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RFP-2 – Scope of Work <br />RFP# PWD 25.604 City of Pleasanton, CA RFP-2 | Page 17 <br />Internal Use Only <br />2.3.AMI Network Specifications <br />2.3.1.Type of Network <br />The Contractor should propose a standalone or Third-Party AMI Network (e.g., cellular network). For all types of <br />networks, the Contractor shall include all costs associated with the initialization, deployment, future <br />replacement equipment costs, and any on-going license, maintenance, and monitoring services costs in the <br />proposal for the proposed life of the system. <br />2.3.2.Compliance with Federal Communications Commission and Local Height Restrictions <br />The Contractor shall ensure the proposed AMI network and all its components comply with the FCC’s regulations <br />on antenna systems. The Contractor shall be responsible for a formal application and public consultation process <br />as required by the FCC where any component of the proposed AMI network does not meet the FCC regulations. <br />The Contractor shall ensure the following local guidance is considered as a part of network design: <br />Antennas erected on facilities within the City shall be no more than 15 feet above the roof of the <br />structure. <br />Approval of antenna placement may be based on a visual analysis demonstrating that views of the <br />antenna(s) are minimized or are substantially screened from residential land uses, the I-580 and/or I-680 <br />rights-of-way, or other sensitive land uses such as parks, schools, or major streets. <br />2.3.3.Network Propagation <br />2.3.3.1 Changes to Propagation Study <br />Where a change to the AMI network is required, the Contractor shall perform a complete or partial propagation <br />that supports the changes to the AMI network. <br />2.3.4.Data Collection Equipment <br />2.3.4.1 Environmental <br />The Contractor shall ensure that the Data Collection Equipment (collectors and/or repeaters) can operate in <br />harsh environments with an operating temperature range of -22oF to 149oF and relative humidity of 0% to <br />100%. Where temperature may affect a Data Collection Equipment’s operation, Contractors shall have clearly <br />detailed what is required to return that Data Collection Equipment to normal operating effectiveness. <br />The Contractor shall ensure that the Data Collection Equipment meets the following requirements: <br />The equipment shall have a NEMA 4X or better enclosure that passes the UL (Underwriters' Laboratory) <br />rain test. <br />Where the enclosure is metallic it must be rust-resistant, otherwise it shall be UV protected to prevent <br />damage and fading in direct sunlight. <br />The access door shall provide a locking mechanism with a single universal key access. <br />The Data Collection Equipment shall have built-in protection for lightning strikes and power surges. <br />The enclosure shall be large enough to include all elements of the data collection equipment as well as <br />any external cellular or LAN routers required to connect to the backhaul connection. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 6AD75F50-8A33-85A5-8039-9E3E1257A838Docusign Envelope ID: 177582DA-4F1C-8834-813C-BC4FD03AA45E