HomeMy WebLinkAboutA7197 - FRONTIER Communications Fire Station #4 - CALIFORNIA INC UNDERGROUND, TRENCH, AND CONDUIT SPECIFICATIONS AGR Frontier
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FRONTIER California, Inc. U.T.A.C. (Underground, Trench, and
Conduit) Specifications agreement
City of Palm Springs(Attn: Laurie Giantranco)
c/o City of Pahn Springs (Arron Brown)
3200 b'. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
760-323-8253
Gianfranco.laurielir palmspringsca.gov
Reference: Frontier California,Inc. U.T.A.C. Specifications agreement for Fire Station#4
Location: 1300 S. La Verne Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264
This letter is to outline the developer/owner responsibilities for the property located within the above
referenced location. Found within this document are both the "Underground Communication Facilities
Agreement"and the"Trenching and Conduit Specifications Agreement"which describe the obligations of
your organization and Frontier California, Inc. in connection with the placement of substructures and/or
buried communication facilities. They are for the developer/owner to read and sign. The signature pages of
these 2 documents are duplicated at the very end of this document. These can be printed, signed and
returned to the Frontier California engineering department.
Attached as part of this U.T.A.C. agreement are Frontier California, Inc. construction plans and
specifications. You must notify Frontier California, Inc.via written communication(e-mail preferred) if
you require any changes. Revisions may require up to 4 weeks for processing. Please be advised the
customer may be billed in advance for any modifications to work already completed.
Upon receipt of the`Bill Of Sale"please fill out, sign,and return promptly to Frontier California, Inc.'
Right-of-way Department to prevent any delays in the project. Contact Right-of-way Agents: Maria Kidd at
maria.kidd cr;ttr.com or Maria Pineda at maria.pinedarii%mountaintcs.com.
Frontier California, Inc. requires a minimum of 30 working days from the date we receive all the signed
agreements to schedule the work/job.
After acceptance of the completed project by our Construction Inspector please do the following:
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If these agreements are acceptable, please arrange to have one copy executed(signed and dated)by your
company and return that agreement with drawings for the project. Please retain the additional copy for your
records.
NOTES:
If these documents are not received within 30 days from the date of this letter,the plans will be
considered void.
Your immediate attention to this request is appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have
any questions concerning this matter please contact J. Luis Becerra at 760-778-3621
To confirm the scheduled placement, if applicable,of facilities within the referenced development,please
contact the Frontier Construction Inspector noted on the work prints a minimum of 30 working days prior to
the trench date.
Thank You,
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Supervisor-Network Engineering
UNDERGROUND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AGREEMENT
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WHEREAS, amity of Pair. Spr nq s, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant" is the owner of certain land
known as Fire 14 ;yazi , 3b0 5 _a vent_ [gas in the City of P,_:: -ncls, County of
Riverside, in the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, Applicant desires or is required to have underground communication facilities placed
in said land in accordance with and subject to the Tariff Schedules of Frontier California, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as "Frontier California, Inc.") which Tariff Schedules include, but are not
limited to, Rule No. 27; and,
THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Applicant agrees to execute and deliver to Frontier California, Inc., without cost, adequate
easements for communication purposes on FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. standard right-of-way document,
said easements to be generally along the areas delineated in FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. Construction
Plan attached hereto and made a part hereof. FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. agrees to prepare the
necessary right-of-way document for Applicant's signature.
2. Upon the granting of said easements, Applicant shall, within a reasonable time after requested by
FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC., perform the work required of it at its expense as set forth in the
Construction Plan in accordance with Rule No. 27. If materials are furnished by FRONTIER
California, Inc., Applicant shall use all reasonable precautions to safeguard FRONTIER CALIFORNIA,
INC. materials. In furnishing said materials or performing said work, Applicant shall comply with
all the terms and conditions of this agreement including the Construction Plan Specifications,
further including, but not limited to, the following special conditions applicable to the specific
types of work or materials:
a. If trenches are required to be furnished by Applicant, said trenches are to be dug, located,
and backfilled in accordance with the Construction Plan and Specifications. If buried cable is
to be placed by FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC., all trenches shall be of constant depth and clear
and free of debris at the time FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. places the cable.
b. The Construction Plan or a separate letter shall specify which party is to furnish and which
party is to install any required supporting structures including manholes, vaults, pull boxes,
terminal cabinets or conduit, and the type, size, locations, and applicable specifications for
installation in accordance with Rule No. 27.
3. All work required of Applicant shall be subject to the inspection and satisfaction of FRONTIER
CALIFORNIA, INC. Applicant agrees that before any work in connection with this agreement is
commenced, FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. shall be notified sufficiently in advance so that FRONTIER
CALIFORNIA, INC. shall have the opportunity to have a representative present at any stage of the
work. Applicant further agrees that no backfilling or tamping of trenches shall be performed
unless a representative of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. is present during the entire operation, or
unless FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. shall otherwise give its prior consent. FRONTIER CALIFORNIA,
INC. agrees to notify Applicant within a reasonable time that a representative of FRONTIER
CALIFORNIA, INC. will be present or that FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. consents to the Applicant
proceeding without such representative. Failure of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. to make the preceding
notification shall be deemed to be FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. consent to the Applicant proceeding
without such representative. The failure of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. to inspect said work or to
have a representative present during various phases of the work, shall not relieve Applicant of
its responsibility to perform said work in accordance with FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. Construction
Plan and Specifications.
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UNDERGROUND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AGREEMENT
4. Applicant shall indemnify and hold FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. harmless from any and all liability,
loss, damage, or claims of any kind arising out of or resulting from any negligence of Applicant,
or its contractors and subcontractors in connection with or related to the furnishing of materials
or the performance of the work contracted for herein, or violations of this agreement by Applicant.
This indemnity shall commence on the date this agreement is signed by both parties and shall
continue in force for a period of sixteen (16) months thereafter, provided that the Applicant
commences work within three (3) months after this agreement is signed by both parties. In the
event the Applicant fails to commence work within the preceding time period, this agreement shall
be null and void and of no force and effect.
5. Applicant shall advise and inform all persons performing excavation or other work upon the subject
real property, or any part thereof, of the grade and location of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC.
facilities during such time as the Applicant has title, possession or control of the real property
or such part thereof. This duty shall cease as to those portions of the real property which the
Applicant has relinquished title, possession or control.
6. It is distinctly and particularly understood and agreed between the parties hereto, that Applicant
is acting on his own behalf in performing, or causing to be performed, said work required of
Applicant pursuant to this agreement, and that FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. is in no way associated
or otherwise connected with the actual performance of the work or with the employment of labor or
the incurring of other expenses. It is further understood and agreed, subject only to the
conditions set forth herein, that Applicant shall have the sole control of the manner and means of
performing this agreement.
7. Applicant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations including, but not limited
to, all applicable safety standards and rules.
8. Applicant agrees to provide FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. with a Bill of Sale for all conduit, manholes,
pull boxes and other supporting structures, excluding underground supporting structures for
separate service connections on private property to be served in accordance with Rule No. 27.
9. In such instances as FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. shall have made a determination that said tract
does not satisfy the density requirement for a subdivision, the Supplement attached hereto and
made a part hereof, shall specify those specific provisions relative to the advance payment and
refund requirements of Part E.2.a. of Rule No. 27.
10. Nothing within this agreement shall be construed as limiting or modifying Rule No. 27 or any other
tariffs of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. on file with the California Public Utilities Commission.
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UNDERGROUND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AGREEMENT
Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as limiting or in any way waiving or affecting the
right of FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. to collect from the Applicant any other or additional sum of
money which may become due and payable to FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC. from Applicant by reason of
services furnished or to be furnished hereunder.
FRONITER CALIFORNIA, INC.
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Dated: 7/30/2018
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Frontier Requirements For Telephone Service Connections
Legend & Contractor Notes
- Material placed by developer.
Reimbursed by Frontier per attached schedule.
- - Non-reimbursable material.
Provided by developer.
T&P - 411m Joint trench with 4" Conduit PVC or ABS marked CA08546
Conduit size indicated and may be reduced to 2" in some cases
(General Systems Specification) by Frontier
T -4"— Sole trench with 4" Conduit PVC or ABS marked CA08546
Conduit size indicated and may be reduced to 2" in some cases
(General Systems Specification)by Frontier
T&P Joint trench ONLY(provided by developer)
No conduit provided by developer
Frontier to reimburse at current cost. (See attached Invoice Detail)
Tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sole Trench ONLY (provided by developer)
No conduit provided by developer
Frontier to reimburse at current cost. (See attached Invoice Detail)
2" Service Conduit, PVC or ABS provided by developer
(General Systems Specifications)
Hand Hole/Meter Box (2'x3' or 17"00")
Concrete Pull Box 3' x 5' /2' x 3' etc...
Manhole
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Lezend & Contractor Notes
It is our earnest desire to assist you in planning for adequate usable conduit system at minimum
cost to you however; we cannot be responsible for deviations from these specifications which are
not specifically approved by our Facilities Inspector. Please contact Frontier Inspector as listed on
the work print 30 days prior to the start of construction for a field meet. This meeting is required to
outline reimbursement guidelines and required inspections.
Any deviation from Frontier's specifications or construction drawing must have prior approval of
Frontier's Facilities Inspector.
Unless specified on drawing, a minimum of 30" cover below gutter.
Where telephone conduit and electrical power are installed in the same trench,there shall be 12"
minimum separation of well packed earth or 3" of concrete between the telephone and electrical
power ducts.
Telephone conduit shall clear all other utilities (water, gas sewer) as required and directed by
governmental agencies concerned.
Developer or developer's contractors shall be responsible for obtaining necessary excavation
permits and inspection fees.
Developer will furnish final measurements, size& location for conduit, pull boxes, manholes and
provide wall to wall, and wall to pole footages. All measurements will be verified by a Frontier
Facilities Inspector. Steel measuring tape must be used for wall to wall measurements.
Mainline conduit sweeps may require concrete encasement.
Conduit terminating in a manhole must be encased in concrete for at least 15" outside of manhole
wall to minimize shearing action from backfill settlement.
All ducts must be quality checked by drawing a mandrel of proper size through all ducts prior to
the acceptance of the conduit system in the presence of a Frontier Facilities Inspector. Mandrel to
be 3 5/32"x 12" for 3 '/z" duct and 3 5/8"x 12" for 4" duct. A polypropylene pull rope is to be
placed in each duct.
Shade ducts with select material (no rocks over 3/8" diameter).
Conduit bends in a trench line that is to be provided and placed by the developer will not have less
than 12' 6"radius (unless otherwise specified).
Place ground rod provided by Frontier at riser poles if schedule 40 PVC riser is used.
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TRENCHING AND CONDUIT SPECIFICATIONS AGREEMENT
I. NOTIFICATION
A. Start of Work
1. The sole point of contact for placement of cable notification to Frontier is Inspector listed
on work prints. Developer will give Frontier twenty workdays notification in advance of
the start of trenching excluding weekends and holidays,for material ordering. When the
trench is ready for telephone facilities,30 working days' notice will be given Frontier for
scheduling of manpower.
2. In the event of phased trenching, 30 Working day's notification will be necessary for each
phase of trenching. When the trench is ready for telephone facilities,30 working days'
notice will be given Frontier for scheduling purposes.
3. In the event that the trench is in fact not ready for occupancy or is not in accordance with
the construction plans and specification attached,rescheduling delays may result. The
developer will re-schedule through the above named party in subsection 1,and will be
responsible for having trenches open at the rescheduled date
B. Inspection
1. To permit inspection of conduit installed by the developer,notify telephone company inspector
at least 24 hours prior to backfilling of trench. Telephone number as listed on work prints.
II. MATERIALS
A. Types of Conduit
1. Frontier approved product.
B. Manhole Identification
1. To comply with General Order No. 128 of the State of California Public Utilities Commission,
all manhole and pull box covers(whether steel or cement type)must be marked "FRONTIER"
in 2-inch high letters centered on the cover. Handhold covers may be marked "Frontier" with
smaller letters. This identification marking must be requested on all covers at the time they are
ordered from the manufacturer.
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TRENCHING AND CONDUIT SPECIFICATIONS AGREEMENT
III.CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
A. General
1. The construction requirements contained herein are in addition to those shown on construction
drawings.
2. Frontier reserves the right to refuse to place its facilities until lot lines and grades are clearly
defined and identified.
B. Open Trench
1. Frontier California, Inc. requires a minimum of 1,000' lineal feet of open and clear trench for
each scheduled working day for the placement of cable,sub-duct and or conduit by Frontier
construction crews.
C. Splice Pits
1. In the event that the identified splicing pits on the attached construction plans are backfilled
prior to the completion by Frontier the developer will be responsible for re-opening of the pits.
D. Duct Seals
1. All ducts stubbed out in trench must be sealed with plastic caps or plastic plugs.
E. Clearance
1. Non-Powered Facilities
a. Separation from foreign structures such as gas, water, and other non-power facilities
shall be as follows:
(1) Parallel: Twelve inches of well-tamped earth or three inches of concrete.
(11) Crossing Six inches of well-tamped earth or three inches of concrete.
b. Separation from CATV shall be random separation in same trench,or 6" at crossings.
2. Power Facilities
a. Separation from power cable in excess of 300 volts, buried or in conduit, either crossing
or paralleling, shall be at least twelve inches of well-tamped earth or three inches of
concrete. Partial backfill must be completed before trench is"ready" for telephone
cable.
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b. Where voltages in power conductors do not exceed 300 volts to ground,telephone
facilities may be placed with random separation from Power Company cables in the
same trench or 6" separation when crossing.
F. Depth of Cover
1. Minimum depths of cover from conduits and buried cables(except where greater depths are
required by local or other law or regulations)shall be as follows:
a. Conduit
(I) 36" in streets or parking lots or other areas subject to vehicular traffic
(11) 30" for main feed routes on private property.
(111) 24" for distribution systems on private property(except parking lots.)
(IV) Buried Cable and duct
b. Buried Cable
(1) Buried cable will not be placed under the paved portion of a street.
(11) Conduit is required for buried cable at street crossings, under parking areas, etc. at
36"cover.
(111) 6"under sidewalks
(IV) 18"for service wires and cables on private property
(V) 18"in all other instances unless otherwise specified on the construction plan.
2. Trenches must provide the above-specified minimum depths of cover measured from final
grade.
G. Backfill
1. No backfilling of trenches shall be performed unless Frontier Representative is present or prior
approval to proceed is obtained.
H. Location Ties
1. All conduit and buried cable must be tied with dimensions to property lines to permit proper
recording.
2. Trenches paralleling lines shall be located to permit cable, conduit,or service wires to be placed
as follows:
a. Rear Property Lines: At least three feet and not more than six feet from the property line.
b. Side Property Lines: At least 18 inches and not more than 36 inches form the property lines.
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TRENCHING AND CONDUIT SPECIFICATIONS AGREEMENT
I. Rod &Mandrel of Ducts
Subsequent to backfilling,but prior to paving,the developer will check all ducts with a
mandrel to be certain they are clear. The mandrel is to be 1/4" less in diameter than the
designated inside diameter of the duct. After checking with the mandrel,the developer will
measure the wall-to-wall length of one duct in each conduit section and will place and leave
a 3/8" polypropylene rope in duct(s) indicated on the drawing. Notify FRONTIER
Inspector at telephone number shown in item l.b.l at least 24 hours in advance of pulling in
the mandrel or measuring the duct.
IV.DEVIATIONS
A. Any location deviation must have the prior approval of Frontier. Deviations other than location will
not be allowed.
V. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGULATIONS
A. Tariff Rule No.27 covers the telephone company's and applicant's responsibilities for the provision
of facilities for telephone service to and within developments. A copy of these rules can be
acquired from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California.
B. Rules for the construction of underground electric supply and communication systems are contained
in General Order No. 128 prescribed and issued by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of
California. All construction must be in conformance within these rules and applicable local
ordinances.
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FRONTIER CALIFORNIA, INC.
WO#: 70108-5223619
By (print) : J. Luis Becerra
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Title: Engineer
Dated: 7/30/18
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