FA465921Q0009 RFI 1 Questions and Answers.pdf

FA465921Q0009

Installation of Cell Phone Boosters Barnes Hall, Bldg. 319

RFI QUESTIOS

a) How far away is the nearest cell tower?

See Cell Tower Map Attachment o eNB ID 189019 – 1.91 mi o eNB ID 189291 – 3.61 mi

b) Has a site visit been scheduled? Are we able to visit the site?

1 Feb 2021

c) Which cell providers do you wish to cover?

Intent is for all cell providers. If not feasible, all major cell carriers and carriers around the Grand Forks/Grand Forks AFB area.

d) If for modem use, what is the exact model of modem intended for use?

Not for modem use

e) Can you make a call outside of the building? If so during the call how many bars will the phone show during an active call outside of the building?

Sample size of 3 (Area inside and outside of the building (close to the building)) o Verizon phone: No bars inside and no phone call can be made. One bar outside and terrible phone call experience. When away from the building individual has stronger signal strength.

o AT&T phone: No bars inside and phone call can be made when near a window. One bar outside and okay phone call experience. When away from the building individual has stronger signal strength.

o T-Mobile Phone: One bar inside and phone call can be made. Two bars outside and phone call can be made.

f) How high up can you mount your outside antenna?

Height of the roof peak. See CAD Drawings.

Please keep the following in mind: All outdoor antenna roof-top mounting, shall be equipped with an antenna mounting frame fixture that is rated for wind gusts up to 110 mph. The fixture shall be fastened to the roof and shall be rated for 110 mph wind loading for the attached antenna. All outdoor antenna mounting hardware shall be attached to the fixture. Roof attachments shall not penetrate the roof. Clamp-type mounting that pinches onto the roof panel ribs are recommended. Minimize equipment attached to brick walls. Identify specific locations of equipment that must be attached to brick for approval.