Exhibit D. Work Order Unit Definitions.pdf

Exhibit: Work Order Definitions

All units include any miscellaneous materials, hardware, solvents, and consumables necessary to perform the function per standard. The only materials not included in the unit are those expressly noted in the Material Standards and Definitions of the Work Order. Those materials are either supplied by the owner, or contractor at the then contracted reimbursement rate.

Aerial Work Order Definitions

APS-Placement of messenger wire to the required tension. All pole attachments, bonding and dead end framing is included. Strain Insulators are required in overhead guys and down guys pending on location. Documentation of new attachment height from ground and neutral is required ALS-Any work required to secure fiber optic cable to a messenger wire, including overlashing of fiber cable, placement of storages (snow-shoes), placement of wind dampeners and coiling of fiber for splicing. LASHER is to ALWAYS have down pressure to prevent slipping and/or skipping. Unit includes bonding, strapping and cable management on the face of the pole. Straps and spacers will be uniform and placed per standards. No Tape is to be left on the fiber optic cable after lashing has been completed.

ALS1-Any work required to secure an additional fiber optic cable to a messenger wire, including overlashing of fiber cable, placement of storages (snow-shoes), placement of wind dampeners and coiling of fiber for splicing.

ALD-Complete the operation of delashing, retrieving slack, and relashing of the fiber optic cable. The removal, relocation, and completion of fiber storage assemblies and wind dampeners are required. The fiber may be relocated up to 60 feet in road widening situations. LASHER is to ALWAYS have down pressure to prevent slipping and or skipping. Unit includes bonding, strapping and cable management on the face of the pole. Straps and spacers will be uniform and placed per standards. No Tape is to be left on the fiber optic cable after lashing has been completed.

ADS-Move fiber cable from an existing storage to a new location. This unit includes moving hardware, wind dampeners, temporary support of the existing fiber, and placement of new storage assemblies, proper dead ends and tensioning fiber to manufacture requirements.

CFO-Placement of ADSS fiber to required tension. The placement of required ADSS hardware, including dead ends, vibration dampeners, and storage assemblies are included. Refer to material specifications sheet for specific hardware and placing requirements.

ARM-The placement and/or transfer of a cable arm. Wood arms will be 4’ arms, placement of braces included. Fiberglass arms up to 24” in length. Included in these units is the transfer or move of the existing or new attachment. Both ADSS and or Strand and lash attachment types are included

ARR2-The placement, removal, and/or transfer of a new or existing conduit riser, transition from underground to aerial. Riser will be placed on standoff brackets, never mounted to the face of the pole. Conduits shall be capped at all times.

ARR4-This unit include the placement, removal, and/or transfer of a new or existing conduit riser, transition from underground to aerial. Riser will be placed on standoff brackets, never mounted to the face of the pole. Conduits shall be capped at all times.

APT-Transfer of one straight pole attachment, either strand or ADSS Fiber. Unit includes bonding, strapping, cable management on the face of the pole, removal of old hardware. Documentation of new attachment height from ground and neutral is required.

APG-Transfer of one angle pole attachment, any type. Unit includes transferring side guy and or overhead guy at both ends (if required), bonding, strapping, cable management on the face of the pole and removal of old hardware. Documentation of new attachment height from ground and neutral is required.

APD-Transfer of one dead end pole attachment, any type. Unit includes transferring side guy, overhead guy and down guy. Bonding, strapping, cable management on the face of the pole, and removal of old hardware is required. Documentation of new attachment height from ground and neutral is required.

PF-Transfer, remove or placement of a new anchor to required depth. This scope of work includes all types of anchors including, plates, screw and or rock. Unit also includes transferring or replacement of down guy and bonding if required.

PFS-Transfer, remove or placement of a new anchor to required depth. This scope of work includes all types of anchors including, plates, screw and or rock. Unit also includes transferring or replacement of down guy and bonding if required.

PF1-Transfer, remove or placement of a new anchor to required depth. This scope of work includes all types of anchors including, plates, screw and or rock. Unit also includes transferring or replacement of down guy and bonding if required.

Underground Work Order Definitions

BTP-Trenching and placement of conduit, warning signs, marker tape, suitable backfill material, soil compaction, and restoration as specified on the construction drawings and municipality permit up to 36" depth. This unit includes all fencing work, including temporary removal, restoration, and any surface restoration of gravel or sod. Unit includes proofing and roping of newly installed conduit when fiber isn’t to be pulled through conduit.

BTP2-Placement of a 2nd conduit in the BTP trench. Unit includes proofing and roping of newly installed conduit when fiber isn’t to be pulled through conduit.

BRP-Rock Trench and placement of conduit when rock conditions exist and approved by owner. Minimum 6” wide and up to 36” depth. The placement of buried cable warning marker tape, backfill, compaction tamping, and restoration as specified on the construction drawings. These units include all fence work, including temporary removal, restoration and replacement. Unit includes proofing and roping of newly installed conduit when fiber isn’t to be pulled through conduit.

BPP-Plow and placement of conduit, warning signs, market tape, suitable backfill material, soil compaction, and restoration as outlined on construction prints and municipal permitting up to 36" depth. Pre-ripping shall precede all plowing and be made in the same direction as the plow route at a minimum depth of 4 inches below the depth of HDPE/inner duct placement as noted in the Specifications and Construction Drawings. Minimum depth of 36” is required. All restoration is included to pre-existing conditions. Unit includes proofing and roping of newly installed conduit when fiber isn’t to be pulled through conduit.

BDB-Directional Drill, these units includes all work and access to bore site (including entry, exit and intermediate bore pits), Bore Profiles and material handling to directional bore the specified size up to 2” HDPE and or (2) 1 ¼”HDPE, to the depth and distance specified on the construction drawings. These units include the removal and proper disposal of any drilling fluids in accordance with the requirements of governmental authority.

BDB1-This unit is to supply the terms of the BDB unit for up to 4" size hole BDR-Rock Directional Drill, these units shall apply only when the Contractor encounters rock that will not allow the bore to continue with a conventional boring head, and a rock directional boring machine is required. Owner approval is required prior to commencing work.

BDC-This is a per foot credit for work orders constructing beyond 251 feet for directional rock activities, any size. Applies to BDB, BDB1, and BDR units.

BRR-This unit includes “rodding and roping” of any existing conduits or inner ducts.

An appropriately sized mandrel shall be passed through each conduit/inner duct and a pull tape, pull rope, or detectable locatable mule tape shall be left in each vacant conduit and or inner duct. Pre-approval is required by owner for any conduit repairs. Unit is paid from wall to wall measurements and will require slack / storage in the vault or hand hole. This unit is only used on Pre-Existing Conduit, not installed under the trenching or boring units. All conduit shall include a locate wire if conduit doesn’t come with a pre-installed locate wire.

BCD-Pull or blow fiber optic cable through any size duct, and to seal and or plug all conduit(s) and inner duct(s). All opening and closing of vaults / hand holes and restoration is part of this scope. At no time will the cable be compressed over 200 pounds by blowing machine. If a blowing and capstan method of operations is used, the capstan shall not at any time pull over 600 pounds of tension to cable. Burden of proving equipment calibration is the Contractor’s responsibility. Fiber optic cable shall be coiled, racked and stored on cable shoes inside the vault. Unit is paid from wall to wall measurements, and will require slack / storage in the vault or hand hole.

All conduit shall include a locate wire if conduit doesn’t come with a pre-installed locate wire.

UGLW-Underground Locate Wire, this unit only applies on sections over 500 feet in length. Unit is to be paid by footage of conduit from wall to wall, vault to vault, or vault to building. Unit included using detectable mule tape or coated copper wire, pending on the engineering requirements. Slack is to be left in vault and building for easy access connections for locating equipment, and at times, attached to fiber marker per standards. All Unit is paid per conduit foot. Sections under 500' in length, pulling locate wire or detectable mule tape is included in the fiber pulling unit.

BVM-Remove and/or install a pre-cast vault or hand hole per specified drawings.

These units include excavation, placing the specified granular footing for the vault, placing the grounding system, ground rod, backfilling per specifications, setting new frames, racks and covers, running conduit into the hand hole and sealing the entrances with an industry accepted sealant or grout. Composite type bottomless vaults require 8” of base pea gravel and a rodent screen. Typical composite hand hole size is 30x48x48 (Large). See Material requirement attachment for specific details on materials included within the handhole. All cables and splice cases will be racked on cable shoes. Grounding is required in all vaults, see specifications for more details.

BVMS-Remove and/or install a pre-cast vault or hand hole per specified drawings.

These units include excavation, placing the specified granular footing for the vault, placing the grounding system, ground rod, backfilling per specifications, setting new frames, racks and covers, running conduit into the hand hole and sealing the entrances with an industry accepted sealant or grout. Composite type bottomless vaults require 8” of base pea gravel and a rodent screen. Typical composite hand hole size is 17x30x30 (Small) and 30x48x48. See Material requirement attachment for specific details on materials included within the handhole. All cables and splice cases will be racked on cable shoes. Grounding is required in all vaults, see specifications for more details.

BVMF-Work necessary to install or remove at ground level one flower pot handhole per construction standards.

FMP-Install Fiber Marker Post, and include locate wire and grounding to cable or handhole per specifications.

BRA-Saw cut, remove, and restore asphalt up to 6” depth, surface mix, sub-base, gravel base, striping paint, and speed bumps, as detailed on construction drawings or as required on permits. The Unit includes labor for stone or gravel needed and compaction All pavement will be line cut or otherwise cut with an approved method to ensure only a minimum amount has to be replaced. When required by Federal, State, or Local regulations, the contractor will be allowed a cutback or “T-Cut” of paving at the unit prices for the applicable work. A “cutback" shall be defined as the cutting and removal of additional paved surface outside that which was cut and removed for the actual trench width requirement. After backfilling the Contractor shall keep all trenches and excavations in safe condition for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, until permanent paving has been completed. All materials to be removed shall be disposed of by the Contractor at a “recognized dump facility” in the area as designated by the local governing authority. Contractor shall invoice for gravel at a cost plus 15% and shall provide a copy of the invoice.

BRC-Saw cut, remove, and restore concrete up to 6” depth, including sub-base, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, gravel base, reinforcement steel, striping paint, and speed bumps, as detailed on the construction drawings or as required on permits.

The Contractor's price includes labor for stone or gravel needed and compaction.

After backfilling the Contractor shall keep all trenches and excavations in safe condition for vehicular pedestrian traffic, until permanent paving has been completed. All materials to be removed shall be disposed of by the Contractor at a “recognized dump facility” in the area as designated by the local governing authority. This unit includes contractors cost for concrete.

Splicing Definitions

SCC-Placement of a new fiber optic splice case enclosure, large. Also included are all tasks necessary to make the final placement/securing of cables and closures in manholes, hand holes or other structures, pumping the vault, testing for hazardous situations (i.e. – gas), ventilating the hole. Organizer tray assembly and all other tasks necessary to prepare Fiber Optic cables (OSP & ISP), securing the closure in the vault, grounding and cleanup of the work area. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details.

SCCS-Placement of a new fiber optic splice case enclosure, small. Also included are all tasks necessary to make the final placement/securing of cables and closures in manholes, hand holes or other structures, pumping the vault, testing for hazardous situations (i.e. – gas), ventilating the hole. Organizer tray assembly and all other tasks necessary to prepare Fiber Optic cables (OSP & ISP), securing the closure in the vault, grounding and cleanup of the work area. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details.

SPR-Cable Cut or Mid-entry Prep by removing the sheath at two ends, pulling back the sheath, cleaning the fibers, managing the lateral cable of the specified size, tray and cleaning fibers, and placing a new splice case. This unit is an adder to the SCC or SCCS unit. These units also include complete troubleshooting and repair (i.e.

Clean-up & Re-splicing Attempts) that may arise during Acceptance Testing, i.e. Bi-directional OTDR and Power (Insertion Loss) testing as specified owner construction standards. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details.

SPC-Prepare an existing splice case, large for splicing and placement of one or more new cables. Also included are all tasks necessary to make the final placement/securing of cables and closures in manholes, hand holes or other structures, pumping the vault, testing for hazardous situations (i.e. – gas), ventilating the hole. Final cable routing to the OCEF, POP or Hut, cable preparation (jacket removal, grounding / bonding, etc.). Organizer tray assembly and all other tasks necessary to prepare Fiber Optic cables (OSP & ISP), securing the closure in the vault, grounding and cleanup of the work area. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details.

SPCS-Prepare an existing splice case, small for splicing and placement of one or more new cables. Also included are all tasks necessary to make the final placement/securing of cables and closures in manholes, hand holes or other structures, pumping the vault, testing for hazardous situations (i.e. – gas), ventilating the hole. Final cable routing to the OCEF, POP or Hut, cable preparation (jacket removal, grounding / bonding, etc.). Organizer tray assembly and all other tasks necessary to prepare Fiber Optic cables (OSP & ISP), securing the closure in the vault, grounding and cleanup of the work area. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details.

HO-1-21 splices, complete one (1) single fusion splice of (2) fiber optic strands.

These units also include fusion splicing/terminating of affiber cable to pigtail(s) in any case, panel, etc. These units also include complete troubleshooting and repair (i.e. Clean-up & Re-splicing Attempts) that may arise during Acceptance Testing, i.e.

Bi-directional OTDR and Power (Insertion Loss) testing as specified in owner specifications. All Testing requirements are included in this unit. See Fiber Splicing Spec’s for further details. Splicing of fiber will be paid by the total quantity of fibers spliced per project Work Order. Example: If 2 splices are billed, unit 1-12 would be used for a total quantity of 2 splices, HO Unit.

HO1-13-24 splices. Example: If 20 splices are billed, unit 13-24 would be used for a total quantity of 20 splices, HO1 Unit.

HO2-25-48 splices. Example: If 40 splices are billed, unit 25-48 would be used for a total quantity of 40 splices, HO2 Unit.

HO3-49 and above. If 144 splices are billed, unit 49 and above would be used for a total quantity of 144 splices, HO3 Unit.

Miscellaneous Units

FDP-Placement of a subscriber fiber termination panel either to a telecommunications rack or backerboard. In the event a backerboard is not present, contractor to supply 3'x3' backboard as shown on construction prints SIFOT-Routing fiber optic cable and conduit from a facility entrance (penetration) into the building to a cable termination point.

SIFCT-Routing fiber optic cable and EMT conduit from a facility entrance (penetration) into the building to a cable termination point.

CSFOD-Building Core drill for the purposes of transitioning conduit between rooms or from exterior of the building. This unit includes wood, sheet rock, or other similar materials CSFOD1-Building Core drill for the purposes of transitioning conduit between rooms or from exterior of the building. This unit includes concrete, brick, metal, or other surfaces similar in nature.

CABLC-Installation of a universal broadband enclosure, generally 26x24x24 on a concrete pad or H frame. Cabinet shall be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications, and shall include grounding, pouring of the pad, and installation of the H frame if applicable. Electrical services are not included in this unit.

WRK-This removal of fiber optic cable in aerial or underground applications.

Removal of ADSS hardware, Messenger wire, down guys, and hardware are included in this unit. Underground conduit will be occupied with a mule tape and tied at each end for future use. Ducts will be plugged to prevent water and silt migration.

Underground Wall to Wall measurements are to be documented. This unit makes no distinction to inside our outside fiber cabling.

TRA-Two person certified traffic control licensed individuals with required safety and traffic protection items. Unit is paid by the crew hour. Must be approved by owner prior to commencing work TRAO-Two person certified traffic control licensed individuals with required safety and traffic protection items. Unit is paid by the crew hour, and is considered overtime from regular working hours.

TT-Trimming of trees and branches to maintain a safe clearance between communications and utility lines, shall be paid by square foot SCA-The work performed to review and audit splice case opened from the SPC units, this will serve as an adder. Must provide splice case audit as-built, pictures, and GIS tag of location.

Emergency and Non-Emergency Repair and Restoration

This unit covers all the work to open, review, close, return, and relash (for aerial cases) a splice case for an audit. This unit includes the work to create the splice case audit, pictures, and GIS tag of location.

This unit is to be utilized as an hourly unit, requested by owner to perform Outside Plant field review, pole data collection and other engineering and permitting duties for specific project(s) or scope of work. Staff assigned are to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related field. Shall be knowledgeable in Joint Use Pole attachments and application processes, municipality rules and regulations, material specifications and limitations. All costs shall be included within the hourly rate, fuel, meals, travel, and hotel.