Questions and Answers N6470921Q0044.docx

Questions and Answers N6470922Q0044

1. Since the fiber optic cable installation would probably not be completed in one day, would the contractor be able to leave slack loops out of open Manhole's (MH) overnight with proper safety barricades?

Yes

2. It is believed that the sheen in MH’s is oil from the asphalt roads. If sheen is present on the surface of the water are there any special considerations to be taken to identify or contain the sheen?

No, typical water is pumped into ditches adjacent to the manholes.

3. When pumping the MH’s what are the requirements for dumping the water? Is there a disposal facility on the base? If so, is there a fee for dumping?

No, typical water is pumped into ditches adjacent to the manholes.

4. It is the intention to install the fiber optic cable in one continuous run, if for some unforeseen reason this cannot be accomplished would an intermediate splices be allowed ?

No

5. What size conduit is required and is Maxcell or innerduct required ?

Industry standard and large enough to fit the fiber being pulled.

6. What type of fiber connectors are required for this project ?

Lucent Connector (LC)

7. Typically there is a 30’ – 50’ fiber optic maintenance loop at every third MH and at the last MH before entering the building. Is a maintenance loop required at every MH and if so, what footage is required ?

Industry standard and best practice.