SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated May 12, 2014 and has the following comments:

1.	Procedure shall include the cut-over of current fiber optic connection of SONAR/RADAR to the new proposed fiber optic cable line.
2.	Attached the schematic diagram of the Existing IDAS Fiber Cabling System highlighting the splicing points for the new proposed FOC.
3.	Include all splicing, termination and testing equipment to be used and attach calibration certificates.
4.	Shall include the CV or certificate of the fiber optic cable splicer(s) valid Job Clearance Card (JCC) from Saudi Aramco.
5.	Shall include the cross section details of the road where the duct bank will cross. Identify and reflect all utilities that will pass on this area and ensure that there are no conflicts and provided with minimum clearances as per Saudi Aramco standard.
6.	Manual excavation must be done to avoid any damage to existing utilities.
7.	Fiber optic cable shall be reel tested prior to installation.
8.	Provide complete list of communication passive materials and ensure all are available at site prior to any execution of works.
9.	Concrete red tile has to be provided in bullets 9 and 10.
10.	Wood marker poles are to be shown with correct arrows.
11.	Show the procedure to change over from existing to new showing risk factors.
12.	Provides details of terminations.
13.	Provide documentation such as test results, red line drawings and coordinates of UG FOC, and inspection checklists.
Should you have any questions, please contact Sohail Moughal, Project Engineer at Tel No. +966 2 422-4570.
