FCDL Comment:
DR1:FCC Rules require applicants to evaluate the cost effectiveness of all bids received and to choose the most cost effective solution. Documentation provided failed to demonstrate that the selected solution, Dark Fiber with Unite Private Networks, LLC, is the most cost effective option in comparison to Lit Fiber with Unite Private Networks, LLC based on the vendor responses to the FCC Form 470 associated with this FRN. The total cost of the leased dark fiber solution over 3 years is $208,615.40. This includes the non-recurring special construction charge of $177,809.00, the non-recurring network equipment charge of $26,400.00, and the non-recurring maintenance charge of $1,468.80. The total cost of the leased lit fiber solution over 3 years is $177,809.00. This FRN is denied as the applicant did not select the most cost effective solution.||MR1:The Total Project Plant Route Feet & Average Cost Per Foot of Outside Plant was modified from 17,415 feet & $10.21/foot to $16,256 feet & $10.76/foot to agree with the applicant documentation.