Specifications include, but are not limited to: Analyze and troubleshoot fiber optic network cabling, hardware issues, network failures, optical power loss and splicing issues. This includes the ability to run an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, and other necessary tools to complete this work. This work may be done solo or in conjunction with staff from IT or Traffic Engineering. Audit, report and document network fiber, usage, and/or conduit routes. This work involves labeling and documenting all City and MUFN fiber connections and infrastructure. Vault documentation will include vault size, number and size of conduits, note which conduits cables are in, document cable information (size, manufacturer, owner, slack loop length, etc.), note if splice case(s) are present and document splice case owner (if labeled), model, and number of cables going into and out of the case(s). Splice documentation will include cable IDs and sizes of cables in case, buffer tube and strand colors and number for all tubes and strands spliced, tray counts, labels on trays, and notes on condition of case and trays and maintenance needs, etc. Sample documentation can be provided to vendor. Equipment documentation inside data centers will include type of equipment, label on equipment (if present), count, connector type, Rack ID, Rack Units, information about ports, jumpers, labels, etc. Labeling of cables will be done in accordance with the City of Madison Fiber Jumper and Fiber Cable standards and will include owner of cable, fiber count, cable name, and cable ID (provided by Fiber Network manager). Troubleshoot and repair fiber optic networking cabling. This includes emergency repairs which may include temporary fiber optic cable, fusion splicing, providing splice enclosures and misc. equipment. Temporary Fiber relocation due to construction: Due to construction activities, it is sometimes required to temporary relocate fiber for the duration of construction. Contractor will assist IT / TE with these relocations and restoring fiber for intended operation after construction in complete. Assist with diagnosing and resolving complex and unique fiber network issues. Provide quotes and assist with procurement of equipment and assist with connecting fiber optic network devices located in buildings, traffic cabinets, enclosures, and other City locations after a City issued PO has been received. Vendor is expected to have a variety of splice enclosures and other necessary splicing supplies on hand to assist with emergency repairs due to fiber breaks. City will reimburse vendor for necessary supplies used per the itemized bid documentation. City typically uses a different sizes of Tyco splice enclosures within City facilities.
