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RESPONSE - BID - 8096 FIBER OPTIC SPLICING & RELATED SERVICES
EXHIBIT A BID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Invitation to Bid for the 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services, and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and other provisions set forth in the Bid. Additionally, the Contractor hereby makes the following representations to Utilities: a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the Contractor's knowledge and belief. b. The Contractor has obtained all necessary authorizations and approvals that will enable the Contractor to commit to the terms provided in this proposal. c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 45 days from the date hereof. d. I further agree that the method of award is acceptable to my company. e. I acknowledge receipt of 2.. addenda. Contractor Firm Name: f3u.t-k6ov\ ~ r= i b-er ~ '/ I si-eiM.~, LLC. Physical Address: S-7()0 EA~+ Cm_,V\{'-1 0--Da.d 20 E I RemittoAddress: P6 BbX 73/l. L-c.w-el~v'\cL LO 1.)c.>S"37 Phone: q7D ~ .tef/7- ~ 777 Authorized Agent of Firm Name: ".5°1°Y"loYI l{Ot.,__:>-e S Signature of Authorized Agent:----.~~~~....,~~~~--------- Primary Contact for Project: f>ol o ¥'V\o V\ W 6 w~ S Title: 0 vuY\~ r Email Address: ~V\ow-e.~ e..hctcklao"'~Q:~r . Lc>VV\ Phone: q70 - ~17- 3 777 Cell Phone: 0 7 D - 2-t S - b Li 3 3 PLEASE NOTE: BID SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE THE BID SCHEDULE AND EXHIBITS A, BAND C TO BE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE REJECTED FROM CONSIDERATION. BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 8 of 28 EXHIBIT B STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS & BID SCHEDULE All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit additional information if desirecf. 1. Name of Firm: Pl f 0 S-e i;e_e._ 11 e<lA ;{: mv"\ S lrw.Q4-s'' ior- a\\ C\ Vl S k>--Q(-S - 2. When was the firm organized?-------------------- 3. General character of Work performed by your company: ----------- 4. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name? ------------------------ 5. Contracts on hand. (show the amount of each contract and the appropriate anticipated dates of completion.) 6. Bank Reference: ------------------------- 7. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any other information that may be required by the OWNER?-------------- 8. Are you licensed as a General Contractor? _______________ _ a. If yes, in what city, county and state?--------------- b. What class, license and numbers?---------------- 9. Do you anticipate subcontracting Work under this Contract? _________ _ a. If yes, what percent of total contract?--------------- b. Andtowhomr ______________________ _ 10. Are any lawsuits pending against you or your firm at this time? ________ _ If yes, PROVIDE DETAIL ___________________ _ 11. What are your company's bonding limitations?--------------- 12. Have you ever failed to complete any Work awarded to you? _________ _ If so, where and why?----------------------- 13. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? ________________ _ If so, where and why? ______________________ _ 13. Are you debarred by any government agency?--------------- If yes, list agency name.---------------------- 14. List your major equipment available for this contract. BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 9 of 28 Additional Sheets INVITATION TO BID 8096 FIBER OPTIC SPLICING & RELATED SERVICES EXHIBIT B STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS & BID SCHEDULE All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached sheets. The Bidder may submit additional information if desired. 1. Name of Firm: Backbone Fiber Systems, LLC. 2. When was the firm organized? Backbone Fiber Systems was formed in January of 2011. Projects were not performed under Backbone until January of 2013. 3. General character of Work performed by your company: Fiber optic cable installation, Splicing, terminating, testing, trouble shooting, emergency repair, restoration and documentation. 4. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name? 2 years and 3 months. 5. Contracts on hand. (Show the amount of each contract and the appropriate anticipated dates of completion.) Project contracts: • COOT - 1-70 Mountain Corridor Backbone Replacement COOT Project# ITS SWOl-527. $296,000 contract for fiber splicing and testing. Completion date of September 30, 2015 • City of Denver (contracting through Colorado Boring) - Traffic Intersection Project - Traffic cabinet replacement. Backbone is responsible for re-terminating all fiber patch panels and testing - $30,000 - Completion date of 12/31/2015 • Viaero Wireless - Ft Morgan to Kimber splicing and testing - $98,000 - Completion date of September 30, 2015. Service Agreement Contract: • City of Loveland - Fiber Optic Materials and Installation Bid 2015-18 - Fiber optic cable installation, splicing, terminating, testing - Not to exceed $300,000 - Completion date of March 2013 with option to renew for additional years. • City of Loveland - Voice and Data Cabling Contract - Not to exceed $30,000. Completion date of December 31, 2015 option to renew for additional years. Page 1of8 Service Agreement/ Preferred vendor for: (Contracts are not in place for the following customers. As a preferred vendor Backbone fiber Systems will complete projects on an as-need basis. Contract customers will take precedence over these customers.) • Platt River Power Athority • Level 3 Communications • Front Range Internet, Inc . • United Power • Selcon Utility, Inc . • GE Construction, Inc . • Poudre Valley Health Systems • Dark Comm, LLC. 6. Bank Reference: Christian Bordewick (970) 663-7600 7. Will you, upon request, fill out a detailed financial statement and furnish any other information that may be required by the OWNER? Yes 8. Are you licensed as a General Contractor? No 9. Do you anticipate subcontracting Work under this Contract? No 10. Are any lawsuits pending against you or your firm at this time? No 11. What are your company's bonding limitations? $500,000 to $1,000,000 12. Have you ever failed to complete any Work awarded to you? No 13. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? No 13. Are you debarred by any government agency? No 14. List your major equipment available for this contract. • 70S Fujikura Fusion Splice (X2) • 50S Fujikura Fusion Splicer • Anritsu CMA 5000 OTDR -Single-mode and multi-mode, launch reel, VLF, Power meter • AFL Noise Power Meter test set - Single -mode and multi- mode • Exfo FTB200-V2 OTDR (X2) - Single-mode and multi-mode, launch reel, power meter, fast test • Bare fiber tester (X2) • Traffic identifier (X2) • Fiber optic splicing trailer (X2) • Fiber optic cable reel trailer 9000 Lb • Fiber optic cable tugger for cable installation (X2) • Pull behind air compressor for pull tape installation Page 2 of 8 15. Provide names, work history, background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers (resumes are welcome). Include relevant professional training, and industry certifications of the person(s) who will be the primary contact person for the City of Fort Collins and who will have primary responsibility for requested Work Orders. Solomon Howes (primary contact) - Please see resume 16. Names, work history, background and experience of the technical experts of your organization (resumes are welcome). Include relevant professional training, and industry certifications of any and all technical experts who will perform the actual hands-on work. If the hands-on technician is the same person as in Question 16, just state "same as Question 16." If other technicians will be used by the primary contact person, include the requested information for each of them. Solomon Howes - Please see resume Clifford Mascarenas - Please see resume Calvin Francis - Please see resume Benito Loera - Please see resume Cody Wilkes - Please see resume 17. Provide descriptions of at least three (3) large-scale fiber optics projects where the person listed in Question 16 had primary technical responsibility for hands-on fiber work including splicing, terminations, cable preparation, testing, labeling, and documentation. If the person listed in Question 16 was not the hands-on technician for the project, please describe the circumstances. Be specific about the scope and scale of the project including information such as type and feet of fiber cable for the project, overhead or underground construction, number of splices, number and type of connectors, and any other technical details that will help the reader evaluate your technical competency. Solomon Howes (primary contact) • CDOT 1-25 HOV lanes fiber install (contracted through Interface Communications) - o Scope of work: Install 30,000' of 96 strand single-mode fiber optic cable down the 1-25 HOV ride away between Node locations. o Procedure: Remove water from (54) 7'x7'x7' vaults to prepare for conduit proofing and documentation. A rodder was used to proof conduits and install mule tape. Recorded footage documentation for the entire route to establish quantities for fiber install. Successfully installed the cable from end to end. One 96 ct butt splice was performed in the mid point of the project and one 96 ct panel was terminated at each end using splice on SM/ST pig tails. All testing and documentation was recorded and submitted for project close out. o Details: 96 splices in mid-point location and 192 pig tail terminations. Documentation included - cable size and ID, cable sequentials in and out of each vault location, cable sequentials at each enclosure end plate and panel frame, direction, conduit size, OTDR and OLTS test report package. Page 3of8 a. For each project, include dates that the work was performed and the job location. October 2014 - January 2015, 1-25 HOV lanes b. For each project, include the name and phone number or other contact information for the Project Manager or Project Supervisor. Jeff Lints (303) 434-4184 - Interface Communications c. State the approximate cost of each, and location and type of construction $59,000 - CDOT ITS Improvement project • CDOT Loveland Fiber Optic Interconnect (contracted through Paonia, Inc.) - o Scope of work: Perform 33 splice point and 30 traffic cabinet termination panels, test and document. o Procedure: The project was broken out into 6 section. Our responsibility was to splice new lateral cable to the new and existing backbone cable locations and terminate the lateral in the traffic cabinet as soon as the cable was installed (cable installed by Paonia). Once all splice points and cabinet terminations were completed testing was performed from end-to-end and from cabinet-to-cabinet per section. Documentation was provided at the end of each section. o Details: Splice points consisted of end-to-end butt splices, backbone to lateral end splices, backbone to lateral mid-span splices, and combinations of these. Cabinet panel terminations consist of SM/ST single mode pig tails. Testing included pre-install reel testing, post install testing end-to-end, and cabinet-to-cabinet testing. Documentation included OTDR and OLTS testing report packages. a. For each project, include dates that the work was performed and the job location. July of 2014 to March of 2015 b. For each project, include the name and phone number or other contact information for the Project Manager or Project Supervisor. Don Canella (719) 491-4442 - Paonia, Inc. d. State the approximate cost of each, and location and type of construction $45,000 - Loveland, Colorado - COOT ITS Improvement Project Clifford Mascarenas (secondary contact) • COOT State Highway 177 (contracted through Interface Communications) o Roles: Solomon Howes: Project Manager Clifford Mascarenas: Over saw all technical responsibilities Page 4 of 8 o Scope of work: Install 24,500' of 96 strand and 500' of 12 strand single-mode fiber optic cable down State Highway 177 ride away between Arapahoe and Hampden. Complete backbone cable splicing, cabinet panel terminations, testing and documentation. o Procedure: Successfully installed the cable from end to end. One 96 ct butt splice was performed at the mid-point of the project, 8 backbone to lateral splice points, and 8 cabinet panel termination locations. All testing and documentation was recorded and submitted for project close out. o Details: 96 splices in mid-point, 2-8 splices per backbone to lateral splice point, 4-8 hand polish SM/ST terminations per cabinet. Documentation included - cable size and ID, cable sequentials in and out of each pull box location, cable sequentials at each enclosure end plate and panel frame, direction, conduit size, OTDR and OLTS test report package. a. For each project, include dates that the work was performed and the job location. September 2013 - October 2013 b. For each project, include the name and phone number or other contact information for the Project Manager or Project Supervisor. Jeff Lints (303) 434-4184 - Interface Communications c. State the approximate cost of each, and location and type of construction $37,000 -Arapahoe County - COOT ITS Improvement Project • City of Denver Traffic Cabinet Replacement Project (contracted through Colorado Boring Company) o Roles: Solomon Howes: Project Manager Clifford Mascarenas: Over saw all technical responsibilities o Scope of work: Install new terminations and test from cabinet to cabinet. o Procedure: Prep existing lateral inside new cabinet, terminate and test. o Details: Existing laterals are hybrid 24 strand cable with 12 single mode strands and 12 multi-mode strands, some being in a uni-tube with both single-mode and multi-mode fibers within one buffer tube. Testing and troubleshooting methods are used just to decipher which fiber type and fiber numbers to use. Cable prep includes installation of buffer tube fan out kits. Terminations are completed using mechanical type connectors per City of Denver's instructions. Testing is performed to ensure proper connection placement and overall functionality. 96 splices in mid-point, 2-8 splices per backbone to lateral splice point, 4-8 hand polish SM/ST terminations per cabinet. Documentation included - OTDR and OLTS test report package. a. For each project, include dates that the work was performed and the job location. November 2013 - November 2015 b. For each project, include the name and phone number or other contact information for the Project Manager or Project Supervisor. Page 5 of 8 Lloyd Seaton (970) 567-3973 - Colorado Boring Company c. State the approximate cost of each, and location and type of construction $30,000 - Denver, Colorado - CDOT ITS Improvement Project 18. Provide any other information about the person(s) named in Questions 16 & 17 that would be helpful in evaluating that person's skills and experience level related to fiber optics. This could include information such as supervisory experience, the training of others regarding fiber optics industry standards and procedures, relevant research efforts, speaking engagements at industry seminars, or similar information. • Solomon Howes o Performed audits for the entire infrastructure of PRPA's fiber optic network throughout Ft Collins, Loveland, and Longmont. Documentation includes cable types and sizes, cable directions and quantities, location of all splice points and slack loop locations, and entire enclosure splicing configurations and directions. The documentation was provided to PRPA and stored in our documentation records for future reference. o Established and maintained great working relationship with Platt River Power Authority. o Received extensive in the field training from Dave Atkins at Platt River Power Authority. o Received extensive training from Light Brigade and IMSA. o Created and implemented an in-house training program based on IMSA, FOA, and ETA standards to train employees. Backbone Fiber Systems is committed to quality and excellence therefore we hire and train opposed to hiring experienced technicians for it is not worth the risk of adopting bad habits. • Clifford Mascarenas o Advanced training through Light Brigade, IMSA, in-house, and in the field. o Over saw all technical functions of several projects. • Calvin Francis o Advanced training through Light Brigade, IMSA, in-house, and in the field. o Participates in all fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and documentation procedures. • Benito Loera o Advanced in-house, and in the field training. o Participates in all fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and documentation procedures. • Cody Wilkes o Advanced in-house, and in the field training. o Participates in all fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, and documentation procedures. o Led a testing and fiber optic link upgrade project for every school in Poudre school District to prepare the links for 10 gig circuits. Page 6 of 8 19. Provide 3 references for similar projects for your firm. Include current contact name, current telephone number and email address. Platt River Power Authority: Scott Rowley (970) 0471 - RowleyS@prpa.org Interface Communication: Jeff Lints (303) 434-4184 - jlints@interface.cc Colorado Boring Company: Lloyd Seaton {970) 567-3973 - cbc1998@comcast.net 20. The successful Contractor must provide a mobile, protected environment for field splicing activities. Most outside splice closures in Fort Collins are located in telecom vaults or hand holes that are next to or near paved roadways. However, the Contractor may be requested to perform work at a location that would be difficult to access with a vehicle. a. Please describe the vehicle(s), trailer(s), or other means that you own or lease that you will normally be using as a work platform. GMC 2500 HD 4 door short bed with 14' Wells Cargo trailer outfitted for fiber optic splicing. (X2) The trailers are enclosed from the outdoor elements creating a dust free working environment. Power outlets, proper lighting, climate control, and rear facing safety beacon is powered by its on board generator. b. Describe how you will control the work environment if the work location is not accessible by a vehicle. A fiber optic splicing tent will be used in locations where a splicing trailer cannot fit. 20. Please provide your best estimates for the following: a. What is your average response time for non-emergency work orders? 5 business days b. How quickly can you respond to emergency work orders? 1 hour c. What is your availability throughout a normal year? Are there periods when you would not be available? Backbone Fiber Systems is available year round. 21. Do you have a competent, experienced, and certified back-up person that the City of Fort Collins can call upon in the event you are not available (if yes, please include that person's information in Question 2, above.) Please note that the use of subcontractors will not be allowed without the prior written consent of the Project Manager. See question #17 22. The Contractor will be expected to supply all tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies necessary to perform the work. Describe the following equipment that you will be using: a. Fusion splicer - manufacturer, model, date of last calibration. • Fujikura 70S - December 2014 • Fujikura 70S - November 2014 • Fujikura SOS - September 2014 b. OTDR - manufacturer, model, date of last calibration. Page 7 of 8 • Anritsu CMA 5000 - August 2014 • Exfo FTB 200-V2 - December 2014 • Exfo FTB 200-V2 - December 2014 c. Other specialized equipment including fiber optics test equipment. • AFL Noyes OLTS - August 2014 Page 8 of 8 Solomon Howes 2984 Ariel Drive Loveland, CO 80537 970-215-6433 Showes@backbonefiber. com Objective To partner with both Government and private sector entities to broaden the availability of fiber optic technologies to a wider customer base. Employment History Owner Backbone Fiber Systems, LLC. January 2015- Present • Fostered and maintained business relationships with past and current customers • Provided thorough documentation and testing reports for all projects • Developed records management plan for all projects • Created and implemented training programs for all employees on fundamentals based on FOA, IMSA and ETA standards • Responsible for quality control • Created safety program compliant with OSHA, IMSA, and FOA Partner Backbone Fiber Systems, LLC. January 2013 - January 2015 • Led and successfully completed a total of 490,000' of cable installation, 195 termination panels, 210 splice enclosure between 2010 and 2015 on COOT projects alone • Estimated all potential projects • Invoiced all completed projects • Purchased all equipment and materials • Responsible for management activities, such as hiring and training of all personnel • Project manager for all job sites and projects Fiber Optic Foreman GE Construction, Loveland, CO 2012-2013 • Created and implement project management plans • Assigned resources for specific job functions to maximize efficiency and minimize costs • Developed complex fiber optic route design and splicing diagrams • Coordinated and communicated project plans with all stakeholders • Supervised job safety and procedures • Trained new employees on all Fiber Optic Technicians' duties and job functions Fiber Optic Technician GE Construction, Loveland, CO 2007-2012 • Performed audits for the entire infrastructure of PRPA's fiber optic network throughout Ft Collins, Loveland, and Longmont documenting cable sizes and quantities, enclosure capacities for documentation records, GPS mapping and future expansion • Led teams in fiber optic cable installation • Conducted testing to ensure proper project completion, and created test reports for project close out • Created troubleshooting procedures and corrected any deficiencies to ensure customer satisfaction • Responsible for splicing, termination and testing for multiple different applications General Laborer GE Construction, Loveland, CO 2005-2007 • Installed fiber optic cable • Installed conduit and pull boxes • Built pipe in open trench for dry utilities and communications • Operated heavy machinery and equipment Education • IMSA Fiber Optics Design Technician Level 2 • IMSA Fiber Optics Field Technician Level 2 • IMSA Fiber Optics Technician Level 1 • IMSA Fiber Optics Technician 1-2-3 • BNSF Railway Contractor Safety Training • OSHA Standards competency training • Ashford University Online August 2010 - May 2011 • CSU August 2007 - May 2008 • Western State August 2006 - May 2007 • Commercial Driver License References Eric Gustafson, GE Construction, 970-218-6325 Scott Rowley, Platt River Power Authority, 970-217-0471 Jeff Lints, Interface Communications, 303-434-5805 ©GOES 748 ~~ Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY Fiber op~Progranv B~It-Knowrv~ Solomon J. Howes ty hereby ~lfi:ed a,y ~ Tiber &pttc¥ T~ Leve? I by c.omplet-'!A1f?all-requtr~and~ww For Ce-rltfi;cat""wworv tlii1Y Thirlwtlv day ef J ulj0 2013 ValidTJLru( 7/30/20.16 ~2~ Certificate Number ':?' - , . Douglas M Aiken - interim Executive Director F0_106033 LITHO IN U.S.A. ®GOES441 ~ll3: Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY Fiber OptU:yProg:r~ Bf?/ It-Knowrv That- Solomon J. Howes tr hereby ~tfi:eda,yc;v FtberOpt"tcrO~ T~leve?II by co-tnplerU1fj'alb requir~and~uJrV For Cerl'~l011/orv th4Y ~tdfv day of J ulj0 20.13 Valid Thrw 7 /30/20.16 ~2~ Certificate Number 'f' r Douglas M Aiken - Interim Executive Director FOD_106033 LITHO IN U.S.A ~ GOES 746 ~fil Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY Fiber Optio.Y Progratn/ Be-It-Knoww That- So/omon J. Howes whereby cert:-"t/ied a,y CZ, TiberOpttc:yTteU T~ Leve? II 0; c,ompl,et-"l#lff'albrequir~and~ww Tor cerr~wworv~ ~tetfvday of Jul;J0 20.l 3 ValidThrw 7/30/20.16 ~2a:L__ Certificate Number ~-~ Douglm M. Aiken - Interim Executive Divector FP_106033 UTHO IN U.S.A. CERTIFICATE 0 F C 0 MP LET 0 N Fiber Optics for Traffic, Fire· Alarm, and Communication Systems Technician Level I This is to Certify that Solomon Howes has completed two days of classroom training on fiber optic theory and components including: optical fiber types, cables, connectors, splices, cable and fiber management products, test equipment, and fiber optic safety. Disciplines include techniques and products used for the installation and testing of fiber optic links. ~m: Vm fiber ~ptic Hesource. Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY -F./71td MODERATOR " Avril 29-30, 2013 13041601 COURSE NUMBER AND COMPLETION DATE CERTIFICATE 0 F C 0 M P L E T O N Fiber Optics for Traffic, Fire Alarm, and Communication Systems Field Technician Level II This is to Certify that Solomon Howes has successfully completed sixteen hours of hands-on training required for Level 11 lnstaller certification. The exercises consisted of fiber optic splicing, plus cable, patch panel and closure preparation. Testing and maintenance exercises included acceptance and span testing, measuring reflections and splice losses, connector inspection and cleaning, link loss and optical power measurements, and testing and troubleshooting a fiber optic CCTV link. · &l!f~~ ~lM: I: M OD ERATOR May 1-21 2013 13041602 Your Fiber ~ptic Resource. Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY · COURSE NU M BER AND CO M P L ETION DATE CERTIFICATE 0 F C 0 MP LE T O N Fiber Optics for Traffic, Fire Alarm, and Communication Systems Design Technician Level II This is to Certify that Solomon Howes has completed eight hours of classroom training on the design of fiber-optic traffic, fire alarm, and communication systems. The content consisted of instruction on system design including loss budgets, topologies, standards, systems overview, component integration, video transmission, real-time video, video over IP, traffic controllers, control systems, and next-generation systems. Pf!?/(;;~ > ~fil ( -- ----- M ODERATOR May 3, 2013 13041603 Vour fiber ~ptic Resource. Your Partner in PUBLIC SAFETY COURSE NUMBER AN D CO M PLETION DATE TRAINING CERTIFICATE TRENCH SHORING SERYICES DENVER • ALBUQUERQUE · COLORADO SPRINGS · JACKSONVILLE • ORLANDO · BIRMINGHAM SALT LAKE · ATLANTA · PITTSBURGH · GRAND JUNCTION • PROVO · NORTH METRO ATLANTA In Recognition Of Solomon Howes who has completed the Trench Shoring Services Safety in Excavation Course as outlined in 29 CFR Part 1926 as promulgated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. ~o_ Trench Shoring Services December 12, 2012 Date Clifford Mascarenas 4531 Boardwalk Drive Unit V6 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Objective Certifications Experience To increase knowledge and skills in the fiber optic industry. To obtain additional certifications related to fiber optic technician training. • Light Brigade Advanced Fiber Optics for Singlemode Outside Plant • Extensive in-house training based on FOA, IMSA, and ETA standar ds • BNSF Railway Contractor Safety Training Fiber Optic Technician- Backbone Fiver Systems, LLC January 2 014- Present • Led Fiber Optic installs, splicing, terminating, testing and documentation proceedures • Conducted testing to ensure proper project completion, and created test reports for project close out • Participated in troubleshooting procedures and corrected any deficiencies to ensure customer satisfaction • Responsible for splicing, termination and testing for multiple applications • Assisted in training of new employees • Supervised small splicing projects • Participated in project audits General Laborer- GE Construction December 2010 - January 2014 • Installed fiber optic cable • Installed conduit and pull boxes • Built pipe in open trench for dry utilities and communications Expiration Date November, 25 2018 FOSP Outside Plant Certified Fiber Optics Technician Outside Plant Clifford J. Mascarenas , FOSP159872 Loveland, Colorado has successfully completed the techm'cal examinaHons and requirements to be universally recognized for competency, ability, and knowledge as an Outside Plant Fiber Optics Technician. To be recognized for this honor, practJ'cing technicians must pass a written examination in Fiber Optics Outside Plant procedures and technology, They also must pass a "hands-on" skills testing. Only highly skilled technicians are able to accomplish this feat. The Electronics Technicians Association, Int'!. takes great pride in presenting this official recognition to the above-named qualified technician. His/her name has been published in the High-Tech News journal, embedded in the FOJ-OSP permanent data base, and is available for recognition by officials of the industry. This indivMual may display the FOJ-OSP ideutification items or advertise his/her level of accomplishment as a Fiber Optics Technician. Congratulations from ETA-I officers and members and the electronics industry. Certification renewal takes place every four (4) years and may be accomplished by meeting specified recertification criteria established by ETA -l ETA® International Greencastle, Indiana www.eta-i.org Accredited By I~~~ "'""''" __ ,,,,_...,w ~~ ~ Teresa J. Maher, CSS - President CE TIFI TE 0 F c 0 M p L E T 0 N Advanced Fiber Optics for Singlemode Outside Plant . This is to Certify that Clifford Mascarenas has completed a 32 hour advanced course consisting of 8 hours classroom training and 24 hours of hands-on exercises. Hands-on training included cable, connectorization, patch panel and splice closure preparation, advanced OTDR operation for optical return loss (ORL) measurements and emergency restorations. Cable preparation included mid-entry techniques in splice closures, building and terminating LAN Panels. Optical loss testing covered proper documentation and dual wavelength testing to ensure proper link operation. Connectorization included SC with Fuse Connect, anaerobic and no-polish connectors. Fusion splice training ~~ INSTRUCTOR 141010 Oct 21-24, 2014 COURSE NUMBER AND COMPLETION DATE Event Code OV-THELB-WA-0313-1; BICSI ITS CE Cs: 28 Here is your personal certification card from: ETA't Interrnaitional It represents: *Verification of attainment of industry knowledge and skills * Commitment to excellence in rhe fiber ontics field . )~ "·''. ~·: ' * Professional competency " Thank you. !" ·~~ • C~rtified ~· Fiber Optics Technician Teresa Maher, css Outside Plant FOSP159872 Clifford J. Mascarenas PO Box 7312 Loveland, CO 80539 Aru£<(~1t &?rt• 'J'*"'"'ticna/. Expires- 11125/2018 ____ ...... ___ ... ----------· ----- .. - ' - - - < - - • ~ - - - - • - - - • - - - • • • - - - - - .. - ~ - - • .,. - • .. ~ - - --- , "' Calvin Francis Jr. 6318 Jordan Drive Loveland, CO 80537 Objectives Dedicated to learning the skills necessary to advance in the fiber optic industry. Currently working as a fiber optic technician under highly skilled and trained supervisors. Providing excellent customer service. Experience June 2014 - Present I Fiber Optic Technician Backbo ne Fiver Systems LLC I • Installed fiber optic cable • Conducted testing on installations • Assisted in troubleshooting to correcting deficiencies and ensure customer satisfaction • Responsible for splicing, termination and testing on projects • Member of project safety team • Coordinated with supervisor on all job activities to ensure efficiency • Attended all mandatory trainings and continue to learn proper fiber optic techniques for install, termination, splicing, testing and documentation Certifications and skills • Certified Fiber Optics Technician for Out Side Plant • Extensive in-house training based on FOA, IMSA, and ET A standards • Adaptable • Customer focused • Results driven • Eager to learn November, 25 2018 FOSP Outside Plant Certified Fiber Optics Technician Outside Plant Calvin D. Francis , FOSP159874 Loveland, Colorado has successfully completed the technical examinations and reqwremeTlts to be universally recognized for competency, abijjty, and knowledge as an Outside Plant F1"ber Optics Technician. To be recognjzed for this honor, practicing technicians must pass a written examination in Fiber Optics Outside Plant procedures and technology. They also must pass a "hands-on" skI1ls testing. Only highly skilled technicians are able to accomplish this feat. The Electronics Technicians AssociaHon, lnt'J. takes great pride in presenting this offi6al recognition to the above-named qualified technician. His/her name has been published in the High-Tech News journal, embedded in the FOJ-OSP permanent data base, and is available for recognition by officials of the industry. This individual may display the FO!-OSP ideatification items or advertise his/her level of accomplishment as a Fiber Optics Techniciaa. Congratulations from ETA-I officers and members and the electronics industry. Certification renewal takes place every four (4) years and may be accomplished by meeting specified recertification criteria established by ETA-L ETA® International Greencastle, Indiana www.eta-i.org Accredited By I,~~tm\ ~·"'~""""''°''"'~ ~~ ~ Teresa J. Maher, CSS - President .- ~ " 1 ~-, ':' · .. -:!.· ETA® International ::: Verification of attainment of industry knowledge and skills ::: Commitment lo excellence in the fiber optics field * Professional competency . ·-- .. -~ ... ~, '!(t~., C~rtified . . ~~1.. Fiber Optics Techn1c1an Teresa Maher, CSS Outside Plant FOSPI59874 CaMn D. Francis PO 80)(7312 Loveland, CO 80539 A~ Z7.ri" 1Kfelu<<Jt&u<at Expires· '·--- --·-- ------ 11'25/-- 2018 BENITO LOERA 1952 28TH AVENUE, GREELEY, CO 80634 OBJECTIVE Dedicated to learning the skills necessary to advance in the fiber optic industry. Currently working as a fiber optic technician under highly skilled and trained supervisors. Providing excellent customer service. EXPERIENCE 6/1/2014 TO PRESENT Backbone Fiber Systems LLC Loveland, CO FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN • Installed fiber optic cable • Conducted testing on installations • Assisted in troubleshooting to correcting deficiencies and ensure customer satisfaction • Responsible for splicing, termination and testing on projects • Member of project safety team • Coordinated with supervisor on all job activities to ensure efficiency • Attended all mandatory trainings and continue to learn proper fiber optic techniques for install, termination, splicing, testing and documentation • Responsible for all low volt and data cabling for ISP applications CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Extensive in-house training based on FOA, IMSA, and ETA standards • Adaptable • Customer focused • Results driven • Eager to learn CODY WILKES 832 E 57rn STREET, LOVELAND, CO 80537 OBJECTIVE Dedicated to learning the skills necessary to advance in the fiber optic industry. Currently working as a fiber optic technician under highly skilled and trained supervisors. Providing excellent customer service. EXPERIENCE 2/1/2015 TO PRESENT Backbone Fiber Systems LLC Loveland, CO FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN • Installed fiber optic cable • Conducted testing on installations • Assisted in troubleshooting to correcting deficiencies and ensure customer satisfaction • Responsible for splicing, termination and testing on projects • Member of project safety team • Coordinated with supervisor on all job activities to ensure efficiency • Attended all mandatory trainings and continue to learn proper fiber optic techniques for install, termination, splicing, testing and documentation • Extensive in-house training based on FOA, IMSA, and ETA standards • Adaptable • Customer focused • Results driven • Eager to learn 15. Provide names, work history, background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including officers (resumes are welcome). Include relevant professional training, and industry certifications of the person(s) who will be the primary contact person for the City of Fort Collins and who will have primary responsibility for requested Work Orders. 16. Names, work history, background and experience of the technical experts of your organization (resumes are welcome). Include relevant professional training, and industry certifications of any and all technical experts who will perform the actual hands-on work. If the hands-on technician is the same person as in Question 16, just state "same as Question 16." If other technicians will be used by the primary contact person, include the requested information for each of them. 17. Provide descriptions of at least three (3) large-scale fiber optics projects where the person listed in Question 16 had primary technical responsibility for hands-on fiber work including splicing, terminations, cable preparation, testing, labeling, and documentation. If the person listed in Question 16 was not the hands-on technician for the project, please describe the circumstances. Be specific about the scope and scale of the project including information such as type and feet of fiber cable for the project, overhead or underground construction, number of splices, number and type of connectors, and any other technical details that will help the reader evaluate your technical competency. a. For each project, include dates that the work was performed and the job location. b. For each project, include the name and phone number or other contact information for the Project Manager or Project Supervisor. c. State the approximate cost of each, and location and type of construction 18. Provide any other information about the person(s) named in Questions 16 & 17 that would be helpful in evaluating that person's skills and experience level related to fiber optics. This could include information such as supervisory experience, the training of others regarding fiber optics industry standards and procedures, relevant research efforts, speaking engagements at industry seminars, or similar information. 19. Provide 3 references for similar projects for your firm. Include current contact name, current telephone number and email address. 20. The successful Contractor must provide a mobile, protected environment for field splicing activities. Most outside splice closures in Fort Collins are located in telecom vaults or hand holes that are next to or near paved roadways. However, the Contractor BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 10 of28 may be requested to perform work at a location that would be difficult to access with a vehicle. a. Please describe the vehicle(s), trailer(s), or other means that you own or lease that you will normally be using as a work platform. b. Describe how you will control the work environment if the work location is not accessible by a vehicle. 20. Please provide your best estimates for the following: a. What is your average response time for non-emergency work orders? b. How quickly can you respond to emergency work orders? c. What is your availability throughout a normal year? Are there periods when you would not be available? 21. Do you have a competent, experienced, and certified back-up person that the City of Fort Collins can call upon in the event you are not available (if yes, please include that person's information in Question 2, above.) Please note that the use of subcontractors will not be allowed without the prior written consent of the Project Manager. 22. The Contractor will be expected to supply all tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies necessary to perform the work. Describe the following equipment that you will be using: a. Fusion splicer - manufacturer, model, date of last calibration. b. OTDR - manufacturer, model, date of last calibration. c. Other specialized equipment including fiber optics test equipment. 23. The Service Provider will supply current pricing for the following tasks: a. Fusion splicing, single-mode fiber, includes labor and consumables (splice sleeves) Number of strands Cost per strand Comments 1-12 {' .2t6 13-24 •• D 2 L\ 25-36 I 22 37-48 ,I i- ~ ll 49-72 ~ l~ 73-96 l < ~ lb 97-144 ~ r lf >144 $ \ I BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 11 of 28 b. OTDR test single-mode fiber strands on reel (including the supplying of test documentation on disc and hard copy in a format to be agreed upon), includes labor Number of strands Cost per strand Comments 1-12 ~ q 13-24 ~ . s 25-36 ,- l ~ . s 37-48 c ~ 6.S 49-72 t 4.5 73-96 £ l-\ 97-144 $ 3.S >144 $ 2 c. Build connectors in the field (SC, ST, LC, etc.). (non-fusion glue type, includes labor and consumables) Number of connectors Cost per connector Comments 1-12 ,\ 2-~ 13-24 ~ 2.l\ 25-36 ~ 2-2 37-48 . 'l ! d. Other typical cost items Activity Cost per unit Comments $ c,\l eq_ u: pM-ef\+- ~I\ cl v4 eJ Open/close a splice enclosure w Mobilization charge to Fort Collins ~ 1 I dc:illQr w : I\ \:1-e_ c:_~ ... r~e_'* location/per splice crew ~<> r ~"<. e\<\ pro Je.d- Splice case prep/per splice case $ 25 M~\-"'-f""'-\ ~r- "'v;£\.et\ \.:Jy --\--\/\ ~ c., l y $ 36 {J<-- ~p ~ .... , Le<..~( e -~J\\-€(,'q~ Splice cable prep/per cable c. tc-sure.. Splice tray prep/per tray $ ?D ~-el ·h-\{ - :i_ ~ : 'ox.rs \.) r +o "3 b : b-e.I ') i '"l: (\c.lv.d£«S c<'\ble_ C..r"<\ pu\\ Labor - cable/pull string installation 05 &+-r;I\~ ,' I\ ?t-"-lla..t'c-(\ 4r (materials provided)/per man hour A NY ~ : s~"' c.<_ BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 12 of 28 Light source/power meter test on 2 strands ~<!.\<--cl-t6 0-\\ '"'<.v: ~Y"--t.v'\.-\-- [~l> r'\~'<t" lr;>o.\ (1.E<~d.eq ~o\ of installed SM fiber (Note: for this example, ~ 6"'1.-e.. J.~reL..~ : dV\. yio~ ~~"" ( assume end points are 5 miles apart) '1-~~ f' e17,.c\- ~l\clvd.c,4_ lri I Labor hourly rate, 8 AM 5 PM (for $ bCS Gt f ;' activities not otherwise specified) (Labor for activities hourly rate, not otherwise 5 PM - 8 specified) AM (off hours) $ £0 Percentage added to materials cost for fV\_e-..r \\ u~ / ~ ~ &l_'.:)-e_ °' "- c\ ordering, handling, storage, and delivery to IS(o ':,h~~P ·Vi::::-i 0~ tt\\ M-.J-er~c::\.ls site Build 12 fiber fan-out kit $ Lt () 'Lf' -s-\.,,. 1 \ l'.Jv~.....r \-v'oo.. 4A.A ov\- Build 24 fiber fan-out kit $ 50 \' Build 48 fiber fan-out kit t C?O \\ Mid-span Cable Entry { ~b '\)-er~'"" M ~ 4- ~~A B"'-ky ~ lou~~-e(' \-1.)J'~ Dual Wavelength OTDR test at patch panel T-e~+-- 4'6 F- ?ti.A-"- \ CIA 4 $ LJS6 Pf'ov ~dt:.. .\.-e..~ 1- f e~or~ location. Provide test result report. (most locations are 48f or under) Build and install a rack mount 12 fiber patch ~ 1 '36 Yf'-e ~ / fV\C?v\f\.,-\- (\)ft l ~cd.e1 panel,) load and splice pigtails. ~&<.A~\ tirvv 1Je,A l:Jy \-Y\<'. C ' --\. I Build and install a rack mount 24 fiber patch $ \36 (/ panel,) load and splice pigtails. panel,Build and ) load install and a splice rack pigtails. mount 48 fiber patch $ I '56 [ ( ?~t\ri:.C->v' \'\ : ~ '>a.Pl.~-' t-bul ~/-Skt-It t.cloi;<. (oo :v.-fj) '\~"lo \'\t--~J 11:1 \..' &>n .!tor $ M-bv,' \-\- ~ot...Jl""£A.-\--S t.U1' \\ Other: e=Y\ 1c>I'"' '1vt/cut tit- 0 t lolA.-\.:c"' e1 Jll\ tt..ft ~cV\ cloc,1.,re_/ ~e- (iii't>V-,'6.~ ~0\ &t\C\.(),. f' f\"' .)~1 \'>1<."I~\ - W)\\'\ (,,,,\ :<. "-l~~""'-~""'~ ,'.,.f\ a._,\-- Ao c'.'..Yl<\.f'~ ~ . dc'.st.-r i ~\;«i "- .q.or ~'"'+<.,, (' ( ':;{{..'i!..f'-'<-f'C-"2_ C..C\b'~ 'J(\ si-Q\,ll~~ lr>" ·h,,~~'f,\ ~ ~.2..b if~ \t\.Dv{ i\~r Cov'"'\.1J1 .Q.. ~~v\ ~ .2-(/ \)~( ~u\ [_q\n\-e re..~\ \rt\~ \t?·\ ~ 6 ~~AA..'/ - BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 13 of 28 I The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm or corporation to furnish any information requested by the CITY OF FORT COLLINS in verification of the recital comprising this Statement of Bidder's Qualifications. Dated at b Q Y"\ this 14 1 "' day of ----'&'-"-+~-rJ'-- . -\ '" ___ , 2015. ~ ; 'b~c: s, +-e.V'-\~ !-LC Printed: ~v-le~n /.--lo~S Title: D t.-1..>(\ .e__\ State of l o\orcdo County of L.ci.rt"frl-e r is~⁢;@ (Name) bei'Gduly sworn ~epose~ says that he of I a t i!b([!I ~ / he1u.~~A<Jikl?Ll ';;(__X_(! (Organization) 7 and that the answers to the foregoing questions and all statements therein contained are true and correct. 'fl.! · Subscribed and sworn to before me this /J./ day of {)pi~ , 2015. L 1 1 (Seal) Notary Public ~IL~ ~ll:J tt<yyJf'flL, My commission expires: //£c2//6. BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 14 of 28 EXHIBIT C SCHEDULE OF SUBCONTRACTORS List all subcontractors for the work items and the percentage of the contract that each will be performing. ITEM SUBCONTRACTOR BID 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 15 of 28 Fort City of Collins ~ Purchasi~ ADDENDUM NO. 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Description of BID 8096: Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) April 17, 2015 Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2"d Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6775 970.221 .6707 fcgov. com/purchasing To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this addendum: Exhibit 1 - Questions & Answers Please contact John Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 with any questions regarding this addendum. RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Addendum 1 - 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 1of2 Financial Services Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 City of 970:~~~::~75 Fort eott1ns ~ Purchasi~ SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ADDENDUM NO. 2 Description of BID 8096: Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) April 17, 2015 To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this addendum: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q 1. How many copies of our bid response are we to turn in? A 1. Please submit three (3) copies. Please contact John Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 with any questions regarding this addendum. RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Addendum 2 - 8096 Fiber Optic Splicing & Related Services Page 1 of 1