2. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TICOM’s specializes in telecommunication system design in the areas of
Network Planning and Technical Consulting, Communication Network En-
gineering for Wireline and Wireless Systems.
Our clients benefit from a single point of management responsibility for
planning, design management, and operational services. TICOM will man-
age the project to ensure orderly and timely completion, monitoring of
implementation, resolution of outstanding issues, review and analysis of
claims or disputed issues, and address training requirements. Our ser-
vices include documentation of progress, schedule reviews and updates,
handling submittals and requests for information, review of pay requests,
and maintenance of project correspondence.
TICOM will review construction progress, ensure compliance with specifi-
cations and plans, and review safety and housekeeping issues. TICOM
will provide negotiation and coordination of change orders with the con-
tractors, determination of responsibility for changed conditions or coordi-
nation conflict, review of price and schedule changes, and certify the Sub-
stantial Completion and Final Acceptance on behalf of the Owner.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ENGINEERING
TICOM has provided Planning, Engineering, Construction and Project
Management for the following Projects:
The first 100% tribally owned Commercial Wireless System in the Na-
tion
The first 100% tribally owned Fiber to the Home Network which pro-
vides 1 gigabit capacity to all residents and businesses within its tribal
lands.
TICOM MANAGEMENT
Madonna Peltier Yawakie
President
Mel Yawakie
Vice President, Engineering
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3. Outside Plant Engineering
TICOM has experience in all aspects of outside plant engineering, and
management services for a total turn-key operation. Our complete pro-
ject management approach includes route feasibility and cost studies,
field engineering and mapping services incorporating aerial, buried and
underground facilities, preparation of plans, specifications and Request
for Proposals, bid processing and bid evaluations, contract preparation,
permitting and Right-of-way acquisitions, construction management sup-
port, construction inspection services, and final as-built documentation
post-construction.
Network Planning and Technical Consulting
TICOM combines the expertise and technical resources of the telecom-
munications industry locally and globally in defining a strategic network
plan and design by integrating all aspects of our clients’ project objec-
tives and requirements. TICOM utilizes a comprehensive methodology
that includes system design review and assistance, maximization of ex-
isting invested infrastructure, verification assistance, and a deployment
plan review.
Network Engineering
TICOM’s network design process incorporates extensive knowledge and
experience along with best practices of the telecom industry in the net-
work design for both wireline and wireless systems. TICOM’s design in-
corporates the use of leading edge and advanced technologies to help our
clients make the best investment decisions within the constraints of capi-
tal and operations and maintenance budgets. TICOM’s design services
include transport fiber facilities, fiber to the premise, home and business,
softswitch evaluation, selection and implementation, core and access net-
work equipment specification development, and final assessment of Ac-
ceptance Test Plan.
Turtle Island Communications, Inc.
(TICOM) was established to provide engi-
neering and technical consulting services
to tribes, Tribal Corporations, state, and
federal agencies that seek to improve
telecommunication services to Indian
Country. Tribal communities are faced
with making important decisions in as-
sessing how they will prepare themselves
from crossing the Digital Divide, into an
area of Digital Opportunity. Our manage-
ment team brings extensive telecommu-
nication industry experience, and cultural
competency to meet the project needs of
our clients.
We have contributed to federal telecom-
munication and Broadband policies that
provide a framework for Tribal Centric
Solutions in unserved and underserved
tribal land areas. Our services are de-
signed to assist our clients in telecommu-
nication technology planning, system de-
sign, network implementation, and train-
ing. We will work with you to define your
objectives, and complete a final product
that provides you with solutions to meet
your short and long term communication
goals. TICOM looks forward to talking
with you about your project objectives
and how we can support you in imple-
menting them.
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4. Feasibility Studies
This study will provide a detailed pro forma financial projection model for
our clients telecommunication system that includes estimates of capital
investments, annual expenses, operational costs, profits, and losses.
Infrastructure Appraisals
TICOM will work with you to gather infrastructure investment records
from your existing provider, and complete a physical inventory of plant
and equipment in place today. We will review this information to com-
plete an appraisal of this property, and its remaining useful life.
Business Development
A Business Plan will be created that defines your telecommunication
business development goals. The Plan will include details of the busi-
ness structure and operations, financial statements, and a financial anal-
ysis.
Technical Assessments
TICOM will conduct a telecommunication needs assessment of govern-
ment, business, healthcare, education, and residential entities that make
up your community. We will do a comparative analysis of your needs, and
the telecommunication capabilities of your current wireline and wireless
service provider(s).
Financial Consulting Services
TICOM has successfully assisted our clients in securing private, federal,
and state funding for project development and implementation.
Regulatory Services
TICOM will assist you in complying with federal, state and local govern-
ment regulations to fulfill project requirements.
TICOM has successfully completed the
following services for our clients:
Fiber To The Home Network
Carrier Grade IP Core Network
DC Power & Battery Plant
Wireless Broadband Network
Administration/Switching Facility
Equipment Shelter Specifications
Mobile Switch Center
Radio Access Network (RAN)
Microwave Backhaul
RF Propagation Analysis
Spectrum Acquisition and FCC Filings
Interconnection Agreements
Inter-Carrier Roaming Agreements
ETC Filings
Tower Sitting and Permitting
FCC and FAA Tower Construction Fill-
ings
Environmental and Cultural Assess-
ments for NEPA Compliance
Land Surveys
Geotechnical Services
Feasibility Studies
Financial Consulting Services
EXPERIENCE
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NAICS CODES
541330—Engineering Services
237130—Power and Comm. Line and Related
Construction
541370—Survey an d Mapping
541512—Computer System Design Services.
541990—All other Professional Scientific, &
Technical Services
5. TICOM welcomes the opportunity to
talk with you about your telecommu-
nication technology service improve-
ment objectives, or to discuss your
business development goals.
Please contact Madonna Yawakie at:
Phone: 763.424.6257
Email: mpy@turtleislandcom.com
Website: www.turtleislandcom.com
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