Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected contractors will be expected to: conduct a preliminary review and evaluate reports, drawings, and calculations of between 6 and 12 grant applications and provide expert advice to the VCBB Governing Board; examine plans individually and collectively to ensure that the resulting state-wide network follows good design practices, is resilient and redundant and provide an assessment of notable issues and/or concerns to the Board; attend site visits and/or public hearings as needed and scheduled by the Board; attend site visits and/or public hearings as needed and scheduled by the Board; work with partners inside and outside the state government to identify collaboration opportunities and ensure all networks are built to meet current and future needs, including participating in remote meetings with the Agency of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Agency of Education, Department of Libraries, Public Service Department, and other agencies and coordination with electrical utilities, telephone providers, mobile wireless providers, and other private sector entities; and provide additional support to Board staff as needed.