Specifications include, but are not limited to: Vendor shall detail the ability to design, build, install, own, operate and manage the Network. The Network shall have the following features and functionality. Network Equipment, Design and Technical Specifications. Page 3 of 7 The Proposer must provide network architecture documentation that shows active equipment locations and where assets will be added. Network architecture should consider a redundant topology that provides resiliency in the network. While not every component of the network can be redundant, where feasible the Proposer should take steps to make service offerings as resilient as possible. It is expected that Proposer may have some preexisting core assets (fiber, towers, hut sites, etc.) they intend to utilize in providing services to the proposed service areas. Proposers utilizing preexisting infrastructure should describe how these Assets fit into their proposed network architecture. Network Test and Acceptance Standards The Proposer will be required to demonstrate network performance to specified test standards. These standards will need to be met for services offered and infrastructure built or contracted. Speeds will be tested and proven as negotiated in the contract. Test standards are outlined in Section 3.2.3 Presence in County While the successful Proposer will receive a RFP award letter from the County, the County has the option to request best and final offer to the Proposer. The Proposer will be contributing significant capital and operational Assets and shall demonstrate they can successfully deliver internet/broadband where the network is required to offer service. A significant component of the scoring criteria will be the County’s assessment of the Proposer's proposed presence within the County, demonstrating its ability to provide adequate service and support to its customers. Retail/Local Services on Integrated Open Network ● Internet access service – residential and business class ● SIP trunking and customized Internet service plans for enterprises and institutions ● Hosted VoIP solutions for small business and residential customers ● Multi-channel video service ● On-demand content delivery ● Customized local content ● Video conferencing ● Hyper-local open technology gateway for local access to cloud-based community application and OTT services ● Support for community innovation research and development efforts Community Services on Network ● Cooperation on development and implementation of a “Smart Grid” program for stakeholders and customers (e.g. digital technology that allows for two-way communication between the utility and its customers and the sensing along transmission lines ● Community public service video channels ● Dedicated community health services network ● Health information exchange with secure media access ● Patient center managed telemedicine services o Secure portal
