The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (the Owner) requires new backbone cabling to be installed throughout their campus. This includes, but is not limited to, removal of existing backbone cabling, installation of new 12-strand single-mode fiber optic cabling, patching patch panel to network switch connectivity and patching cable outlets to end devices connectivity. Backbone Cabling - All new 12-strand single-mode fiber shall be installed from the existing MDF to each of the IDF’s shown on the provided drawings. All new fiber backbone cabling systems shall include new termination hardware installed per specifications. The contractor will supply and install necessary pathways, conduit, raceway, innerduct, j-hooks and connectors. All fiber must be incased in conduit or innerduct from buildings point of entry to MDF/IDF location. All management ties used on cabling between patch panels and switches must be reusable Velcro based cable ties. Removal of all unused cabling and connectivity devices. The contractor will schedule all demo with district after cutting over is complete. Contractors can find all backbone cabling material part numbers in the provided specification within the RFP. General Notes: • The contractor shall field verify all site conditions and all pathways prior to start of work. • Contractors are to include in their proposal all pathway core hole penetrations through interior walls and exterior walls. • Contractors will include in their proposal all equipment rentals, all tools, all ladders, trenching, underground boring, GPR locates, dig permits and temporary fence rental needed to complete this project. • Contractor to field verify all LB type conduit fittings. All fittings 1.5" and larger that will meet the cables bend radius is acceptable to pull fiber. Any LB type conduit fittings smaller than 1.5" will need to be reviewed with the district to have replaced if necessary.
