKYWRAP installation
system is so easy that FOCAS can train
utility personnel to take on the entire
installation quickly and inexpensively.
FOCAS offers complete hard-
ware and accessories for
installation, including insula-
tors for phase -to -ground
terminations.
The SKYWRAP cable and
installation system offers
lowest total installed cost in
many applications.
The cassetting of SKYWRAP
allows splice separation of
2-3 miles. Protective jacket
is continuous, adding to
service life.
Spinning machine can oper-
ate at inclines of up to +/- 45
degrees, even with a full 4
Km cable drum. Larger
inclines are possible by using
a rope to assist the tug.
Advanced design allows
cable to be installed under
tension without passing
strain on to the fiber.
Constant tension protects
the system from destructive
tension/relaxation cycles
while in service.
Remotely controlled spin-
ning machine allows installa-
tion over busy or inaccessi-
ble rights-of-way.
In extreme conditions, heli-
copter can serve as a control
platform.
FOCAS on Quality
SKYWRAP and all FOCAS products are tested to the strictest
industry standards. Preparation for ISO -9001 Quality Systems
Registration is now underway.
Tested in the field:
Thousands of kilometers of
FOCAS's three fiber optic cable
systems — SKYLITE, SKYWRAP,
and SKYSPAN — have been
installed and are in service
worldwide, in desert heat, the
soaking conditions of tropical
rain forests, and arctic cold.
Tested in the lab:
FOCAS's optical fiber products
are tested throughout their
manufacture — from incoming
materials testing, through in -
process testing, to testing of
the final, assembled cable.
FOCAS on the Cable
FOCAS's superior cable design pro-
vides easier installation and longer
service life.
Special orders can be custom man-
ufactured to your specifications.
Outer jacket
On phase conductor,
jacket protects fiber up to
230 ICV.
Outer jacket
is customized for phase -
conductor or groundwire
applications.
Ripcord
Design tests include:
Fault Current
Aeolian Vibration
Cable Aging
Lightning
Crush and Impact
UV Resistance/
Resistance
Resistance
Weathering
Galloping
Strain Margin
Twist Resistance
Compound Flow
Cable Cutoff Wavelength
Cyclic Flex
Temperature Cycling
Cut -Through
All FOCAS testing is conducted with state-of-the-art equipment by qualified engineers and techni-
cians or certified independent laboratories. Tests are designed to measure both bench performance
and simulated installation and in-service stresses.
Complete test reports, procedures, and standards are available for examination by all prospective
customers.
Cable integrity
tested and proven
in ice, high wind,
and short -dura-
tion temperature
spikes of up to
Filler Flooding Compound 200 degrees C.
Fiber
Cable can accommodate
up to 36 fibers.
Buffer tube
Loose -tube technology pro -
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Buffer tubes provide pro-
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penetration.
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SKYWRAP
features make it ideal for its
adaptable role in the FOW mix of fiber optic solutions.
Capable...
Whether guided by ropes from
the ground, by remote control,
or overhead from a helicopter,
the SKYWRAP spinning machine
provides fast, efficient, installa-
tion. Average installation cover-
age of over 4 miles/day per
installation team can be achieved
under nominal conditions.
Economical...
With its specialized capabilities,
SKYWRAP is frequently the
option with the lowest overall
installed cost.
• Lightweight: 25-60 Kg/Km
(depending on fiber count);
it does not require additional
pole strength in most cases.
• Helical installation is virtually
strain free allowing SKYWRAP
to withstand the rigors of spin-
ning. Loose tube adds additional
protection from forces of strain.
• Can be installed on ground -
wire at any system voltage or
on phase conductors carrying
up to 230 KV.
• Up to 4 Km between splices.
• Immune to lightning strike.
• Highly resistant to tracking and
UV degradation.
*Available with shotgun -resistant
Kevlar® braid.
• Non -disruptive installation:
Can be installed without having
to de -energize the phase con-
ductor.
• Spinning machine can be con-
trolled remotely — even from
a helicopter — facilitating
installation over the most
problematic rights-of-way.
The FOCAS Family
Of Aerial Fiber Optic Cables
FOCAS ON CABLE COMPARISON
Description, Features Comments
The choice for retrofits
Economical in long span lengths
Does not require separate pole space
Can withstand up to 230 KV on
phase conductor•, can withstand
any system voltage on groundwire
installation
Can be manufactured with shotgun -
resistant Kevlar'
Strain -free fiber
Tracking and UV -resistant jacket
compounds
FOCAS Ltd.
FOCAS Inc.
Newcombe Drive
9335 Industrial Trace
Hawksworth
Alpharetta, GA 30201-3383
Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 1DZ
USA
United Kingdom
Tel: 404-664-4949
Tel: 44-793-513-200 SP -60002 I O/M
Fax: 404-664-4379
Fax: 44-793-513-198
FIELD SUPERVISOR QUALIFICATIONS
MICHAEL P. DABNEY
2845 WINDY HILL ROAD
APARTMENT 1157
MARIETTA, GA 30067
(404) 955-8675
OBJECTIVE
SEEKING A POSITION IN TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLING AND
WIRE AND CABLE, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
EXPERIENCE AND JOB PERFORMANCE.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SLrlFliARY
REPAIRING TELEPHONE
AND GROWTH BASED ON
NINE YEARS EXPERIENCE INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND TESTING LINES
USING MULTIMETER OR VISUAL CHECKS. TEAM LEADING BACKGROUND. SOME EXPERIENCE
WITH TELEGRAPHS AND SWITCHBOARDS. COMPUTER SKILLS. INCLUDE: DOS, LOTUS 1-2-3,
PROWRITE, HARVARD GRAPHICS.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CABLE LINE SUPERVISOR
U. S. ARMY
1990-1994
SUPERVISED AND COORDINATED ACTIVITIES OF SHIFT WORKERS ENGAGED IN INSTALLING,
REPAIRING, MAINTAINING, AND LAYING OVER HEAD AND UNDERGROUND CABLE AND
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT. TRAINED WORKERS TO REPAIR CABLE TELEPHONE LINES BY
SPLICING AND USING SPECIALIZED TEST EQUIPMENT. PLANS AND LAYS OUT TELEPHONE
TRANSMITTING FACILITIES FROM ENGINEERING SKETCHES: ADVISES AND ASSISTS
OPERATION FORCES ON APPLICATION METHODS, DEVICES, AND STANDARDS AFFECTING
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT.
CABLE LINE TECHNICIAN
U. S. ARMY
1987-1990
TESTED AND ADJUSTED TELEPHONE CABLE EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE TO
SPECIFICATIONS USING PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND TESTING EQUIPMENT.
EXAMINED TELEPHONES, CABLE, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR DEFECTS. CONNECTED
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES TO TESTING EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS VOLTMETER
RESISTANCE BRIDGE AND TELEPHONE TEST SET CABLE ORDER WIRE UNITS.
CABLE LAYER/SPLICER
U. S. ARMY
1984-1987
LAID SURFACE, AERIAL, AND BURIED ROAD AND RAILROAD CROSSING CABLE. SPLICED
OVERHEAD CABLE USED IN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMMUNICATION TO TERMINAL
BOX. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING TO DETECT MALFUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACED
COMPONENTS AND CABLE, OR ADJUSTED MECHANICAL PARTS USING HAND TOOLS.
EDUCATION
DIPLOMA, BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - ROSS BUILDING, NEW YORK 1984
CERTIFICATE, CABLE SPLICER, U. S. ARMY 1985
CERTIFICATE, PRIMARY LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT COURSE, U. S. ARMY 1987
CERTIFICATE, PRESCRIBED LOAD LIST COURSE, U. S. ARMY 1990
CERTIFICATE, ARMY MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSE, U. S. ARMY 1990
CERTIFICATE, CABLE LINE SUPERVISOR, U.S. ARMY 1991
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
MICHAEL P. DABNEY
2845 WINDY HILL ROAD
APARTMENT 1157
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Attachment #1
During his employment with FOCAS, Michael Dabney has been trained in the proper
installation techniques in accordance with the FOCAS Installation Methods. Past field
supervision includes jobs in Sacramento, California for Western Area Power Administration,
in Boise, Idaho for Idaho Power, and in Los Angeles, California for Southern California
Edison; all within the past year.
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CERTIFICATE OF _N
Place and Date: SWEB 800 PARK AVENUE BRISTOL .UK 24 APRIL 1995
Name of entity certifying: SOUTH WESTERN ELECTRICITY PLC
We CERTIFY that the company: FOCAS
Has supplied the materials, equipment and/or services described:
30OKM SKYWRAP 36 FIBRE AND ACCESSORIES FOR 70MMSQ ACSR EARTHWIRE
1OKM SKYWRAP 24 FIBRE AND ACCESSORIES FOR 100MMSQ COPPER PHASEWTRE
SUPPLY, INSTALL, TEST
For a Grand Total of: $ 5 MILLION
For the Project or construction: FIBRE OPTIC TRUNK ROUTES
Place: Region or city: BRISTOL Country: UNITED KINGDOM
From:
BRISTOL To: LANDS END
We also CERTIFY that the delivery and quality performance is
granted our following evaluation:
VO/Very satisfactory
_ Acceptable
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_ Fined for the amount of $
Comments: A TIGHT PROGRAMME LASTING ELEVEN MONTHS ON TWENTY FIVE
CIRCUITS - ALL COMPLETED TO TIME AND SPECIFICATION
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Name: M D NORMAN
Position: OVERHEAD LINE ENGINEER
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FOCAS SKYWRAP Installation Reference List
With over 100 installations, comprising over 3,500 km of wrapped cable, through 5
continents and in over 20 different countries, FOCAS has the experience to ensure
a reliable communications link. The installation reference list below shows
approximately 80% of the installations over the last decade, chosen to illustrate the
different system voltages and climatic conditions.
1982
Utah Power & Light
Phasewire
12kV
NWE. Germany
Phasewire
20kV
Seaboard, UK
Phasewire
33kV •
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
City of Lakeland, USA
Phasewire
69kV
1983
FESCA, Spain
Groundwire
UWU, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
MGE, Norway
Phasewire
20kV
Big Rivers, KY, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
Tauranga Electric, NZ
Phasewire
I1/33kV
1988
1984
Illinois Power, USA
Groundwire
(I l5kV)
South Wales, UK
Phasewire
33kV
MANWEB, UK
Groundwire
(132 kV)
South Wales, UK
Phasewire
132kV
LEW, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
1985
Illinois Power, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
Vattenfall, Sweden
Groundwire
(115kV)
East Midlands, UK
Phasewire
33kV
Manitoba Hydro, Canada
Phasewire
115kV
DESU, India
Phasewire
66 kV
Central Hudson G&E, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
1989
MGE, Norway
Phasewire
70 kV
City of Leesburg, FL, USA
Groundwire
(115 kV)
OVAG, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
NY State E&G, USA
Groundwire
(115 kV)
Penn. P&L, USA
Groundwire
(110kV)
Rochester G&E, NY, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
Illinois Power, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
TNB, Malaysia
Groundwire
(132kV)
1986
MGE, Norway
Groundwire
(22/66kV)
Scottish Power, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
EDF, France
Groundwire
EDF, France
Phasewire
66kV
Public Service of M, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
IVO, Finland
Groundwire
(110kV)
Illinois Power, USA
Groundwire
(I 15kV)
Al Babtain, Saudi Arabia
Phasewire
132kV
Central Hudson G&E, USA
Phasewire
115kV
Wisconsin P.S., USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
MANWEB, UK
Phasewire
33/132kV
Penn. P&L, USA
Groundwire
(110kV)
1990
EVS, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
UZEW, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
MANWEB, UK
Groundwire
(132kV)
CERL, UK
Groundwire
CLP, Hong Kong
Groundwire
(400kV)
IVO, Finland
Phasewire
132kV
IVO, Finland
Groundwire
(110kV)
Rochester, G&E, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
Boston Edison, ULSA
Groundwire
(345kV)
Hafslund, Norway
Phasewire
50kV
EDF, France
Groundwire
(400kV)
Colorado Ute, USA
Groundwire
RSK, Norway
Groundwire
(300kV)
EVS, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
1997
Kentucky Utilities, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
ETSA, Australia
Phasewire
66kV
Cornwall Elec. , Canada
Groundwire
Bureau of Reclamation, USA
Phasewire
13kV
KEPKO, Korea
Phasewire
154kV
Illinois Power, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
Haulian, Taiwan
Phasewire
16lkV
General Electric, USA
Phasewire
115kV
NZED, New Zealand
Phasewire
11kV
Nova Scotia, Canada
Groundwire
(345kV)
Rochester G&E, USA
Groundwire
(I 15kV)
SKYWRAP Installation Reference List
1991
1993
Los Angeles DWP, USA
Groundwire
(I l5kV)
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
Eastern Utilities, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
BKK, Norway
Groundwire
(66kV)
Eastem .UK
Phasewire
33kV
Scottish Power, UK
Groundwire
(275kV)
Salt River Project, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
SWALEC, UK
Phasewire
132kV
IVO, Finland
Phasewire
I I0kV
South West Elec. UK
Groundwire
(132kV)
MANWEB, UK
Groundwire
(132kV)
Bonneville Power, USA
Groundwire
(138kV)
Lower Valley P&L, USA
Groundwire
(115kV)
ENMR/EI Paso, USA
Groundwire
(115/69kV)
Northern, Ireland
Groundwire
(l I0kV)
Scottish Power, UK
Groundwire
(275kV)
NYSEG, USA
Phasewire
115kV
SEP, Bratislavia
Groundwire
(110kV)
EDF, France
Groundwire
(225kV)
Florida Power & Light,USA
Groundwire
(138kV)
NESA, Denmark
Groundwire
(132kV)
Southern Cal Edison, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
Red Electrica, Spain
Groundwire
(220kV)
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
PEPCO, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
Boston Edison, USA
Groundwire
(132kV)
IVO, Finland
Groundwire
(110kV)
Arizona Public Serv. , USA
Groundwire
(69kV)
Arizona Public Serv., USA
Groundwire
(69kV)
1992
Illinois Power Co, USA
Groundwire
(220kV)
Kissimmee Utility, FL,USA
Groundwire
(230/69kV)
Salt River Project, USA
Latincasa, Mexico
Groundwire
Groundwire
(230kV)
IVO, Finland
110kV
Wisconsin, USA
Groundwire
(IISkV)
1994
Salt River Project, USA
Groundwire
(230/69kV)
Kentucky Utility, USA
Groundwire
(133kV)
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
Illinois Power, Co, USA
Groundwire
(220kV)
Scottish Hydro, UK
Phasewire
66kV
Los Angeles DWP, USA
Groundwire
(500kV)
AEV, Norway
Groundwire
(50kV)
Hydro Quebec, Canada
NYSEG, USA
Hafslung, Norway
Groundwire
115kV
(60kV)
Salt River Project, USA
CFE, Mexico
Groundwire
(230kV)
Ontario Hydro, Canada
Groundwire
(115kV)
Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
Groundwire
Phasewire
(440kV)
138kV
SaskPower, Canada
Groundwire
(69kV)
ENMR, USA
Groundwire
(I I5kV)
Los Angeles DWP, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
Southern Cal Edison, USA
Groundwire
(220kV)
Salt River Project, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
NPPD, USA
Groundwire
(345kV)
Scottish Power, USA
Groundwire
(400kV)
E. de Caracas, Venezuela
Groundwire
(230kV)
EVS, Germany
Phasewire
20kV
EBOSA, Chile
Groundwire
(230kV)
Borlange, Sweden
Phasewire
National Grid, UK
Groundwire
(400kV)
Boston Edison Co., USA
Groundwire
(I15kV)
SSE, Slovakia
Groundwire
(110kV)
Salt River Project, USA
Groundwire
(230kV)
Torch Communications,UK
Phasewire
132kV
SWEB, UK
Groundwire
(132kV)
Southern Electric, UK
Groundwire
(132kV)
Yunnan, China
Groundwire
(220kV)
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PURCHASING DEPARTAfENr
P.O. BOX 2000
LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79457 (806)767-2167
Gentlemen:
October 3, 1995
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP # 13396
FIBER OPTIC CABLE and INSTALLATION
Please submit PROPOSALS for the following not later than 3:00 p.m., October 31st, 1995:
I. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
All proposers must familiarize themselves with the following Instructions to Proposers and attached General
Conditions.
1.0 PROPOSAL DELIVERY, T1ME & DATE
1.1 The City of Lubbock will receive written and sealed proposals on FIBER OPTIC CABLE and
INSTALLATION per the attached requirements. Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00
p.m., CST, October 31st,1995, at the office listed below. Proposals received after that date and
time will not be opened. Each proposal and supporting documentation must be in a sealed
envelope or container plainly labeled in the lower left-hand corner: "RFP # 13396, "Fiber
Optic Cable and Installation" and the proposal opening date and time. Proposers must also
include their company name and address on the outside of the envelope or container. Proposals
must be addressed to:
Ron Shuffield
Senior Buyer
City of Lubbock
1625 13th Street, Room L-04
Lubbock, Texas 79401
1.2 Proposers are responsible for making certain proposals are delivered to the Purchasing
Department. Mailing of a proposal does not ensure that the proposal will be delivered on time or
delivered at all. If proposer does not hand deliver proposal, we suggest that he/she use some sort
of delivery service that provides a receipt.
1.3 Proposals will be accepted in person, by United States Mail, by United Parcel Service, or by
private courier service. No proposals will be accepted by oral communication, telephone,
electronic mail, telegraphic transmission, or telefacsimile transmission. Proposals may be
withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time set for closing of the proposals. Any proposal
received after the date and hour specified will be rejected and returned unopened to the proposer.
1.4 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening proposals
through an addendum.
2.0 PROPOSAL COPIES
2.1 Each proposal is to be submitted in one(1) original and ten (10) copies by the date and time
indicated. Additional copies may be requested by the City of Lubbock if deemed necessary.
3.0 PROPOSAL PACKET ADDENDA & MODIFICATIONS
3.1 Any proposer in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications or other contract
documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Senior Buyer. At the request of the
proposer, or in the event the Senior Buyer deems the interpretation to be substantive, the
interpretation will be made by written addendum issued by the Senior Buyer. Such addendum
issued by the Senior Buyer will be sent to all proposers receiving the original proposal and will
become part of the proposal package having the same binding effect as provisions of the original
proposal. No verbal explanations or interpretations will be binding.
3.2 The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any addendum sent to proposers.
3.3 A copy of all addenda issued must be signed and returned with your proposal.
4.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS
4.1 Issuance of this Request for Proposals does not commit the City of Lubbock, in any way, to pay
any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.
4.2 The issuance of this Request for Proposal (RFP) does not obligate the City of Lubbock to enter
into contract for any services or equipment.
4.3 All costs related to the preparation and submission of a proposal shall be paid by the proposer.
5.0 VENDOR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
5.1 If you consider any portion of your proposal to be confidential information and that disclosure of
its contents to competing proposers would be detrimental to your company, identify clearly those
portions. The identified portions will be protected from disclosure to the extent possible under
the law.
5.2 Vendors will not be provided copies or viewing of the detailed proposal responses prior to award
of the contract. After the award of the contract, complete proposal documentation (except for
those portions classified as proprietary) will be available for inspection at the address where
proposals are submitted.
6.0 PRE -PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
6.1 For the purpose of familiarizing bidders with the required, answering questions, and issuing
addenda as needed for the clarification of the proposal documents, a pre -proposal
conference will be held at the Municipal Building, Conference Room 108, 1625 13th Street,
Lubbock, Texas, on October 19th, 1995, at 10:00 a.m., CST. All persons attending the
conference will be asked to identify themselves and the prospective proposer they represent.
6.2 It is the proposer's responsibility to attend the pre -proposal meeting, though the meeting is not
mandatory. The City will not be responsible for providing information discussed at the pre -
proposal meeting to proposers who do not attend the pre -proposal meeting.
7.0 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) REQUIREMENTS
7.1 The City of Lubbock encourages opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's).
A DBE is defined as a small business concern which is at least 51% owned and controlled by one
or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or in the case of any publicly
owned business, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one ore more socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals. Socially and economically disadvantaged include
Women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian -Pacific Americans,
and Asian -Indian Americans.
7.2 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit certification certificates from
Federal or State agencies that they are certified with.
8.0 AUTHORIZATION TO BIND SUBMITTER OF PROPOSAL
8.1 Proposals are to be signed by an officer of the company authorized to bind the submitter to its
provisions. Proposals are to contain a statement indicating the period during which the proposals
will remain valid. A period of not less than ninety (90) days is required. The proposal submitted
by the proposer shall become an integral part of the contract between the City and the Proposer
and the representations, covenants, and conditions therein contained shall be binding upon the
person, firm or corporation executing the same.
8.2 Failure to manually sign proposal will disqualify it.
9.0 TAXES
9.1 The City is exempt from all State sales taxes. Do not include sales tax in your proposal price or
on your invoices. Tax exemption certificates will be supplied upon request.
10.0 VENDOR INQUIRIES
10.1 No proposer shall request any information verbally. All written requests for additional
information or clarification concerning this proposal must be addressed to:
Ron Shuffield
Senior Buyer
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Fax (806)767-2164
11.0 AWARD OF CONTRACT
11.1 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, reject any particular item on
a proposal, and to waive immaterial formalities.
11.2 Award will be based upon any analysis of the following criteria: Proposer's ability to produce the
goods or services requested, performance on similar contracts, and an evaluation of the
proposer's understanding of the purchaser's needs. To demonstrate proposer's qualifications to
perform the work, each proposer must submit with their proposal, five (5) customer references,
including name of customer, telephone number, and individual to contact.
11.3 The City may, by written notice to contractor, cancel the contract if it is found by the City that
gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise, were offered or given by contractor or
any agent or representative of contractor, to any employee or City council member with a view
toward securing an order or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or
amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such order.
11.4 All actions taken pursuant to this proposal and/or contract must be in compliance with all
Federal and Texas State Laws and regulations.
11.5 The parties hereby agree that the agreement will be made and entered into the State of Texas and
under the laws of the State of Texas.
12.0 SCOPE OF WORK
12.1 The work under this contract shall consist of the items or services contained in the proposal,
including all materials, equipment, labor and all other items necessary to complete said work in
accordance with the contract documents.
13.0 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE
13.1 Before submitting a proposal, each proposer must thoroughly examine the contract documents
and project sites (if applicable) to ensure that the services you are proposing meet the intent of
these specifications.
13.2 The City of Lubbock is not responsible for incomplete proposal packets.
14.0 PROPOSING
14.1 Proposers are instructed to consider the following factors in preparation of your proposal:
14. 1.1 Proposals shall remain firm for a period of 90 calendar days after proposal opening.
14.1.2 Exceptions to any requirements, or part thereof, must be clearly stated and must be
included with your Proposal Form.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP # 13396
FIBER OPTIC CABLES AND INSTALLATION
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 The City of Lubbock is requesting proposals under the City of Lubbock's High Technology
Procurement rules for the furnishing and installing of approximately 34 miles of fiber optic cables
for use in the LP&L electric transmission system and by other City of Lubbock Departments. Fiber
optic cables shall be 24 fiber single mode and shall be installed on Lubbock Power Light
transmission and distribution poles, lines and towers. Fiber optic cables shall be installed at the
shield wire location on all structures unless noted otherwise. Acceptable solutions or proposals shall
be limited to fiber optic cables helically wrapped on existing shield wires or replacement of existing
shield wires with new optical power ground wire (OPGW).
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 General routing of cables is shown on the maps and drawings that are a part of this Request for
Proposal. These fiber optic cables will be principally employed for LP&L transmission line
protective relaying system and will typically only have terminals located within LP&L substation
sites. This project will also include cable taps and provisions for linking the City of Lubbock's new
800 MHz trunked radio transmitter site to the City of Lubbock's communication Center. The work
shall include the furnishing of fiber optic cables, support and attachment hardware, splice cases,
splice case mounting hardware and all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, design and services
for installing the fiber optic cables except as noted in paragraph 4.0 regarding Owner furnished labor
and materials.
2.2 Vendors proposing OPGW installation will be responsible for final selection of the OPGW conductor
dimensions, sags, tensions and mechanical ratings. The OPGW shall be selected to provide sags and
clearances equal to the present shield wires but in no case shall clearances be less than that required
under the current National Electric Safety Code. Should OPGW design tensions exceed that of
existing shield wires, the Vendor shall provide additional or supplemental guying and anchors. All
OPGW shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations including any
recommended bending radius, installation pulling tensions, supports, vibration dampers and
grounding connections. All design work, calculations, string tables, etc. shall be prepared by a
Registered Professional Engineer, licensed in the state of Texas. Prior to installation of OPGW, the
proposed design, calculations, drawings and data shall be submitted for review and approval by
LP&L.
3.0 PROPOSALS
Proposals shall indicate the following information:
3.1 Price
3.2 Project completion schedule
3.3 Any exceptions to or deviations from the specifications.
3.4 Complete descriptive literature on the actual cable to be provided. This data shall include complete
physical dimensions of cable and its construction.
3.5 Provide an outline of the proposed project timeline as well as a description of the tasks, methodology
and project management techniques required to complete the project.
3.6 Complete descriptive literature on all hardware and accessories that will be provided.
3.7 Estimate of required LP&L furnished manpower and equipment.
3.8 Estimate of the required number of splices per line segment and total splices for the project.
3.9 Vendors proposing shield wire replacement with OPGW shall submit a list of vehicles with working
heights where applicable, tensioning equipment, insulated rubber cover-up equipment, sheaves with
diameters and other data to substantiate that the Vendor has the equipment necessary to safely
undertake the proposed job.
3.10 Vendors proposing shield wire replacement shall submit a description of their OSHA safety program
with particular reference to the requirements of CFR 1910.269.
3.11 Vendors shall submit qualifications and experience of field personnel that will be utilized in the
construction of this project.
3.12 References
3.13 Indication of current insurance types and limits.
4.0 OWNER PROVIDED ITEMS
4.1 If requested LP&L will provide the services of LP&L line crews and vehicles to assist in the
installation of helically applied fiber optic cables on existing shield wires. This work shall include
raising and lowering of spinning equipment, assist in the moving of spinning equipment around
poles and structures, assist in the installation of attachment hardware, splice cases, etc. LP&L will
also furnish and install all duct type cable runs shown on the attached drawings.
4.2 Splicing and testing of all fiber optic cables will be performed by Lubbock Power and Light.
4.3 Lubbock Power and Light will perform all necessary switching and de -energizing of transmission
lines. High voltage distribution underbuild on transmission lines may remain energized in certain
locations.
4.4 Lubbock Power and Light will perform testing of all cables provided under this proposal. Cables will
be tested upon delivery to the site and prior to installation. In addition cables will be tested
following installation and prior to splicing and termination.
5.0 VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS
5.1 The Vendor shall have not less than three years experience in providing, testing and installing fiber
optic cabling. The Vendor shall furnish evidence of having supplied and installed fiber optic cabling
of similar designs and quantities to those required for this project.
5.2 Vendors proposing shield wire replacement shall indicate specific firm and personnel experience
with the tension method of wire stringing. Vendors shall be experienced and qualified to work in
and around energized high voltage electrical lines and equipment.
5.3 Line design, pole strength calculations, sag - tension data and general installation design for OPGW
shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer, licensed in the state of Texas.
5.4 It is anticipated that upon completion and evaluation of the RFP process, the selected Vendor will
enter into a contract with the City of Lubbock to provide all or a portion of the work described. The
terms of that contract will require proof of insurance by the Vendor for the various activities under
the contract. Vendors should indicate in their response to this RFP the basic types of insurance and
limits of coverage currently in place.
6.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
6.1 The attached drawings show the route of the proposed fiber optic cable system. The fiber optic cable
will be installed on the shield wire of existing 69 KV transmission lines and on the shield wire of
existing 12 KV distribution lines. The 69 KV lines will be de -energized during the cable installation.
The 12 KV lines will be de -energized where possible. Lines are constructed on wood or tubular steel
poles with above ground heights up to 120 feet. Pole heights are shown on the drawings. The
drawings do not show the full extent of underbuilds, communication, CATV or other lines that may
be attached to poles. The drawings do not show shorter intermediate poles, service poles or street
light poles that may be set in-line and do not contact the shield wire. The bulk of the route is on or
along paved city streets and all poles are readily accessible to construction vehicles.
6.2 The shield wire along the route is 4/0 ACSR, 6/1, Penguin or 3/8" HSS. Conductor design tension is
based on NESC Heavy loading criteria. Shield wire pole attachments are of various types and
configurations and are indicated on the drawings. At tangent poles with 4/0 ACSR shield wires, 60
inch long armor rods are installed on the conductors. Tangent poles with 3/8" HSS shield wires will
typically have suspension clamps. Some structures with 3/8" HSS also have armor rods and
vibration dampers. Shield wire to phase conductor separation is a minimum of five feet. Shield wires
are grounded to pole grounds at all poles with an aluminum H -frame compression connector or
bolted vise type connectors. The accompanying drawings indicate the approximate pole locations,
span lengths and hardware conditions.
6.3 Maximum short circuit is 15,000 amperes. Nominal circuit breaker operating times are 5 cycles and
nominal relay times are 10 cycles.
7.0 WRAP AROUND AERIAL FIBER OPTIC CABLES
7.1 Fiber optic cables for aerial installation shall be helically wrapped on the static neutral shield wire of
the LP&L 69KV transmission lines and 12KV distribution lines shown on the attached drawings.
Cables shall be 24 single mode fiber loose buffer design. All fibers in the loose tube shall be of all
silica composition. All fibers shall be continuous within the length of the cable. No splices or repairs
are permitted. The buffer tubes shall be free from holes, splits, blisters and other imperfections. The
buffer tubes and interstices of the loose tube cable shall be gel filled to prevent the ingress of
moisture. Buffer tubes shall be color coded to meet Specification EIA -359. The fiber coatings and
buffer tubes shall be removable by mechanical means throughout the operating temperature range of
the cables. The cable shall consist of four buffer tubes helically stranded with a central glass
fiber/resin strength member and four nylon filler members. The entire assembly shall be covered
with an ozone, UV, and weather resistant insulating jacket that is also resistant to electrical tracking
and erosion. The cable shall be designed such that the fibers do not experience and strain during
sustained NESC Heavy loading. Optical fibers shall meet the performance requirements indicated
below. The Skywrap design of cables manufactured by Focas, Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga. shall be
considered to meet the intent of this specification.
7.2 Optical fibers installed in aerial wrap around type cable or OPGW shall meet or exceed the following
requirements. Fibers shall be non -dispersion shifted single mode type having characteristics equal to
Corning, Inc. SMF -28 optical fibers. The attenuation coefficient over a temperature range of -40 to
+70C at 1310 nin shall be less than 0.35 dB/km and at 1550 run shall be less than 0.25 dB/km. The
attenuation shall be uniformly distributed along the length of the fiber. Point discontinuities at any
wavelength shall not exceed 0.1 dB. Attenuation with bending (100 turns on a 75 mm diameter
mandrel) shall not exceed 0.5 dB at 1550 nm. The fiber core shall be 8.3 um, core cladding shall be
125.0,+/- 2.0 um and the fiber coating shall be 250 um diameter,+/- 15 um. The cladding
noncircularity shall be less than or equal to 2.0%, core noncircularity shall be less than or equal to
6%, and concentric error shall be less than 1.0 um. The mode field diameter at 1310 nm shall be 9.5
um, +/-0.50 um and at 1550 nm shall be 10.50 um, +/-1.0 um. The numerical aperture shall be 0.12
nominal and the cutoff wavelength shall be 1260 nm, +/- 70nm.
8.0 OPTICAL POWER GROUND WIRE - OPGW
8.1 The optical power ground wire (OPGW) shall be comprised of aluminum clad steel wires helically
wrapped around an extruded aluminum core containing optical fibers. Cables employing a hollow
metallic tube design will not be acceptable. Cable shall be in compliance with the following
standards:
ASTM B415-81 - Hard Drawn Aluminum Clad Steel Wire
ASTM B416-88 - Concentric -Lay Stranded Aluminum
ASTM B398 - Aluminum -Alloy 6201-T81 Wire for Electrical Purposes
8.2 As a minimum the OPGW shall have an OD of 0.506", a core diameter of 0.325" and shall have 14
strands of 0.0907" aluminum clad steel wrapped over the core. Rated breaking strength of the
assembly shall be 15,885 pounds, a rated fault current of 50(kA) sq.sec. and a nominal weight of
.3361b./ft. The Skylite design of cables manufactured by Focas, Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga. shall be
considered to meet the intent of these specifications.
8.3 Optical fibers in OPGW shall be as described above in paragraph 7.2.
9.0 SUBMITTAL DATA
9.1 Upon acceptance of a Bidder's proposal and prior to shipment of the cable, the Bidder shall submit
copies of factory test reports on the cable. The report shall contain the following data:
a. Factory reel, number
b. Manufacturer's name
c. Date of manufacture
d. Cable shipping length
e. Cable fiber count
f. Customer purchase order number
g. Each optical fiber shall be identified by buffer tube color, coating marking, and fiber type
along with the attenuation at 1310 and 1550 nanometers and the index of refraction.
h. Wind, ice and temperature performance of conductor with fiber optic cable installed.
9.2 Before ordering or installing any materials the Vendor shall submit for approval, descriptive
literature on all materials proposed for the project. If OPGW replacement is proposed, the Vendor
shall also submit for review all design calculations, plans, sags - tension data, guying calculations or
other engineering data required to document the adequacy of the proposed installation.
10.0 GUARANTEE
10.1 The manufacturer shall certify that the fiber optic cable meets or exceeds the requirements of these
specifications when measured in accordance with the methods defined in EIA -RS -455 for the
following requirements:
a. Fiber dimensions
b. Attenuation
c. Dispersion
d. Mode field diameter
e. Fiber proof test
f. Cable bending
g. Tensile load
h. Impact resistance
i. Crush resistance
j. Attenuation vs. temperature
10.2 The manufacturer shall guarantee for a period of four years after final acceptance of the shipment,
that all materials and workmanship furnished under these specifications shall be free from defects.
The manufacturer shall repair or replace all such defective material.
10.3 Cables will be tested by LP&L before and after installation. If before installation tests indicate fiber
performance less than factory test reports, these cables will be rejected and new cables shall be
provided at no expense to the City of Lubbock. If after installation tests indicate installation damage,
the damaged cables shall be replaced at no expense to the City of Lubbock.
11.0 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
11.1 Proposals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following evaluation criteria and associated
weights:
Technical Qualifications -30 points
Cable type and manufacturer
Cable manufacturer experience
Hardware and accessory types and manufacturers
Project costs -15 points
Firm Qualifications -20 paints
Firm experience with similar projects
Type and quantity of installation equipment
Firm's manpower
Personnel Qualifications -20 points
Personnel experience with similar projects
Personnel experience with utility line work
Personnel experience with fiber optic cables and installation
5
Methodology -15 points "
Compliance with RFP
Work schedule
6
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City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
606-767-2167
MAILED TO VENDOR
CLOSE DATE:
October 24, 1995
October 31, 1995 Cal, 3:00 P.M.
RFP #13396 - FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND INSTALLATION
ADDENDUM #1
Please modify or amend Request for Proposal Documents as follows:
Office of
Purchasing
1. In the specifications, paragraph 6.0, Existing Conditions, add the following: The design
tensions for the existing shield wires are 3945 lbs. for the 3/8" HSS and 3345 lbs. for the
4/0 ACSR.
2. The total number of poles is 486.
3. Please find enclosed a copy of those persons attending the Pre proposal Conference.
PLEASE RETURN ONE COPY WITH YOUR PROPOSAL
THANK YOU,
RON SHUFFIELD
SENIOR BUYER
PREBID CONFERENCE #13396
FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND INSTALLATION
October 19, 1995 @ 10:00 A.K
Personnel Conference Room, 108
COMPANY
City of Lubbock
REPRESENTATIVE
Ron Shuffield
ADDRESS
1625 13th Street, Lubbock, TX
PHONE #
767-2170
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