Appendix_A_-_Overall_PON_Network_Intial_Design.pdf

This is a network design specification document for Golden State Fiber's Request for Proposals for Passive Optical Network (PON) Equipment in California. The document outlines the initial network architecture that vendors must understand when submitting proposals. Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through the Procurement Portal. The RFP is a competitive process in which GSF may award contracts to one or more PON network system vendors. The initial network design encompasses an Optical Line Terminal (OLT) serving customers with redundancy where feasible, though the initial implementation may begin with simpler architecture featuring direct external provider transport connections to the OLT. The design is noted as a work in progress with potential modifications as evaluation continues, particularly regarding the potential addition of MPLS routers or switches if the network footprint expands and requires enhanced routing capabilities.

The document indicates this is a transparent public procurement process with all proposals to be made public following the proposal submission deadline. Interested parties should review confidentiality provisions carefully and may submit questions through the Procurement Portal's Question and Answer feature, with responses provided to all applicants. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or contract term details are detailed in this design specification document, as it functions primarily as a technical reference for potential bidders rather than as a comprehensive RFP summary document.