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RE: Amendment 1 to Interconnection Agreement between Verizon Northwest Inc. and
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Dear Ms. Jewell,
Enclosed for Commission approval are the original and three copies of a Amendment
No.1 to the agreement between Verizon Northwest Inc. and MCI World com
Communications, Inc. Please call me at [phone] if you should have any
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THIS AMENDMENT No.1 (this "Amendment") is made this 14th day of July, 2003 (the "Effective
Date ), by and between Verizon Northwest Inc., a Washington corporation ("Verizon ) with its principal place
of business at 1800 41 5t Street, Everett, W A 98201 and MCI WORLDCOM Communications, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("MCIW") with its principal place of business at 22001 Loudoun County Parkway,
Ashburn , VA 20147. (Verizon and MCIW may be hereinafter referred to, each individually, as a "Party" and
collectively, as the "Parties ). This Amendment covers services in state of Idaho (the "State
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS pursuant to an adoption letter dated June 23, 2003 (the "Adoption Letter ), MCIW
adopted in the State of Idaho, the voluntarily negotiated terms of the Interconnection Agreement between
ICG Telecom Group Inc. ("ICG") and Verizon California Inc., f/k/a GTE California Incorporated ("Verizon
California ) that was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission as an effective agreement in the
State of California, as such agreement existed on the date of the Adoption Letter after giving effect to
operation of law (the "Terms ); and
WHEREAS subsequent to the approval of the Terms, MCIW notified Verizon that it desired to
amend the Terms as set forth herein; and
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises, provisions and covenants herein
contained, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged , the Parties agree as follows:
1. Collocation Terms.The Parties agree that the Terms should be amended by the addition of the
Collocation Attachment and Pricing Appendix to the Collocation Attachment attached hereto as Appendix A
which terms shall govern the provisions of Collocation services and shall be substituted in place of any
Collocation terms contained in the Verizon California Terms.
2. Conflict between this Amendment and the Terms. This Amendment shall be deemed to revise
the terms and provisions of the Terms to the extent necessary to give effect to the terms and provisions of
this Amendment. In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Amendment and the
terms and provisions of the Terms, this Amendment shall govern provided, however that the fact that a term
or provision appears in this Amendment but not in the Terms , or in the Terms but not in this Amendment
shall not be interpreted as, or deemed grounds for finding, a conflict for purposes of this Section 2
3. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
when so executed and delivered shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
4. Captions. The Parties acknowledge that the captions in this Amendment have been inserted
solely for convenience of reference and in no way define or limit the scope or substance of any term or
provision of this Amendment.
5. Scope of this Amendment.This Amendment shall amend, modify and revise the Terms only to
the extent set forth expressly in Section 1 of this Amendment, and , except to the extent set forth in Section 1
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of this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Terms shall remain in full force and effect after the
Effective Date of this Amendment.
6. Choice of Law. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the
laws of the state of Idaho , without reference to its choice of law principles.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective
Date.
By:
VERIZON NORTHWEST INC.MCI
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Printed: Marcel Henry Printed: Jeffrey A. Masoner
Title: Vice Presicient - National Carrier and
Contract Manaqement
Title: Vice President - Interconnection Services
Policy & Planninq
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APPENDIX A
COLLOCATION ATTACHMENT
Verizon s Provision of Collocation
Verizon shall provide to MCIW, in accordance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to
Verizon s applicable Tariffs) and the requirements of Applicable Law, Collocation for the purpose of
facilitating MCIW's interconnection with facilities or services of Verizon or access to Unbundled
Network Elements of Verizon; provided , that notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement
Verizon shall be obligated to provide Collocation to MCIW only to the extent required by Applicable
Law and may decline to provide Collocation to MCIW to the extent that provision of Collocation is not
required by Applicable Law. Subject to the foregoing, Verizon shall provide Collocation to MCIW in
accordance with the rates, terms and conditions set forth in Verizon s Collocation tariff, and Verizon
shall do so regardless of whether or not such rates , terms and conditions are effective.
Because the Commission rejected Verizon s Collocation Tariff Advice No. 00-05 in Order No. 28490
on August 29, 2000, Verizon shall provide Collocation according to the following terms and
conditions in the State of Idaho on an interim basis only until such time as the Commission s decision
is reversed and Verizon s Collocation Tariff Advice No. 00-05 is permitted to go into effect or until
such time as Verizon files another Collocation Tariff in Idaho. At such time as the Commission
decision is reversed and Verizon s Collocation Tariff Advice No. 00-05 is permitted to go into effect or
at such time as there is a Verizon Collocation tariff on file with the Commission, and subject to the
foregoing, the following terms and conditions will be rendered ineffectual, and Verizon shall provide
Collocation to MCIW in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Verizon s Collocation
tariff, and Verizon shall do so regardless of whether or not such terms and conditions are effective.
Section 1 of this Collocation Attachment ("Attachment"), in conjunction with the rest of this
Attachment, set forth the terms and conditions under which Verizon shall provide collocation services
to MCIW. Collocation provides for access to Verizon s "Premises , for the purpose of interconnection
and/or access to Unbundled Network Elements (UNEs). Verizon s Premises include Verizon
central offices, serving Wire Centers, and all other buildings or similar structures owned, leased, or
otherwise controlled by Verizon that house Verizon s network facilities. Collocation at Verizon s Wire
Centers and access tandems shall be accomplished through caged, cageless, virtual or microwave
service offerings , as described below, except if not practical for technical reasons or due to space
limitations. In such event, Verizon shall provide adjacent collocation or other methods of collocation
subject to space availability and technical feasibility. As required by Applicable Law, Verizon shall
also offer rates , terms and conditions for collocation services that are not expressly addressed in this
Attachment or other Verizon tariffs on an individual case basis, and in doing so, shall comply with all
applicable federal or state requirements.
Types of Collocation.
Sinqle Caqed. A single caged arrangement is a form of caged collocation, which
allows a single CLEC to lease caged floor space to house its equipment within
Verizon Premises.
Shared Caqed.A shared caged arrangement is a newly constructed caged
collocation arrangement that is jointly applied for and occupied by two or more
CLECs within a Verizon Premise. When two or more CLECs request
establishment and jointly apply for a new caged collocation arrangement to be
used as a shared caged arrangement, one of the participating CLECs must agree
to be the host CLEC (HC) and the other(s) to be the guest CLEC (GC). The HC
and GC(s) are solely responsible for determining whether to share a shared
caged collocation arrangement and if so, upon what terms and conditions. The
HC and GC(s) must each be interconnected to Verizon for the exchange of traffic
with Verizon and/or to access unbundled network elements. Verizon will not
issue separate billing for any of the rate elements associated with the shared
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caged collocation arrangement between the HC and the GC(s), but Verizon will
provide the HC with information on the proportionate share of the NRCs for each
CLEC in the shared arrangement. The HC will be responsible for ordering and
payment of all collocation applicable services ordered by the HC and GC(s). The
HC and GC will be responsible for ordering their own unbundled network
elements from Verizon. Verizon will separately bill the HC and/or GC(s) for
unbundled network elements ordered. The HC and GC(s) are Verizon
customers and have all the rights and obligations applicable hereunder to CLECs
purchasing collocation-related services including, without limitation , the
obligation to pay all applicable charges, whether or not the HC is reimbursed for
all or any portion of such charges by the guest(s) All terms and conditions for
caged collocation as described in this Attachment will apply to shared caged
collocation requirements.
Subleased Caqed.Vacant space available in a CLEC's caged collocation
arrangement may be made available to a third party(s) for the purpose of
interconnection and/or for access to UNEs in Verizon Premises via the
subleasing collocation arrangement. The CLEC subleases the floor space to the
third party(s) pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by the CLEC and the
third party(s) involved. The CLEC and third party(s) must each be interconnected
to Verizon for the exchange of traffic with Verizon and/or to access unbundled
network elements. The CLEC is solely responsible for determining whether to
sublease a shared caged collocation arrangement and if so, upon what terms and
conditions. Verizon will not issue separate billing for any of the rate elements
associated with the subleased caged collocation arrangement between the CLEC
and the third party(s). The CLEC will be responsible for ordering and payment of
all collocation applicable services ordered by the CLEC and the third party(s).
Each CLEC and third party will be responsible for ordering their own unbundled
network elements from Verizon. Verizon will separately bill the CLEC and third
party/parties for unbundled network elements ordered. The CLEC and third
party(s) are Verizon s customers and have all the rights and obligations
applicable hereunder to CLECs purchasing collocation-related services,
including, without limitation, the obligation to pay all applicable charges , whether
or not the CLEC is reimbursed for all or any portion of such charges by the third
party(s). All terms and conditions for caged collocation as described in this
Attachment will apply to subleased caged collocation requirements.
Caqeless.Cageless collocation is a form of collocation in which CLECs can place
their equipment in Verizon Premises. A cageless collocation arrangement allows
a CLEC, using Verizon approved vendors, to install equipment in single bay
increments in an area designated by Verizon. The equipment location will be
designated by Verizon and will vary based on individual Verizon Premise
configurations. CLEC equipment will not share the same equipment bays with
Verizon equipment.
Adjacent.An adjacent collocation arrangement permits a CLEC to construct
procure a structure on Verizon property for collocation for the purposes of
interconnection and/or access to UNEs in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Adjacent collocation is only an option when the
following conditions are met: (1) space is legitimately exhausted in Verizon
Premise for caged and cageless collocation; and (2) it is technically feasible to
construct or procure a hut or similar structure on Verizon property that adheres to
local building code, zoning requirements , and Verizon building standards. MCIW
is responsible for complying with all zoning requirements, any federal, state or
local regulations, ordinances and laws, and obtaining all associated permits.
Verizon may, where required, participate in the zoning approval and permit
acquisitions. MCIW may not take any action in establishing an adjacent structure
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that will force Verizon to violate any zoning requirements or any federal, state, or
local regulations, ordinances, or laws.
Any construction by MCIW on Verizon property must comply with Verizon
technical specifications as they relate to environmental safety and grounding
requirements. Verizon will make available power and physical collocation
services to MCIW in the same non-discriminatory manner as it provides itself for
its own remote equipment buildings (REBs).
Virtual.Under virtual collocation , Verizon installs and maintains MCIW provided
equipment which is dedicated to the exclusive use of the MCIW in a collocation
arrangement. Additional details on Virtual Collocation are set forth in Section 1.
Microwave.Physical collocation of microwave transmission facilities will be
permitted on a first-come, first-served basis except where such collocation is not
practical for technical reasons or because of space limitations. Microwave
collocation provides for the interconnection of MCIW or Verizon provided facilities
equipment and support structures located in, on or above the exterior walls and
roof of Verizon premises. Additional details on Microwave Collocation are set
forth in Section 1 .10.
Application.
Point of Contact.Verizon will establish points of contact for MCIW to
contact to place a request for collocation. The point of contact will
provide MCIW with general information and requirements, including a
list of engineering and technical specifications, fire, safety, security
policies and procedures , and an application form.
Application Form/Fee . MCIW requesting collocation at a Verizon
Premise will be required to complete the application form and submit
the non-refundable engineering fee set forth in Appendix A, described
in Section 1., for each Verizon Premise at which collocation is
requested. The application form will require MCIW to provide all
engineering, floor space (where applicable), power, environmental and
other requirements necessary for the function of the service. MCIW will
provide Verizon with specifications for any non-standard or special
requirements at the time of application. Verizon reserves the right to
assess the customer any additional charges on an individual case
basis ("ICB") associated with complying with the requirements. Any
such charges shall be noticed to MCIW.
Verizon will process collocation requests from CLECs on a first-come
first-serve basis pursuant to Verizon receipt of a completed
application form and the non-refundable engineering fee.
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection.Verizon will notify MCIW in
writing within eight (8) Business Days following receipt of the
completed application if MCIW'requirements cannot be
accommodated as specified. If the application is deficient, Verizon will
specify in writing, within eight (8) Business Days, the information that
must be provided by MCIW in order to complete the application. If
MCIW resubmits a revised application curing any deficiencies in their
original application within ten (10) calendar days after being informed of
them , MCIW shall retain its position within the collocation application
queue.
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Space Availabilitv. Verizon will notify MCIW, in writing, within eight (8) Business
Days following receipt of the completed application form and non-refundable
engineering fee if space is available at the selected Verizon Premise. The
response will be one of the following:
There is space and Verizon will proceed with the arrangement.
There is no space. Verizon will proceed as described in Section 1.4.
There is no readily available space, however, Verizon will determine
whether space can be made available and will notify MCIW within
twenty (20) Business Days. At the end of this period, Verizon will
proceed as described in 1 .1 or 1.2 above.
Price Quote Verizon shall provide MCIW with a price quote for collocation
services required to accommodate MCIW's request within eight (8) Business Days
of MCIW's application date, provided that no ICB rates are required in the quote.
MCIW shall have five (5) Business Days from receipt of the quote to inform
Verizon , in writing, of its intent to proceed with their collocation request and pay
fifty percent (50%) of the applicable Non-Recurring Charges (NRCs), set forth in
Appendix A as described in Section 1., associated with the ordered collocation
services. The remaining 50% will be billed by Verizon upon completion of the
collocation request.
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Auqmentation . All requests for an addition or change to an existing collocation
arrangement that has been inspected and turned over to MCIW is considered an
augmentation. An augmentation request will require the submission of a complete
application form and a non-refundable Engineering or Minor Augment fee.
Minor Augment fee may not be required under the circumstances outlined below.
The definition of a major or minor augment is as follows:
Major Augments of collocation arrangements are those requests that:
(a) require AC or DC power; (b) add equipment that generates more
BTU's of heat, or (c) increase the floor space over what MCIW
requested in its original application. A complete application and
Engineering Fee will be required when submitting a request that
requires a Major Augment.
Minor Augments of collocation arrangements will require the
submission of a complete application form and the Minor Augment Fee.
Minor augments are those requests that: (a) do not require additional
DC and AC power, (b) do not add equipment that generates more
BTU's of heat, or (c) do not increase floor space, over what MCIW
requested in its original application. The requirements of a Minor
Augment request cannot exceed the capacity of the existing/proposed
electrical, power or HV AC system. Requests for additional DSO, DS1
and DS3 facility terminations to access Verizon s unbundled network
elements are included as Minor Augments.
Minor Augments that require an augment fee are those requests that
require Verizon to perform a service or function on behalf of MCIW
including but not limited to: installation of Virtual equipment cards or
software upgrades, removal of Virtual equipment, requests to pull cable
from exterior microwave facilities, and requests to terminate DSO, DS1
and DS3 cables.
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Minor Augments that do not require a fee are those augments
performed solely by MCIW, that do not require Verizon to provide a
service or function on behalf of MCIW, including but not limited to
requests to install additional equipment in MCIW collocation space.
Prior to the installation of the additional equipment, MCIW agrees to
provide Verizon an application form with an updated equipment listing
that includes the new equipment to be installed in MCIW's collocation
arrangement. Once the equipment list is submitted to Verizon , MCIW
may proceed with the augment. MCIW agrees that changes in
equipment provided by MCIW under this provision will not exceed the
engineering specifications for power and HV AC as requested on
original application. All augments will be subject to Verizon inspection,
in accordance with term of this contract for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with Verizon safety standards.
Expansion.Verizon will not be required to construct additional space to provide
for MCIW collocation when available space has been exhausted. Where MCIW
seeks to expand its existing collocation space , Verizon shall make contiguous
space available to the extent possible; provided, however, Verizon does not
guarantee contiguous space to MCIW to expand its existing collocation space.
MCIW requests for expansion of existing space within a specific Verizon Premise
will require the submission of an application form and the appropriate Major
Augment fee.
Relocation MCIW requests for relocation of the termination equipment from one
location to a different location within the same Verizon Premise will be handled on
an ICB basis. MCIW will be responsible for all costs associated with the
relocation of its equipment.
Installation and Operation
Joint Planninq and Implementation Levels. Where conditioned space is readily
available, the implementation interval for Caged and Cageless collocation
requests is seventy-six (76) Business Days for all standard requests which were
properly forecast six (6) months prior to the application date, subject to the
conditions set forth. Should unique circumstances arise such as major
construction obstacles or special MCIW requirements, upon notification to MCIW
a time extension of no greater than fifteen (15) Business Days will apply. Intervals
for non-standard arrangements, including, but not limited to , Adjacent collocation
shall be mutually agreed upon by MCIW and Verizon.
The following standard implementation milestones, in Business Days,
will apply unless MCIW and Verizon jointly decide otherwise:
1 .1 .1 .Day 1: MCIW submits completed application and
associated Engineering/Major Augment Fee.
1 .Day 9: Verizon notifies MCIW that request can be
accommodated.
1 .1 .1 .Day 14: MCIW notifies Verizon of its intent to proceed and
submits 50% payment as set forth in Section 1.
Day 76: Verizon and MCIW attend a Joint Inspection
meeting and Verizon turns over the collocation space to the
MCIW.
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Verizon and MCIW shall work cooperatively in meeting these milestones and
deliverables as determined during the joint planning process. Verizon will
schedule a meeting with MCIW to determine engineering and network
requirements. A preliminary schedule will be developed outlining major
milestones. MCIW and Verizon control various interim milestones they must
complete in order to meet the overall intervals. The interval clock will stop, and
the final due date will be adjusted accordingly, for each milestone MCIW misses
(day for day). When Verizon becomes aware of the possibility of vendor delays,
Verizon will first contact MCIW to attempt to negotiate a new interval. Verizon and
MCIW shall conduct additional joint planning meetings, as reasonably required, to
ensure that all known issues are discussed and to address any that may impact
the implementation process. Verizon will permit MCIW to schedule one escorted
visit to MCIW's collocation space during construction. The applicable labor rates
in Appendix A will be applied for the escorted visit.
Prior to MCIW beginning the installation of its equipment, MCIW must
sign Verizon work completion notice, indicating acceptance of the
collocation space. MCIW may not install any equipment or facilities in
the collocation space until the receipt by Verizon of the work
completion notice. Prior to MCIW beginning the installation of
equipment in a cage, bay or cabinet, MCIW and Verizon must conduct
a joint inspection of the designated collocation space. Verizon shall
notify MCIW of the date the collocation arrangement is ready for the
joint inspection. MCIW has ten (10) Business Days to meet Verizon at
the site of the collocation arrangement. Upon acceptance of the
arrangement by MCIW , billing will be initiated, access cards will be
issued and MCIW may begin installation of equipment. If MCIW does
not attend the joint inspection within the specified ten (10) Business
Days, Verizon will initiate billing for all monthly and nonrecurring
charges.
Unconditioned space conversion timeframes fall outside the normal
intervals and are negotiated on an individual case basis based on
negotiations with the site preparation vendor(s). Verizon will use its
best efforts to minimize the additional time required to condition
collocation space, and will inform MCIW of the time estimates as soon
as possible.
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Verizon will request Caged and Cageless forecasts from MCIW on a
semi-annual basis, with each forecast covering a two-year period.
MCIW will be required to update the near-term (6-month) forecasted
application dates. Information requested will include central office
month applications are expected to be sent, requested in-service
month , preference for Caged or Cage less collocation, and square
footage required.
Unforecasted demand will be given a lesser priority than forecasted
demand. Verizon will make every attempt to meet standard intervals
for unforecasted requests. However, if unanticipated requests push
demand beyond Verizon s capacity limits, Verizon will negotiate longer
intervals as required (and within reason). In general , if forecasts are
received less than two (2) months prior to the application date , the
interval start day may be postponed as follows:
No forecast: Interval Start Date commences two (2) months
after application date.
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1 .Forecast received one month prior to application date:
Interval Start Date commences two (2) months after
application date.
Forecast received two (2) months prior to application date:
Interval Start Date commences one month after application
date.
Any such interval adjustments will be discussed with MCIW at the time
the application is received.
Collocation Capacity.
Verizon s estimate of its present capacity (i.e., no more than an
increase of 15% over the average number of applications received for
the preceding three months in a particular geographic area) is based
on current staffing and current vendor arrangements. If the forecasts
indicate spikes in demand, Verizon will attempt to smooth the demand
via negotiations with the forecasting CLECs. If Verizon and MCIW fail
to agree to smooth demand , Verizon will determine if additional
expenditures would be required to satisfy the spikes in demand and will
work with the Commission Staff to determine whether such additional
expenditure is warranted and to evaluate cost recovery options.
If Verizon augments its workforce based on forecasts, Verizon reserves
the right to hold CLECs accountable for the accuracy of their forecasts.
Vendor Capacity. Verizon will continuously seek to improve vendor performance
for all premises work, including collocation. Since the vendors require notice in
order to meet increases in demand, Verizon will share MCIW actual and
forecasted demand with appropriate vendors, as required, subject to the
appropriate confidentiality safeguards. Verizon will seek assistance from the
CLECs to resolve vendor inability to meet demands.
Responsibilitv for Vendor Delavs.No party shall be excused from their
obligations due to the acts or omissions of a Party s subcontractors, material
men, suppliers or other third persons providing such products or services to such
Party unless such acts or omissions are the product of a Force Majeure Event, or
unless such delay or failure and the consequences thereof are beyond the
reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of the Party claiming
excusable delay or failure to perform.
Space Preparation
Caqe Construction. For caged collocation , MCIW may construct the
cage with a standard enclosure if they are Verizon approved
contractor or MCIW may subcontract this work to a Verizon approved
contractor.
Site Selection/Power.Verizon shall designate the space within its
Premise where MCIW shall collocate its equipment. Verizon will assign
collocation space to MCIW in a just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory
manner. Verizon will allow MCIW requesting caged or cageless
collocation to submit space preferences on the Application Form prior
to assigning caged and cageless collocation space to MCIW. Verizon
will assign caged and cageless space in accordance with the following
standards: (1) MCIW's collocation costs cannot be materially increased
by the assignment; (2) MCIW's occupation and use of Verizon
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premises cannot be materially delayed by the assignment; (3) The
assignment cannot impair the quality of service or impose other
limitations on the service MCIW wishes to offer; and (4) The
assignment cannot reduce unreasonably the total space available for
caged and cage less collocation, or preclude unreasonably, caged and
cage less collocation within Verizon s premises.
Verizon may assign caged and cageless collocation to space separate
from space housing Verizon s equipment, provided that each of the
following conditions is met: (1) Either legitimate security concerns, or
operational constraints unrelated to Verizon s or any of its affiliates' or
subsidiaries competitive concerns, warrant such separation; (2) Any
caged and cageless collocation space assigned to an affiliate or
subsidiary of Verizon is separated from space housing Verizon
equipment; (3) The separated space will be available in the same time
frame as, or a shorter time frame than, non-separated space; (4) The
cost of the separated space to MCIW will not be materially higher than
the cost of non-separated space; and (5) The separated space is
comparable, from a technical and engineering standpoint, to non-
separated space.
Where applicable, Verizon shall provide, at the rates set forth in
Appendix A described in Section 1.1, 48V DC power with generator
and/or battery back-up, heat, air conditioning and other environmental
support to MCIW's equipment in the same standards and parameters
required for Verizon equipment within that Verizon Premise. MCIW
may install AC convenience outlets and overhead lighting if MCIW is a
Verizon approved contractor, or this work may be subcontracted to a
Verizon approved contractor.
DC Power.Verizon will provide DC power to the collocation
arrangement as specified by MCIW in its Collocation application. The
MCIW will specify the load on each feed and the size of the fuse to be
placed on each feed. Charges for DC power will be applied based on
the total number of load amps ordered on each feed.
For example, if MCIW orders a total of 40 load amps of DC power and
an A and B feed, MCIW could order 20 load amps on the A feed and 20
load amps on the B feed. Verizon will permit MCIW to order a fuse size
up to 2.5 times the load amps ordered provided that applicable law
permits this practice. Thus, MCIW could order that each feed be fused
at 50 amps if MCIW wants one feed to carry the entire load in the event
the other feed fails. Accordingly, MCIW will be charged on the basis of
the total number of load amps ordered, Le., 40 amps, and not based on
the total number of amps available for the fuse size ordered.
MCIW is responsible for engineering the power consumption in its
Collocation arrangements and therefore must consider any special
circumstances in determining the fused capacity of each feed. Verizon
will engineer the power feeds to the Collocation arrangement in
accordance with industry standards based upon requirements ordered
by MCIW in its Collocation application. Any subsequent orders to
increase DC power load at a Collocation arrangement must be
submitted on a Collocation application.
Verizon reserves the right to perform random inspections to verify the
actual power load being drawn by a Collocation arrangement. At any
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time, without written notice, Verizon may measure the DC power drawn
at an arrangement by monitoring the power distribution point. In those
instances where Verizon needs access to the Collocation arrangement
to make these measurements, Verizon will schedule a joint meeting
with MCIW.
If the inspection reveals that the power being drawn does not exceed
the total number of load amps ordered , no further action will apply.
If the inspection reveals that the power being drawn is greater than
100% and up to 110% of the total number of load amps ordered
Verizon will provide MCIW with written notification by certified U.S. Mail
to the person designated by MCIW to receive such notice that more
power is being drawn than was ordered. Within five (5) Business Days
of the date of notification, MCIW must reduce the power being drawn to
match its ordered load or revise its power requirement to accommodate
the additional power being drawn. Failure to reduce the power being
drawn or submit a revised application within the five (5) Business Days
will result in an increase in the amount of power being billed to 110% of
the power ordered in the application on file.
If the inspection reveals that the power being drawn is greater than
110% of the total number of load amps ordered , that arrangement is
subject to the following treatment:
1 .Verizon will provide MCIW with written notification by
certified U.S. Mail to the person designated by MCIW to
receive such notice that it has exceeded its ordered power.
Additional Labor charges, as set forth in Appendix A, apply
for the cost associated with performing this inspection.
1 .Verizon will bill MCIW for the full fused capacity for each of
the next six (6) bill periods following the inspection.
After six (6) months of full fused capacity billing, and upon
receipt of an application to revise the power required at that
arrangement, Verizon will adjust the billing to reflect MCIW'
revised power requirement. In the event that a revised
application is not submitted, billing at full fused capacity will
continue until a revised application is received.
8.4
Within fifteen (15) Business Days of the date of notification
MCIW must submit a non-scheduled attestation of the
power being drawn at each of its remaining Collocation
arrangements. Failure to submit this non-scheduled
attestation will result in the application of Additional Labor
charges set forth in Appendix A for any subsequent
power inspections Verizon performs prior to receipt of the
next scheduled attestation. Scheduled attestations are
described in Section 1.9 following.
Annually, MCIW must submit a written statement signed by a
responsible officer of MCIW, which attests that it is not exceeding the
total load of power as ordered in its Collocation applications. This
attestation, which must be received by Verizon no later than the last
day of June , shall individually list all of MCIW's completed Collocation
arrangements provided by Verizon in all of its operating territories. If
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MCIW fails to submit this written statement by the last day in June
Verizon will notify MCIW in writing that it has thirty (30 days) to submit
its power attestation. Failure to submit the required statement within
the 30 day notice period will result in the billing of DC power at each
Collocation arrangement to be increased to the total number of amps
fused.
Whenever Verizon is required to perform work on an Collocation
arrangement as a result of MCIW's order for a reduction in power
requirements (e., change in fuse size), Verizon will assess a
nonrecurring charge for the additional labor. The nonrecurring charge
applies for the first half hour (or fraction thereof) and for each additional
half hour (or fraction thereof) per technician, per occurrence as shown
in Appendix A.
If MCIW orders a change in the power configuration requiring new -
volt DC power feeds to the Collocation arrangement, Verizon will
require an Engineering/Major Augment Fee with an application , as set
forth in Appendix A, subject to the terms and conditions described in
Section 1.5. In addition , if MCIW's order for a reduction in DC power
triggers the deployment of power cabling to a different power
distribution point, the Engineering/Major Augment Fee as set forth in
Appendix A applies. Verizon will work cooperatively with MCIW to
configure the new power distribution cables and disconnect the old
ones.
Equipment and Facilities
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Purchase of Equipment.MCIW will be responsible for supply,
purchase, delivery, installation and maintenance of its equipment and
equipment bay(s) in the collocation area. Verizon is not responsible for
the design, engineering, or performance of MCIW's equipment and
provided facilities for collocation. Upon installation of all transmission
and power cables for collocation services , MCIW relinquishes all rights
title and ownership of transmission (excluding fiber entrance facility
cable) and power cables to Verizon.
Permissible Equipment.Verizon shall permit the collocation and use of
any equipment necessary for interconnection or access to unbundled
network elements in accordance with the following standards: (1)
Equipment is necessary for interconnection if an inability to deploy that
equipment would, as a practical, economic, or operational matter
preclude MCIW from obtaining interconnection with Verizon at a level
equal in quality to that which Verizon obtains within its own network or
Verizon provides to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or other parties;
and (2) Equipment is necessary for access to an unbundled network
element if an inability to deploy that equipment would, as a practical
economic, or operational matter, preclude MCIW from obtaining
nondiscriminatory access to that unbundled network element, including
any of its features, functions, or capabilities.
Multi-functional equipment shall be deemed necessary for
interconnection or access to an unbundled network element if and only
if the primary purpose and function of the equipment, as MCIW seeks
to deploy it, meets either or both of the standards set forth in the
preceding paragraph. For a piece of equipment to be utilized primarily
to obtain equal in quality interconnection or nondiscriminatory access to
one or more unbundled network elements, there also must be a logical
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nexus between the additional functions the equipment would perform
and the telecommunication services MCIW seeks to provide to its
customers by means of the interconnection or unbundled network
element. The collocation of those functions of the equipment that, as
stand-alone functions, do not meet either of the standards set forth in
the preceding paragraph must not cause the equipment to significantly
increase the burden on Verizon s property.
Whenever Verizon objects to collocation of equipment by MCIW for
purposes within the scope of Section 251 (c)(6) of the Act, Verizon shall
prove to the state commission that the equipment is not necessary for
interconnection or access to unbundled network elements under the
standards set forth above.
MCIW may place in its caged collocation space ancillary equipment
such as cross connect frames, and metal storage cabinets. Metal
storage cabinets must meet Verizon Premise environmental standards.
Specifications. MCIW equipment must fully comply with Bellcore
Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) Generic Equipment
Requirements (GR-63-CORE), Electromagnetic Compatibility and
Electrical Safety Generic Criteria for Network Telecommunications
Equipment (GR-1089-CORE) and the Network Equipment Installation
Standards Information Publication (IP-72201), Workmanship
Requirement Profile and Verizon central office engineering,
environmental and transmission standards as they relate to fire, safety,
health, environmental safeguards, or interference with Verizon
services or facilities.
MCIW equipment must conform to the same specific risk/safety/hazard
standards which Verizon imposes on its own central office equipment
as defined in Verizon s NEBS requirements RNSA-NEB-95-0003
Revision 10 or higher. MCIW equipment is not required to meet the
same performance and reliability standards as Verizon imposes on its
own equipment as defined in Verizon s RNSA-NEB-95-0003, Revision
10 or higher.
In addition, MCIW may install equipment that has been deployed by
Verizon for five (5) years or more with a proven safety record.
Verizon reserves the right to remove facilities and equipment from its
list of approved products if such products, facilities, and equipment are
determined to be no longer compliant with NEBS standards or
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Generic Criteria for
Network Telecommunications Equipment (GR-1089-CORE). Verizon
will provide 90 days' notice of the change unless it is due to an
emergency that renders notice impossible.
Cable. MCIW is required to provide proper cabling, based on circuit
type (VF, DSO, xDSL, DS1 , DS3, etc.) to ensure adequate shielding.
Verizon cable standards are required to reduce the possibility of
interference. MCIW is responsible for providing fire retardant riser
cable that meets Verizon standards. Verizon is responsible for placing
MCIW's fire retardant riser cable from the cable vault to the collocation
space. Verizon is responsible for installing MCIW provided fiber optic
cable in the cable space or conduit from the first manhole to the
premises. This may be shared conduit with dedicated inner duct.
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MCIW provides its own fiber optic facility, then MCIW shall be
responsible for bringing its fiber optic cable to the Verizon Premise
manhole. MCIW must leave sufficient cable length for Verizon to be
able to fully extend such cable through to MCIW's collocation space.
Manhole/Splicinq Restrictions. Verizon reserves the right to prohibit all
equipment and facilities , other than fiber optic cable, in its manholes.
MCIW will not be permitted to splice fiber optic cable in the first
manhole outside of the Verizon Premise. Where MCIW is providing
underground fiber optic cable in Manhole #1 , it must be of sufficient
length as specified by Verizon to be pulled through the Verizon
Premise to MCIW's collocation space. Verizon is responsible, for
installing a cable splice, if necessary, where MCIW provided fiber optic
cable meets Verizon standards within the Verizon Premise cable vault
or designated splicing chamber. Verizon will provide space and
racking for the placement of an approved secured fire retardant splice
enclosure.
Access Points and Restrictions Points of interconnection and
demarcation between MCIW's facilities and Verizon s facilities will be
designated by Verizon. This point(s) will be a direct connection(s) to
MCIW's network. Verizon shall have the right to require MCIW to
terminate collocation facilities onto a Point of Termination (POT) Bay.
MCIW must tag all entrance facilities to indicate ownership. MCIW will
not be allowed access to Verizon s DSX line-ups, MDF or any other
Verizon facility termination points. Only Verizon employees, agents or
contractors will be allowed access to the MDF, DSX, or fiber distribution
panel to terminate facilities , test connectivity, run jumpers and/or hot
patch in-service circuits.
Staqinq Area For caged and cage less collocation arrangements
MCIW shall have the right to use a designated staging area, a portion
of the Verizon Premise and loading areas , if available, on a temporary
basis during MCIWos equipment installation work in the collocation
space. MCIW is responsible for protecting Verizon s equipment
Verizon Premise walls and flooring within the staging area and along
the staging route. MCIW will meet all Verizon fire, safety, security and
environmental requirements. The temporary staging area will be
vacated and delivered to Verizon in an acceptable condition upon
completion of the installation work. MCIW may also utilize a staging
trailer, which can be located on the exterior premises of Verizon
Premise. Verizon may assess MCIW a market value lease rate for the
area occupied by the trailer.
Testinq . Upon installation of MCIW's equipment, and with prior notice,
Verizon will schedule time to work with MCIW during the turn-up phase
of the equipment to ensure proper functionality between MCIW'
equipment and the connections to Verizon equipment. The time period
for this to occur will correspond to Verizon s maintenance window
installation requirements. It is solely the responsibility of MCIW to
provide their own monitor and test points, if required, for connection
directly to its terminal equipment.
Interconnection Between Collocated Spaces.Dedicated Transit
Service (DTS), which allows for interconnection between MCIW and
another CLEC, provides a dedicated electrical or optical path between
collocation arrangements (caged, cageless, and virtual) of the same or of
two different CLECs within the same Verizon premises, using Verizon
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provided distribution facilities. DTS is available for DSO, OS1 , DS3, and
dark fiber cross connects. In addition, Verizon will also provide other
technically feasible cross-connection arrangements, including lit fiber, on an
Individual Case Basis (ICB) as requested by MCIW and agreed to by
Verizon. Verizon will offer DTS to MCIW as long as such access is
technically feasible.
DTS is only available when both collocation arrangements (either caged,
cageless, and/or virtual) being interconnected are within the same Verizon
premises provided that the collocated equipment is used for
interconnection with Verizon and/or for access to the Verizon s unbundled
network elements. Verizon shall provide such DTS connections from
MCIW's collocation arrangement to another collocation arrangement of
MCIW within the same Verizon premises, or to a collocation arrangement of
another CLEC in the same Verizon premises. DTS is provided at the same
transmission level from MCIW to another CLEC.
The DTS arrangement requires MCIW to provide cable assignment
information for itself as well as for the other CLEC. Verizon will not make
cable assignments for OTS. MCIW is responsible for all DTS ordering,
bill payment, disconnect orders and maintenance transactions and is
the customer of record. When initiating a DTS request, MCIW must
submit an Access Service Request (ASR) and a letter of agency from the
CLEC it is connecting to that authorizes the DTS connection and facility
assignment. DTS is provided on a negotiated interval with MCIW.
Optical Facility Terminations.If MCIW requests access to unbundled
dark fiber and unbundled optical interoffice facilities, MCIW may apply
for a fiber optic patchcord connection(s) between Verizon fiber
distribution panel (FOP) and MCIW'collocated transmission
equipment and facilities. The fiber optic patchcord cross connect is
limited in use solely in conjunction with access to unbundled dark fiber
unbundled optical interoffice facilities, and Dedicated Transit Service.
Access to Collocation Space. Verizon will permit MCIW's employees, agents, and
contractors approved by Verizon to have direct access to MCIW's caged and
cageless collocation equipment twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
week and reasonable access to Verizon s restroom and parking facilities. MCIW'
employees , agents, or contractors must comply with the policies and practices of
Verizon pertaining to fire , safety, and security. Verizon reserves the right, with
twenty-four (24) hours prior notice to MCIW, to access MCIW'collocated
partitioned space to perform periodic inspections to ensure compliance with
Verizon installation, safety and security practices. Where MCIW shares a
common entrance to the Verizon Premise with Verizon, the reasonable use of
shared building facilities, e., elevators, unrestricted corridors, etc., will be
permitted. However, Verizon reserves the right to permanently remove and/or
deny access from Verizon premises, any MCIW employee, agent, or contractor
who violates Verizon s policies, work rules, or business conduct standards, or
otherwise poses a security risk to Verizon.
Network Outaqe. Damaqe and Reportinq . MCIW shall be responsible for: (a) any
damage or network outage occurring as a result of MCIW owned or MCIW
designated termination equipment in Verizon Premise; (b) providing trouble report
status when requested; (c) providing a contact number that is readily accessible
twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week; (d) notifying Verizon of
significant outages which could impact or degrade Verizon s switches and
services and provide estimated clearing time for restoral; and (e) testing its
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equipment to identify and clear a trouble report when the trouble has been
sectionalized (isolated) to MCIW service.
Verizon will make every effort to contact MCIW in the event MCIW equipment
disrupts the network. If Verizon is unable to make contact with MCIW , Verizon
shall temporarily disconnect MCIW's service, as provided in Section 1.11.
10.
Security Requirements
1 .10.
Verizon Idaho/MCIW Amend No.
Backqround Tests; Traininq. All employees, agents and contractors of
MCIW must meet certain minimum requirements as established by
Verizon. Upon notification of available space, or as soon as
reasonably practicable thereafter MCIW must submit to Verizon
Security Department for prior approval a background investigation
certification form for all employees , agents and contractors that will
require access to Verizon Premises. MCIW agrees that its
employees/vendors with access to Verizon Premises shall at all times
adhere to the rules of conduct established by Verizon for the Verizon
Premises and Verizon s personnel and vendors. Verizon reserves the
right to make changes to such procedures and rules to preserve the
integrity and operation of Verizon s network or facilities or to comply
with applicable laws and regulations. Verizon will provide MCIW with
written notice of such changes. Where applicable , Verizon will provide
information to MCIW on the specific type of security training required so
MCIW's employees can complete such training.
Security Standards. Verizon will be solely responsible for determining
the appropriate level of security in each Verizon Premise. Verizon
reserves the right to deny access to Verizon buildings and/or outside
Facility structures for any MCIW employee , agent or contractor who
cannot meet Verizon s established security standards. Employees
agents or contractors of MCIW are required to meet the same security
requirements and adhere to the same work rules that Verizon
employees and contractors are required to follow. Verizon also
reserves the right to deny access to Verizon buildings and/or outside
Facility structures for MCIW's employee, agent and contractor for
falsification of records, violation of fire, safety or security practices and
policies or other just cause. MCIW employees, agents or contractors
who meet Verizon s established security standards will be provided
access to MCIW's caged and cageless collocation equipment 24 hours
a day, seven days a week and reasonable access to Verizon
restroom facilities. If MCIW employees, agents or contractors request
and are granted access to other areas of Verizon s premises, a Verizon
employee , agent or contractor may accompany and observe MCIW
employee(s), agent(s) or contractor(s) at no cost to MCIW. Verizon
may use reasonable security measures to protect its equipment
including, for example, enclosing its equipment in its own cage or other
separation, utilizing monitored card reader systems, digital security
cameras, badges with computerized tracking systems , identification
swipe cards , keyed access and/or logs, as deemed appropriate by
Verizon.
Verizon may require MCIW employees and contractors to use a central
or separate entrance to Verizon s premises, provided, however, that
where Verizon requires that MCIW employees or contractors access
collocated equipment only through a separate entrance , employees and
contractors of Verizon s affiliates and subsidiaries will be subject to the
same restriction.
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Verizon may construct or require the construction of a separate
entrance to access caged and cageless collocation space, provided
that each of the following conditions is met: (i) Construction of a
separate entrance is technically feasible; (ii) Either legitimate security
concerns, or operational constraints unrelated to the incumbent's or any
of its affiliates' or subsidiaries competitive concerns, warrant such
separation; (iii) Construction of a separate entrance will not artificially
delay collocation provisioning; and (iv) Construction of a separate
entrance will not materially increase MCIW's collocation costs.
Access Cards/Identification . Access cards or keys will be provided to
no more than a reasonable number of individuals for MCIW for each
Verizon Premise for the purpose of installation, maintenance and repair
of MCIW's caged and cageless collocation equipment. All MCIW
employees, agents and contractors requesting access to the Verizon
Premise are required to have a photo identification card, which
identifies the person by name and the name of MCIW. The 10 must be
worn on the individual'exterior clothing while on or at Verizon
Premises. Verizon will provide MCIW with instructions and necessary
access cards or keys to obtain access to Verizon premises. MCIW is
required to immediately notify Verizon by the most expeditious means
when any MCIWos employee, agent or contractor with access privileges
to Verizon premises is no longer in its employ, or when keys, access
cards or other means of obtaining access to Verizon premises are lost
stolen or not returned by an employee, agent or contractor no longer in
its employ. MCIW is responsible for the immediate retrieval and return
to Verizon of all keys, access cards or other means of obtaining access
to Verizon premises upon termination of employment of MCIW'
employee and/or termination of service. MCIW shall be responsible for
the replacement cost of keys, access cards or other means of obtaining
access when lost, stolen or failure of MCIW or MCIW's employee
agent or contractor to return to Verizon.
Emerqencv Access MCIW is responsible for providing a contact number that is
readily accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MCIW will provide access to its
collocation space at all times to allow Verizon to react to emergencies, to maintain
the building operating systems (where applicable and necessary) and to ensure
compliance with OSHAIVerizon regulations and standards related to fire, safety,
health and environment safeguards. Verizon will attempt to notify MCIW in
advance of any such emergency access. If advance notification is not possible
Verizon will provide notification of any such entry to MCIW as soon as possible
following the entry, indicating the reasons for the entry and any actions taken
which might impact MCIW's facilities or equipment and its ability to provide
service. Verizon will restrict access to MCIW's collocation space to persons
necessary to handle such an emergency. The emergency provisioning and
restoration of interconnection service shall be in accordance with Part 64, Subpart
, Paragraph 64.401 , of the FCC's Rules and Regulations, which specifies the
priority for such activities. Verizon reserves the right, without prior notice, to
access MCIW's collocation space in an emergency, such as fire or other unsafe
conditions, or for purposes of averting any threat of harm imposed by MCIW or
MCIW's equipment upon the operation of Verizon s or another CLEC's equipment
facilities and/or employees located outside MCIW's collocation space. Verizon
will notify MCIW as soon as possible when such an event has occurred. In case
of a Verizon work stoppage , MCIWos employees, contractors or agents will comply
with the emergency operation procedures established by Verizon. Such
emergency procedures should not directly affect MCIWos access to its premises
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or ability to provide service. MCIW will notify Verizon point of contact of any work
stoppages by MCIW employees.
1.4.
Space Requirements1.4
1.4.
1.4.
1 .4.4
Space Availability.If Verizon is unable to accommodate caged and cageless
collocation requests at a Verizon Premise due to space limitations or other
technical reasons, Verizon will post a list of all such sites on its website and will
update the list within ten (10) calendar days of the date at which a Verizon
Premise runs out of caged and cageless collocation space. This information will
be listed at the following public Internet URL: http://www.qte.com/requiatory
Where Verizon has denied caged and cageless collocation requests at a Verizon
Premise due to space limitations or other technical reasons, Verizon shall: (a)
submit to the state commission, subject to any protective order as the state may
deem necessary, detailed floor plans or diagrams of the Verizon Premise which
show what space, if any, Verizon or any of its affiliates has reserved for future
use; and describe in detail, the specific future uses for which the space has been
reserved and the length of time for each reservation; and (b) allow MCIW to tour
the entire premises of the Verizon Premise, without charge , within ten (10)
calendar days of the tour request.
Minimum/Maximum/Additional Space. The standard sizes of caged collocation
space will be increments of 100 square feet unless mutually agreed to otherwise
by Verizon and MCIW. The minimum amount of floor space available to MCIW at
the time of the initial application will be twenty-five (25) square feet of caged
collocation space or one (1) single bay in the case of cageless collocation. The
maximum amount of space available in a specific Verizon Premise to MCIW will
be limited to the amount of existing suitable space which is technically feasible to
support the collocation arrangement requested. Existing suitable space is defined
as available space in a Verizon Premise that does not require the addition of
AC/DC power, heat and air conditioning, battery and/or generator back-up powerand other requirements necessary for provisioning collocation services.
Additional space to provide for caged, cageless and/or adjacent collocation will be
provided on a per request basis , where available. Additional space can be
requested by MCIW by completing and submitting a new application form and the
applicable non-refundable engineering fee set forth in Appendix A described in
Section 1.1. Verizon will not be required to lease additional space when
available space has been exhausted.
Use of Space.Verizon and MCIW , will work cooperatively to determine proper
space requirements, and efficient use of space. In addition to other applicable
requirements set forth in this Agreement, MCIW shall install all its equipment
within its designated area in contiguous line-ups in order to optimize the utilization
of space within Verizon s Premises. MCIW shall use the collocation space solely
for the purposes of installing, maintaining and operating MCIW's equipment to
interconnect for the exchange of traffic with Verizon and/or for purposes of
accessing UNEs. MCIW shall not construct improvements or make alterations or
repairs to the collocation space without the prior written approval of Verizon. The
collocation space may not be used for administrative purposes and may not be
used as MCIW's employee(s) work location, office or retail space, or storage. The
collocation space shall not be used as MCIW's mailing or shipping address.
Reservation of Space.Verizon reserves the right to manage its Verizon Premise
conduit requirements and to reserve vacant space for planned facility. Verizon
will retain and reserve a limited amount of vacant floor space within its Verizon
Premises for its own specific future uses on terms no more favorable than
applicable to other CLECs seeking to reserve collocation space for their own
future use. If the remaining vacant floor space within a Verizon Premise is
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1.4.
Pricinq
reserved for Verizon s own specific future use, the Verizon Premise will be exempt
from future caged and cageless collocation requests. MCIW shall not be
permitted to reserve Verizon Premise cable space or conduit system. If new
conduit is required, Verizon will negotiate with MCIW to determine an alternative
arrangement for the specific location. MCIW will be allowed to reserve collocation
space for its caged/cage less arrangements based on MCIWs documented
forecast provided Verizon and subject to space availability. Such forecast must
demonstrate a legitimate need to reserve the space for use on terms no more
favorable than applicable to Verizon seeking to reserve vacant space for its own
specific use. Cage less collocation bays may not be used solely for the purpose of
storing MCIW equipment.
Collocation Space Report. Upon request by MCIW and upon MCIW signing a
collocation nondisclosure agreement, Verizon will make available a collocation
space report with the following information for the Verizon Premise requested:
1.4.Detailed description and amount of caged and cageless collocation
space available;
1.4.Number of telecommunications carriers with existing collocation
arrangements;
1.4.Modifications of the use of space since the last collocation space report
requested; and
1.4.5.4 Measures being taken , if any, to make additional collocation spaces
available.
The collocation space report is not required prior to the submission of a
collocation application for a specific Verizon Premise in order to determine
collocation space availability for the Verizon Premise. The collocation space
report will be provided to MCIW within ten (10) calendar days of the request
provided the request is submitted during the ordinary course of business.
collocation space report fee contained in Appendix A will be assessed per request
and per Verizon Premise.
Reclamation . When initiating an application form MCIW must have started
installing equipment approved for collocation at Verizon Premise within a
reasonable period of time , not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the date
MCIW accepts the collocation arrangement. If MCIW does not utilize its
collocation space within the established time period, and has not met the space
reservation requirements of Section 1.4.4 to the extent applicable, Verizon may
reclaim the unused collocation space to accommodate another CLEG's request or
Verizon s future space requirements. Verizon shall have the right, for good cause
shown, and upon sixty (60) calendar days' notice, to reclaim any collocation
space, cable space or conduit space in order to fulfill its obligation under public
service law and its tariffs to provide telecommunication services to its Customers.
In such cases, Verizon will reimburse MCIW for reasonable direct costs and
expenses in connection with such reclamation. Verizon will make every
reasonable effort to find other alternatives before attempting to reclaim any such
space. MCIW may seek Commission relief from reclamation within ten (10)
Business Days of being notified.
Rate Sheet.The rates for Verizon s collocation services provided pursuant to this
Agreement are set forth in the Pricing Appendix to this Collocation Attachment
attached hereto only to the extent that there are no corresponding rates in an
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applicable Collocation tariff on file with the Commission. If there is a Collocation
tariff on file with the Commission , the rates in such tariff shall apply and the rates
set forth in the Pricing Appendix to this Collocation Attachment shall not apply.
Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, Verizon also may elect to file a
Collocation tariff with provisions addressing any of the rates specified in this
Agreement. Any such filing will expressly supercede and replace the
corresponding rates set forth in the Pricing Appendix to this Collocation
Attachment and will render such rates specified in the Pricing Appendix to this
Collocation Attachment null and void. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement
to the contrary, the rates identified in this attachment also may be superseded
prospectively by rates contained in future final, binding and non-appealable
regulatory orders or as otherwise required by legal requirements.
Billinq and Payment.The initial payment of NRCs shall be due and payable in
accordance with Section 1.1. The balance of the NRCs and all related monthly
recurring service charges will be billed to MCIW when Verizon provides MCIW
access to the caged, cage less or adjacent collocation arrangement or completes
installation of the virtual collocation arrangement and shall be payable
accordance with applicable established payment deadlines.
Liabilitv and Indemnification.
In addition to their other respective indemnification and liability obligations set forth in this
Agreement, each party shall meet the following obligations. To the extent that this provision
conflicts with any other provision in this Agreement, this provision shall control. The fact that
a provision appears in another part of this Agreement but not in this Attachment, or in this
Attachment and not in another part of this Agreement, shall not be interpreted as, or deemed
grounds for finding, a conflict.
6.4
Verizon Idaho/MCIW
No liability shall attach to Verizon for damages arising from errors, mistakes
omissions , interruptions , or delays of Verizon, its agents, servants or employees
in the course of establishing, furnishing, rearranging, moving, terminating, or
changing the service or facilities (including the obtaining or furnishing of
information in respect thereof or with respect to the subscribers or users of the
service or facilities) in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Subject to the preceding and to the provisions following, with respect to any claim
or suit, by MCIW or by any others, for damages associated with the installation
provision, termination, maintenance, repair or restoration of service, Verizon
liability, if any, shall not exceed an amount equal to the proportionate charge for
the service by Verizon for the service for the period during which service was
affected.
Verizon shall not be liable for any act or omission of any other party furnishing a
portion of service used in connection with the services herein.
Verizon is not liable for damages to MCIW premises resulting from the furnishing
of service, including the installation and removal of equipment and associated
wiring, unless the damage is caused by Verizon s gross negligence or willful
misconduct.
Verizon shall be indemnified, defended and held harmless by MCIW and/or its
end user against any claim, loss or damage arising from the use of services
offered under this Attachment, involving:
6.4.All claims, including but not limited to injuries to persons or property
from voltages or currents, arising out of any act or omission of the
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CLEC or its end user in connection with facilities provided by Verizon
MCIW, or the end user; or
6.4.Verizon shall not be liable to MCIW or its customers in connection with
the provision or use of the services provided under this Attachment for
indirect, incidental , consequential, reliance or special damages
including (without limitation) damages for lost profits, regardless of the
form of action, whether in contract, indemnity, warranty, strict liability, or
tort, including (without limitation) negligence of any kind, even if
Verizon has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.
Verizon does not guarantee or make any warranty with respect to its services
when used in an explosive atmosphere. Verizon shall be indemnified , defended
and held harmless by MCIW from any and all claims by any person relating to
MCIW's use of services so provided.
No license under patents (other than the limited license to use) is granted by
Verizon or shall be implied or arise by estoppel , with respect to any service
offered under this Attachment.
Verizon s failure to provide or maintain services under this Attachment shall be
excused by labor difficulties , governmental orders, civil commotions, criminal
actions taken against Verizon, acts of God and other circumstances beyond
Verizon s reasonable control.
Verizon shall not be liable for any act or omission of any other entity furnishing to
MCIW facilities, equipment, or services used in conjunction with the services
provided under this Attachment. Nor shall Verizon be liable for any damages or
losses due to unauthorized use of the services or the failure or negligence of
MCIW or MCIW end user, or due to the failure of equipment, facilities, or services
provided by MCIW or its end user.
Neither party shall be liable to the other or to any third party for any physical
damage to each other s facilities or equipment within the central office , unless
caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party s agents or
employees.
MCIW shall indemnify, defend and save harmless Verizon from and against any
and all losses, claims, demands, causes of action and costs, including attorney
fees, whether suffered , made, instituted or asserted by MCIW or by any other
party or person for damages to property and injury or death to persons, including
payments made under any worker s compensation law or under any plan for
employees' disability and death benefits, which may arise out of or be caused by
the installation , maintenance, repair, replacement, presence , use or removal of
MCIW's equipment or facilities or by their proximity to the equipment or facilities or
all parties occupying space within or on the exterior of Verizon s central office(s),
or by any act or omission of Verizon, its employees, agents, former or striking
employees, or contractors, in connection therewith, unless caused by gross
negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Verizon. These provisions shall
survive the termination, cancellation, modification or rescission of the Agreement
for at least 18 months from the date of the termination.
Verizon shall indemnify, defend and save harmless MCIW from and against any
and all losses, claims, demands, causes of action and costs, including attorneys
fees, whether suffered , made, instituted or asserted by Verizon or by any other
party or person for damages to property and injury or death to persons, including
payments made under any worker s compensation law or under any plan for
employees' disability and death benefits , which may arise out of or be caused by
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Casualty.
Verizon s provision of service within or on the exterior of the central office of by an
act or omission of MCIW, its employees, agents, former or striking employees, or
contractors, in connection therewith , unless caused by gross negligence or willful
misconduct on the part of MCIW. These provisions shall survive the termination
cancellation, modification or rescission of the Agreement for at least 18 months
from the date of the termination.
MCIW shall indemnify, defend and save harmless Verizon from and against any
and all losses, claims, demands , causes of action, damages and costs, including
but not limited to attorney s fees and damages costs, and expense of relocating
conduit systems resulting from loss of right-of-way or property owner consents
which may arise out of or be caused by the presence , in , or the occupancy of the
central office by MCIW, and/or acts by MCIW, its employees, agents or
contractors.
MCIW shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verizon, its directors, officers
and employees, servants, agents, affiliates and parent, from and against any and
all claims, cost, expense or liability of any kind, including but not limited to
reasonable attorney s fees, arising out of or relating to MCIW installation and
operation of its facilities or equipment within the multiplexing node, roof space and
transmitter space.
MCIW represents, warrants and covenants that it shall comply with all applicable
federal , state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulations, including but not limited
to, any applicable environmental, fire OSHA or zoning laws. MCIW shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verizon its directors, officers and
employees, servants, agents, affiliates and parent , from and against any and all
claims, cost, expense or liability of any kind including but not limited to fines or
penalties arising out of any breach of the foregoing by MCIW , its directors
officers, employees , servants, agents , affiliates and parent. These provision$
shall survive the termination , cancellation, modification or rescission of the
Agreement for at least 18 months from the date of the termination.
Verizon represents , warrants and covenants that it shall comply with all applicable
federal, state or local law, ordinance, rule or regulations, in connection with its
provision of service within or on the exterior of the central office, including but not
limited to, any applicable environmental, fire, OSHA or zoning laws. Verizon shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MCIW, its directors, officers, employees
agents or contractors, from and against any and all claims, cost, expense or
liability of any kind including but not limited to fines or penalties arising out of any
breach of the foregoing by Verizon, its directors, officers and employees
servants, agents , affiliates and parent. These provisions shall survive the
termination, cancellation, modification or rescission of the Agreement for at least
18 months from the date of the termination.
Verizon and MCIW shall each be responsible for all persons under their control or
aegis working in compliance herewith , satisfactorily, and in harmony with all
others working in or on the exterior of the central office and, as appropriate, cable
space.
If the collocation equipment location in Verizon s Premise is rendered wholly unusable
through no fault of MCIW , or if the Verizon Premises shall be so damaged that Verizon shall
decide to demolish it, rebuild it, or abandon (whether or not the demised Verizon Premises
are damaged in whole or in part), then, in any of such events, Verizon may elect to terminate
the collocation arrangements in the damaged building or outside Facility structure by
providing written notification to MCIW as soon as practicable but no later than one hundred
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eighty (180) calendar days after such casualty specifying a date for the termination of the
collocation arrangements, which shall not be more than sixty (60) calendar days after the
giving of such notice. Upon the date specified in such notice, the term of the collocation
arrangement shall expire as fully and completely as if such date were the date set forth
above for the termination of this Agreement. MCIW shall forthwith quit, surrender and
vacate the Verizon Premises without prejudice. Unless Verizon shall serve a termination
notice as provided for herein , Verizon shall make the repairs and restorations with all
reasonable expedition subject to delays due to adjustment of insurance claims, labor
troubles and causes beyond Verizon s reasonable control. After any such casualty, MCIW
shall cooperate with Verizon restoration by removing from the collocation space, as
promptly as reasonably possible, all of MCIW's salvageable inventory and movable
equipment, furniture and other property. Verizon will work cooperatively with MCIW to
minimize any disruption to service, resulting from any damage. Verizon shall provide written
notification to MCIW detailing its plans to rebuild and will restore service as soon as
practicable. In the event of termination, Verizon s rights and remedies against MCIW in
effect prior to such termination, and any fees owing, shall be paid up to such date. Any
payments of fees made by MCIW which were because any period after such date shall be
returned to MCIW.
Termination of Service.
Verizon Idaho/MCIW
Grounds for Termination.Verizon s obligation to provide collocation is contingent
upon MCIW's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Attachment and
other applicable requirements of this Agreement, including, without limitation
Verizon s receipt of all applicable fees , rates, charges, application forms and
required permits. Failure of MCIW to make payments when due may result in
termination of service. Collocation arrangements will automatically terminate if
the premises in which the collocation space is located is closed, decommissioned
or sold and no longer houses Verizon s network facilities. At least one hundred
eighty (180) days written notice will be given to MCIW of events which may lead to
the automatic termination of any such arrangement pursuant to this Attachment
except when extraordinary circumstances require a shorter interval. In such
cases, Verizon will provide notice to MCIW as soon as practicable. Verizon will
work with MCIW to identify alternate collocation arrangements. Verizon will work
cooperatively with MCIW to minimize any potential for service interruption
resulting from such actions.
In addition to the other grounds for termination of collocation services set forth
herein, Verizon also reserves the right to terminate such services upon thirty (30)
calendar days notice in the event MCIW: (a) is not in conformance with Verizon
standards and requirements; and/or (b) imposes continued disruption and threat
of harm to Verizon employees and/or network, or Verizon s ability to provide
service to other CLECs.
Effects of Termination. MCIW must provide a minimum of thirty (30) calendar
days written notice if MCIW elects to terminate a existing collocation arrangement
after acceptance of the collocation space, All monthly recurring charges will
continue for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the termination notice, or
until MCIW's equipment is removed and the collocation space is restored to its
original condition at space turnover, whichever is longer. Upon the termination of
collocation service, MCIW shall disconnect and remove its equipment from the
designated collocation space. Verizon reserves the right to remove MCIW'
equipment if MCIW fails to remove and dispose of the equipment within the thirty
(30) calendar days of discontinuance. MCIW will be charged the appropriate
additional labor charge in Appendix A for the removal of such equipment. Upon
removal by MCIW of all its equipment from the collocation space, MCIW will
reimburse Verizon for the cost to restore the collocation space to its original
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condition at time of occupancy. The cost will be applied based on the additional
labor charges rate set forth in Appendix A.
Cancellations and Acceptance Delavs If MCIW elects to cancel a request for
collocation when construction is in progress and prior to acceptance of the
collocation space, MCIW must do so in writing. Engineering/Major Augment fees
submitted with the application will not be refunded. No monthly recurring charges
will be billed to MCIW. If MCIW elects to not accept a completed collocation
arrangement, MCIW must provide written notice within 30 calendar days of the
scheduled completion date to avoid incurring any monthly recurring charges.
Engineering/Major Augment fees submitted with the application will not be
refunded.
Miscellaneous Verizon retains ownership of Verizon Premise floor space,
adjacent land and equipment used to provide all forms of collocation. Verizon
reserves for itself and its successors and assignees, the right to utilize the Verizon
Premises' space in such a manner as will best enable it to fulfill Verizon s service
requirements. MCIW does not receive, as a result of entering into a collocation
arrangement hereunder, any right, title or interest in Verizon s Premise Facility,
the multiplexing node, multiplexing node enclosure , cable, cable space, cable
racking, vault space or conduit space other than as expressly provided herein. To
the extent that MCIW requires use of a Verizon local exchange line, MCIW must
order a business local exchange access line (B1). MCIW may not use Verizon
official lines.
Virtual Collocation.
Unless otherwise specified in this Section 1.9, the provisions contained in other sections of
this Collocation Attachment shall apply to Virtual Collocation.
Verizon Idaho/MCIW
Description.Under virtual collocation, Verizon installs and maintains MCIW
provided equipment, which is dedicated to the exclusive use of MCIW in a
collocation arrangement. MCIW provides fiber-optic facilities through Verizon
entrance manholes for connection to MCIW virtually collocated transmission
equipment that provides interconnection to Verizon facilities located in the
premises.
The physical point of interface for connection to the virtual arrangement is referred
to as manhole zero. From this manhole into the premises, Verizon shall assume
ownership of and maintain the fiber. From this manhole toward MCIW's location
the fiber optic cable remains MCIW'responsibility, with MCIW performing all
servicing and maintaining full ownership. If MCIW is purchasing Verizon provided
unbundled interoffice facilities as transport, MCIW entrance fiber is not required.
All elements/services shall be connected to the output cables of the virtual
collocation arrangement using Verizon designated cable assignments, not
channel assignments.
Virtual collocation is offered on a first come, first served basis and is provided
subject to the availability of space and facilities in each premises where virtual
collocation is requested.
If MCIW requests virtual collocation of equipment other than the standard virtual
arrangement, MCIW and Verizon will mutually agree upon the type of equipment
to be virtually collocated.
Implementation Intervals and PlanninQ.Verizon and MCIW shall work
cooperatively to jointly plan the implementation milestones. Verizon and MCIW
shall work cooperatively in meeting those milestones and deliverables as
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determined during the joint planning process. A preliminary schedule will be
developed outlining major milestones including anticipated delivery dates for the
MCIW -provided transmission equipment and for training.
Verizon will notify MCIW of issues or unanticipated delays, as they become
known. Verizon and MCIW shall conduct additional joint planning meetings, as
reasonably required, to ensure all known issues are discussed and to address any
that may impact the implementation process. Planning meetings shall include
establishment of schedule , identification of tests to be performed, spare plug-
in/card requirements, test equipment, and determination of the final
implementation schedule.
The implementation interval is 105 Business Days for all standard arrangement
requests which were properly forecast six months prior to the application dates
subject to the provisions in this Attachment governing forecasting and capacity.
Verizon and MCIW shall work cooperatively to schedule each site on a priority-
based order. Verizon and MCIW shall mutually agree upon intervals for non-
standard arrangements.
Transmission Failure In the event of a transmission failure, the obligation to
determine fault location, regardless of whether the fiber span is equipped with
optical regeneration equipment, lies with the transmitting end. It is the
responsibility of the receiving end to report incoming signal loss to the transmitting
end.
Accommodations. Upon receipt of a completed application and associated Virtual
Engineering fee, Verizon will conduct an application review, engineering review
and site survey at the requested premises. Verizon will notify MCIW within ten
Business Days of the results of this review and site survey.
The dedicated terminal equipment inside Verizon s premises shall be provided by
MCIW and leased to Verizon for the sum of one dollar after successful installation
and equipment testing by Verizon. The term of the operating lease will run for the
duration of the virtual collocation arrangement, at which time MCIW will remove
the equipment. MCIW will retain ownership of this equipment inside the premises.
Verizon will operate and maintain exclusive control over this equipment inside the
premises.
Where Verizon uses approved contractors for installation , maintenance or repair
of Virtual collocation arrangements, MCIW may hire the same approved
contractors directly for installation , maintenance or repair of MCIW designated
equipment.
Where Verizon does not use contractors, MCIW designated equipment and MCIW
provided facilities used in the provision of Virtual collocation will be installed
maintained and repaired by Verizon. Verizon will maintain and repair MCIW
designated equipment under the same timeframe and standards as its own
equipment.
MCIW personnel are not allowed on Verizon premises to maintain and repair on
Virtual collocation equipment.
Verizon shall monitor local premises and environmental alarms to support the
equipment. Verizon will notify MCIW if a local office alarm detects an equipment
affecting condition.
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Verizon will be responsible to pull the fiber into and through the cable entrance
facility (Le., vault) to the virtual collocation arrangement. All installations into the
cable entrance facility are performed by Verizon personnel or its agents.
No virtual collocation arrangement will be placed in service by Verizon until
necessary training has been completed (refer to Section 1.11).
PluQ-ins and Spare Cards. When a plug-in/card is determined by Verizon to be
defective, Verizon will label the plug-in as defective and place it in MCIW-
dedicated plug-in/card storage cabinet. MCIW will be notified as the plug-in/card
is replaced.
Verizon will not provide spare plug-ins/cards under any circumstances, nor is
Verizon responsible for MCIW'failure to replace defective plug-ins/cards.
Verizon shall not be held responsible if MCIW provides an inadequate supply of
plug-ins/cards. Verizon will segregate and secure MCIW-provided maintenance
spares in MCIW-provided spare plug-in/card cabinet.
MCIW shall provide the shop-wired piece of equipment fully pre-equipped with
working plug-ins/cards. In addition, MCIW shall provide Verizon with maintenance
spares for each plug-in/card type. The number of maintenance spares shall be
the manufacturer s recommended amount, unless otherwise mutually agreed by
Verizon and MCIW , provided however, that in no event shall the number of spare
plug-ins/cards be less than two of each type. These spares must be tested by
MCIW prior to delivery to Verizon.
In addition to maintenance spares, MCIW will also provide any unique tools or test
equipment required to maintain, turn-up, or repair the equipment.
Upon receiving notification from Verizon that a plug-in/card has been replaced,
MCIW is then responsible to contact the Verizon operations manager to arrange
exchange and replacement of the plug-in/card. Exchanged, pre-tested spares
shall be provided within one week of replacement of a defective plug-in/card.
Subject to premise space availability, MCIW shall have the option of providing a
stand-alone spare plug-in/card cabinet(s) or a rack-mountable spare plug-in/card
cabinet(s), to Verizon s specification, to house the spare plug-ins/cards. The
spare plug-in/card cabinet(s) and minimum number of maintenance spares must
be provided before the virtual collocation arrangement is completed and service is
established.
The amount of spare plug-ins/cards required will be based on the manufacturer
recommended amount, unless otherwise mutually agreed by Verizon and MCIW.
Safety and Technical Standards . Verizon reserves all rights to terminate , modify
or reconfigure the provision of service to MCIW if , in the discretion of Verizon
provision of service to MCIW may in any way interfere with or adversely affect
Verizon s network or its ability to service other CLECs.
All MCIW equipment to be installed in Verizon premises must fully comply with the
GR - 000063 - CORE, GR - 1089 - CORE and Verizon premises
environmental and transmission standards in effect at the time of equipment
installation. The equipment must also comply with the requirements in NIP 74165
as they relate to fire, safety, health , environmental, and network safeguards.
It is MCIW'responsibility to demonstrate and provide to Verizon adequate
documentation from an accredited source certifying compliance. MCIW
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equipment must conform to the same specific risk/safety/hazard standards which
Verizon imposes on its own premises equipment as defined in RNSA - NEB - 95
- 0003, Revision 10 or higher.
MCIW equipment is not required to meet the same performance and reliability
standards as Verizon imposes on its own equipment as defined in RNSA - NEB
95 - 0003, Revision 10 or higher. MCIW may install equipment that has been
deployed by Verizon for five years or more with a proven safety record.
All MCIW's entrance facilities and splices must comply with TR - TSY - 00020
TR - NWT - 001058, BR - 760 - 200 - 030 and SR - TAP - 001421 as they
relate to fire, safety, health, environmental safeguards and interference with
Verizon s services and facilities. Such requirements include, but are not limited to
the following: (1) The fibers must be single mode; (2) The fiber optic units must
be of loose tube (12 fibers) or ribbon (12 fibers) design; (3) The fiber cable must
be marked according to the cable marking requirements in GR - 20 - CORE
Section 6.1 - 4; (4) The fiber must be identified according to the fiber and unit
identification (color codes) in GR - 20 - CORE, Section 6.5; (5) Unless
otherwise mutually agreed , the outer cable jacket shall consist of a polyethylene
resin, carbon black, and suitable antioxidant system; and (6) Silica fibers shall be
fusible with a commercially available fusion splicer(s) that is commonly used for
this operation.
Control Over Premises-Based Equipment.Verizon exercises exclusive physical
control over the premises-based transmission equipment that terminates MCIW'
circuits and provides the installation, maintenance, and repair services necessary
to assure proper operation of the virtually collocated facilities and equipment.
Such work will be performed by Verizon under the direction of MCIW.
Removal of Equipment.Verizon reserves the right to remove facilities and
equipment from its list of approved products if such products, facilities and
equipment are determined to be no longer compliant with NEBS standards or GR
- 1089 - CORE.
Installation and Trouble Resolution . Verizon will process and prioritize the trouble
ticket in the same manner it does for its own equipment, including the dispatch of
a technician to the equipment. The technician will contact MCIW at the number
provided and service the equipment as instructed and directed by MCIW.
Placement, Removal and Monitorinq of Facilities and Equipment.From manhole
zero toward MCIW's location the fiber optic cable remains MCIW's responsibility,
with MCIW performing all servicing and maintaining full ownership.
MCIW has the responsibility to remotely monitor and control their circuits
terminating in Verizon s premises, however MCIW will not enter Verizon
premises under virtual collocation arrangements.
Performance and surveillance monitoring and trouble isolation shall be provided
by MCIW. A clear distinction must be made by MCIW when submitting reports of
troubles on Verizon services/elements connected to the virtually collocated
equipment and reports of troubles with the collocated equipment. The former can
be handled using Verizon technicians and standard processes. The latter will
require specially trained technicians familiar with the collocated equipment (refer
to Section 1.11).
When MCIW isolates a trouble and determines that a Verizon technician should
be dispatched to the equipment location for a servicing procedure, MCIW shall
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enter a trouble ticket with Verizon. MCIW shall provide standard trouble
information , including the virtual collocation arrangement's circuit identification
nature of the activity request, and the name and telephone number of MCIW'
technician/contact.
Responses to all equipment servicing needs will be at MCIW'direction.
Maintenance will not be performed without MCIW'direct instruction and
authorization.
If MCIW is providing its own transport fiber for the virtual collocation arrangement
MCIW will arrange placement of the fiber into manhole zero with enough length
(as designated by Verizon) to reach the virtual collocation arrangement.
Maintenance activity (trouble in the equipment) is to be tested, isolated and
evaluated by MCIW. Verizon technicians will perform the instructed activities on
the equipment as specifically directed by the CLEC.
MCIW shall provide, own, and operate the terminal equipment at their site outside
Verizon s premises.
Use of Non-Standard Equipment.When MCIW requests a virtual collocation
arrangement consisting of equipment which Verizon does not use in its network
nor has deployed in that particular premise to provide service to itself or another
CLEC, MCIW shall be responsible for training 50%, but no fewer than five, of
Verizon technicians in the administrative work unit responsible for servicing the
equipment. Any special tools or electronic test sets that Verizon does not have at
the premises involved must be provided by MCIW with adequate manufacturer
training.
MCIW is responsible to arrange and pay all costs (including but not limited to
transportation and lodging for Verizon technicians) to have Verizon technicians
professionally trained by appropriate trainers certified on the specific equipment to
be used to provide the virtual collocation arrangement to MCIW. MCIW shall also
pay for Verizon technicians' time subject to rates contained in Appendix A. When
travel is required , travel expenses associated with training will be charged to
MCIW based on ticket stubs and/or receipts. This includes paying for mileage
according to the IRS rates for personal car mileage or airfare, as appropriate
MCIW also has the option of arranging and paying for all travel expenses for
Verizon technicians directly.
In the event of an equipment upgrade , MCIW must provide secondary training
subject to the provisions contained herein.
Additions and Rearranqements. Once MCIW has established a virtual collocation
arrangement, changes to the existing configuration , (including but not limited to
growing, upgrading, and/or reconfiguring the current equipment) are considered
rearrangements to that virtual collocation arrangement. If MCIW decides to
rearrange an existing virtual collocation arrangement, MCIW must submit a new
application outlining the details of the rearrangement along with a Virtual
Engineering/Major Augment fee.
Application of Rates and Charqes
Billinq. Verizon will apply charges (e., nonrecurring and recurring rates for entry
fiber, power, etc.) and commence billing for the virtual collocation arrangement
upon completion of the installation , when it shall have finished all elements of the
installation under its control. The readiness of MCIW to utilize the completed
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virtual collocation arrangement will not impair the right of Verizon to commence
billing.
Verizon shall charge MCIW for all costs incurred in providing the virtual collocation
arrangement, including, but not limited to, Verizon s planning, engineering and
installation time and costs incurred by Verizon for inventory services. Any and all
expenses associated with placing MCIW's fiber in manhole zero, including license
fees , shall be the responsibility of MCIW.
Virtual Enqineerinq Fee.Verizon will require a Virtual Engineering/Major Augment
fee (NRC) per virtual collocation request, per premise or other Verizon location
where MCIW requests to establish virtual collocation. A Virtual Engineering/Major
Augment fee is required to be submitted by MCIW with its application. This fee
applies for all new virtual collocation arrangements as well as subsequent
additions to an existing arrangement, and provides for application processing, and
for Verizon s performance of an initial site visit and an engineering evaluation.
If MCIW cancels or withdraws its request for a virtual collocation arrangement
prior to turn-up, MCIW will be liable for all costs and liabilities incurred by Verizon
in the developing, establishing, or otherwise furnishing the virtual collocation
arrangement up to the point of cancellation or withdrawal.
Other Virtual Collocation Rate Elements. The application, description, and rates
of collocation rate elements that are also applicable for Virtual Collocation are
described in Appendix A.
Conversions. Requests for converting Virtual Collocation arrangements to Caged
or Cageless arrangements shall be submitted and designated as an Augment
Application described in Section 1.5. Requests for converting a Virtual
arrangement to a Cageless arrangement that requires no physical changes to the
arrangement will be assessed a Minor Augment fee. All other conversion
requests for Virtual to Caged or Cageless will be assessed an Engineering/Major
Augment Fee and other applicable charges. Verizon will notify MCIW within ten
(10) Business Days following receipt of the completed Augment Application if
MCIW conversion request is accepted or denied. When converting a Virtual
arrangement to a Caged or Cage less arrangement, MCIW's equipment may need
to be relocated. The CLEC will be responsible for all costs associated with the
relocation of its equipment as described in Section 1.
Microwave Collocation.
Microwave collocation is available on a first-come first-served basis where technically
feasible. The microwave equipment may include microwave antenna(s), mounts, towers or
other antenna support equipment on the exterior of the building, and radio
transmitter/receiver equipment located either inside or on the exterior of the building. All
microwave antennas must be physically interconnected to Verizon facilities through the
collocation arrangement. Unless otherwise specified in this Section 1., the provisions
contained in other sections of this Collocation Attachment shall apply to Microwave
Collocation.
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Accommodations.Verizon will provide space within the cable riser, cable rack
support structures and between the transmitter/receiver space and the roof space
needed to reach the physical or virtual collocation arrangement and to access
Verizon s interconnection point. Waveguide may not be placed in Verizon cable
risers or racks. Verizon reserves the right to prohibit the installation of waveguide
metallic conduit and coaxial cable through or near sensitive equipment areas.
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The route of the waveguide and/or coaxial cable as well as any protection
required will be discussed during the pre-construction survey.
Verizon will designate the space in, on or above the exterior walls and roof of the
premises which will constitute the roof space or transmitter/receiver space.
Verizon may require MCIW's transmitter/receiver equipment to be installed in a
locked cabinet which may be free standing, wall mounted or relay rack mounted.
Verizon may enclose MCIW's multiplexing node or transmitter/receiver equipment
in a cage or room.
At the option of Verizon, the antenna support structure shall be built, owned and
maintained by either Verizon or by MCIW. Verizon reserves the right to use
existing support structures for MCIW's antenna, subject to space and capacity
limitations. Verizon also reserves the right to use any unused portion of a support
structure owned by CLEC for any reason, subject to the provisions set forth below.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the support structure to maintain a
record of the net book value of the structure. When Verizon is the owner of the
structure, it shall keep such records in accordance with the FCC's Part 32 uniform
system of accounts. When MCIW is the owner of the structure, it shall keep such
records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The owner of the support structure shall use reasonable efforts to accommodate
requests by other CLECs to use the support structure for microwave
interconnection on a first-come first-served basis.
For those interconnecting via microwave facilities, transmitter/receiver equipment
may be located in MCIW's interior collocation space , or in a separate location
inside or on the exterior of the building as determined by Verizon.
Security Verizon will permit MCIW's employees, agents and contractors
approved by Verizon to have access to the areas where MCIW's microwave
antenna and associated equipment (e., tower and support structure,
transmitter/receiver equipment, and waveguide and/or coaxial cable) is located
during normal business hours for installation and routine maintenance, provided
that MCIW employees, agents and contractors comply with the policies and
practices of Verizon pertaining to fire, safety and security. Such approval will not
be unreasonably withheld. During non-business hours, Verizon will provide
access on a per event basis.
Verizon will also permit all approved employees, agents and contractors of MCIW
to have access to MCIW's cable and associated equipment (e., repeaters). This
will include access to riser cable , cableways, and any room or area necessary for
access.
Safety and Technical Standards.Verizon reserves the right to remove facilities
and equipment from its list of approved products if such products, facilities and
equipment are determined to be no longer compliant with NEBS standards or
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety generic criteria for network
telecommunication equipment specified in GR - 1089 - CORE. Verizon will
provide 90 days notice of the change unless it is due to an emergency which
renders notice impossible.
Verizon reserves the right to review wind or ice loadings, etc., for antennas over
18 inches in diameter or for any multiple antenna installations, and to require
changes necessary to insure that such loadings meet generally accepted
engineering criteria for radio tower structures.
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The minimum height of equipment placement, such as microwave antennas, must
be eight feet from the roof. For masts, towers and/or antennas over 10 feet in
height, MCIW or if applicable, Verizon, shall have the complete structure,
including guys and supports, inspected every two years by an acceptable licensed
professional engineer of its choice specializing in this type of inspection. For
MCIW owned structures that are solely for the use of one CLEC's antenna(s),
such inspection will be at MCIW's own cost and expense. For structures used by
multiple CLECs, the costs associated with such inspection shall be apportioned
based on relative capacity ratios. A copy of this report may be filed with Verizon
within 10 days of the inspection. The owner shall be responsible to complete all
maintenance and/or repairs , as recommended by the engineer, within 90 days.
MCIW shall provide written notice to Verizon of any complaint (and resolution of
such complaint) by any governmental authority or others pertaining to the
installation, maintenance or operation of MCIW's facilities or equipment located in
roof space or transmitter/receiver space. MCIW also agrees to take all necessary
corrective action.
All MCIW microwave equipment to be installed in or on the exterior of Verizon
premises must be on the Verizon s list of approved products, or equipment that is
demonstrated as complying with the technical specifications described herein.
Where a difference may exist in the specifications, the more stringent shall apply.
MCIW must comply with Verizon technical specifications for microwave collocation
interconnection specified in NIP 74171 and Verizon digital switch
environmental requirements specified in NIP - 74165, as they relate to fire , safety,
health, environmental, and network safeguards, and ensure that MCIW provided
equipment and installation activities do not act as a hindrance to Verizon services
or facilities. MCIW's equipment placed in or on roof space or transmitter/receiver
space must also comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and
the FAA.
MCIW facilities shall be placed , maintained, relocated or removed in accordance
with the applicable requirements and specifications of the current edition of NIP -
74171 , national electric code, the national electrical safety code, rules and
regulations of the OSHA, and any governing authority having jurisdiction.
All MCIW microwave facilities must comply with Bellcore specifications regarding
microwave and radio based transmission and equipment, CEF, BR - 760 - 200 -
030, and SR - TAP - 001421; and Verizon s practices as they relate to fire,
safety, health , environmental safeguards transmission and electrical grounding
requirements, or interference with Verizon services or facilities.
The equipment located in, on or above the exterior walls or roof of Verizon
building must either be on Verizon s list of approved products or fully comply with
requirements specified in GR - 63 - CORE, GR - 1089 - CORE and NIP 74171.
This equipment must also comply with NIP - 74160, premise engineering
environmental and transmission standards as they relate to fire, safety, health
environmental safeguards, or interference with Verizon service or facilities.
Each transmitter individually and all transmitters collectively at a given location
shall comply with appropriate federal, state and/or local regulations governing the
safe levels of radio frequency radiation. The minimum standard to be met by
MCIW in all cases is specified in ANSI C95.1 - 1982.
MCIW equipment must conform to the same specific risk, safety, hazard
standards which Verizon imposes on its own premises equipment as defined in
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10.
Verizon Idaho/MCIW
RNSA - NEB - 95 - 0003, Revision 10 or higher. MCIW equipment is not
required to meet the same periormance and reliability standards as Verizon
imposes on its own equipment as defined in RNSA -NEB- 95 - 0003, Revision
10 or higher.
Placement and Removal of Facilities and Equipment.Prior to installation of
MCIW's facilities or transmission equipment for microwave interconnection , MCIW
must obtain at its sole cost and expense all necessary licenses, permits,
approvals, and/or variances for the installation and operation of the equipment
and particular microwave system , and when applicable for any towers or support
structures, as may be required by authorities having jurisdiction.
MCIW is not permitted to penetrate the building exterior wall or roof when
installing or maintaining transmission equipment and support structures. All
building penetration will be done by Verizon or a hired agent of Verizon.
Any MCIW's equipment used to produce or extract moisture must be connected to
existing or newly constructed building or roof top drainage systems, at the
expense of MCIW.
MCIW will be responsible for supplying, installing, maintaining, repairing and
servicing the following microwave specific equipment: Waveguide, waveguide
conduit, and/or coaxial cable, the microwave antenna and associated tower and
support structure and any associated equipment; and the transmitter/receiver
equipment and any required grounding.
MCIW may install equipment that has been deployed by the Verizon for five years
or more with a proven safety record.
Moves, Replacements or Other Modifications.Where MCIW intends to modify,
move replace or add to equipment or facilities within or about the roof space or
transmitter/receiver space(s) and requires special consideration (e., use of
freight elevators , loading dock, staging area, etc.
),
MCIW must request and
receive written consent from Verizon. Such consent will not be unreasonably
withheld. MCIW shall not make any changes from initial installation in terms of
the number of transmitter/receivers, type of radio equipment, power output of
transmitters or any other technical parameters without the prior written approval of
Verizon.
Space and Facilities. Monthly rates are applicable to each microwave CLEC for
the space (generally on the premises roof) associated with Verizon or MCIW
owned antenna support structures. The rate is calculated using the rate per
square foot, multiplied by the square footage of the footprint, which resultant is
multiplied by the CLEC's relative capacity ratio (RCR), (i.e., the sum of the RCRs
of each of the CLEC's antennas).
Square footage for the footprint will be based on the length times width of the entire
footprint formed on the horizontal plane (generally the roof top) by the antenna(s),
tower(s), mount(s), guy wires and/or support structures used by CLEC. For a non-
rectangular footprint, the length will be measured at the longest part of the footprint
and the width will be the widest part of the footprint.
The owner of the support structure may charge MCIWs proposing to use the
structure, on a one-time basis , for the following costs and/or values. Any
incremental costs associated with installing the user s antenna, including but not
limited to, the costs of engineering studies, roof penetrations, structural attachments,
support structure modification or reinforcement, zoning and building permits. A
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10.
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portion of the net book value of the support structure based on the RCR of the user
proposed antenna(s) to be mounted on the structure. A user s RCR represents the
percent of the total capacity of the support structure used by user s antenna(s) on
the structure. Spare capacity shall be deemed to be that of the owner of the
structure. RCRs shall be expressed as a two place decimal number, rounded to the
nearest whole percent. The sum of all user s RCRs and the owner s RCR shall at all
times equal 1.00. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the structure to
provide the proposed user the net book value of the structure at the time of the
proposed use. Upon request, the owner shall also provide the proposed user
accounting records or other documentation supporting the net book value.
The owner of the structure may not assess other users of the structure any charges
in addition to the one-time charge described above, except that the owner of the
structure may assess other user s a proportionate share of inspection costs and
Verizon may assess microwave CLECs monthly recurring charges for use of its roof
space. At the time a CLEC (including the owner) proposes to attach additional
antennas to an existing support structure , it shall be the responsibility of that CLEC
to obtain , at their cost and expense, an engineering analysis by a registered
structural engineer to determine the relative capacity ratio of all antennas on the
structure, including the proposed antennas.
When a CLEC is the owner of the structure, the proposed user shall pay the owner
directly the one-time charge as set forth above. When Verizon is the owner of the
support structure, it shall determine the charge on an individual case basis. In the
event that a CLEC who owns the support structure fails to comply with these
provisions, at Verizon s option, ownership of the support structure shall transfer to
Verizon.
Costs incurred by Verizon to conduct a review for wind or ice loadings (etc.) for
antennas over 18 inches in diameter, or for any multiple antenna installation , and
any changes which may be required thereto in order to insure that such loadings
meet generally accepted engineering criteria for radio tower structures, will be billed
to MCIW.
Emerqencv Power and/or Environmental Support. In the event special work must
be done by Verizon to provide emergency power or environmental support to the
transmitter/receiver equipment or antenna, MCIW will be billed on a time and
materials basis for the costs incurred.
Escortinq. When MCIW personnel are escorted by a qualified Verizon employee
for access to the roof space, transmitter/receiver space, or cable risers and
racking for maintenance, the miscellaneous labor charges as set forth in Appendix
A will apply.
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PRICING APPENDIX TO THE COLLOCATION ATTACHMENT
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Non-Recurrinq Prices
Engineering Costs
Engineering/Major Augment Fee
Minor Augment Fee
Access Card Administration (New/Replacement)
Cage Grounding Bar
DC Power
Increment NRC / MRC
per occurrence NRC 129.
per occurrence NRC 200.
per card NRC 22.
per bar NRC 1,437.
per 40 amps NRC 731.
per amp NRC
Overhead Superstructure per project NRC 2,440.
Facility Cable or Fiber Optic Patch cord Pullrrermination
Engineering per project NRC 76.
Facility Cable Pull per cable run NRC 211.
Fiber Optic Patchcord Pull per cable run NRC 207.
DSO Cable Termination per 100 pair NRC
DS1 Cable Termination per 28 pair NRC
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination (Preconnectorized)per termination NRC
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination (Unconnectorized)per termination NRC 11.
Fiber Optic Patchcord Termination per termination NRC
Fiber Cable Pull
Engineering per project NRC 607.
Place Innerduct per lin ft NRC
Pull Cable per lin ft NRC
Cable Fire Retardant per occurrence NRC 42.
Fiber Cable Splice
Engineering per project NRC 31.
Splice Cable per fiber NRC 70.
BITS Timing per project NRC 307.
Monthlv RecurrinQ Prices
Caged Floor Space including Shared Access Area
DC Power
Building Modification
Environmental Conditioning
Facility Termination
DSO
DS1
DS3
Fiber Optic Patchcord
Cable Rack Space - Metallic
Cable Rack Space - Fiber
Fiber Optic Patch cord Duct Space
Manhole Space - Fiber
Subduct Space - Fiber
Cable Vault Splice
Fiber Cable - 48 Fiber
per sq ft MRC
per 40 amps MRC 592.
per amp MRC
per request MRC 201.
per 40 amps MRC 92.
per amp MRC
per 100 pr MRC
per 28 pr MRC 16.
per DS3 MRC 11.
per connector MRC
per cable run MRC
per innerduct ft MRC
per cable run MRC
per project MRC
per lin ft MRC
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Elements Increment NRC MRC Rate
Material per splice MRC 10.
Space Utilization in Vault per subduct MRC
Fiber Cable - 96 Fiber
Material per splice MRC 27.
Space Utilization in Vault per subduct MRC
BITS Timing per occurrence MRC 11.
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Non-RecurrinQ Prices
Engineering Costs
Engineering/Major Augment Fee
Minor Augment Fee
Access Card Administration (New/Replacement)
DC Power
Overhead Superstructure
Facility Cable or Fiber Optic Patchcord PulifTermination
Engineering
Facility Pull
Fiber Optic Patchcord Pull
DSO Cable Termination
DS1 Cable Termination
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination
(Preconnectorized)
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination
(Unconnectorized)
Fiber Optic Patchcord Termination
Fiber Cable Pull
Engineering
Place Innerduct
Pull Cable
Cable Fire Retardant
Fiber Cable Splice
Engineering
Splice Cable
BITS Timing
Monthlv RecurrinQ Prices
Relay Rack Floor Space
DC Power
Building Modification
Environmental Conditioning
Facility Termination
DSO
DS1
DS3
Fiber Optic Patchcord
Cable Rack Space - Metallic
Cable Rack Space - Fiber
Fiber Optic Patch cord Duct Space
Manhole Space - Fiber
Subduct Space - Fiber
Cable Vault Splice
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per occurrence NRC 129.
per occurrence NRC 200.
per card NRC 22.
per 40 amps NRC 731.
per amp NRC
per project NRC 440.
per project NRC 76.
per cable run NRC 211.
per cable run NRC 207.
per 100 pair NRC
per 28 pair NRC
per termination NRC
per termination NRC 11.
per termination NRC
per project NRC 607.
per lin ft NRC
per lin ft NRC
per occurrence NRC 42.
per project NRC 31.
per fiber NRC 70.
per project NRC 307.
per lin ft MRC 20.
per 40 amps MRC 592.
per amp MRC
per request MRC 201.
per 40 amps MRC 92.
per amp MRC
per 100 pr MRC
per 28 pr MRC 16.
per DS3 MRC 11.
per connector MRC
per cable run MRC
per innerduct ft MRC
per cable run MRC
per project MRC
per lin ft MRC
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Fiber Cable - 48 Fiber
Material
Space Utilization in Vault
Fiber Cable - 96 Fiber
Material
Space Utilization in Vault
BITS Timing
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per splice MRC 10.
per subduct MRC
per splice MRC 27.
per subduct MRC
per occurrence MRC 11.
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Elements
Non-RecurrinQ Prices
Engineering Fee
Fiber Cable Pull
Engineering
Place Innerduct
Pull Cable
Cable Fire Retardant
Metallic Cable Pull
Engineering
Pull Cable
Cable Fire Retardant
Cable Splice
Engineering
Metallic Cable Splicing (greater than 200
pair)
Metallic Cable Splicing (200 pair or less)
Fiber Cable Splicing (48 fiber cable or less)
Fiber Cable Splicing (greater than 48 fiber)
Facility Pull
Engineering
Facility Pull
Facility Termination
DSO Cable
Connectorized
Unconnectorized
DS1 Cable
Connectorized
Unconnectorized
DS3 (Coaxial) Cable
Connectorized
Unconnectorized
Fiber
BITS Timing
Monthlv RecurrinQ Prices
Cable Space
Subduct Space
Manhole
Subduct
Conduit Space - 4" Duct - Metallic Cable
Manhole
Conduit
Facility Termination
DSO
DS1
DS3
Cable Vault Space
Verizon Idaho/MCIW
Increment
per occurrence NRC $958.
per project NRC 607.
1 lin ft NRC
1 lin ft NRC
per occurrence NRC 42.
per project NRC 607.
1 lin ft NRC
per occurrence NRC 42.
per project NRC 31.
per DSO/DS1 pair NRC
per DSO/DS1 pair NRC
per fiber NRC 70.
per fiber NRC 65.
per project NRC 76.
1 lin ft NRC
per 100 pr NRC
per 100 pr NRC 42.
per 28 pr NRC
per 28 pr NRC 32.
per DS3 NRC
per DS3 NRC 11.
per fiber term NRC 70.
per project NRC 307.
per project MRC
1 lin ft MRC
per conduit MRC 12.
1 lin ft MRC
per 100 pr MRC
per 28 pr MRC 16.
per coaxial MRC 11.
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Elements
Metallic DSO Cable - 1200 Pair
Material
Space Utilization
Metallic DSO Cable - 900 Pair
Material
Space Utilization
Metallic DSO Cable - 600 Pair
Material
Space Utilization
Metallic DSO Cable 100 Pair
Material
Space Utilization
Fiber Cable - 48 fiber
Material
Space Utilization
Fiber Cable - 96 fiber
Material
Space Utilization
Cable Rack Space
Metallic DSO
Metallic DS1
Fiber
Coaxial
BITS Timing
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per splice
per cable
MRC
MRC
464.
per splice
per cable
MRC
MRC
340.
per splice
per cable
MRC
MRC
226.
per splice
per cable
MRC
MRC
47.
per splice
per subduct
MRC
MRC
10.
per splice
per subduct
MRC
MRC
27.
1 lin ft
1 lin ft
per innerduct ft
1 lin ft
per occurrence
MRC
MRC
MRC
MRC
MRC 11.
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Increment NRC MRCElements
Non-RecurrinQ Prices
Engineering Costs
Engineering/Major Augment Fee
Equipment Installation
Software Upgrades
Card Installation
DC Power
per project
per fiber
per project
NRC 557.
NRC 3,474.
NRC 96.
NRC 222.
NRC 731.
NRC
NRC 76.
NRC 211.
NRC 207.
NRC
NRC
NRC
NRC 11.
NRC
NRC 607.
NRC
NRC
NRC 42.
NRC 31.
NRC 70.
NRC 307.
per occurrence
per quarter rack
per base unit
per card
per 40 amps
per amp
Facility Cable or Fiber Optic Patchcord PullrrerminationEngineering per projectFacility Cable Pull per cable run
Fiber Optic Patchcord Pull per cable runDSO Cable Termination per 100 pairDS1 Cable Termination per 28 pair
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination per termination
(Preconnectorized)
DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination
(U nconnectorized)
Fiber Optic Patchcord Termination
Fiber Cable Pull
Engineering
Place Innerduct
Pull Cable
Cable Fire Retardant
Fiber Cable Splice
Engineering
Splice Cable
BITS Timing
per termination
per termination
per project
per lin ft
per lin ft
per occurrence
Monthlv RecurrinQ Prices
Facility Termination
DSO
DS1
DS3
Fiber Optic Patchcord
Cable Rack Space - Metallic
Cable Rack Space - Fiber
Fiber Optic Patchcord Duct Space
Manhole Space - Fiber
Subduct Space - Fiber
Cable Vault Splice
Fiber Cable - 48 Fiber
per quarter rack MRC 82.
per 40 amps MRC 592.
per amp MRC
per 40 amps MRC 92.
per amp MRC
per 100 pr MRC
per 28 pr MRC 16.
per DS3 MRC 11.
per connector MRC
per cable run MRC
per innerduct ft MRC
per cable run MRC
per project MRC
per lin ft MRC
Equipment Maintenance
DC Power
Environmental Conditioning
Material
Space Utilization in Vault
per splice
per subduct
MRC
MRC
10.
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Fiber Cable - 96 Fiber
Material
Space Utilization in Vault
BITS Timing
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Increment
per splice
per subduct
per occurrence
MRC
MRC
MRC
27.
11.
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Elements
Non-RecurrinQ Prices
Augment Fee
Facility Pull
Engineering
Labor
Building Penetration for Microwave Cable
Special Work for Microwave
Monthlv RecurrinQ Prices
Rooftop Space
Verizon Idaho/MCIW Amend No.
Increment
per occurrence NRC 998.
per project
per linear ft
per occurrence
per occurrence
NRC
NRC
NRC
NRC
76.
ICB
ICB
per sq ft MRC
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Elements Increment NRC / MRC Rate
Non-RecurrinQ Prices
DSO
Service Order - Semi-Mechanized
Service Order - Manual
Service Connection - CO Wiring
Service Connection - Provisioning
per order NRC 21.
per order NRC 38.
per jumper NRC
per order NRC 64.
per order NRC 21.
per order NRC 38.
per jumper NRC 17.
per order NRC 78.
ICB
DS1/DS3/Dark Fiber
Service Order - Semi-Mechanized
Service Order - Manual
Service Connection - CO Wiring
Service Connection - Provisioning
Lit Fiber
Verizon Idaho/MCIW Amend No.Collocation July 14, 2003 v070301
Elements
Labor:
Overtime Installation Labor
Overtime Repair Labor
Additional Installation Testing Labor
Standby Labor
Testing & Maintenance with Other Telcos, Labor
Other Labor
Labor Rates:
Basic Time, Business Day, Per Technician
First Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Each Additional Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Overtime, Outside the Business Day
First Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Each Additional Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Prem.Time Outside Business Day, Per Tech
First Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Each Additional Half Hour or Fraction Thereof
Cable Material
Facility Cable-DSO Cable (Connectorized) 100
pair
Facility Cable-DS1 Cable (Connectorized)
Facility Cable-DS3 Coaxial Cable
Facility Cable-Shielded Cable (Orange Jacket)
Fiber Optic Patchcord - 24 Fiber (Connectorized)
Power Cable-Wire Power 1/0
Power Cable-Wire Power 2/0
Power Cable-Wire Power 3/0
Power Cable-Wire Power 4/0
Power Cable-Wire Power 350 MCM
Power Cable-Wire Power 500 MCM
Power Cable-Wire Power 750 MCM
Facility Cable - Category 5 Connectorized
Collocation Space Report
NRC MRCIncrement
per rates below
per rates below
per rates below
per rates below
per rates below
per rates below
NRC $42.
NRC 21.41
NRC 100.
NRC 75.
NRC 150.
NRC 125.
per cable run NRC 324.
per cable run NRC 301.
per cable run NRC 82.
per cable run NRC 34.
per cable run NRC 810.
per cable run NRC 91.
per cable run NRC 132.
per cable run NRC 146.
per cable run NRC 180.
per cable run NRC 307.
per cable run NRC 428.
per cable run NRC 658.
per linear ft NRC
per premise NRC 218.
Verizon Idaho/MCIW Amend No.Collocation July 14, 2003 v070301
DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION OF RATE ELEMENTS
Non-Recurring Charges
The following are non-recurring charges (one-time charges) that apply for specific work activity:
Enaineerina/Maior Auament Fee. The Engineering/Major Augment Fee applies for each initial Caged,
Cageless, Virtual, or Microwave collocation request and major augment requests for existing Caged,
Cageless, and Virtual collocation arrangements. This charge recovers the costs of the initial walkthrough to
determine if there is sufficient collocation space, the best location for the collocation area, what building
modifications are necessary to provide collocation, and if sufficient DC power facilities exist in the premises
to accommodate collocation. This fee also includes the total time for the Building Services Engineer and the
time for the Outside Plant and Central Office Engineers to attend status meetings.
Enaineerina/Maior Auament Fee (Microwave Only).The Engineering/Major Augment Fee for Microwave
Collocation applies when an existing Caged and Cageless collocation arrangement is augmented with newly
installed microwave antennae and other exterior facilities. This charge recovers the costs of the initial
walkthrough to determine if there is sufficient space, the best location for the microwave antennae and other
exterior facilities , what building modifications are necessary, if any, and if sufficient support facilities exist in
the premises to accommodate the microwave antennae and other exterior facilities. This fee also includes
the total time for the Building Services Engineer to coordinate the entire project.
Minor Auament Fee.The Minor Augment Fee applies for each minor augment request of an Existing Caged
Cageless, Virtual , or Microwave collocation arrangement that does not require additional AC or DC power
systems, HVAC system upgrades, or additional cage space. Minor augments are those requests that require
the Company to perform a service or function on behalf of the CLEC including, but not limited to: installation
of Virtual equipment cards or software upgrades, removal of Virtual equipment, requests to pull cable from
exterior microwave facilities, and requests to terminate DSO, DS1 and DS3 cables.
Access Card Administration. The Access Card Administration rate covers activities associated with the
issuance and management of premises access cards. The rate is applied on a per card basis.
Caae Groundina Bar. The Cage Grounding Bar rate recovers the material and labor costs to provision a
ground bar, including necessary ground wire, in the collocator s cage.
BITS Timina.The non-recurring charge for BITS Timing includes engineering, materials, and labor costs to
wire a BITS port to the CLEC's equipment. If requested, it is applied on a per project basis.
Overhead Superstructure.The Overhead Superstructure charge is applied for each initial caged and
cageless collocation application. The Overhead Superstructure charge is designed to recover Verizon
engineering, material, and installation costs for extending dedicated overhead superstructure.
Facility Cable or Fiber Optic Patchcord PulifTermination-Enaineerina. The Facility Cable or Fiber Optic
Patchcord PulifTermination-Engineering charge is applied per project to recover the engineering costs of
pulling and terminating the interconnection wire (cable or fiber patchcord) from the collocation cage or relay
rack to the Main Distribution Frame block, DSX panel, or fiber distribution panel. The charge would also
apply per project to recover the engineering costs of pulling transmission cable from microwave antennae
facilities on the rooftop to the collocation cage or relay rack.
Facility Pull.The Facility Pull charge is applied per cable run and recovers the labor cost of pulling metallic
cable or fiber optic patchcord from the collocation cage or relay rack to the Main Distribution Frame block
DSX panel, or fiber distribution panel.
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Cable Termination.The Cable Termination charge is applied per cable or fiber optic patchcord terminated
and is designed to recover the labor cost of terminating transmission cable or fiber optic patchcord from the
collocation cage or relay rack to the Main Distribution Frame block, DSX panel, or fiber distribution panel.
Fiber Cable Pull-Enqineerinq . The Fiber Cable Pull-Engineering charge is applied per project to cover the
engineering costs for pulling the CLEC's fiber cable, when necessary, into Verizon s central office.
Fiber Cable Pull-Place Innerduct The Fiber Cable Pull-Place Innerduct charge is applied per linear foot to
cover the cost of placing innerduct. Innerduct is the split plastic duct placed from the cable vault to the
CLEC's equipment area through which the CLEC's fiber cable is pulled.
Fiber Cable Pull-Labor.This charge is applied per linear foot and covers the labor costs of pulling the
CLEC's fiber cable into Verizon s central office.
Fiber Cable Pull-Fire Retardant.This charge is associated with the filling of space around cables extending
through walls and between floors with a non-flammable material to prevent fire from spreading from one
room or floor to another.
Fiber Optic Patchcord Termination. The Fiber Optic Patchcord Termination is applied per fiber cable
termination and recovers the labor cost to terminate the fiber optic patchcord cable.
Fiber Splice-Enqineerinq. The Fiber Splice-Engineering charge is applied per project and covers the
engineering costs for fiber cable splicing projects.
Fiber Splice. The Fiber Splice charge is applied per fiber cable spliced and recovers the labor cost
associated with the splicing.
DC Power.The DC Power Charge is applied per 40 load amps requested for each caged, cage less, and
virtual collocation application. This NRC recovers Verizon s engineering, material and installation costs for
providing and terminating DC power runs to the collocation area.
Cable Material Charqes.The CLEC has the option of providing its own cable or Verizon may, at the CLEC'
request, provide the necessary transmission and power cables. If Verizon provides these cables, the
applicable Cable Material Charge will be charged.
Adjacent Enqineerinq Fee. The Adjacent Engineering Fee provides for the initial activities of the Central
Office Equipment Engineer, Land & Building Engineer and the Outside Plant Engineer associated with
determining the capabilities of providing Adjacent On-Site collocation. The labor charges are for an on-site
visit, preliminary investigation of the manhole/conduit systems, wire center and property, and contacting
other agencies that could impact the provisioning of adjacent collocation.
Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Enqineerinq . The Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Engineering fee provides for
engineering associated with pulling the CLEC's fiber cable in an adjacent collocation arrangement. The
Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Engineering charge includes the time incurred by the Outside Plant Engineer on
the project to determine the conduit! subduct assignment and associated outside plant activity to complete
the work.
Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Place Innerduct.This NRC covers the cost for placing innerduct, if required for
adjacent collocation, which is the split plastic duct placed from the cable vault to the CLEC's equipment area
through which the CLEC's fiber is pulled.
Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Labor. This charge covers the labor costs for pulling CLEC fiber cable for an
adjacent collocation arrangement. Refer to Adjacent Fiber Cable Pull-Engineering above.
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Adjacent-Cable Fire Retardant.This charge is associated with the filling of space around cables extending
through walls and between floors with a non-flammable material to prevent fire from spreading from one
room or floor to another.
Adjacent Metallic Cable Pull-Enqineerinq. This NRC covers the engineering costs of pulling metallic cable
for Adjacent collocation into Verizon s wire center. For Adjacent collocation, the metallic cable will be spliced
in the cable vault to a stubbed connector located on the vertical side of the main distribution frame to provide
proper protection for central office equipment.
Adjacent Metallic Cable Pull Labor.This charge covers the labor costs of pulling metallic cable for Adjacent
collocation into Verizon s wire center.
Adjacent Cable Splice-Enqineerinq. This charge covers the outside plant engineering costs for cable splice
projects associated with an adjacent collocation arrangement.
Adjacent DS1/DSO Cable Splice-Greater Than 200 Pair.This charge is for the labor to splice metallic cables
and is based on a per pair spliced.
Adjacent DS1/DSO Cable Splice-Less Than 200 Pair.This charge is for the labor to splice metallic cables
and is based on a per pair spliced.
Adjacent Fiber Cable Splice.This charge covers the labor to splice fiber cables and is based on a per fiber
spliced.
Adjacent Facility Pull-Enqineerinq.This charge covers the engineering cost associated with the
interconnection wire (cable) from the main distribution frame connector to a termination block or DSX panel.
Adjacent Facility Pull-Labor. This charge covers the labor of running the interconnection wire (cable) from
the main distribution frame connector to a termination block or DSX panel.
Adjacent DSO Cable Termination (Connectorized)/Adjacent DSO Cable Termination (Unconnectorized)
These charges cover the labor to terminate these types of interconnection wire (cable) for adjacent
collocation to the main distribution frame block or DSX panel.
Adjacent DS1 Cable Termination (Connectorized)/Adjacent DS1 Cable Termination (Unconnectorized)
These charges cover the labor of terminating these types of interconnection wire (cable) for adjacent
collocation to the main distribution frame block or DSX panel.
Adiacent DS3 Coaxial Cable Termination (Preconnectorized) /Adiacent.These charges cover the labor of
terminating this type of interconnection wire (cable) for adjacent collocation to the main distribution frame
block or DSX panel.
Adjacent Fiber Cable Termination.This charge covers the labor of terminating fiber cable for adjacent
collocation to the main distribution frame block or DSX panel.
Collocation Space Report.When requested by a CLEC, Verizon will submit a report that indicates Verizon
available collocation space in a particular premise. The report will be issued within ten calendar days of the
request. The report will specify the amount of collocation space available at each requested premise, the
number of collocators, and any modifications in the use of the space since the last report. The report will
also include measures that Verizon is taking to make additional space available for collocation.
Miscellaneous Services Labor.Additional labor, if required., to complete a collocation request or perform
inventory services for CLECs.
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Facilitv Pull (Microwave Onlv).The Facility Pull charge is applied per linear foot and recovers the labor cost
of pulling transmission cable from the microwave antennae and other exterior facilities on the rooftop to the
transmission equipment in the collocation cage or relay rack.
Buildinq Penetration for Microwave Cable. The reasonable costs to penetrate buildings for microwave cable
to connect microwave antennae facilities and other exterior facilities to the transmission equipment in the
collocation cage or relay rack will be determined and applied on an individual case basis, where technically
feasible , as determined by the initial and subsequent Engineering surveys.
Special Work for Microwave. The costs incurred by Verizon for installation of CLEC's microwave antennae
and other exterior facilities that are not recovered via other microwave rate elements will be determined and
applied on an individual case basis.
Virtual Equipment Installation. The Virtual Equipment Installation charge is applied on a per quarter rack (or
quarter bay) basis and recovers the costs incurred by Verizon for engineering and installation of the virtual
collocation equipment. This charge would apply to the installation of powered equipment including, but not
limited to, ATM, DSLAM , frame relay, routers, OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48 , and NGDLC. This charge does not
apply for the installation of splitters.
Virtual Software Upqrade. The Virtual Software Upgrade charge is applied per base unit when Verizon, upon
CLEC request, installs software to upgrade equipment for an existing Virtual Collocation arrangement.
Virtual Card Installation.The Virtual Card Installation charge is applied per card when Verizon, upon CLEC
request, installs additional cards for an existing Virtual Collocation arrangement.
Dedicated Transit Service (DTS) Service Order Charqe.Applied per DTS order to the requesting CLEC for
recovery of DTS order placement and issuance costs. The manual charge applies when the semi-mechanized
ordering interface is not used.
Dedicated Transit Service (DTS) - Service Connection CO Wirinq.Applied per OTS circuit to the requesting
CLEC for recovery of DTS jumper material, wiring, service turn-up for DSO, DS1 , DS3, and dark fiber circuits.
Dedicated Transit Service (OTS) - Service Connection Provisioninq. Applied per DTS order to the request
CLEC for recovery of circuit design and labor costs associated with the provisioning of DSO, DS1 , DS3, and dark
fiber circuits for DTS.
Monthly Recurring Charges
The following are monthly charges. Monthly charges apply each month or fraction thereof that Collocation
Service is provided.
Caqed Floor Space. Caged Floor Space is the cost per square foot to provide environmentally conditioned
caged floor space to the CLEC. Environmentally conditioned space is that which has proper humidification
and temperature controls to house telecommunications equipment. The cost includes only that which relates
directly to the land and building space itself.
Relav Rack Floor Space.The Relay Rack Floor Space charge provides for the environmentally conditioned
floor space that a relay rack occupies based on linear feet. The standardized relay rack floor space depth is
based on half the aisle area in front and back of the rack, and the depth of the equipment that will be placed
within the rack.
Cable Subduct Space-Manhole. This charge applies per project per month and covers the cost of the space
that the outside plant fiber occupies within the manhole.
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Cable Subduct Space. The Subduct Space charge covers the cost of the subduct space that the outside
plant fiber occupies and applies on a per linear foot basis.
Fiber Cable Vault Splice. The Fiber Cable Vault Splice charge applies per subduct or per splice and covers
the space and material cost associated with the CLECos fiber cable splice within Verizon s cable vault.
Cable Rack Space-Metallic.The Cable Space-Metallic charge is applied for each DSO, DS1 and DS3 cable
run. The charge is designed to recover the space utilization cost that the CLEC's metallic and coaxial cable
occupies within Verizon.
Cable Rack Space-Fiber.The Cable Rack Space-Fiber charge recovers the space utilization cost that the
CLEC's fiber cable occupies within Verizon s cable rack system.
Fiber Optic Patchcord Duct Space.The Fiber Optic Duct Space rate element is applied per cable run and
recovers the cost for the central office duct space occupied by the fiber optic patchcord cable.
DC Power.The DC Power monthly charge is applied on a per 40 load amp basis. This charge is designed
to recover the monthly facility and utility expense to power the collocation equipment.
Facilitv Termination.This charge is applied per cable terminated. This charge is designed to recover the
labor and material costs of the applicable main distribution frame 100 pair circuit block DSX facility
termination panel, or fiber distribution panel.
BITS Timinq.The BITS Timing monthly charge is designed to recover equipment and installation cost to
provide synchronized timing for electronic communications equipment. This rate is based on a per port cost.
Buildinq Modification. The Building Modification monthly charge is applied to each caged and cageless
arrangement and is associated with provisioning the following items in Verizon s premises: security, dust
partition, ventilation ducts, demolition/site work, lighting, outlets, and grounding equipment.
Environmental Conditioninq. The Environmental Conditioning charge is applied to each caged, cageless,
and virtual arrangement on a per 40 amp increment based on the CLEC's DC Power requirements. This
charge is associated with the provisioning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for the CLEC'
equipment in Verizon s premises.
Adjacent Cable Subduct Space-Manhole.This charge covers the space utilization cost that the outside plant
fiber or metallic cable occupies within the manhole.
Adjacent Cable Subduct Space.The Adjacent Cable Subduct Space charge covers the space utilization
cost of the subduct that the outside plant fiber or metallic cable occupies within the conduit system.
Adjacent Conduit Space (Metallic)-Manhole.This charge covers the space utilization cost that the outside
plant metallic cable occupies within the manhole.
Adjacent Conduit Space (Metallic). This charge covers the space utilization cost that the outside plant
metallic cable occupies within the conduit system.
Adjacent Facilitv Termination DSO Cable.This charge is applied per 100 pair cable terminated. This charge
is designed to recover the labor and material cost of the main distribution frame 100 pair circuit block.
Adjacent Facilitv Termination DS1 Cable. The Facility Termination (DS1) charge is applied per 28 pair DS1
cable terminated. This charge is designed to recover the labor and material cost of the DSX facility
termination panel.
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Adjacent Facility Termination DS3 Cable. The Facility Termination (DS3) charge is applied per DS3 cable
terminated. This charge recovers the labor and material cost of the DSX facility termination panel.
Adjacent Cable Vault Space. The Adjacent Cable Vault Space charge covers the cost of the space the
CLEC's cable occupies within the cable vault. The charge is based on the diameter of the cable or subduct.
Adjacent Cable Rack Space.This charge covers the space utilization cost that the CLECos fiber, metallic or
coaxial cable occupies within the cable rack system. The charge is based on the linear feet occupied.
Microwave Rooftop Space. Microwave Rooftop Space is the cost per square foot to provide rooftop space to
the CLEC for microwave antennae and other exterior facilities. The cost includes only that which relates
directly to the land and building space itself.
Virtual Equipment Maintenance . The Virtual Equipment Maintenance charge is applied on a per quarter rack (or
quarter bay) basis and recovers the costs incurred by the Company for maintenance of the CLEC's virtual
collocation equipment. This charge would apply to the maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to,
A TM, DSLAM, frame relay, routers, OC3, OC12, OC24, OC48, and NGDLC. This charge does not apply for the
maintenance of splitters.
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