001_ Addendum # 1

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ADDENDUM #1 IFB NO. 2019-001 April 10, 2019 MEMO TO: ALL BIDDERS FROM: Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Robert Bridgham, Executive Director DATE: April 10, 2019 SUBJECT: ADDENDUM #1 IFB #2019-001 This listing of addendum items is distributed to all bidding contractors and is to be included as part of the ESVBA FOC Network Expansion bid documents. Please certify on your Bid Form that you have received Addendum #1. Response to Queries 1. Question: What is the build schedule? Answer: The anticipated build schedule is 12-18 months, depending on mobilization capabilities. 2. Question: Will the Engineering designs be released in sections or as a complete package? Answer: It will be released in sections so the contractor can work on one section as the subsequent section is being engineered 3. Question: How will this connect to the existing network? Answer: The ESVBA has an existing footprint/backbone and this construction is to expand the existing network further and provide more coverage. 4. Question: Where are the hubs for the network? Answer: The ESVBA already has six hub points that our network already is built to. This construction will connect to the existing fiber network and stretch the reach. There will be no requirement to bring cables into the existing hubs. 5. Question: When is construction anticipated to begin? 4174 Lankford Hwy Exmore, Virginia 23350 Ÿ www.esvba.com ADDENDUM #1 IFB NO. 2019-001 April 10, 2019 Answer: We would anticipate a Mid-May start date. 6. Question: When will the contract be awarded? Answer: It will be awarded close to the Bid Opening. 7. Question: How will the bid be evaluated? Answer: We will be using sample data and passing that against each bidder of each section. 8. Question: What type of design will be used for the network Answer: We will be us loose buffer tube fiber with slack loops and splice cases. We may use pre-terminated fiber on Tangier Island. 9. Question: Are pole permits required? Answer: If permits are required, they are the responsibility of the Engineering firm. 10. Question: ONT Pricing – Is it up the contractor to schedule with the customer as well as install? Answer: The customer prem pricing item 6008 “Mount ONT inside house” requires the contractor to coordinate with customer to get access for the install. We do not run any inside wire past the ONT. 11. Question: Do you have a set number of drops planned? Answer: We anticipate increasing to 100 drops/installs per month.