D- PUBLIC NOTICE -- COMMUNICATION SITE The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is considering proposals for the construction of a communication site at a location overlooking Hoover Dam in Nevada consistent with Telecommunications Act of 1996. Reclamation determined there are approximately 5,000 square feet of land and an existing 270 foot tower that could be developed for wireless communication purposes which would serve to benefit the public and reduce federal project costs. Reclamation will consider proposals for the leasing, construction, management, and operation of this 5,000 square feet of land and existing tower for a commercial joint-use site that can be shared by many licensed Cellular, Personal Communication System, Paging and other wireless communication providers. Proposals shall be submitted with the following understanding: a. That all costs associated with the engineering, environmental compliance, construction, and management of the site shall be the responsibility of the proposer. This includes any work performed by Reclamation or its assigns. b. That it will cost approximately $60,000 dollars to bring commercial 800 amp, 240 volt single phase power to the site. c. That it will cost approximately $35,000 dollars to bring optical T-1 telecommunication service to the site. d. That the required size of the building shall be large enough to provide for the communication needs of others wishing to co-locate. The size of the building shall not be less than 10 feet by 20 feet and constructed of pre-cast concrete with an aggregate finish or approved materials that are attractive, lasting and that closely match the surrounding terrain. e. That the lease fees charged shall be increased annually per a negotiated rate. f. That the lease fee proposed shall be a fixed monthly fee or a combination of a fixed fee and a split of the revenues gathered from other site users. The lease fee shall be determined to be fair and reasonable by an independent real estate appraisal method meeting Federal standards. g. That the proposer shall be responsible for actively marketing the site and having new customer rates reviewed and approved by Reclamation. Reclamation's approval will be to assure that charges are reasonable and fair, based on market rates. h. That Reclamation's existing static wire tower shall be utilized to support all radio antenna to be installed. i. At the termination date of the contract, ownership of the site building and its associated power and communication support facilities shall be transferred to the United States. j. That the contract shall be for a term of 5 years with options for at least three additional five year periods. k. An engineering study of Reclamation's tower shall be performed by the proposer in advance of any construction, to assure that it can support the required antenna. Only proposals from capable duly licensed communication providers or responsible communication system site developer/managers with 7 years of site management experience will be considered. Proposals shall besent to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Communications Engineer, P.O. Box 61470, ATTN; LC-4860, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 by June 5, 1997. The physical address is 400 Railroad Avenue, Boulder City, NV 89005. Telephone inquiries may be made to Ron Smith at (702)293-8636. The fax number is (702)293-8042. E-MAIL: Public Notice-Communication Site, rcsmith@lc.usbr.gov.

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