FCDL Comment:
DR1:This FRN is associated with FCC Form 471 #171005337, FRN 1799011360. FRN 1799011360 is denied because FCC Rules require applicants to evaluate the cost effectiveness of all bids received and to choose the most cost effective solution. Documentation provided failed to demonstrate that the selected solution, Dark Fiber with Unite Private Networks, LLC, is the most cost effective option in comparison to Lit Fiber with Unite Private Networks, LLC based on the vendor responses to the FCC Form 470 associated with this FRN. The total cost of the leased dark fiber solution over 3 years is $208,615.40. This includes the non-recurring special construction charge of $177,809.00, the non-recurring network equipment charge of $26,400.00, and the non-recurring maintenance charge of $1,468.80. The total cost of the leased lit fiber solution over 3 years is $177,809.00. This FRN requests Network Equipment services for dark fiber associated with the denied FRN. Therefore, this FRN is also denied.