Resolution No. 82401
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RESOLUTION NO. 8240
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF VERNON AND PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLES
AND SYSTEMS USA, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has installed a fiber optic
backbone ring that traverses the existing City right-of-way to connect
various City operations and facilitate the establishment of an
alternate communications system among its buildings and facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon is interested in expanding its
existing multiplexing network to connect its remote facilities to its
control and monitoring center (the "Fiber Optic Network Extension");
and
WHEREAS, the Community Services & Water Department is
requesting the purchase of (a) 33,000 feet of 288-count fiber optic
cable; and (b) 25,000 feet of 24-count fiber optic cable (collectively
referred to as "Fiber Optic Cable"); and
WHEREAS, the Community Services & Water Department sought
informal quotes for the purchase of the Fiber Optic Cable; and
WHEREAS, the Community Services & Water Department believes
Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC ("Pirelli") to be
the only supplier who can provide the Fiber Optic Cable that meets the
Department's specifications and requirements; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 26, 2003, Bruce V. Malkenhorst,
City Administrator/City Clerk, recommended that Pirelli be retained to
provide the Fiber Optic Cable needed for the Fiber Optic Network
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Extension; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has
determined that, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of
Section 2.27 of the Vernon City Code, it is in the public interest and
necessity to enter into a contract with Pirelli for the purchase of the
Fiber Optic Cable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Equipment Purchase Contract, with Pirelli communications
Cables and Systems USA, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Contract for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or his designee, to send one fully executed
Agreement to:
Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC
Attn. Grace Thrall, Director of Sales
700 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
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SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of July, 2003.
ATTEST:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
EONIS C. MALB RG, M yor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No.
8240, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a
regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, July 2,
2003, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of
Vernon.
(SEAL)
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT
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1 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT
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3 THIS CONTRACT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
4 originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the
5 original hereof for all purposes, as of this day of July, 2003,
6 in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, California
7 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON
8 (hereinafter referred to as
"City")
9 4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
10 AND PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLES
11 AND SYSTEMS USA, LLC
(hereinafter referred to as
12 "Pirelli Cable")
700 Industrial Drive
13 Lexington, SC 29072
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RECITALS
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16 WHEREAS, the City has installed a fiber optic backbone ring
17 that traverses the existing City right-of-way to facilitate the
18 establishment of an alternate communications system among its
buildings and facilities; and
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WHEREAS, the fiber optic ring is used to connect various
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City operations; and
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WHEREAS, City is interested in expanding its existing
22 multiplexing network to connect the control center and remote City
23 facilities in the City to its fiber network (hereinafter referred to
24 as "Fiber Optic Network Extension"); and
25 WHEREAS, the City's Community Services & Water Department
26 has determined that, in order to facilitate the Fiber Optic Network
27 Extension, the City needs to purchase: (a) 33,000 feet of 288-count
28 fiber optic cable and (b) 25,000 feet of 24-count fiber optic cable
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(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Fiber Optic Cable"); and
WHEREAS, Pirelli Cable prepared a Quotation (No. 5004458)
dated April 4, 2003 (hereinafter the "Quotation"), a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, Pirelli Cable represents that it is qualified and
capable of furnishing the type of Fiber Optic Cable the City requires
as set forth in the Quotation and the City's Specification for
Stranded Loose Tube Cable ("Specifications"), which are attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, and is
willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with
Pirelli Cable to provide for the purchase and delivery to the City, of
the Fiber Optic Cable.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS SET
FORTH HEREIN:
1. Purchase. Pirelli Cable agrees to sell and deliver the
Fiber Optic Cable as set forth and described in detail in the attached
Quotation and Specifications (Exhibits "A" and "B"). The cable ends
shall be sealed with heat shrinkable end caps to protect the ends from
damage during shipping. In the event of a conflict between the
Quotation and this Contract, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
2. Delivery. Pirelli Cable's shall deliver the Fiber
Optic Cable to the City of Vernon Warehouse, F.O.B. at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon California, no later than twenty-eight (28) days from
the issuance of the City's Purchase Order. If the Fiber ontir CAhla
is not delivered within the twenty-eight (28) day period, the City
shall have the option of canceling this Contract in order to proceed
with the purchase of the cable from another supplier. Pirelli Cable
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I shall have a representative present and available at the time of
2 delivery for visual inspection of the product.
3 3. Testing. The City shall have seventy-two (72) hours
4 after the delivery of the Fiber Optic Cable in order to assure that it
5 meets the Specifications set forth in Exhibit "B." The City's
6 acceptance of the Fiber Optic Cable shall be contingent upon the
7 City's verification of the performance test results. In the event
8 that the test results reveal that the Fiber Optic Cable does not meet
9 the City's and the manufacturer's preliminary specifications or the
10 City identifies any shipping damages, or other damage to the Fiber
11 Optic Cable, the City shall have the option of rejecting the entire
12 shipment, rejecting only the damaged Fiber Optic Cable or accepting
13 the entire shipment. Pirelli Cable shall be responsible for all costs
14 that may be incurred in connection with returning such cable.
15 4. Price. Consistent with the Quotation, Pirelli Cable
16 agrees to sell and deliver (1) 33,000 feet of 288-count Fiber Optic
17 Cable for Two Dollars and Fifty -Four Cents ($2.5394) per foot for the
18 sum of Eighty -Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and Twenty Cents
19 ($83,800.20) and (2) 25,000 feet of 24-count Fiber Optic Cable for
20 Twenty -Eight Cents ($0.28) per foot for the sum of Seven Thousand
21 Dollars and No Cents ($7,000.00) for the total not to exceed sum of
22 Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and Twenty Cents ($90,800.20)
23 plus shipping and tax.
24 5. Payment Terms. City agrees to pay Pirelli Cable for
25 the full amount due under the Contract for the Fiber Optic Cable
26 within thirty (30) days after City's receipt, testing and acceptance
27 of the Fiber Optic Cable and the City's receipt of an invoice from
28 Pirelli Cable.
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6. Change and Extra Services. City reserves the right to
request changes in the equipment design, delivery dates, or additions
to or deletions from the equipment purchased from Pirelli Cable. All
such changes shall be incorporated in written change orders executed
by City and Pirelli Cable and shall'specify the changes ordered and
the adjustment of prices, delivery schedules and warranties. Any
equipment or services added under this section shall be executed under
all applicable conditions of this Contract. No claim for additional
compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained
in a duly executed change order.
7. Cancellation/Default. In the event that Pirelli Cable
commits a breach of a material condition of this Contract, City shall
notify Pirelli Cable in writing of said breach and if Pirelli Cable
has not cured or begun reasonable efforts to cure after fifteen (15)
days of receipt of said notice, and fails to diligently pursue
corrective action, City shall have the right to cancel this Contract
for cause based on Pirelli Cable's default. Pirelli Cable shall be
responsible for any direct costs due to City's re -procurement of the
equivalent of the equipment or services cancelled from Pirelli Cable.
Pirelli Cable's liability for these excess costs shall not exceed the
value of the Purchase Order.
8. Confidential Tnfnrmati.,r,
A. Access to Confidential Information. City may
provide Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor with, or allow Pirelli
Cable access to, certain information not available to the public
concerning City, or businesses located in City. The information may
include company information, taxes, sales, value of assets, or other
such information. All such information shall be known as "Confidential
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I Information" and may not be used to circumvent the responsibility of
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3 B. No Disclosure. Except as expressly permitted,
4 Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor shall not disclose, permit the
5 disclosure of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by
6 any other means, any part of such Confidential Information to any
7 other person or entity, whether corporate, governmental, or
8 individual, without the express prior written consent of an authorized
9 representative of City. Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor shall
10 return any written Confidential Information and all copies made of
11 such items to City upon City's written request, but in any event not
12 later than the date that Pirelli Cable has performed all services to
13 be performed pursuant to this Contract. Pirelli Cable hereby agrees
14 that such Confidential Information and any documents provided may be
15 used by Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor only as authorized by
16 the City. Pirelli Cable shall include a contract provision in its
17 contract with subcontractors that binds the subcontractors to this
18 non -disclosure requirement. Pirelli Cable shall take reasonable
19 measures to avoid any disclosure of any such Confidential Information
20 to any unauthorized person.
21 C. Court Ordered Disclosure. Pirelli Cable shall
22 immediately notify City of any court order or subpoena requiring
23 disclosure of Confidential Information, and shall cooperate with
24 City"s legal counsel in responding to any such order or subpoena.
25 Pirelli Cable may only disclose Confidential Information required to
26 be disclosed pursuant to court order or subpoena after legal counsel
27 has exhausted any lawful and timely appeal or challenge.
28 D. Remedies. In addition to any other remedies that
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it may have at law or in equity, City shall be entitled to a temporary
and permanent injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction against
any breach or threatened breach of the Confidential Information
Ilprovisions of this Agreement. Pirelli Cable acknowledges that in case
of such breach or threatened breach of said provisions, City would have
Ilno adequate remedy at law.
9. Warranties.
Pirelli Cable warrants title to the Fiber
Optic Cable purchased hereunder and any part thereof to be free of
any claim of any security interest, lien or any encumbrance. Pirelli
Cable also warrants that the equipment will be delivered new and
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Pirelli
Cable shall provide, a five (5) year material warranty to begin upon
acceptance of the Fiber Optic Cable by City. All manufacturers'
warranties, and any other warranties made applicable by law, shall
apply to City's purchase of the Fiber Optic Cable.
PIRELLI CABLE HEREBY WARRANTS THAT, FOR THE DURATION OF THE
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE CABLE MANUFACTURED
BY PIRELLI CABLE IS SUITABLE FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF TRANSMISSION
OF OPTICAL SIGNALS WHEN INSTALLED IN A TERRESTRIAL CABLE SYSTEM AND
THAT ALL PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER SHALL MEET THE CITY OF VERNON FIBER
OPTIC CABLE SPECIFICATION, AS CLARIFIED BY PIRELLI CABLE. THE
SPECIFICATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS PROVISION ARE ATTACHED HERETO AT
EXHIBIT "B" AND EXHIBIT "D" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
(THIS AFFIRMATION OF FACT AND PROMISE IS PART OF THE BASIS OF THE
BARGAIN REFLECTED IN THIS CONTRACT.
PIRELLI CABLE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY OR AT COMMON LAW,.EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS
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1 OF THE GOODS FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN TO PIRELLI
2 CABLE. HOWEVER, THIS DISCLAIMER DOES NOT APPLY TO THE WARRANTY OF
3 MERCHANTABILITY.
4 10. Compliance with Laws. Pirelli Cable shall strictly
5 observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
6 ordinances and regulations governing this sale, including but not
7 limited to any permit or license requirements of the United States
8 Department of Commerce, as well as any laws of the United States of
9 America.
10 11. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and
11 performance of this Contract shall be controlled and construed under
12 the laws of the State of California.
13 12. Forum Selection. Any action brought relating to this
14 Contract shall be brought and held exclusively in a State Court in the
15 County of Los Angeles, California.
16 13. Notices. Notices to the parties, unless otherwise
17 requested in writing, shall be sent to:
18 City.. THE CITY OF VERNON
ATTN: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
19 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
20 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058-0805
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22 Pirelli Cable: PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLES AND SYSTEMS USA, LLC
ATTN: GALE THRALL, DIRECTOR OF SALES
23 700 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29072
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25 14. General Provisions.
26 A. Independent Contractor. At all times during the
27 term of this Contract, Pirelli Cable shall be an independent
28 contractor and shall not be an employee of the City. The City shall
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I have the right to control Pirelli Cable only insofar as the results of
2 Pirelli Cable's services rendered pursuant to this Contract; however,
3 the City shall not have the right to control the means by which
4 Pirelli Cable accomplishes services rendered pursuant to the Contract
5 except to the extent that such services involve the use of City
6 property or Confidential Information.
7 B. Pirelli Cable Not Agent. Except as the City may
8 specify in writing, Pirelli Cable shall have no authority, express or
9 implied, to act on behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an
10 agent. Pirelli Cable shall have no authority, expressed or implied,
11 pursuant to this Contract to bind the City to any obligation
12 whatsoever.
13 C. Indemnification. Pirelli Cable shall indemnify,
14 defend, protect and hold the City and its officers, agents and
15 employees, free and harmless from and against any and all claims,
16 demands, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties,
17 orders, judgments and all costs and expenses incurred in connection
18 therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense
19 arising out of or attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts of
20 Pirelli Cable or its subcontractors, employees or agents in the
21 performance of services under this Contract, except to the extent
22 arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
23 the City, its officers, agents or employees.
24 D. Insurance. Pirelli Cable agrees to provide
25 insurance in the amounts and forms specified in Exhibit "C," which is
26 attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Comparable
27 coverage shall be provided for each subcontractor used in the
28 performance of this Contract. Pirelli Cable shall submit to the City
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I documentation indicating compliance with these minimum requirements no
2 less than one (1) day prior to the beginning of performance under this
3 Contract. Pirelli Cable shall not commence performance of its services
4 under this Contract until the above insurance has been obtained and
5 proof of insurance has been filed with and approved by the City.
6 E. Assignment and Subcontracting Prohibited. No
7 party to this Contract may assign or subcontract any right or
8 obligation pursuant to this Contract except as provided for in the
9 Quotation or with the express written consent of the other party. Any
10 other attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation
11 pursuant to this Contract shall be void and of no effect.
121 F. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the
13 complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties and is
14 intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their
15 agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers,
16 promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications
17 and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject
18 matter hereof. All exhibits are incorporated by reference. Pirelli
19 Cable represents that in entering into this Contract it has not relied
20 on any previous representations or understandings of any kind or
21 nature.
22 G. Partial Invalidity. Wherever possible, each
23 provision hereof will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective
24 and valid under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the
25 provisions contained herein will, for any reason, be held to be
26 invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will
27 be ineffective to the extent, but only to the extent of such
28 invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating the
I remainder of such provision or provisions or any other provision
2 hereof, unless such a construction would be unreasonable or contrary
3 to the parties' intent as expressed in this Contract.
4 H. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in
5 the performance of this Contract and of each and every provision
6 hereof.
7 I. Risk of Loss. Risk of loss or damage shall pass
8 to the City upon delivery FOB the City.
9 J. Benefit of Agreement. This Contract shall bind
10 and benefit the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and
11 permitted assigns.
12 K. Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either party of
13 its rights with respect to a default under this Contract, or with
14 respect to any other matters arising in connection with this Contract,
15 shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to subsequent default or
16 other matter.
17 L. Amendment. All changes or modifications to this
18 Contract shall be in writing stating that it is an amendment to this
19 Contract and shall be signed by both parties or their duly authorized
20 agents. This Contract shall not be modified through course of
21 dealing, usage or trade.
22 M. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be considered
23 to be in default in any of its obligations under this Contract when a
24 failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The
25 terms "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control
26 of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood,
27 earthquake, storm, fire, lightening, epidemic, war, riot, civil
28 disturbance or disobedience, sabotage, federal, state, or municipal
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action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes or the United
States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due
diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid
and by exercise to due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either
party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this
Contract by reason of an uncontrollable force, shall give written
notice within five (5) business days of such fact to the other party
and shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all
reasonable dispatch.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to
be executed by and through their authorized officers on the date, month
and year first written above.
ATTEST:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
EDUARDO OLIVO, City Attorney
CITY OF VERNON
LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
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EXHIBIT
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Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC Apr 03, 2003
Communications Division, 700 Industrial Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 803-951-4800 Fax: 803-957-4628
www.na.pM!.com
Customer
COMM. DEPT. / CITY OF VERNON
ENGINEERING MANAGER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON CA 90058
Contact
Ali Nour
Phone #:323-583-8811
Fax #:
E-mail:
anour@ci.vemon.ca.us
Quotation
Quote Number. 5004458 R.2, 4/03/03
Date quoted: 04/04/2003
Customer Ref#: City of Vernon
Partner Number: 90583
Validity Period: 03/05/2003 to 06/30/2003
Regional Sales Manager: Wes Johnston
925-855-1380
Inside Sales Rep.: 800-669-0808
Description
FlexLink(tm) Cable with Dri-Flex(tm) Technology
Corning SMF-28e(tm) Low Water Peak Fiber, Dielectric CSM, 6F/Tube (<=36F),
12F/Tube (>36F)
Loose Fibers in Stranded Tubes, Water-Swellable Material
I MDPE Jacket, 600 lb Tensile
<= 0.35/0.25 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm, 0.31 dB/km @ 1383 nm (uncabled)
(Attenuation @ 1383 nm represents post hydrogen aging performance)
Billing/Shipping Tolerances: Minimum Order Length:
-00/o/+3% 1,000 M
Material Qty UM Unit Price Currency Value
0024HBSILAFESJA 25,000 FT $0.2800 USD $7,000.00
0288HBSILAFESJA 33,000 FT $2.5394 USD $83,800.20
The attached terms and conditions shall apply, in addition to the below terms:
Terms of payment: TBD Pending Credit Approval
Terms of delivery: PREPAID & CHARGE: DESTINATION
Ground Best Way
Project Name:
City of Vernon
Shipment Lead Times:
Shipment within 2 weeks ARO.
Notes:
R.2, 4/03/03 Revised to meet competitive pricing. Pirelli warranty on this
PIRELLI PROPRIETARY: For the Exclusive Use of Pirelli and CITY OF VERNON
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4305 SANTA FE AVENUE Quote No./Date
VERNON CA 90058 5004458 / 04/04/2003
cable design and fiber type will be five years from date of productsou. acceptance
Rl, 03/05/03 - Revised to add 96 and 216 count.
Please reference the Pirelli Quotation Number on all correspondence and/or
purchase orders.
Unless otherwise specified, all products are manufactured in accordance
with Pirelli Product Specifications.
Products quoted are a suggested bill of material based on information
provided to Pirelli as well as any necessary assumptions. The customer
is responsible for ensuring the bill of materials is correct, complete,
and meets the project requirements.
PIRELLI PROPRIETARY: For the Exclusive Use of Pirelli and CITY OF VERNON
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4305 SANTA FE AVENUE Quote No./Date
VERNON CA 90058 5004458 / 04/04/2003
Terms and Conditions Version 01272003
or sales, use, excise or
es are based upon coni
or other
6—Credit. If Buyer fails to fulfill the terms of payment of any invoice or if the financial condition of Buyer shall become impaired or unsatisfactory to Seller, or if necessitated by any acts or requirements
of any governmental authority, Seller reserves the right to change the terms of paymem and/or defer or discontinue further shipments, without prejudice to any other lawful remedy available to Seller, until
past due payments are made and satisfactory assurances of Buyers credit standing or ability to meet its obligations under the applicable Contract are received by Seller, or until compliance with such acts or
requirements of such governmental authority. Seller also reserves the right in the case of any of the foregoing events to cancel all Contracts with Buyer, in which event, Buyer shall compensate the Seller
for any commitments, obligations, expenditures, expenses and costs the Seller may have incurred through the date of cancellation in connection with such Contracts. 7. Seller may charge Buyer interest at
I % per month on any past due payments from the due date until payment in full by Buyer, or at such other maximum rate of interest allowed by applicable state or federal law, whichever is lower, together
with all costs and expenses of collection, including attorneys fees. The foregoing rights art without prejudice to any other lawful remedy available to Seller, including without limitation, the right to
reclaim any goods or materials received by the Buyer. Seller may bring a separate suit to recover the contract price of each such shipment
9. Storage. Upon manufacture of the subject goods to be sold under a contract, Seller shall issue its bill of lading and invoice to Buyer. Upon receipt of a written request of an officer of the Buyer prior to
shipment that such shipment be placed in a "hold" status, Seller will store such g000r
or no more than thirty days without charge to Buyer. Such agreement to store shall not relieve or
in any manner delay or impact Buyer's obligation to pay the charges andlor costs bill o n by Seller. After the initial thirty day period, Seller may agree to continue to store Buyer's goods
1 for such period as majbe mutually agreed at Seller's normal and customary storage charges. The foregoing provision shall not impact the time at which risk of toss shall pass to Buyer,
r will it affect the time when payment of invoices shall be due fiom Buyer.
10. Unless Seller has in writing ex�ressly_agreed to the contrary, Seller reserves the right to cancel the Buyers order or Contract and, without prejudice to any other lawful remedy, to charge the Buyer for
any accumulated storage charges, if Buyer does not give insructions for shipment within a reasonable time (as determined by Seller in its sole discretion) from the date
of Sellers acceptance of Buyer's order.
11. Patent Infringement. Seller shall not be liable for infringement of any patent, domestic or foreign, arising out of the use, installation or resale of goods purchased from Seller. If such goods are
manufactured by Seller in accordance with Buyers instructions or specifications. Buyer will defend and hold Seller harmless from liability or expense of any nature or kind whatsoever, including any court
costs and attorneys fees incurred by Seller, based on or arising out of any claim for infringement of any patent, domestic or foreign.
12. Return of Reels. All returnable steel reels shall be returned to Seller within 90 days after shipment The return freight charges for returnable steel reels from Buyer's location to Seller shall be the
responsibility of Seller. All reels shall be returned empty of excess cable. Refurbishment costs for reels requiring significant repair shall be charged to Buyer. Buyer shall be charged for any returnable
steel reels not returned within the 90 day period after shipment, based on Seller's original or replacement cost ofthe reel (as determined by Seller in its sole discretion). If Seller charges Buyer for
unreturned reels and the reels are returned in acceptable condition within 180 days, Seller shall credit Buyer for eighty percent of these reel charges previously imposed
13. LIMITED WARRANTY. SELLER WARRANTS THAT THE GOODS SOLD PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDTCIONS ARE EQUAL TO SELLER'S STANDARD QUALITY
FOR SUCH GOODS. SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS UNDER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PRr)Vlnl:n UFRFrN RNAI.I. RF I TTArTFn Rnt FI V TA TILE RFPArR nR
warranty shall be made F.O.B. cars or dock delivery point called for in the original Contract. Goods which have been
rer, F.O.B. Buyer's location, provided Seller has first supplied Buyer with shipping instructions.
EXHIBIT
III
EXHIBIT "A"
SPECIFICATION FOR STRANDED LOOSE TUBE CABLE
1. General
1.1. This document provides general technical requirements and characteristics for optical fibers and
loose tube cables containing optical fibers used in the City of Vernon outside plant environment.
The cable manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 registered.
2. Optical Fiber Characteristics
2.1 Optical fiber is manufactured predominantly from silica and dopant material. The cylindrical
core has a higher index of refraction than the cladding, which provides the light guiding
properties. A concentric coating material is used to protect the fiber. Fiber coloring shall be
embedded within the secondary fiber coating for color permanence. The colored fiber coating
shall be compatible with local injection detection (LID) devices. The optical fiber shall be
Corning glass.
2.2 Standard Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or Enhanced Single Mode Fiber shall meet the following
requirements:
2.2.1 Zero Dispersion Wavelength (Xo):
2.2.2 Zero Dispersion Slope (So)
2.2.3 Cable Cutoff Wavelength:
2.2.4 Mode Field Diameter at 1310 nm:
2.2.5 Attenuation
1310 nm
1550 nm
1625 nm
1450 nm
1300 nm < Xo < 1320 nm.
< 0.092 ps/nm2 • km for SMF
< 0.090 ps/nm2 • km for E-SMF
< 1260 nm.
9.0 ± 0.5 µm for SMF
9.0 ± 0.4 µm for SMF
< 0.35 dB/km cabled or as specified
< 0.25 dB/km cabled for SMF or as specified
< 0.22 dB/krn cabled for E-SMF or as specified
< 0.25 Mlan cabled for E-SMF
< 0.26 Mlan cabled for E-SMF
1382 run (Water Peak) < 1.5 dB/km for SMF
Hydrogen aged (ITU G652, Table C) < 0.33 dB/krn cabled for E-SMF
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2.2.6 Core Eccentricity:
2.2.7 Attenuation with Bending:
-100 turns, 60 mm diameter
-1 turn, 32 mm diameter.
< 0.6 µm
< 0.05 dB at 1310 nm
< 0.1 dB at 1550 nm
< 0.1 dB at 1625 nm for E-SMF
< 0.1 dB at 1550 nm
< 0.5 dB at 1625 nm for E-SMF
2.2.8 PMD < 0.1 ps/)lun Link Design Value for SMF
< 0.08 psNlun Link Design Value for E-SMF
< 0.2 ps/-N4= Maximum
2.2.9 Attenuation change with. Wavelength
From 1550nm over 1530-1565nm < 0.030 dB/km
From 1310nm over 1285-1310nm < 0.035 dB/km
From 1310nm over 1330-1310nm < 0.030 dB/km
2.2.10 Dispersion
Maximum from 1285 to 1330nm
Maximum at 1550nm
Typical at 1550nm
Typical at 1560nm
2.2.11 Point Discontinuity:
< 2.7 ps/m-n • km
< 18 ps/nm • km
< 17.0 ps/nm • km
< 18.0 ps/nm • km
< 0.1 dB at 1550nm and 1310nm
2.3 Standard single mode fiber fiber shall have the following specifications:
2.3.1 Tensile Proof Strength
The fiber manufacturer shall proof test 100% of the optical fibers to a minimum stress of
0.69 GPa (100 kpsi) after coloring.
2.3.2 Coating Strip Force
The force required to remove 30 nun + 3 nun (1.2 in + 0.1 in) of the unaged fiber's
protective colored coating shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf) and shall be equal to or greater
than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
The force required to remove 30 mm ± 3 mm (1.2 in + 0.1 in) of the fiber's protective
colored coating for the temperature/humidity-aged fibers shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf)
and shall be equal to or greater than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
The force required to remove 30 mm + 3 mm (1.2 in ± 0.1 in) of the fiber's protective
colored coating for the water -aged fibers shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf) and shall be
equal to or greater than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
Fiber aged at for 30 days in 85C water shall not exhibit any coating delamination from
the fiber surface.
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2.3.3 Dynamic Tensile Strength
The median tensile strength of unaged and aged colored fiber samples for a test gauge
length of 0.5 meter (19.6 inches) shall be equal to or greater than 3.8 GPa (550 kpsi).
The 15% probability level shall be > 450 kpsi.
2.3.4 Dynamic Fatigue
The dynamic stress corrosion parameter, nd, of unaged and aged colored fibers shall be > 20.
2.3.5 Static Fatigue
The static stress corrosion parameter, ns, of aged colored fibers shall be > 20.
2.3.6 Fiber Curl: > 4m
2.3.7 Colored Coating Outside Diameter: 242 + 7 µm
2.3.8 Colored Coating Concentricity Error < 12 µm
2.3.9 Cladding Diameter: 125.0 + 1.0 µm.
2.3.10 Fiber Non -Circularity: < 1.0%.
3.0 Cable Construction
3.1 The cable core central strength member shall be dielectric.
3.2 The pulling tension rating of cables shall be 2670 N (6001bf) minimum. The maximum
operating tension rating of cables shall be 1000 N (225 lbf).
3.3 Cables contain 12 fibers per buffer tube unless specified otherwise. Odd fiber/tube
combinations will be placed in the last tube.
3.4 Buffer tubes shall be stranded around the central strength member using the reverse
oscillating lay method. Buffer tubes shall be kink resistant and maintain flexibility in
cold temperature over the expected lifetime of the cable. The buffer tubes shall have
sufficient flexibility such that closure routing tubes are unnecessary and minimal cutting
force is required for mid -span access of the fibers.
3.5 Filler rods may be utilized to maintain a circular core.
3.6 The cable shall contain at least one ripcord under single sheath cable. For armored and
multi -sheath cables, at least two ripcords, approximately 180 degrees apart, shall be
provided under each sheath/armor combinations.
3.7 The cable core shall use a water blocking material to inhibit moisture ingress. The water
blocking material shall be nonnutritive to fungus, nonhygroscopic, electrically
nonconductive, homogeneous, free from dirt and foreign matter.
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EXHIBIT "A"
3.8 The individual fibers and buffer tubes shall be identifiable by means of a color coding
scheme as specified in TIA/EIA-598. For cables requiring 13 or more buffer tubes the
identification stripe shall be an integral part of the tube to ensure long term
discernibility. This color scheme is presented below.
Position
Base Color
Position
Base Color and Stripe
1
Blue
13
Blue with Black Stripe
2
Orange
14
Orange with Black Stripe
3
Green
15
Green with Black Stripe
4
Brown
16
Brown with Black Stripe
5
Slate
17
Slate with Black Stripe
6
White
18
White with Black Stripe
7
Red
19
Red with Black Stripe
8
Black
20
Black with Yellow Stripe
9
Yellow
21
Yellow with Black Stripe
10
Violet
22
Violet with Black Stripe
11
Rose
23
Rose with Black Stripe
12
Aqua 1
24
Aqua with Black Stripe
3.9 The fiber colors shall meet the centroid colors and tolerances that are specified in
TIA/EIA-598. Since TIA/EIA-598 is specified for opaque colors, LID compatible inks
which are translucent shall make the best fit with the centroid colors. Fiber coloring
shall be compatible with local injection/detection (LID) systems.
3.10 The elongation -at -break of the aged buffer tubes shall be equal to or greater than 100%.
Buffer tubes shall not exhibit signs of kinking when placed in a 75 mm diameter coil at
room temperature. These requirements provide assurance of buffer tube flexibility and
kink resistance as well as long term performance in high heat and humidity environment
such as pedestals and aerial closures.
3.11 Cable jacket material shall consist of medium- or high -density polyethylene material.
The polyethylene material shall contain carbon black to provide ultraviolet light
protection and shall not promote the growth of fungus. The cable jackets shall be free of
slits, holes or blisters. The nominal outer jacket thickness shall be equal to or greater
than 1.4 mm (0.055 in) for single jacket cables. For multiple jacketed cables the nominal
inner jacket thickness shall be 0.5 mm (0.020 in).
3.12 Cable markings shall be imprinted (indented) with white characters on the outer cable
jacket. The markings shall be insoluble in water. All markings shall be imprinted on the
cable jacket at intervals on not more than one meter, for cables marked in meters, and
two feet for cables marked in feet. The actual length of the cable shall be within +1, -0%
of the indicated length provided by the cable length marking. Each length of cable shall
be marked with:
- sequential length marks in feet or meters as specified
- Handset symbol (NESC requirement)
- the name of the manufacturer;
- "OPTICAL CABLE"
- month/year of manufacture;
- number(s) of and type(s) of fibers
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- Lead Order Number (identification number for product traceability)
3.13 - The operating temperature range of the cable shall be -40°C to +70 °C (-40°F to
+158°F). The storage temperature range shall be -50°C to +70 °C (-58°F to +158°F)
and installation temperature range shall be -30°C to +60 °C (-22°F to +140°F).
4.0 Optical Cable Requirements
4.1 Cable attenuation requirements are specified at:
- 1310 nm and 1550 nm (at 23°C) for standard singlemode fibers
- 1310 nm, 1450 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm (at 23°C) for ESMF fibers in cable
4.2 Optical Measurements for Cable Testing
The following attenuation requirements apply with measurements performed at 1550 +
20 nm unless other otherwise indicated. The repeatability of the measurement system
shall be within ± 0.05 dB. The magnitude of the attenuation change shall be less than or
equal to 0.05 dB for 90% of the test fibers and less than or equal to 0.1 dB for the
remaining 10% of the test fibers. These attenuation values include 0.05 dB allowance
for measurement repeatability.
4.3 Low and High Temperature Cable Bend
The cable shall meet the requirements of the low and high temperature bend test at -30°C
and +60°C without exceeding the permissible attenuation change for the test fibers
(Section 4.2). The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-37 "Fiber Optic
Bend Test Low and High Temperature".
4.4 Impact Resistance
The cable shall withstand impact testing without exceeding the permissible attenuation
change for the test fibers (Section 4.2). The cable sample shall be subjected to 25 impact
cycles. The cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting. The test
shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-25 "Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber
Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies".
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4.5 Compression Strength
The cable sample shall withstand a minimum compressive load of 300 N/cm (175 lbVin)
for armored cable and 220 N/cm (125 lbf/in) for non -armored cable applied uniformly
over the length of the compression plate. The load shall be maintained for a period of 10
minutes. Individual fibers in cables subjected to this compressive load shall not exceed
the allowable attenuation change during the compression (Section 4.2).
The cable sample shall withstand a minimum compressive load of 800 N/cm (455 lbf/in)
applied uniformly over the length of the compression plate. The load shall be maintained
for a period of 5 minutes. Individual fibers in cables subjected to this compressive load
shall not exceed the allowable attenuation change after compression (Section 4.2).
Compression tests shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-41 "Compressive
Loading Resistance of Fiber Optic Cables"
4.6 Tensile Strength of Cable
The cable installation tensile load rating shall be 2660 N (600 lbf) and the residual
tensile load rating for long-term operation shall be 1000 N (2251bf). Fibers should not
exhibit a fiber tensile strain greater than 60% of the fiber proof strain when the cable is
subjected to the maximum tensile load and a twist of 360 degrees in a length less than 3
meters (9.9 feet). The residual fiber tensile strain shall not be greater than 0.05% when
the cable load is removed. Fibers shall not exceed allowable attenuation change (Section
4.2) when measured at the operating load of 2251bf. The cable jacket shall not exhibit
evidence of cracking or splitting. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-
33 "Fiber Optic Cable Tensile Loading and Bending Test".
4.7 Cable Twist
The cable shall be capable of withstanding mechanical twisting without exceeding the
allowable attenuation change (Section 4.2). The cable length'subjected to twisting shall
be a maximum of 2 meters (6.6 feet) and withstand 10 cycles of twists. After the cable is
subjected to the twist test, the cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or
splitting. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-85 "Fiber Optic Cable
Twist Test".
4.8 Cable Cyclic Flexing
The cable shall be capable of withstanding mechanical flexing without exceeding the
allowable attenuation change at the completion of the test (Section 4.2). The cable shall
be flexed at 30 + 1 cycles/minute for 25 cycles. For armored cables the inside or outside
of the armor surface shall be inspected for fractures. Any visible cracks causing
separation of the armor shall not have propagated more than 5 mm (0.20 in). The outer
cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting. The test shall be
performed in accordance with FOTP-104 "Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing .Test'
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4.9 Temperature Cycling
The average change in attenuation at the temperature extremes of -40°C (-40°F) and
+70°C (+158°F) for the measured fibers shall not be greater than 0.05 dB/km at 1550
nm. The magnitude of the maximum change of each individual fiber shall not be greater
than 0.15 dB/km at 1550 nm (which includes a 0.05 dB/km measurement error). The
cable shall be subjected to two cycles of -40°C / +70°C temperature change with a
"soak" period of 24 hours at each temperature extreme. Attenuation measurements shall
be conducted during the second set of temperature extremes. The cable samples shall be
tested in accordance with FOTP-3 "Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling Effects
on Optical Fibers, Optical Cable, and Other Passive Fiber Optic Components".
4.10 Cable Aging
Cable aging test shall be conducted as a continuation of the temperature cycling test. At
the completion of the temperature cycling test, the test cable shall be exposed to 85 ±
2°C for 168 hours. After the cable aging test the test cable shall be subjected to the
temperature cycling test described in Section 4.9. The average change in attenuation
from the original values observed before the start of the temperature cycling test (Section
4.9) shall not be greater than 0.10 dB/km. The magnitude of the maximum attenuation
change for each individual fiber shall not be greater than 0.25 dB/km.
4.11 Water Penetration
A cable sample shall be subjected to a water penetration test. A one=meter static head of
Water is applied at one end of a one -meter length of unaged cable for 24 hours, no water
shall leak through the open cable end. A one -meter static head of water is applied at one
end of a one -meter length of aged cable for one hour, no water shall leak through the
open cable end. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-82 "Fluid
Penetration Test for Fluid -Blocked Fiber Optic Cable".
4.12 Lightning Damage Susceptibility
Cables containing metallic components shall withstand a simulated lightning strike with
a peak value of current equivalent to 105 KA. The test shall be performed in accordance
with TIA/EIA-455-181 "Lightning Damage Susceptibility Test for Fiber Optic Cables .
with Metallic Components".
5.0 Packaging
5.1 Cable shall be packaged for shipment on non -returnable wooden reels. Cable protection
shall include a covering placed between the cable reel flanges and over the exposed outer
layer of cable. The covering shall be weather -resistant and shall limit solar heating of
the cable. The cable ends shall be sealed with heat shrinkable end caps to protect the
ends from damage during shipping.
5.2 Each length of cable shall be wound on a separate reel.
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5.3
5.4
5.5
The cable ends shall be available for testing, and securely fastened to the reel. Cable end
caps shall be fastened to both ends of the cable.
Each reel shall have a weatherproof tag attached to the reel with the following
information:
Reel number
Product number
Job order number
Customer order number
Item number
Gross weight
Shipped cable length
Cable length markings
- Inside cable end
- Outside cable end
Each reel of cable shall have a data sheet which contains the attenuation test results of
the cable.
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C
I EXHIBIT C
2 INSURANCE SCHEDULE
3 Pirelli Cable shall provide proof of insurance, including a standard certificate of insurance, in at least the
following amounts and coverage (combined single limit permitted):
4
I. Coverage and Limits
5 Bodily InWury Property Damage
6 Hazards Each Person Each Accident Each Accident
7 Automobile Liability
Owned Automobiles $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000
8 Hired Automobiles $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $. 500,000
Non -Owned Automobiles $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000
9 Workers' Compensation $ Statutory
10 Employers' Liability $1,000,000 per employer
11 II. General
12 General Liability $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
13 Premises Operations $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
Elevators (if applicable) $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
14 Independent Contractors $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
Products - Completed Operations $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
15 Contractual Liability $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
16 Umbrella Liability $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
17 a. The general liability policy shall contain the following special endorsements which shall be noted on or
attached to the standard certificate of insurance:
18
1. An endorsement naming the City of Vernon, its officers, and employees as additional insureds
19 under the policy.
2. An endorsement providing the City of Vernon thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material
20 reduction of coverage.
21 3. An endorsement providing coverage for all operations under this Contract.
4. Such other endorsement as may be required by addendum hereto.
22
b. In addition to the standard certificate of insurance, proof of general and professional liability coverage
23 shall be furnished in the form checked below. Only certification of the following proofs will be
24 accepted:
25 X For each policy, a notarized letter from the underwriter or carrier certifying that the coverage and
statements in the standard certificate of insurance (attached thereto) are true and correct and that
26 the signator is an officer authorized to so certify.
27 _ A copy of each policy certified by an officer of the underwriter or carrier and notarized.
28
EXHIBIT "C"
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PS - 3000
Specification for
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Table of Contents
1.0 Scope 5
2.0 Applicable Documents 5
3.0 Cable Designs 5
3.1 Stranded Loose Tube Cable Design 5
3.1.1 Stranded Loose Tube with Twisted Pairs 5
3.1.2
Stranded Loose Tube Design with Locator Wire
6
3.2
Central Loose Tube Cable (CLT)
6
4.0
Cable Components
6
4.1
Optical Fibers
6
4.2
Buffer Tubes
6
4.2.1
Buffer Tube Design
6
4.2.2
Number of Fibers per Tube, Bundle or Ribbon
7
4.2.3
Fiber, Loose Tube, Bundle and Ribbon Identification
7
4.3
Fillers
3
4.4
Core Wraps
8
4.4.1
Core Binder
8
4.4.2
Core Wrap Tape
9
4.5
Water -Blocking Compounds
g
4.6
Cable Core
9
4.7
Strength Elements
9
4.7.1
Central Strength Member (CSM)
g
4.7.2
Outside Strength Member (OSM)
10
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4.8
Sheath Design
10
4.8.1
Steel Armor
10
4.8.2
Jacket Compound
10
4.8.3
Ripcords
11
4.9
Sheath Markings
11
5.0
Cable Characteristics
11
5.1
Optical Characteristics
11
5.1.1
Multimode Optical Fiber
11
5.1.2
Single Mode Optical Fiber
12
5.1.3
Attenuation Uniformity
12
5.2
Fiber Coating Strippability
12
5.3
Mechanical Characteristics
12
5.3.1
Low and High Temperature Bend
13
5.3.2
Impact Resistance
13
5.3.3
Compressive Strength
13
5.3.4
Tensile Strength of Cable
13
5.3.5
Cable Twist
14
5.3.6 `
Cable Cyclic Flexing
14
5.4
Environmental Characteristics
14
5.4.1
Temperature Cycling
14
5.4.2
Cable Aging
14
5.4.3 Cable Freezing 15
5.4.4 Color Permanence 15
5.4.5 Water Penetration 15
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5.4.6 Temperature Limits of Cable 15
5.5 Electrical Characteristics of Pirelli F. O. Cables 15
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility 15
5.5.2 Dielectric Strength of Cables with Metallic Armor 16
6.0 Packaging and Shipping 16
7.0 Workmanship 17
Tables:
4.2.3 Individual Fiber, Unit and Group Identification 7
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility 16
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SPECIFICATION for OUTSIDE -PLANT CABLE
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the characteristics of Pirelli's Outside Plant Fiber Optic
Cables.
The cable designs described herein are capable of transmitting telephone, data and video
signals in aerial, duct or buried installations utilizing single mode and/or multimode
optical fibers.
This specification includes fumctional design criteria: optical, mechanical and
environmental performance of the cable against standard industry tests.
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
TIA/EIA-455 Standard Test Procedures for Optical Fiber, Cables,
Transducers, Connecting and Terminating Devices
ASTM D1248, "Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
Extrusion Materials".
EIA/TIA 598 "Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables".
3.0 CABLE DESIGNS
The primary design consideration of the fiber optic cable is to protect the optical
fibers from environmental and mechanical stresses. This task is achieved by
placing the optical fibers in a buffer tube. Pirelli uses two different methods to
protect this tube against installation and operational stresses. These two
methods generate two different cable designs:
3.1 Stranded Loose Tube Cable Design
This cable design consists of buffer tubes (containing loose optical fibers,
optical fiber ribbons or bundles), stranded around a central strength
member. The tubes are stranded with a reverse oscillation lay (ROL)
and are held in position with polyester binders.
Stranded Loose Tube cable designs are very rugged. They are suitable for duct,
buried and aerial (lashed to a messenger) applications.
3.1.1 Stranded Loose Tube Design with Twisted Pairs
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When twisted pairs are required, they will replace a buffer tube.
This means that if a cable with six buffer tube positions contains
one or two twisted pairs, the cable will have a maximum of five or
four buffer tubes respectively.
The maximum size of the conductors shall be 22 AWG. The
insulation of the wires, of the twisted pairs, is typically the
insulation of the twisted pairs of telephone cables, and they are
not intended to be used as power carrying conductors.
When the cable contains one pair (typically blue/white is
preferred) it will be placed between the blue and orange tubes. If it
contains two pairs (typically the second pair will be orange /white)
it will be positioned in an opposite position to the first one.
3.1.2 Stranded Loose Tube Design with Locator Wire
If required, for cable locating purposes, a solid, insulated wire will
replace a loose tube.
The locator wire is not intended for either power or
communications transmission. Typically, this wire will be 19
AWG.
3.2 Central Loose Tube Cable (CLT)
A buffer tube, located in the center of the cable, may contain loose optical fibers,
optical fiber bundles or optical fiber ribbons.
This cable design is suitable for duct, buried and aerial (lashed to a messenger)
installation.
4.0 CABLE COMPONENTS
4.1 Optical Fibers
The characteristics of the applicable Single Mode Fibers are specified in TIA
Class IVa and IVd, and/or ITU-T Recommendations G.652 and 655 Optical
Fibers and the characteristics of the applicable Multimode Fibers are specified in
TIA Class Ia and/or ITU-T Recommendations G.651 Optical Fibers.
4.2 Buffer Tubes
4.2.1 Buffer Tube Design
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A filled thermoplastic buffer tube is extruded around the optical
fiber(s), ribbon(s) or bundles. It serves as a protection
mechanism for the optical fibers. The tubes are filled with a
thixotropic gel to block water ingress. Sufficient freedom of
movement within the tube provides a stress free environment for
the fibers, while the cable expands and contracts due to
environmental conditions. No splices or repairs in the buffer tubes
are allowed.
4.2.2 Number of Fibers per Tube, Bundle or Ribbon
The buffer tube may accommodate one to twelve optical fibers.
The bundle may contain up to twelve optical fibers.
The ribbon may contain up to twenty-four optical fibers.
4.2.3 Fiber, Loose Tube, Bundle and Ribbon Identification
The fibers, buffer tubes, optical fiber bundle binder and optical
fiber ribbons are either color coded or have a printed. legend, for
easy identification, in accordance with EIAMA-598 B.
For convenience, Table 4.2.3 shows the color -coding and printed
legend of ANSI/TIA/EIA-598 B for the individual fiber, unit -and
group.
The filling gel is neutral in color and does not inhibit the handling
or identification of the optical fibers.
TABLE 4.2.3
Individual Fiber, Unit and Group Identification
Position #
Base Color/tracer per T1AlEIA
Abbreviation/Print Legend
I
Blue
I or BL or I-BL
2
Orange
2 or OR or 2-OR
3
Green
3 or GR or 3-GR
4
Brown
4 or BR or 4-BR
5
Slate
5 or SL or 5-SL
6
White
6 or WH or 6-WH
7
Red
7 or RD or 7-RD
8
Black
8 or BK or 8-BK
9
Yellow
9 or YL or 9-YL
10
Violet
10 or VI or 10-VI
I I
Rose
i t or RS or I I-RS
12
A ua
12 or AQ or 12-A
13
Blue with Black Tracer
13 or DBL or 13-DBL
14
Orange with Black Tracer
14 or D/OR or 14-D/OR
15
Green with Black Tracer 1
15 or D/GR or 15-D/GR
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Brown with Black Tracer
16 or DBR or 16-DBR
17
Slate with Black Tracer
17 or D/SL or 17-D/SL
18
White with Black Tracer
18 or D/WH or 18-D/WH
19
Red with Black Tracer
19 or D/RD or 19-D/RD
20
Black with White Tracer
20 or DBK or 20-DBK
21
Yellow with Black Tracer
21 or D/YL or 21-D/YL
22
Violet with Black Tracer
22 or DM or 22-D/Vl
23
Rose with Black Tracer
23 or D/RS or 23-D/RS
24
Aqua with Black Tracer
24 or D/AQ or 24-D/A
25
Blue with Double Black Tracer
25 or DDBL or 25-DDBL
26
Oran a with Double Black Tracer
26 or DD/OR or 26-DD/OR
27
Green with Double Black Tracer
27 or DD/GR or 27-DD/GR
28
Brown with Double Black Tracer
28 or DDBR or 28-DDBR
29
Slate with Double Black Tracer
29 or DD/SL or 29-DD/SL
30
White with Double Black Tracer
30 or DD/WH or 30-DDAVH
31
Red with Double Black Tracer
31 or DD/RD or 31-DD/RD
32
Black with Double White Tracer
32 or DDBK or 32-DDBK
33
Yellow with Double Black Tracer
33 or DD/YL or 33-DD/YL
34
Violet with Double Black Tracer
34 or DD/Vl or 34-DDM
35 1
Rose with Double Black Tracer 1
35 or DD/RS or 35-DD/RS
36 1
Aqua with Double Black Tracer 1
36 or DD/AQ or 36-DD/AQ
1) Yellow tracer, in lieu of white tracer, is also acceptable for position No. 20 and 32.
2) "DP'denotes a tracer, example: DBL is Dash/Blue, meaning Blue with a tracer.
"DD/" denotes a double tracer, example: DDBL is Double Dash/Blue, meaning Blue
with a double tracer.
Note
Units are primary groups of individual fibers; examples include buffer tubes,
which contain individual fibers; multi -fiber ribbons and fibers bundled by
threads or tapes. When a number of fibers (e.g., 6, 12, 18, 24) form a unit, the
unit shall be uniquely identified in accordance with Table 4.2.3.
Groups are collection of units. Examples include buffer tubes that contain
ribbons, bundled fibers or other fiber units. When a number of units form a
group, the group may be uniquely identified in accordance with Table 4.2.3.
4.3 Fillers
Fillers may be included in the cable core to lend symmetry to the cross section of
the stranded cables. The Central Loose Tube cable does not contain fillers.
4.4 Core Wraps
4.4.1 Core Binder
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Binders are helically applied around the core of stranded cables to
secure the buffer tubes in their position.
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4.4.2 Core Wrap Tape
Certain cable designs may require core wrap tapes (e.g.
Indoor/Outdoor cables).
4.5 Water -Blocking Compounds
Pirelli uses water -blocking materials to prevent water penetration. These
materials are placed in:
a. The Buffer Tubes
The buffer tube filling compound water blocks the tube and helps to support the
fibers in a stress free environment.
b. The Cable Core and the Spaces under the Armor or Jacket(s)
Water swellable yarns and/or tapes are used to prevent the longitudinal
migration of water. They will not inhibit the identification or handling of the
buffer tubes.
4.6 Cable Core
The cable core of the Stranded Loose Tube Cable is formed by stranding the
required number of buffer tubes, and up to two copper pairs if required, around a
central strength member (CSM) with a reverse oscillating lay. Fillers may be
applied to maintain the geometry of the cable core. The core is wrapped with
non -hygroscopic binders. Water swellable materials are used. They may be
either water swellable tapes, yarns or a combination of yarns and tapes.
The cable core of the Central Loose Tube Cable is formed by a gel filled
buffer tube that contains either loose optical fibers, optical fiber bundles
or fiber optic ribbons.
4.7 Strength Elements
The cables designed for outside plant applications may have one or two types of
strength elements:
4.7.1 Central Strength Member (CSM)
The Stranded Loose Tube cable design has a dielectric or metallic
central strength member. The CSM may have a thermoplastic
jacket to provide the necessary geometry to strand the buffer
tubes.
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4.7.2 Outside Strength Member (OSM)
The use of Outside Strength Member (OSM) is optional. The
OSM consists of reinforcing yams applied over the cable core or
in the case of the Central Loose Tube, around the buffer tube.
Rigid, parallel strength rods may be placed under the jacket of
central loose tube cables.
The tensile strength of the cable is provided by the OSM, the
CSM, or a combination of the both.
4.8 Sheath Design
The following are the standard sheath designs:
Single Jacket
Double Jacket
Single Armor/Single Jacket
Single Armor/Double Jacket
Double Armor/Double Jacket and
Double Armor Triple Jacket.
A water -blocking tape and one or two ripcords are placed under the first jacket
and under each armor.
4.8.1 Steel Armor
The steel tape is electro-chrome coated steel (ECCS). It has
plastic coating on both sides, to protect it from corrosion and
promote adhesion of the polyethylene jacket to the steel tape.
The nominal thickness of steel is 0.15 mm (0.006 inch). The
nominal thickness of the plastic coating on each side is 0.05 mm
(0.002 inch). The steel tape is corrugated to meet twisting and
flexing requirements of the cable. The armor is bonded to the
overlying polyethylene jacket.
4.8.2 Jacket Compound
The jacket compound is Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE). It
meets the requirements of ASTM D1248. It is non -nutrient to
fungus and it is electrically non-conductive.
To minimize the effects of ultraviolet radiation, it contains 2.6 +
0.25% of carbon black
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4.8.3 Ripcords
Ripcords are placed under the jacket and/or armor. The ripcords
are of sufficient strength to open the sheath under which they are
placed.
The ripcords are distinguishable from all other cable elements.
4.9 Sheath Markings
Unless otherwise specified, the following information is printed on a
finished cable:
PIRELLI OPTICAL CABLE
Coded description of the cable
Month and year of manufacture
Sheath Identification Number
Sequential length markings
A telephone handset may be printed to distinguish communication
from power cables.
Colored tracer(s) can be co -extruded, if requested.
The markings shall be white. If a re -print is necessary, the re -print shall be
yellow. Where yellow markings are supplied, the white markings shall be
ignored.
On any length of cable, the length markers shall not run through "00000'°.
The markings are dimensioned and spaced to produce good legibility.
The accuracy of the sequential marking is within -0% and +1 %a of the actual
measured length of the cable.
5.0 CABLE CHARACTERISTICS
When TIA/EIA-455 test procedures are used, this specification refers to the
latest issue of the pertinent document.
5.1 Optical Characteristics
5.1.1 Multimode Optical Fiber
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The maximum attenuation expressed in dB/km of each optical
fiber in the finished cable, at 23 °C + 5 °C, shall be equal to or less
than the value agreed during the placement of the order.
The minimum optical fiber bandwidth, expressed in MHz -km, at
22 °C
± 5 °C will meet or exceed the agreed value.
Pirelli reports the fiber's pre -cabled, normalized bandwidth, as
measured by the fiber supplier. Pirelli guarantees that the input
fiber selected for cable manufacturing meets or exceeds the
customer's specified bandwidth.
5.1.2 Single -Mode Optical Fiber
The maximum attenuation expressed in dB/km of each optical
fiber in finished cable at 23 °C + 5 °C, shall be equal to or less
than the value agreed during the placement of the order. The
attenuation shall be measured in accordance with PCSNA-Quality
Procedure QP-114.
The cutoff wavelength for cabled fiber shall be less than 1260 nm
for fibers that operate in the 1310 nm window and 1460 nm for the
fibers that operate in the 1550 nm and 1625 nm windows.
5.1.3 Attenuation Uniformity
No attenuation point discontinuity, in excess of 0.1 dB for single
mode fiber and 0.2 dB for multimode fiber, at any design
wavelength is permitted.
5.2 Fiber Coating Strippability
The coating is mechanically removable. At least 30 mm of the coating is
removable with a single application of a stripping tool.
5.3 Mechanical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements are performed at:
a. 1550 ± 20 nm for TIA Class IVa, and TIA Class IVd single -mode
fibers.
b. 1300 ± 20 nm for TIA Class la Multimode fibers.
The cable shall meet the mechanical requirements of this specification
without exhibiting an average increase in fiber attenuation greater than
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0.15 dB for single -mode fibers and 0.30 dB for multimode fibers. These
values include the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall
not be greater than.
+0.05 dB.
5.3.1 Low and High Temperature Bend
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-37.
The cable jacket or armor, if used, shall not exhibit mechanical
damage when examined under 5X magnification.
5.3.2 Impact Resistance
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-25.
The cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting.
5.3.3 Compressive Strength
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-41.
The cable, dielectric or armored, shall withstand a minimum
compressive load of 220 N/cm for one minute and 110 N/cm for
ten minutes.
5.3.4 Tensile Strength of Cable
This test is performed, in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-33.
The Rated Installation Load of the cable is 2700 N.
The Residual Load of the cable is 800 N.
The fiber strain is measured after the cable has been subjected to
the installation load for 1 hour. It shall not be greater than 60% of
the fiber proof test.
The fiber strain at the residual load shall not be greater than 20%
of the fiber proof test.
The increase of attenuation at the Residual Load shall be not
greater than 0.15 dB at 1550 nm for single -mode fibers and 0.30
dB at 1300 nm for multimode fibers.
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The increase of attenuation after Load removal shall be not
greater than 0.15 dB at 1550 nm for single -mode fibers and 0.30
dB at 1300 nm for multimode fibers.
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5.3.5 Cable Twist
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-85, except
that the cable length (L) shall be 2 meters.
After the completion of the test the cable jacket shall not have
evidence of cracking or splitting.
5.3.6 Cable Cyclic Flexing
This test is performed in accordance with EIAIrIA-455-104. The
cable shall be subjected to 25 cycles.
After the completion of the test the cable jacket shall not have
evidence of cracking or splitting, when examined under 5x
magnification.
The internal and external surface of the armor, of armored cables,
shall be examined for cracks or separation of the armor. No
cracks shall propagate more than 5 mm.
5.4 Environmental Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements are performed at:
a. 1550 ± 20 nm for TIA Class IVa, and TIA Class IVd single mode
fibers.
b. 1300 ± 20 nm for Multimode fibers.
5.4.1 Temperature Cycling
This test is performed in accordance with EIAITIA-455-3.
The cable shall meet the requirements of the Temperature
Cycling Test without exhibiting an average increase in fiber
attenuation greater than 0.15 dB/km for single mode fibers and
0.30 dB/km for multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for
individual fibers shall not be greater than 0.2 dB/km for single -
mode and 0.5 dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include
the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.2 Cable Aging
The cables, containing metallic components, will withstand a
simulated Lightning Pulse as shown in the applicable category of
Table 5.5.1, and the optical fibers shall maintain continuity when
tested in accordance with EIAIrIA-455-181.
Table 5.5.1
Lightning Susceptibility
Category Current Pulse (W
Category 1 105
Category 2 80
Category 3 55
Category 4 <55
The Specification Sheet indicates the Category of the specific
cable design.
5.5.2 Dielectric Strength of Cables with Metallic Armor
The jacket of armored cables shall be subjected to a Spark Test
of 10 kV. No jacket breakdown shall be detected.
6.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Each cable length is wound onto a separate reel.
A minimum of one meter of the inside end of the cable shall be accessible for
testing purposes. The inner end shall be securely fastened and protected from
damage.
The arbor hole on the reel admits an 82 mm (3 1/4 inches) diameter spindle
without binding.
The direction in which the reel should be rolled shall be plainly marked on the
outside surfaces of both flanges.
The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof cap to prevent moisture from
entering the cable.
When requested, a pulling eye shall be installed on one or both ends of the
cable.
Steel and wooden reels may have a flexboard wrap to provide mechanical and
thermal protection to the cable.
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When applicable, wooden reels shall have weather resistant wooden lagging
applied around the periphery of the reel flanges. The lagging is bound with steel
straps to help prevent dislocation of individual lags.
A durable weather -resistant label is attached to the cable reel flange which
contains, the following information:
Customer Name.
Sequential length count at the inside end and outside ends of the cable
plus the arithmetic difference.
Cable description.
Net and gross weights.
Factory order number.
Customer order number and item number.
Reel number and size.
Special instructions.
Pirelli shall include certified test reports either attached to the outside surface of
the reel flange, inside the protective box, or underneath the reel lagging.
7.0 WORKMANSHIP
The cable shall be free of material flaws and/or dimensional non -uniformity's
which would either:
a. Interfere with cable installation using accepted optical cable installation
practices.
b. Degrade the transmission performance and environmental resistance
after installation.
C. Inhibit proper connection to interfacing elements.
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The cable shall be subjected to the Cable Aging Test of Bellcore
GR-20-CORE. The cable shall not exhibit an average increase in
fiber attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km for single mode fibers
and 0.5 dB/km for multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for
individual fibers shall not be greater than 0.3 dB/km for single
mode and 1.0 dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include
the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.3 Cable Freezing
This test is performed in accordance with EIAITIA-455-98.
The cable shall meet the requirements of the Cable Freezing Test
without exhibiting an average increase in fiber attenuation greater
than 0.1 dB/km for single mode fibers and 0.2 dB/km for
multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for individual fibers
shall not be greater than 0.15 dB/km for single -mode and 0.3
dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include the
repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.4 Color Permanence
After the Cable Aging Test, the colors shall remain clearly
distinguishable as the intended color.
5.4.5 Water Penetration
This test is performed in accordance with TIA/ EIA-455-82.
When one -meter static head or equivalent continuous pressure is
applied at one end of one -meter length of cable for one hour, no
water shall leak through the open end of the cable.
5.4.6 Temperature Limits of the Cable
Unless otherwise stated in the Specification Sheet, the following
temperature limits apply:
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C
Installation Temperature -30 °C to +60 °C
Storage and Shipping Temperature -50 °C to +75 ®C
5.5 Electrical Characteristics of Pirelli F. O. Cables
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility
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SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. 'BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
July 8, 2003
Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC
700 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
Attn: Grace Thrall, Director of Sales
Re: Equipment Purchase Contract
Dear Ms. Thrall:
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
In accordance with Section 14.D of said contract, you are to furnish
the City with proof of Insurance as set forth in the Insurance
Schedule, Exhibit "C" of the agreement.
Please submit your proof of insurance to Joan Francone, Risk Manager,
for review and approval. Upon receipt of said documentation this
office will forward to you a fully executed duplicate original
agreement.
If you should have any questions, please contact Joan Francone at ext.
322.
VeYlia
ruly yours,
Oros
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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cc: Joan Francone
Kevin Wilson
Dolores Fonseca
Resolution No. 8240
Agreement File No. 03-058
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro -Tern
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
. Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
July 21, 2003
Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC
700 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
Attn: Grace Thrall, Director of Sales
Re: Equipment Purchase Contract
Dear Ms. Thrall:
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
The insurance requirement has been met. Transmitted herewith is a
duplicate original of the above referenced contract approved by the
Vernon City Council on July 2, 2003.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Mr. Kevin
Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water, at (323) 583-8811
ext. 245.
Very t my yours,
,,Z
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Chief Deput City Clerk
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CC: Kevin Wilson
Dolores Fonseca
Resolution No. 8240
Agreement No. 03-058
„-6TY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. 'BILL” DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
City Council
City of Vernon
.., (A\ - � kTARPO OLIVO
� City Attorney
,r''
` FAX: (562) 869-1883
\\ KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
CITY HALL BRUCE W. OLSON
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 Police Chief
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 FAX: (323) 826-1481
June 26, 2003 ®r�
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Honorable Members:
In order to continue with the Fiber Optic Network extension into City
facilities the following firms need to be retained for completion of
this project:
• VCI Telecom, Inc., to provide construction services at a
cost not -to -exceed $273,729.00.
• Pirelli Cable to provide the necessary fiber optic cable for
the extension at an approximate cost of $90,800.20.
• RFL Electronics to provide optical multiplexing components
and configuration services at an approximate cost of
$26,636.00.
• Graybar Electric to provide optical transceivers
manufactured by IFS at an approximate cost of $46,903.25.
This has been reviewed by the Director of Community Services and Water
and the City Attorney. It is hereby recommended that the
aforementioned firms be retained for the Vernon Fiber Optic Network
Extension Project.
Very truly yours,
Bruce V. Malkenhorst
City Administrator/City Clerk
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate
originals, either copy of which may be con6idered and used as the
original hereof for all purposes, as of this P_O-�A_ day of July, 2003,
in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, California
BY AND BETWEEN
AND
RECITALS
THE CITY OF VERNON
(hereinafter referred to as
"City")
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLES
AND SYSTEMS USA, LLC
(hereinafter referred to as
"Pirelli Cable")
700 Industrial Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
WHEREAS, the City has installed a fiber optic backbone ring
that traverses the existing City right-of-way to facilitate the
establishment of an alternate communications system among its
buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the fiber optic ring is used to connect various
City operations; and
WHEREAS, City is interested in expanding its existing
multiplexing network to connect the control center and remote City
facilities in the City to its fiber network (hereinafter referred to
as "Fiber Optic Network Extension"); and
WHEREAS, the City's Community Services & Water Department
has determined that, in order to facilitate the Fiber Optic Network
Extension, the City needs to purchase: (a) 33,000 feet of 288-count
fiber optic cable and (b) 25,000 feet of 24-count fiber optic cable
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(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Fiber Optic Cable"); and
WHEREAS, Pirelli Cable prepared a Quotation (No. 5004458)
dated April 4, 2003 (hereinafter the "Quotation"), a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, Pirelli Cable represents that it is qualified and
capable of furnishing the type of Fiber Optic Cable the City requires
as set forth in the Quotation and the City's Specification for
Stranded Loose Tube Cable -("Specifications"), which are attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, and is
willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement.with
Pirelli Cable to provide for the purchase and delivery to the City, of
the Fiber Optic Cable.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS SET
FORTH HEREIN:
1. Purchase. Pirelli Cable agrees to sell and deliver the
Fiber Optic Cable as set forth and described in detail in the attached
Quotation and Specifications (Exhibits "A" and "B"). The cable ends
shall be sealed with heat shrinkable end caps to protect the ends from
damage during shipping. In the event of a conflict between the
Quotation and this Contract, the terms of this Contract shall prevail.
2. Delivery. Pirelli Cable's shall deliver the Fiber
Optic Cable to the City of Vernon Warehouse, F.O.B. at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon California, no later than twenty-eight (28) days from
the issuance of the City's Purchase Order. If the Fiber Optic Cable
is not delivered within the twenty-eight (28) day period, the City
shall have the option of canceling this Contract in order to proceed
with the purchase of the cable from another supplier. Pirelli Cable
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I shall have a representative present and available at the time of
2 delivery for visual inspection of the product.
3 3. Testing. The City shall have seventy-two (72) hours
4 after the delivery of the Fiber Optic Cable in order to assure that it
5 meets the Specifications set forth in Exhibit "B." The City's
6 acceptance of the Fiber Optic Cable shall be contingent upon the
7 City's verification of the performance test results. In the event
8 that the test results reveal that the Fiber Optic Cable does not meet
9 the City's and the manufacturer's preliminary specifications or the
10 City identifies any shipping damages, or other damage to the Fiber
11 Optic Cable, the City shall have the option of rejecting the entire
12 shipment, rejecting only the damaged Fiber Optic Cable or accepting
13 the entire shipment. Pirelli Cable shall be responsible for all costs
14 that may be incurred in connection with returning such cable.
15 4. Price. Consistent with the Quotation, Pirelli Cable
16 agrees to sell and deliver (1) 33,000 feet of 288-count Fiber Optic
17 Cable for Two Dollars and Fifty -Four Cents ($2.-5394) per foot for the
18 sum of Eighty -Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and Twenty Cents
19 ($83,800.20) and (2) 25,000 feet of 24-count Fiber Optic Cable for
20 Twenty -Eight Cents ($0.28) per foot for the sum of Seven Thousand
21 Dollars and No Cents ($7,000.00) for the total not to exceed sum of
22 Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and Twenty Cents ($90,800.20)
23 plus shipping and tax.
24 5. Payment Terms. City agrees to pay Pirelli Cable for
25 the full amount due under the Contract for the Fiber Optic Cable
26 within thirty (30) days after City's receipt, testing and acceptance
27 of the Fiber Optic Cable and the City's receipt of an invoice from
28 Pirelli Cable.
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1 6. Change and Extra Services. City reserves the right to
2 request changes in the equipment design, delivery dates, or additions
3 to or deletions from the equipment purchased from Pirelli Cable. All
4 such changes shall be incorporated in written change orders executed
5 by City and Pirelli Cable and shall specify the changes ordered and
6 the adjustment of prices, delivery schedules and warranties. Any
7 equipment or services added under this section shall be executed under
8 all applicable conditions of this Contract. No claim for additional
9 compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained
10 in a duly executed change order.
11 7. Cancellation/Default. In the event that Pirelli Cable
12 commits a breach of a material condition of this Contract, City shall
13 notify Pirelli Cable in writing of said breach and if Pirelli Cable
14 has not cured or begun reasonable efforts to cure after fifteen (15)
15 days of receipt of said notice, and fails to diligently pursue
16 corrective action, City shall have the right to cancel this Contract
17 for cause based on Pirelli Cable's default. Pirelli Cable shall be
18 responsible for any direct costs due to City's re -procurement of the
19 equivalent of the equipment or services cancelled from Pirelli Cable.
20 Pirelli Cable's liability for these excess costs shall not exceed the
21 value of the Purchase Order.
22 8. Confidential Information.
23 A. Access to Confidential Information. City may
24 provide Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor with, or allow Pirelli
25 Cable access to, certain information not available to the public
26 concerning City, or businesses located in City. The information may
27 include company information, taxes, sales, value of assets, or other
28 such information. All such information shall be known as "Confidential
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2 either party to this Contract.
3 B. No Disclosure. Except as expressly permitted,
4 Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor shall not disclose, permit the
5 disclosure of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by
6 any other means, any part of such Confidential Information to any
7 other person or entity, whether corporate, governmental, or
81 individual, without the express prior written consent of an authorized
9 representative of City. Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor shall
10 return any written Confidential Information and all copies made of
11 such items to City upon City's written request, but in any event not
12 later than the date that Pirelli Cable has performed all services to
13 be performed pursuant to this Contract. Pirelli Cable hereby agrees
141 that such Confidential Information and any documents provided may be
15 used by Pirelli Cable and/or its subcontractor only as authorized by
16 the City. Pirelli Cable shall include a contract provision in its
17 contract with subcontractors that binds the subcontractors to this______
18 non -disclosure requirement. Pirelli Cable shall take reasonable
19 measures to avoid any disclosure of any such Confidential Information
20 to any unauthorized person.
21 C. Court Ordered Disclosure. Pirelli Cable shall
22 immediately notify City of any court order or subpoena requiring
23 disclosure of Confidential Information, and shall cooperate with
24 City"s legal counsel in responding to any such order or subpoena.
25 Pirelli Cable, may only disclose Confidential Information required to
26 be disclosed pursuant to court order or subpoena after legal counsel
27 has exhausted any lawful and timely appeal or challenge.
28 D. Remedies. In addition to any other remedies that
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and permanent injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction against
any breach or threatened breach of the Confidential Information
1provisions of this Agreement. Pirelli Cable acknowledges that in case
lof such breach or threatened breach of said provisions, City would have
Ino adequate remedy at law.
9. Warranties. Pirelli Cable warrants title to the Fiber
Optic Cable purchased hereunder and any part thereof to be free of
any claim of any security interest, lien or any encumbrance. Pirelli
Cable also warrants that the equipment will be delivered new and
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Pirelli
Cable shall provide, a five (5) year material warranty to begin upon
acceptance of the Fiber Optic Cable by City. All manufacturers'
warranties, and any other warranties made applicable by law, shall
apply to City's purchase of the Fiber Optic Cable.
PIRELLI CABLE HEREBY WARRANTS THAT, FOR THE DURATION OF THE
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE CABLE MANUFACTURED
BY PIRELLI CABLE IS SUITABLE FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF TRANSMISSION
OF OPTICAL SIGNALS WHEN INSTALLED IN A TERRESTRIAL CABLE SYSTEM AND
THAT ALL PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER SHALL MEET THE CITY OF VERNON FIBER
OPTIC CABLE SPECIFICATION, AS CLARIFIED BY PIRELLI CABLE. THE
SPECIFICATIONS REFERRED TO IN THIS PROVISION ARE ATTACHED HERETO AT
EXHIBIT "B" AND EXHIBIT "D" AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
THIS AFFIRMATION OF FACT AND PROMISE IS PART OF THE BASIS OF THE
BARGAIN REFLECTED IN THIS CONTRACT.
PIRELLI CABLE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY OR AT COMMON LAW, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS
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2 CABLE. HOWEVER, THIS DISCLAIMER DOES NOT APPLY TO THE WARRANTY OF
3 MERCHANTABILITY.
4 10. Compliance with Laws. Pirelli Cable shall strictly
5 observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
6 ordinances and regulations governing this sale, including but not
7 limited to any permit or license requirements of the United States
8 Department of Commerce, as well as any laws of the United States of
9 America.
10 11. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and
11 performance of this Contract shall be controlled and construed under
12 the laws of the State of California.
13 12. Forum Selection. Any action brought relating to this
14 Contract shall be brought and held exclusively in a State Court in the
15 County of Los Angeles, California.
16 13. Notices. Notices to the parties, unless.otherwise
17 requested in writing, shall be sent to:
18 City: THE CITY OF VERNON
ATTN: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
19 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
20 VERNON, CA 90058-0805
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22 Pirelli Cable: PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLES AND SYSTEMS USA, LLC
ATTN: GALE THRALL, DIRECTOR OF SALES
23 700 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
LEXINGTON, SOUTH CARnT,TNA ggn79
I have the right to control Pirelli Cable only insofar as the results of
2 Pirelli Cable's services rendered pursuant to this Contract; however,
3 the City shall not have the right to control the means by which
4 Pirelli Cable accomplishes services rendered pursuant to the Contract
5 except to the extent that such services involve the use of City
6 property or Confidential Information.
7 B. Pirelli Cable Not Agent. Except as the City may
8 specify in writing, Pirelli Cable shall have no authority, express or
9 implied, to act on behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an
10 agent. Pirelli Cable shall have no authority, expressed or implied,
11 pursuant to this Contract to bind the City to any obligation
121 whatsoever.
131 C. Indemnification. Pirelli Cable shall indemnify,
14 defend, protect and hold the City and its officers, agents and
15 employees, free and harmless from and against any and all claims,
16 demands, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties,
17 orders, judgments and all costs and expenses incurred inconnection
18 therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense
19 arising out of or attributable to the negligent or wrongful acts of
20 Pirelli Cable or its subcontractors, employees or agents in the
21 performance of services under this Contract, except to the extent
22 arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
23 the City, its officers, agents or employees.
24 D. Insurance. Pirelli Cable agrees to provide
25 insurance in the amounts and forms specified in Exhibit "C," which is
26 attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Comparable
27 coverage shall be provided for each subcontractor used in the
28 performance of this Contract. Pirelli Cable shall submit to the City
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less than one (1) day prior to the beginning of performance under this
Contract. Pirelli Cable shall not commence performance of its services
under this Contract until the above insurance has been obtained and
proof of insurance has been filed with and approved by the City.
E. Assignment and Subcontracting Prohibited. No
party to this Contract may assign or subcontract any right or
obligation pursuant to this Contract except as provided for in the
Quotation or with the express written consent of the other party. Any
other attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation
pursuant to this Contract shall be void and of no effect.
F. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the
complete and final expression of the agreement of,the parties and is
intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their
agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers,
promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications
and agreements which may have been made in connectionwiththe subject
matter hereof. All exhibits are incorporated by reference. Pirelli
Cable represents that in entering into this Contract it has not relied
on any previous representations or understandings of any kind or
nature.
G. Partial Invalidity. Wherever possible, each
provision hereof will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective
and valid under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the
provisions contained herein will, for any reason, be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will
be ineffective to the extent, but only to the extent of such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating the
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2 hereof, unless such a construction would be unreasonable or contrary
3 to the parties' intent as expressed in this Contract.
4 H. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in
5 the performance of this Contract and of each and every provision
6 hereof.
7 I. Risk of Loss. Risk of loss or damage shall pass
8 to the City upon delivery FOB the City.
9 J. Benefit of Agreement. This Contract shall bind
10 and benefit the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and
11 permitted assigns.
12 K. Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either party of
13 its rights with respect to a default under this Contract, or with
14 respect to any other matters arising in connection with this Contract,
15 shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to subsequent default or
16 other matter.
17 L. Amendment. All changes or modifications tothis
18 Contract shall be in writing stating that it is an amendment to this
19 Contract and shall be signed by both parties or their duly authorized
20 agents. This Contract shall not be modified through course of
21 dealing, usage or trade.
22 M. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be considered
23 to be in default in any of its obligations under this Contract when a
24 failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The
25 terms "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control
26 of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood,
27 earthquake, storm, fire, lightening, epidemic, war, riot, civil
28 disturbance or disobedience, sabotage, federal, state, or municipal
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States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due
diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid
and by exercise to due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either
party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this
Contract by reason of an uncontrollable force, shall give written
notice within five (5) business days of such fact to the other party
and shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all
reasonable dispatch.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to
be executed by and through their authorized officers on the date, month
and year first written above.
ATTEST:
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
APP ED AS TO FO
EDUARDO OLIVO, iby Attorney
CITY OF VERNON
By:
EONIS C. MAL URG, M yor
PIRELLI COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
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Ray Robinson
Title: CEO & LLC Member
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Pirelli Communications Cables and Systems USA, LLC Apr 03, 2003
�Conxr�n�� ss Division. 700 ln&NbW Drive. LeAngton. SC 29072 803-951.4800 Fax so3.957-4628
Customer
COMM. DEPT. / CITY OF VERNON
ENGINEERING MANAGER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON CA 90058
Contact
Ali Nour
Phone #:323-583-8811
Fax #:
E-mail:
anour@ci.vemon.ca.us
lQuotation
Quote Number. 5004458 R.2, 4/03/03
Date Quoted: 04/04/2003
Customer Ref P. City of Vernon
Partner Number. 90583
Validity Period: 03/05/2003 to 06/30/2003
Regional Sales manager: Wes Johnston
925-855-1380
Inside sales Rep.: 800-669-0808
Description
FlexLink(tm) Cable with Dri-Flex(tm) Technology
Coming SMF-28e(tm) Low Water Peak Fiber, Dielectric CSM, 6F/Tube (<=36F),
12F/Tube (>36F)
Loose Fibers in Stranded Tubes, Water-Swellable Material
1 MDPE Jacket, 600 lb Tensile
<= 0.35/0.25 dB/lan @ 1310/1550 nm, 0.31 dB/km @ 1383 nm (uncabled)
(Attenuation @ 1383 nm represents post hydrogen aging performance)
Billing/Shipping Tolerances: Minimum Order Length:
Material Qty UM Unit Price Currency Value
0024HBSILAFESJA 25,000 FT $0.2800 USD $7,000.00
0288HBSILAFESJA 33,000 FT $2.5394 USD $83,800.20
The attached terms and conditions shall apply, in addition to the below terms:
Terms of payment: TBD Pending Credit Approval
Terms of delivery: PREPAID & CHARGE: DESTINATION
Ground Best Way
rrojecr r4ame:
City of Vernon
Shipment Lead Times:
Shipment within 2 weeks ARO.
Notes:
R.2, 4/03/03 Revised to meet competitive pricing. Pirelli warranty on this
PIRELLI PROPRIETARY. For the Exclusive Use of Pirelli and CITY OF VERNON
IFIRIELLI COMM. DEPT. / CITY OF VERNON Page 2
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE Quote NoMate
VERNON CA 90058 5004458 / 04/04/2003
cable design and fiber type will be five years from date of product. sitomnt. acceptance
Rl, 03/05/03 - Revised to add 96 and 216 count.
Please reference the Pirelli Quotation Number on all correspondence and/or
purchase orders.
Unless otherwise specified, all products are manufactured in accordance
with Pirelli Product Specifications.
Products quoted are a suggested bill of material based on information
provided to Pirelli as well as any necessary assumptions. The customer
is responsible for ensuring the bill of materials is correct, complete,
and meets the project requirements.
PIRELLI PROPRIETARY: For the Exclusive Use of Pirelli and CITY OF VERNON
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VERNON CA 90058 5004458 / 04/04/2003
Terms and Conditions
Version, 01272003
o. "MIL it Buyer taus to fu1h1l the terms of payment of any invoice or if the financial condition of Buyer shall become impaired or unsatisfactory to Seller, or if necessitated by any acts or requirements
oCany governmental authority. Seller reserves the right to change the terms ofpaymcnt and/or defer or discontinue further shipments, without prejudice to any other lawful remedy available to Sella, until
past due payments are made and satisfactory assurances of Buyers credit standing or ability to meet its obligations under the applicable Contract are received by Seiler, or until compliance with such ads or
requirements of such governmental authority. Sella also reserves the right in the case of any of the foregoing events to cancel all Contracts with Buyer, in which event. Buyer shall compensate the Seller
for any commihnents, obligations, expenditures, expenses and costs the Sella may have incurred through the date of cancellation in connection with such Contracts. 7. Seller may charge Buyer interest at
I °h pa month on any past due payments from die due date until payment in full by Buyer, or at such other maximum rate of interest allowed by applicable state or federal law, whichever is lower, ether
w costs and expanses of collection. including anoney s fees. The foregoing rights are without prejudice toair other lawful remedy available to Sella, including without limitation, the right to
any goals or materials received by the Buy". Seller may bring a separate suit to recover the contract mice of each such shipment
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9. Storage. Upon manufacture of the subject goods to be sold under a centred, Seller shall issue its bill of lading and vtvoice to Buyer. Upon receipt of a written request of an officer of the Buyer prior to
shipment that such shipment be placed in a "hold" status, Sdkr win stout such goodso ne more than thirty days without charge to Buyer. Such agreemnt to store shall not relieve or
in any manner delay or impact Buyer's obligation to pay the charges and/o costs bill o it
by Seller. Alta the initial thirty day period. Seller may agree to continue to store Buyer's goods,
AM for such period as rim be mutually agreed at Seller's normal and customary storage chargers. The foregoing provision shall not impact the time at which risk of loss shall pass to Buyer,
will it affect the time when payment of invoices shall be due from Buyer.
10. Unless Sdk, has in writing expressly agreed b_the oxentrary, Seller reserves the right to cancel the BuyeA order a Contract and, without prejudice to any other lawful remedy. b charge the Buyer for
any accumulated storage charge, if Bnya does not give instrucctions or shipment within a reasonable time (as determined by Seller in its sole disaeGon) from the date
of Seller's arts of Buyer's order.
11. PatenthIftingemeaL Seller shall not be liable for infringement of any (latent, domestic or foreign, arising out of the use, installation or resale of goods purchased from Sella. If such goods are
manufactured by Seller in accordance with Bunyees instructions or specifications, Buyer wilt defend and hold Seller harmless from liability or expense of any nature or kind whatsoever. including any court
costs and attorneys fees inured by Seller, based on or arising out of any claim for infringement of any patent, domestic or foreign
12. Re tarn of iteeh. All returnable steel reels shall be returned to Sell" within 90 days after shipment. Tic return freight charges for retumable steel reels from Buyer's location to Sellershall be the
responsibility of Seller. All reels shall be returned empty of excess cable. Refirrbishment costs for reels requiring significant repair shall be charged to Buyer. Buyer shall be charged forany returnable
steel reels not returned within the 90 day period after shipment, based on Seller's original or replacement cost of the reel (as determined by Seller in its sole discretion). If Seller charges Buyer for
unretumed reels and the reels are returned in acceptable condition within 180 days, Seller shall credit Buyer for eighty percent of these reel charges previously imposed.
13. LIMITED WARRANTY. SELLER WARRANTS THAT THE GOODS SOLD PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDMONS ARE EQUAL TO SELLER'S STANDARD QUALITY
FOR SUCH GOODS. SELLER'S LIABILITY FOR Ct ATMC ttWnFrt I-9M =YPDRCC avw no °.rr.. ne..,.,., .. ram ... ..... .......
warranty shall be made F.O.B. cars or dock delivery point called for in the original Contract. Goods which have been
Per. F.O.B. Buyer's location, provided Seller has first supplied Buyer with shipping instructions.
EXHIBIT "A"
SPECIFICATION FOR STRANDED LOOSE TUBE CABLE
1. General
1.1. This document provides general technical requirements and characteristics for optical fibers and
loose tube cables containing optical fibers used in the City of Vernon outside plant environment.
The cable manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 registered.
2. Optical Fiber Characteristics
2.1 Optical fiber is manufactured predominantly from silica and dopant material. The cylindrical
core has a higher index of refraction than the cladding, which provides the light guiding
properties. A concentric coating material is used to protect the fiber. Fiber coloring shall be
embedded within the secondary fiber coating for color permanence. The colored fiber coating
shall be compatible with local injection detection (LID) devices. The optical fiber shall be
Corning glass.
2.2 Standard Single Mode Fiber (SW or Enhanced Single Mode Fiber shall meet the following
requirements:
2.2.1 Zero Dispersion Wavelength (7w):
2.2.2 Zero Dispersion Slope (So):
2.2.3 Cable Cutoff Wavelength:
2.2.4 Mode Field Diameter at 1310 nm:
2.2.5 Attenuation
1310 nm
1550 nm
1625 nm
1450 nm
1300 nm < ).o < 1320 nm.
< 0.092 ps/nm2 • km for SW
<-0.090 ps/n& • Ian for $-SMF
< 1260 nm.
9.0 ± 0.5 µm for SMF
9.0 ± 0.4 µm for SMF
< 0.35 dB/krn cabled or as specified
< 0.25 dB/km cabled for SMF or as specified
< 0.22 dB/lan cabled for E-SMF or as specified
< 0.25 dB/km cabled for E-SMF
< 0.26 dB/km cabled for E-SMF
1382 nm (Water Peak) _< 1.5 dB/krn for SMF
Hydrogen aged (ITU G652, Table C) < 0.33 dB/km cabled for E-SMF
Single Mode Fiber Specification
City of Vernon
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2.2.6 Core Eccentricity:
2.2.7 Attenuation with Bending:
-100 turns, 60 mm diameter
-1 turn, 32 mm diameter.
< 0.6 µm
< 0.05 dB at 1310 mn
< 0.1 dB at 1550 nm
< 0.1 dB at 1625 nm for E-SMF
< 0.1 dB at 1550 run
< 0.5 dB at 1625 nm for E-SMF
2.2.8 PMD < 0.1 ps/,41an Link Design Value for SMF
< 0.08 ps/,&n Link Design Value for E-SMF
< 0.2 pst&m Maximum
2.2.9 Attenuation change with. Wavelength
From 1550nm over 1530-1565nm < 0.030 dB/km
From 1310nm over 1285-1310nm < 0.035 dB/lan
From 1310rim over 1330-1310nm < 0.030 dB/km
2.2.10 Dispersion
Maximum from 1285 to 1330nm < 2.7 ps/nm • km
Maximum at 1550nm < 18 ps/nm • km
Typical at 1550nm < 17.0 ps/nm • km
Typical at 1560nm < 18.0 ps/nm • km
2.2.11 Point Discontinuity:
< 0.1 dB at 1550nm and 1310nm
2.3 Standard single mode fiber fiber shall have the following specifications:
2.3.1 Tensile Proof Strength
The fiber manufacturer shall proof test 100% of the optical fibers to a minimum stress of
0.69 GPa (100 kpsi) after coloring.
2.3.2 Coating Strip Force
The force required to remove 30 nun ± 3 mm (1.2 in ± 0.1 in) of the unaged fiber's
protective colored coating shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf) and shall be equal to or greater
than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
The force required to remove 30 mm ± 3 mm (1.2 in + 0.1 in) of the fiber's protective
colored coating for the temperature/humidity-aged fibers shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf)
and shall be equal to or greater than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
The force required to remove 30 mm ± 3 mm (1.2 in + 0.1 in) of the fiber's protective
colored coating for the water -aged fibers shall not exceed 8.9 N (2.0 lbf) and shall be
equal to or greater than 1.3 N (0.3 lbf).
Fiber aged at for 30 days in 85C water shall not exhibit any coating delamination from
the fiber surface.
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City of Vernon
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2.3.3 Dynamic Tensile Strength
The median tensile strength of unaged and aged colored fiber samples for a test gauge
length of 0.5 meter (19.6 inches) shall be equal to or greater than 3.8 GPa (550 kpsi).
The 15% probability level shall be > 450 kpsi.
2.3.4 Dynamic Fatigue
The dynamic stress corrosion parameter, nd, of unaged and aged colored fibers shall be > 20.
2.3.5 Static Fatigue
The static stress corrosion parameter, ns, of aged colored fibers shall be > 20.
2.3.6 Fiber Curl: > 4m
2.3.7 Colored Coating Outside Diameter: 242 + 7 µm
2.3.8 Colored Coating Concentricity Error < 12 µm
2.3.9 Cladding Diameter: 125.0 + 1.0 µm.
2.3.10 Fiber Non -Circularity: < 1.0%.
3.0 Cable Construction
3.1 The cable core central strength member shall be dielectric.
3.2 The pulling tension rating of cables shall be 2670 N (600 lbf) minimum. The maximum
operating tension rating of cables shall be 1000 N (225 lbf).
3.3 Cables contain 12 fibers per buffer tube unless specified otherwise. Odd fiber/tube
combinations will be placed in the last tube.
3.4 Buffer tubes shall be stranded around the central strength member using the reverse
oscillating lay method. Buffer tubes shall be kink resistant and maintain flexibility in
cold temperature over the expected lifetime of the cable. The buffer tubes shall have
sufficient flexibility such that closure routing tubes are unnecessary and minimal cutting
force is required for mid -span access of the fibers.
3.5 Filler rods may be utilized to maintain a circular core.
3.6 The cable shall contain at least one ripcord under single sheath cable. For armored and
multi -sheath cables, at least two ripcords, approximately 180 degrees apart, shall be
provided under each sheath/armor combinations.
3.7 The cable core shall use a water blocking material to inhibit moisture ingress. The water
blocking material shall be nonnutritive to fungus, nonhygroscopic, electrically
nonconductive, homogeneous, free from dirt and foreign matter.
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City of Vernon
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EXHIBIT "A"
3.8 The individual fibers and buffer tubes shall be identifiable by means of a color coding
scheme as specified in TIA/EIA-598. For cables requiring 13 or more buffer tubes the
identification stripe shall be an integral part of the tube to ensure long term
discernibility. This color scheme is presented below.
Position
Base Color
Position
Base Color and Stripe
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Blue
13
Blue with Black Stripe
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Orange
14
Orange with Black Stripe
3
Green
15
Green with Black Stripe
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1 Brown
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Brown with Black Stripe
5
Slate
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Slate with Black Stripe
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White
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White with Black Stripe
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Red
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Red with Black Stripe
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Black
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Black with Yellow Stripe
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Yellow
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Yellow with Black Stripe
10
Violet
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Violet with Black Stripe
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-Rose
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Rose with Black Stripe
12
Aqua
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Aqua with Black Stripe
3.9 The fiber colors shall meet the centroid colors and tolerances that are specified in
TIA/EIA-598. Since TIA/EIA-598 is specified for opaque colors, LID compatible inks
which are translucent shall make the best fit with the centroid colors. Fiber coloring
shall be compatible with local injection/detection (LID) systems.
3.10 The elongation -at -break of the aged buffer tubes shall be equal to or greater than 100%.
Buffer tubes shall not exhibit signs of kinking when placed in a 75 mm diameter coil at
room temperature. These requirements provide assurance of buffer tube flexibility and
kink resistance as well as long term performance in high heat and humidity environment
such as pedestals and aerial closures.
3.11 Cable jacket material shall consist of medium- or high -density polyethylene material.
The polyethylene material shall contain carbon black to provide ultraviolet light
protection and shall not promote the growth of fungus. The cable jackets shall be free of
slits, holes or blisters. The nominal outer jacket thickness shall be equal to or greater
than 1.4 nun (0.055 in) for single jacket cables. For multiple jacketed cables the nominal
inner jacket thickness shall be 0.5 mrn (0.020 in).
3.12 Cable markings shall be imprinted (indented) with white characters on the outer cable
jacket. The markings shall be insoluble in water. All markings shall be imprinted on the
cable jacket at intervals on not more than one meter, for cables marked in meters, and
two feet for cables marked in feet. The actual length of the cable shall be within +1, -0%
of the indicated length provided by the cable length marking. Each length of cable shall
be marked with:
- sequential length marks in feet or meters as specified
- Handset symbol (NESC requirement)
- the name of the manufacturer;
- "OPTICAL CABLE"
- month/year of manufacture;
number(s) of and type(s) of fibers
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- Lead Order Number (identification number for product traceability)
3.13 - The operating temperature range of the cable shall be -40°C to +70 °C (-40°F to
+158°F). The storage temperature range shall be -50°C to +70 °C (-58°F to +158°F)
and installation temperature range shall be -30°C to +60 °C (-22°F to +140°F).
4.0 Optical Cable Requirements
4.1 Cable attenuation requirements are specified at:
- 1310 nm and 1550 nm (at 23°C) for standard singlemode fibers
- 1310 nm, 1450 nm, 1550 nrn, and 1625 nm (at 23°C) for ESMF fibers in cable
4.2 Optical Measurements for Cable Testing
The following attenuation requirements apply with measurements performed at 1550 +
20 nm unless other otherwise indicated. The repeatability of the measurement system
shall be within + 0.05 dB. The magnitude of the attenuation change shall be less than or
equal to 0.05 dB for 90% of the test fibers and less than or equal to 0.1 dB for the
remaining 10% of the test fibers. These attenuation values include 0.05 dB allowance
for measurement repeatability.
4.3 Low and High Temperature Cable Bend
The cable shall meet the requirements of the low and high temperature bend test at -30°C
and +60°C without exceeding the permissible attenuation change for the test fibers
(Section 4.2). The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-37 "Fiber Optic
Bend Test Low and High Temperature".
4.4 Impact Resistance
The cable shall withstand impact testing without exceeding the permissible attenuation
change for the test fibers (Section 4.2). The cable sample shall be subjected to 25 impact
cycles. The cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting. The test
shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-25 "Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber
Optic Cables and Cable Assemblies".
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4.5 Compression Strength
The cable sample shall withstand a minimum compressive load of 300 N/cm (1751bf/in)
for armored cable and 220 N/cm (1251bf/in) for non -armored cable applied uniformly
over the length of the compression plate. The load shall be maintained for a period of 10
minutes. Individual fibers in cables subjected to this compressive load shall not exceed
the allowable attenuation change during the compression (Section 4.2).
The cable sample shall withstand a minimum compressive load of 800 N/cm (455 lbf/in)
applied uniformly over the length of the compression plate. The load shall be maintained
for a period of 5 minutes. Individual fibers in cables subjected to this compressive load
shall not exceed the allowable attenuation change after compression (Section 4.2).
Compression tests shall be performed in accordance with FOTP741 "Compressive
Loading Resistance of Fiber Optic Cables"
4.6 Tensile Strength of Cable
The cable installation tensile load rating shall be 2660 N (6001bf) and the residual
tensile load rating for long-term operation shall be 1000 N (225 lbf). Fibers should not
exhibit a fiber tensile strain greater than 60% of the fiber proof strain when the cable is
subjected to the maximum tensile load and a twist of 360 degrees in a length less than 3
meters (9.9 feet). The residual fiber tensile strain shall not be greater than 0.05% when
the cable load is removed. Fibers shall not exceed allowable attenuation change (Section
4.2) when measured at the operating load of 225 lbf. The cable jacket shall not exhibit
evidence of cracking or splitting. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-
33 "Fiber Optic Cable Tensile Loading and Bending Test".
4.7 Cable Twist
The cable shall be capable of withstanding mechanical twisting without exceeding the
allowable attenuation change (Section 4.2). The cable length subjected to twisting shall
be a maximum of 2 meters (6.6 feet) and withstand 10 cycles of twists. After the cable is
subjected to the twist test, the cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or
splitting. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-85 "Fiber Optic Cable
Twist Test".
4.8 Cable Cyclic Flexing
The cable shall be capable of withstanding mechanical flexing without exceeding the
allowable attenuation change at the completion of the test (Section 4.2). The cable shall
be flexed at 30 + 1 cycles/minute for 25 cycles. For armored cables the inside or outside
of the armor surface shall be inspected for fractures. Any visible cracks causing
separation of the armor shall not have propagated more than 5 mm (0.20 in). The outer
cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting. The test shall be
performed in accordance with FOTP-104 "Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test".
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4.9 Temperature Cycling
The average change in attenuation at the temperature extremes of -40°C (-40°F) and
+70°C (+158°F) for the measured fibers shall not be greater than 0.05 dB/km at 1550
rim. The magnitude of the maximum change of each individual fiber shall not be greater
than 0.15 dB/km at 1550 mn (which includes a 0.05 dB/km measurement error). The
cable shall be subjected to two cycles of -40°C / +70°C temperature change with a
"soak" period of 24 hours at each temperature extreme. Attenuation measurements shall
be conducted during the second set of temperature extremes. The cable samples shall be
tested in accordance with FOTP-3 "Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling Effects
on Optical Fibers, Optical Cable, and Other Passive Fiber Optic Components".
4.10 Cable Aging
Cable aging test shall be conducted as a continuation of the temperature cycling test. At
the completion of the temperature cycling test, the test cable shall be exposed to 85 +
2°C for 168 hours. After the cable aging test the test cable shall be subjected to the
temperature cycling test described in Section 4.9. The average change in attenuation
from the original values observed before the start of the temperature cycling test (Section
4.9) shall not be greater than 0.10 dB/km. The magnitude of the maximum attenuation
change for each individual fiber shall not be greater than 0.25 dB/kin.
4.11 Water Penetration
A cable sample shall be subjected to a water penetration test. A one -meter static head of
water is applied at one end of a one -meter length of unaged cable for 24 hours, no water
shall leak through the open cable end. A one -meter static head of water is applied at one
end of a one -meter length of aged cable for one hour, no water shall leak through the
open cable end. The test shall be performed in accordance with FOTP-82 "Fluid
Penetration Test for Fluid -Blocked Fiber Optic Cable".
4.12 Lightning Damage Susceptibility
Cables containing metallic components shall withstand a simulated lightning strike with
a peak value of current equivalent to 105 KA. The test shall be performed in accordance
with TIA/EIA-455-181 "Lightning Damage Susceptibility Test for Fiber Optic Cables
with Metallic Components".
5.0 Packaging
5.1 Cable shall be packaged for shipment on non -returnable wooden reels. Cable protection
shall include a covering placed between the cable reel flanges and over the exposed outer
layer of cable. The covering shall be weather -resistant and shall limit solar heating of
the cable. The cable ends shall be sealed with heat shrinkable end caps to protect the
ends from damage during shipping.
5.2 Each length of cable shall be wound on a separate reel.
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5.3 The cable ends shall be available for testing, and securely fastened to the reel. Cable end
caps shall be fastened to both ends of the cable.
5.4 Each reel shall have a weatherproof tag attached to the reel with the following .
information:
Reel number Gross weight
Product number Shipped cable length
Job order number Cable length markings
Customer order number - Inside cable end
Item number - Outside cable end
5.5 Each reel of cable shall have a data sheet which contains the attenuation test results of
the cable.
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
201
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE SCHEDULE
Pirelli Cable shall provide proof of insurance, including a standard certificate of insurance, in at least the
following amounts and coverage (combined single limit permitted):
I' Coverage and Limits
Bodily Injury Property Damage
Hazards Each Person Each Accident Each Accident
Automobile Liability
Owned Automobiles $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000
Hired Automobiles $ 500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000
Non -Owned Automobiles $ 500 000 $1 000 000 $ 500,000
Workers' Comnensation $ Statutory
Employers' Liability $1 000 000 per employer
II. General
General Liability
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Premises Operations
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Elevators (if applicable)
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Independent Contractors
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Products - Completed Operations
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
Contractual Liabilitv
$1 000 000
$2,000 000
$1 000 000
Umbrella Liability
$2,000 000
100
$2,000,000
a. The general liability policy shall contain the following special endorsements which shall be noted on or
attached to the standard certificate of insurance: -
1. An endorsement naming the City of Vernon, its officers, and employees as additional insureds
under the policy.
2. An endorsement providing the City of Vernon thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or material
reduction of coverage.
3. An endorsement providing coverage for all operations under this Contract.
4. Such other endorsement as may be required by addendum hereto.
b. In addition to the standard certificate of insurance, proof of general and professional liability coverage
shall be furnished in the form checked below. Only certification of the following_ proofs will be
acc— ente_d:
X For each policy, a notarized letter from the underwriter or carrier certifying that the coverage and
statements in the standard certificate of insurance (attached thereto) are true and correct and that
the signator is an officer authorized to so certify.
A copy of each policy certified by an officer of the underwriter or carrier and notarized.
EXHIBIT "C"
PS - 3000
Specification for
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Table of Contents
1.0 Scope 5
2.0 Applicable Documents 5
3.0 Cable Designs 5
3.1 Stranded Loose Tube Cable Design 5
3.1.1 Stranded Loose Tube with Twisted Pairs 5
3.1.2
Stranded Loose Tube Design with Locator Wire
6
3.2
Central Loose Tube Cable (CLT)
6
4.0
Cable Components
6
4.1
Optical Fibers
6
4.2
Buffer Tubes
6
4.2.1
Buffer Tube Design
6
4.2.2
Number of Fibers per Tube, Bundle or Ribbon
7
4.2.3
Fiber, Loose Tube, Bundle and Ribbon Identification
7
4.3
Fillers
8
4.4
Core Wraps
g
4.4.1
Core Binder
g
4.4.2
Core Wrap Tape
g
4.5
Water -Blocking Compounds
g
4.6
Cable Core
g
4.7
Strength Elements
g
4.7.1 Central Strength Member (CSM) g
4.7.2 Outside Strength Member (OSM) 10
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4.8
Sheath Design
10
4.8.1
Steel Armor
10
4.8.2
Jacket Compound
10
4.8.3
Ripcords
11
4.9
Sheath Markings
11
5.0
Cable Characteristics
11
5.1
Optical Characteristics
11
5.1.1
Multimode Optical Fiber
11
5.1.2
Single Mode Optical Fiber
12
5.1.3
Attenuation Uniformity
12
5.2
Fiber Coating Strippability
12
5.3
Mechanical Characteristics
12
5.3.1
Low and High Temperature Bend
13
5.3.2
Impact Resistance
13
5.3.3
Compressive Strength
13
5.3.4
Tensile Strength of Cable
13
5.3.5
Cable Twist
14
5.3.6 '
Cable Cyclic Flexing
14
5.4
Environmental Characteristics
14
5.4.1
Temperature Cycling
14
5.4.2
Cable Aging
14
5.4.3
Cable Freezing
15
5.4.4
Color Permanence
15
5.4.5
Water Penetration
15
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5.4.6 Temperature Limits of Cable 15
5.5 Electrical Characteristics of Pirelli F. O. Cables 15
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility 15
5.5.2 Dielectric Strength of Cables with Metallic Armor 16
6.0 Packaging and Shipping 16
7.0 Workmanship 17
Tables:
4.2.3 Individual Fiber, Unit and Group Identification 7
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility 16
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SPECIFICATION for OUTSIDE -PLANT CABLE
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the characteristics of Pirelli's Outside Plant Fiber Optic
Cables.
The cable designs described herein are capable of transmitting telephone, data and video
signals in aerial, duct or buried installations utilizing single mode and/or multimode
optical fibers.
This specification includes functional design criteria: optical, mechanical and
environmental performance of the cable against standard industry tests.
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
TIAIEIA-455 Standard Test Procedures for Optical Fiber, Cables,
Transducers, Connecting and Terminating Devices
ASTM D1248, "Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and
Extrusion Materials".
• EIA/TIA 598 "Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables".
3.0 CABLE DESIGNS
The primary design consideration of the fiber optic cable is -to protect the optical
fibers from environmental and mechanical stresses. This task is achieved by
placing the optical fibers in a buffer tube. Pirelli uses two different methods to
protect this tube against installation and operational stresses. These two
methods generate two different cable designs:
3.1 Stranded Loose Tube Cable Design
This cable design consists of buffer tubes (containing loose optical fibers,
optical fiber ribbons or bundles), stranded around a central strength
member. The tubes are stranded with a reverse oscillation lay (ROL)
and are held in position with polyester binders.
Stranded Loose Tube cable designs are very rugged. They are suitable for duct,
buried and aerial (lashed to a messenger) applications.
3.1.1 Stranded Loose Tube Design with Twisted Pairs
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When twisted pairs are required, they will replace a buffer tube.
This means that if a cable with six buffer tube positions contains
one or two twisted pairs, the cable will have a maximum of five or
four buffer tubes respectively.
The maximum size of the conductors shall be 22 AWG. The
insulation of the wires, of the twisted pairs, is typically the
insulation of the twisted pairs of telephone cables, and they are
not intended to be used as power carrying conductors.
When the cable contains one pair (typically blue/white is
preferred) it will be placed between the blue and orange tubes. If it
contains two pairs (typically the second pair will be orange /white)
it will be positioned in an opposite position to the first one.
3.1.2 Stranded Loose Tube Design with Locator Wire
If required, for cable locating purposes, a solid, insulated wire will
replace a loose tube.
The locator wire is not intended for either power or
communications transmission. Typically, this wire will be 19
AWG.
3.2 Central Loose Tube Cable (CLT)
A buffer tube, located in the center of the cable, may contain loose optical fibers,
optical fiber bundles or optical fiber ribbons.
This cable design is suitable for duct, buried and aerial (lashed to a messenger)
installation.
4.0 CABLE COMPONENTS
4.1 Optical Fibers
The characteristics of the applicable Single Mode Fibers are specified in TIA
Class IVa and IVd, and/or ITU-T Recommendations G.652 and 655 Optical
Fibers and the characteristics of the applicable Multimode Fibers are specified in
TIA Class Ia and/or ITU-T Recommendations G.651 Optical Fibers.
4.2 Buffer Tubes
4.2.1 Buffer Tube Design
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A filled thermoplastic buffer tube is extruded around the optical
fiber(s), ribbon(s) or bundles. It serves as a protection
mechanism for the optical fibers. The tubes are filled with a
thixotropic gel to block water ingress. Sufficient freedom of
movement within the tube provides a stress free environment for
the fibers, while the cable expands and contracts due to
environmental conditions. No splices or repairs in the buffer tubes
are allowed.
4.2.2 Number of Fibers per Tube, Bundle or Ribbon
The buffer tube may accommodate one to twelve optical fibers.
The bundle may contain up to twelve optical fibers.
The ribbon may contain up to twenty-four optical fibers.
4.2.3 Fiber, Loose Tube, Bundle and Ribbon Identification
The fibers, buffer tubes, optical fiber bundle binder and optical
fiber ribbons are either color coded or have a printed. legend, for
easy identification, in accordance with EIA/TIA-598 B.
For convenience, Table 4.2.3 shows the color -coding and printed
legend of ANSI/TIA/EIA-598 B for the individual fiber, unit and
group.
The filling gel is neutral in color and does not inhibit the handling
or identification of the optical fibers.
TABLE 4.23
Individual Fiber, Unit and Group Identification
Position #
Base Color/Tracer per TIA/EIA
Abbreviation/Print Legend
1
Blue
1 or BL or I-BL
2
Orange
2 or OR or 2-OR
3
Green
3 or GR or 3-GR
4
Brown
4 or BR or 4-BR
5
Slate
5 or SL or 5-SL
6
1 White
6 or WH or 6-WH
7
Red
7 or RD or 7-RD
8
Black
8 or BK or 8-BK
9
Yellow
9 or YL or 9-YL
10
Violet
10 or VI or 10-VI
11
Rose
11 or RS or 11-RS
12
Aqua
12 or AQ or 12-A
13
Blue with Black Tracer
13 or D/BL or 13-D/BL
14
Orange with Black Tracer
14 or D/OR or 14-D/OR
is
Green with Black Tracer
15 or D/GR or 15-D/GR
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Brown with Black Tracer
16 or DBR or 16-DBR
17
Slate with Black Tracer
17 or D/SL or 17-D/SL
18
White with Black Tracer
18 or D/WH or 18-D/WH
19
Red with Black Tracer
19 or D/RD or 19-D/RD
20
Black with White Tracer
20 or DBK or 20-DBK
21
Yellow with Black Tracer
21 or D/YL or 21-D/YL
22
Violet with Black Tracer
22 or D/VI or 22-DNI
23
Rose with Black Tracer
23 or D/RS or 23-D/RS
24
Aqua with Black Tracer
24 or D/AQ or 24-D/A
25
Blue with Double Black Tracer
25 or DDBL or 25-1)1)BL
26
Orange with Double Black Tracer
26 or DD/OR or 26-DD/OR
27
Green with Double Black Tracer
27 or DD/GR or 27-DD/GR
28
Brown with Double Black Tracer
28 or DDBR or 28-DDBR
29
Slate with Double Black Tracer
29 or DD/SL or 29-DD/SL
30
White with Double Black Tracer
30 or DD/WH or 30-DD/WH
31
1 Red with Double Black Tracer
31 or DD/RD or 31-DD/RD
32
Black with Double White Tracer
32 or DDBK or 32-DDBK
33
Yellow with Double Black Tracer
33 or DD/YL or 33-DD/YL
34
Violet with Double Black Tracer
34 or DDNI or 34-DDNI
35
Rose with Double Black Tracer
35 or MRS or 35-DD/RS
36
Aqua with Double Black Tracer
36 or DD/AQ or 36-DD/A
Yellow tracer, in lieu of white tracer, is also acceptable for position No. 20 and 32.
2) "DP' denotes a tracer, example: DBL is Dash/Blue, meaning Blue with a tracer.
"DDP" denotes a double tracer, example: DDBL is Double Dash/Blue, meaning Blue
with a double tracer.
Note
Units are primary groups of individual fibers; examples include buffer tubes,
which contain individual fibers; multi -fiber ribbons and fibers bundled by
threads or tapes. When a number of fibers (e.g., 6, 12, 18, 24) form a unit, the
unit shall be uniquely identified in accordance with Table 4.2.3.
Groups are collection of units. Examples include buffer tubes that contain
ribbons, bundled fibers or other fiber units. When a number of units form a
group, the group may be uniquely identified in accordance with Table 4.2.3.
4.3 Fillers
Fillers may be included in the cable core to lend symmetry to the cross section of
the stranded cables. The Central Loose Tube cable does not contain fillers.
4.4 Core Wraps
4.4.1 Core Binder
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Binders are helically applied around the core of stranded cables to
secure the buffer tubes in their position.
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4.4.2 Core Wrap Tape
Certain cable designs may require core wrap tapes (e.g.
Indoor/Outdoor cables).
4.5 Water -Blocking Compounds
Pirelli uses water -blocking materials to prevent water penetration. These
materials are placed in:
a. The Buffer Tubes
The buffer tube filling compound water blocks the tube and helps to support the
fibers in a stress free environment.
b. The Cable Core and the Spaces under the Armor or Jacket(s)
Water swellable yarns and/or tapes are used to prevent the longitudinal
migration of water. They will not inhibit the identification or handling of the
buffer tubes.
4.6 Cable Core
The cable core of the Stranded Loose Tube Cable is formed by stranding the
required number of buffer tubes, and up to two copper pairs if required, around a
central strength member (CSM) with a reverse oscillating lay. Fillers may be
applied to maintain the geometry of the cable core. The core is wrapped with
non -hygroscopic binders. Water swellable materials are used. They maybe
either water swellable tapes, yarns or a combination of yarns and tapes.
The cable core of the Central Loose Tube Cable is formed by a gel filled
buffer tube that contains either loose optical fibers, optical fiber bundles
or fiber optic ribbons.
4.7 Strength Elements
The cables designed for outside plant applications may have one or two types of
strength elements:
4.7.1 Central Strength Member (CSM)
The Stranded Loose Tube cable design has a dielectric or metallic
central strength member. The CSM may have a thermoplastic
jacket to provide the necessary geometry to strand the buffer
tubes.
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4.7.2 Outside Strength Member (OSM)
The use of Outside Strength Member (OSM) is optional. The
OSM consists of reinforcing yams applied over the cable core or
in the case of the Central Loose Tube, around the buffer tube.
Rigid, parallel strength rods may be placed under the jacket of
central loose tube cables.
The tensile strength of the cable is provided by the OSM, the
CSM, or a combination of the both.
4.8 Sheath Design
The following are the standard sheath designs:
Single Jacket
Double Jacket
Single Armor/Single Jacket
Single Armor/Double Jacket
Double Armor/Double Jacket and
Double Armor Triple Jacket.
A water -blocking tape and one or two ripcords are placed under the first jacket
and under each armor.
4.8.1 Steel Armor
The steel tape is electro-chrome coated steel (ECCS). It has
plastic coating on both sides, to protect it from corrosion and
promote adhesion of the polyethylene jacket to the steel tape.
The nominal thickness of steel is 0.15 mm (0.006 inch). The
nominal thickness of the plastic coating on each side is 0.05 mm
(0.002 inch). The steel tape is corrugated to meet twisting and
flexing requirements of the cable. The armor is bonded to the
overlying polyethylene jacket.
4.8.2 Jacket Compound
The jacket compound is Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE). It
meets the requirements of ASTM D1248. It is non -nutrient to
fungus and it is electrically non-conductive.
To minimize the effects of ultraviolet radiation, it contains 2.6 ±
0.25% of carbon black
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4.8.3 Ripcords
Ripcords are placed under the jacket and/or armor. The ripcords
are of sufficient strength to open the sheath under which they are
placed.
The ripcords are distinguishable from all other cable elements.
4.9 Sheath Markings
Unless otherwise specified, the following information is printed on a
finished cable:
- PIRELLI OPTICAL CABLE
- Coded description of the cable
Month and year of manufacture
Sheath Identification Number
- Sequential length markings
- A telephone handset may be printed to distinguish communication
from power cables.
Colored tracer(s) can be co -extruded, if requested.
The markings shall be white. If a re -print is necessary, the re -print shall be
yellow. Where yellow markings are supplied, the white markings shall be
ignored.
On any length of cable, the length markers shall not run through "00000".
The markings are dimensioned and spaced to produce good legibility.
The accuracy of the sequential marking is within -0% and +1 % of the actual
measured length of the cable.
5.0 CABLE CHARACTERISTICS
When TIA/EIA-455 test procedures are used, this specification refers to the
latest issue of the pertinent document.
5.1 Optical Characteristics
5.1.1 Multimode Optical Fiber
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The maximum attenuation expressed in dB/km of each optical
fiber in the finished cable, at 23 °C + 5 °C, shall be equal to or less
than the value agreed during the placement of the order.
The minimum optical fiber bandwidth, expressed in MHz -km, at
22 °C
± 5 °C will meet or exceed the agreed value.
Pirelli reports the fiber's pre -cabled, normalized bandwidth, as
measured by the fiber supplier. Pirelli guarantees that the input
fiber selected for cable manufacturing meets or exceeds the
customer's specified bandwidth.
5.1.2 Single -Mode Optical Fiber
The maximum attenuation expressed in dB/km of each optical
fiber in finished cable at 23 °C + 5 °C, shall be equal to or less
than the value agreed during the placement of the order. The
attenuation shall be measured in accordance with PCSNA-Quality
Procedure QP-114.
The cutoff wavelength for cabled fiber shall be less than 1260 nm
for fibers that operate in the 1310 nm window and 1460 nm for the
fibers that operate in the 1550 nm and 1625 nm windows.
5.1.3 Attenuation Uniformity
No attenuation point discontinuity, in excess of 0.1 dB for single
mode fiber and 0.2 dB for multimode fiber, at any design
wavelength is permitted.
5.2 Fiber Coating Strippability
The coating is mechanically removable. At least 30 mm of the coating is
removable with a single application of a stripping tool.
5.3 Mechanical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements are performed at:
a. 1550 + 20 nm for TIA Class IVa, and TIA Class IVd single -mode
fibers
b. 1300 ± 20 nm for TIA Class la Multimode fibers.
The cable shall meet the mechanical requirements of this specification
without exhibiting an average increase in fiber attenuation greater than
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0.15 dB for single -mode fibers and 0.30 dB for multimode fibers. These
values include the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall
not be greater than
+0.05 dB.
5.3.1 Low and High Temperature Bend
This test is performed in accordance with EIAfrIA-455-37.
The cable jacket or armor, if used, shall not exhibit mechanical
damage when examined under 5X magnification.
5.3.2 Impact Resistance
This test is performed in accordance with EIAITIA-455-25.
The cable jacket shall not exhibit evidence of cracking or splitting.
5.3.3 Compressive Strength
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-41.
The cable, dielectric or armored, shall withstand a minimum
compressive load of 220 N/cm for one minute and 110 N/cm for
ten minutes.
5.3.4 Tensile Strength of Cable
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-33.
The Rated Installation Load of the cable is 2700 N.
The Residual Load of the cable is 800 N.
The fiber strain is measured after the cable has been subjected to
the installation load for 1 hour. It shall not be greater than 60% of
the fiber proof test.
The fiber strain at the residual load shall not be greater than 20%
of the fiber proof test.
The increase of attenuation at the Residual Load shall be not
greater than 0.15 dB at 1550 nm for single -mode fibers and 0.30
dB at 1300 nm for multimode fibers.
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The increase of attenuation after Load removal shall be not
greater than 0.15 dB at 1550 nm for single -mode fibers and 0.30
dB at 1300 nm for multimode fibers.
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5.3.5 Cable Twist
This test is performed in accordance with EIAITIA-455-85, except
that the cable length (L) shall be 2 meters.
After the completion of the test the cable jacket shall not have
evidence of cracking or splitting.
5.3.6 Cable Cyclic Flexing
This test is performed in accordance with EIA(TIA-455-104. The
cable shall be subjected to 25 cycles.
After the completion of the test the cable jacket shall not have
evidence of cracking or splitting, when examined under 5x
magnification.
The internal and external surface of the armor, of armored cables,
shall be examined for cracks or separation of the armor. No
cracks shall propagate more than 5 mm.
5.4 Environmental Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements are performed at:
a. 1550 ± 20 nm for TIA Class IVa, and TIA Class IVd single mode
fibers.
b. 1300 ± 20 nm for Multimode fibers.
5.4.1 Temperature Cycling
This test is performed in accordance with EIAMA-455-3.
The cable shall meet the requirements of the Temperature
Cycling Test without exhibiting an average increase in fiber
attenuation greater than 0.15 dB/km for single mode fibers and
0.30 dB/km for multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for
individual fibers shall not be greater than 0.2 dB/km for single -
mode and 0.5 dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include
the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.2 Cable Aging
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The cable shall be subjected to the Cable Aging Test of Bellcore
GR-20-CORE. The cable shall not exhibit an average increase in
fiber attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km for single mode fibers
and 0.5 dB/km for multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for
individual fibers shall not be greater than 0.3 dB/km for single
mode and 1.0 dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include
the repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.3 Cable Freezing
This test is performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-98.
The cable shall meet the requirements of the Cable Freezing Test
without exhibiting an average increase in fiber attenuation greater
than 0.1 dB/km for single mode fibers and 0.2 dB/km for
multimode fibers. The attenuation increase for individual fibers
shall not be greater than 0.15 dB/km for single -mode and 0.3
dB/km for multimode fibers. These values include the
repeatability of the measurement system, which shall not be
greater than ±0.05 dB.
5.4.4 Color Permanence
After the Cable Aging Test, the colors shall remain clearly
distinguishable as the intended color.
5.4.5 Water Penetration
This test is performed in accordance with TIA/ EIA-455-82.
When one -meter static head or equivalent continuous pressure is
applied at one end of one -meter length of cable for one hour, no
water shall leak through the open end of the cable.
5.4.6 Temperature Limits of the Cable
Unless otherwise stated in the Specification Sheet, the following
temperature limits apply:
Operating Temperature 40 °C to +70 °C
Installation Temperature -30 °C to +60 °C
Storage and Shipping Temperature -50 °C to +75 °C
5.5 Electrical Characteristics of Pirelli F. O. Cables
5.5.1 Lightning Susceptibility
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The cables, containing metallic components, will withstand a
simulated Lightning Pulse as shown in the applicable category of
Table 5.5.1, and the optical fibers shall maintain continuity when
tested in accordance with EIA(TIA-455-181.
Table 5.5.1
Lightning Susceptibility
Category Current Pulse (kA)
Category 1 105
Category 2 80
Category 3 55
Category 4 <55
The Specification Sheet indicates the Category of the specific
cable design.
5.5.2 Dielectric Strength of Cables with Metallic Armor
The jacket of armored cables shall be subjected to a Spark Test
of 10 kV. No jacket breakdown shall be detected.
6.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Each cable length is wound onto a separate reel.
A minimum of one meter of the inside end of the cable shall be accessible for
testing purposes. The inner end shall be securely fastened and protected from
damage.
The arbor hole on the reel admits an 82 mm (3 1/4 inches) diameter spindle
without binding.
The direction in which the reel should be rolled shall be plainly marked on the
outside surfaces of both flanges.
The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof cap to prevent moisture from
entering the cable.
When requested, a pulling eye shall be installed on one or both ends of the
cable.
Steel and wooden reels may have a flexboard wrap to provide mechanical and
thermal protection to the cable.
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When applicable, wooden reels shall have weather resistant wooden lagging
applied around the periphery of the reel flanges. The lagging is bound with steel
straps to help prevent dislocation of individual lags.
A durable weather -resistant label is attached to the cable reel flange which
contains, the following information:
- Customer Name.
Sequential length count at the inside end and outside ends of the cable
plus the arithmetic difference.
Cable description.
Net and gross weights.
- Factory order number.
Customer order number and item number.
Reel number and size.
Special instructions.
Pirelli shall include certified test reports either attached to the outside surface of
the reel flange, inside the protective box, or underneath the reel lagging.
7.0 WORKMANSHIP
The cable shall be free of material flaws and/or dimensional non -uniformity's
which would either.
a. Interfere with cable installation using accepted optical cable installation
practices.
b. Degrade the transmission performance and environmental resistance
after installation.
C. Inhibit proper connection to interfacing elements.
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