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EXHIBIT A Network Construction 1. Introduction. It is the intent of the parties that Contractor provide Fiber -to -the -Premise broadband access in accordance with the specifications set forth herein. Locations described in Exhibit A2 will receive access to the Fiber -to -the -Premise network as a result of this Project. 2. Project Description. Contractor shall construct a Fiber -to -the -Premise data network capable of delivering speeds as a minimum of 1 Gbps symmetrical ("Project"). The "Work" is defined as the labor, materials, and services to be performed by Contractor as part of the Project, as described herein. 3. Project Timeline. Subject to the County's written confirmation to Contractor that the County is in compliance with the deadlines and time for performance as set forth in Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Grant Handbook, the Contractor's performance shall begin within thirty (30) days of execution of this Agreement. The construction Project contemplated in Attachment A will be completed by October 31, 2026. Time shall be of the essence as to all dates and performance deadlines set forth in this Agreement. 4. Service Requirement. Upon completion of the Project, the network shall be capable of offering fiber -based Internet access to all locations set out in Exhibit Al and Exhibit A2 to this Agreement and in accordance with Washington State Broadband Office standards as set forth in Attachment 1. 5. Project Contribution; Payment Terms. In consideration of the network construction services to be performed by Contractor, the County agrees to pay Contractor as a fee for the cost of construction, engineering, permitting and other services and in consideration for the Work, a sum equal to the sum of $11,348,628 (the "Contribution"), consisting of a combination of ARPA grant funds and County local match funds. Fee for work is summarized as Exhibit A4 Fee Estimate. Payment of the Contribution shall be made to Contractor monthly for all itemized eligible expenses on invoices submitted by Contractor to County, and pursuant to the requirements, processes, and terms for the County to seek reimbursement from the Department of Commerce for the grant Project expenditures, as set forth in Section 9 (Billing Procedures and Payment) of the Grant Agreement and Sections 4.4 (Requesting Reimbursement) and 4.5 (Cost Eligibility) of the Grant Handbook. Contractor shall provide County with any requested supplemental documentation necessary to support the invoiced expenses. Upon receipt of invoiced expenses and any requested supplemental documentation, County shall timely submit fully completed requests for reimbursement for such expenses to Department of Commerce. Within 15 calendar days from the County's receipt of reimbursement from the Department of Commerce for Contractor's eligible expenses, and generally no later than sixty (60) days following the submission of invoices by Contractor, the County shall reimburse Contractor for such expenses. If any invoice for eligible expenses submitted by Contractor to the County has not been reimbursed within seventy-five (75) days following such submission, Contractor may cease all Work on the Project until the County has paid in full such invoice. Professional Services Agreement Page 14 of 35