2024.02.20 Addendum 1.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. 1

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PROJECT: Career Connect Campus - Technology Bid Package

CLIENT: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency

ISSUE DATE: 02.20.2024

The following clarifications and changes shall be included in the Plans and Specifications for the above referenced project, as prepared by Wightman & Associates, Inc. dated February 12, 2024. This Addendum shall be deemed a part of the Contract Documents, and to the extent that the provisions of the other Contract Documents are in conflict herewith, this Addendum shall control.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. SECTION 27 05 00 - BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

a. Update Section 1.2, D, 5 to furnish and Mount wireless access points

b. Update Section 1.5, C, 6 regarding RCDD requirement and project participation.

2. SECTION 27 41 00 - PROFESSIONAL AUDIO_VIDEO SYSTEM

a. Update Section 1.2, L, 1 regarding CTS requirement and project participation.

b. Remove requirement for a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent for server deployment, software configuration, and system integration.

c. Remove requirement for the Contractor to employ an ISF Level I certified video calibration specialist.

3. SECTION 28 13 00 - ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL

a. Update Section 2.7, B, 1, l to include providing 1000 keycard.

b. Remove requirement for providing fob and adhesive tag

DRAWINGS:

1. SHEET T0.1: TECHNOLOGY COVERSHEET

a. Update Symbol List.

2. SHEET T1.0: TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN

a. Remove Single lens floating cameras at various locations.

b. Updated (3) 360 deg camera CM-6 locations.

3. SHEET T1.1B: LEVEL 01 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA B

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in B100, B101 and B102.

b. Remove S1 in B100, B101 and B102.

4. SHEET T1.1C: LEVEL 01 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA C

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in C100, and C103.

b. Remove (2)S1 in C100.

c. Remove S1 in C103.

d. Add paging zone to clock C1 in C101, C102, and C104.

5. SHEET T1.1D: LEVEL 01 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA D

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a. Add paging zone to clock C1 in D105, D106, D108 and D109.

6. SHEET T1.1E: LEVEL 01 PLAN -TECHNOLOGY - AREA E

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in E103, E105 and E106.

b. Remove S1 in E103, E105 and E106.

7. SHEET T1.2B: LEVEL 02 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA B

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in B201 and B202.

b. Remove S1 in B201 and B202.

8. SHEET T1.2C: LEVEL 02 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY – AREA C

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in C200, C202, C206, C207, C208 and C209.

b. Remove (4) S1 in C208.

c. Remove S1 in C200, C202, C206, C207, and C209.

9. SHEET T1.2D: LEVEL 02 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA D

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in D201, D202, D203, D206 and D207.

b. Remove S1 in D201, D202, D203, D206 and D207.

10. SHEET T1.2E: LEVEL 02 PLAN - TECHNOLOGY - AREA E

a. Modify Clock C1 to C2 in E205, E206, E211 and E212.

b. Remove S1 in E205, E206, E211 and E212.

11. SHEET T2.2C: LEVEL 02 PLAN - AV - AREA C

a. Remove Keynotes 2 and 3.

12. SHEET T3.1: TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS.

a. Update Detail 3.

13. SHEET T3.2: TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS.

a. Update Detail 3.

14. SHEET T3.3: TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS.

a. Update Detail 3, 6, and 9.

15. SHEET T3.4: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

a. Update Detail 1.

16. SHEET T3.6: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

a. Update Detail 3 Riser.

b. Add keynote 1 for Detail 2.

17. SHEET T3.7: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

a. Update Detail 1, 2 and 3 Risers.

18. SHEET T3.8: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

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a. Update Detail 1, 2 and 3 Risers.

19. SHEET T3.9: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

a. Update Detail 1, and 2 Risers.

20. SHEET T3.10: TECHNOLOGY RISERS.

a. Add keynote 1 for Detail 2.

21. SHEET T6.2: TECHNOLOGY DETAILS.

a. Update detail No.5.

22. SHEET T6.3: TECHNOLOGY DETAILS.

a. Update Detail No. 5.

23. SHEET T7.1: TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES

a. Update Technology Equipment Schedule.

24. SHEET T7.2: TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES

a. Update Technology Equipment Schedule.

25. SHEET T7.3: TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES

a. Update Information Outlet Schedule.

b. Update Individual Camera Requirements Schedule.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. RFI Log as of Addendum 1.

2. Pre-bid meeting sign-in.

KRESA Wightman + Kalamazoo CTE Center DLR Project No. 214175 TECH ADD #1 19 FEB 24

BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS 27 05 00 - 1

SECTION 27 05 00 - BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Basic Communications Systems Requirements specifically applicable to Division 27 sections, in addition to Division 1 - General Requirements.

B. All materials and installation methods shall conform to the applicable standards, guidelines, and codes referenced herein and within each specification section.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Specification and the associated drawings govern furnishing, installing, testing, and placing into satisfactory operation the Communications Systems.

B. The Contractor shall furnish and install all new materials as indicated on the drawings and/or in these specifications and all items required to make the portion of the Communications Work a finished and working system.

C. All work will be awarded under a single General Contract. The division of work listed below is for the Contractor's convenience and lists the normal breakdown of the work.

D. Description of Systems include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Complete Structured Cabling System including, but not limited to:

a. Voice and data backbone cabling and terminations.

b. Voice and data horizontal cabling and terminations.

c. Information outlets (IOs), including faceplates, jacks, and labeling.

d. Equipment racks, cabinets, cable management, and equipment.

e. Telecommunication Room equipment, including patch panels, optical distribution cabinets, and termination blocks.

f. Cabling pathways.

g. Grounding and Bonding

h. Testing

2. Complete Audio/Visual Systems.

3. Complete Paging Systems.

4. Complete Clock Systems.

5. Furnishing and Mounting of wireless access points.

6. Removal/demolition work and/or relocation and reuse of existing systems and equipment.

7. Low Voltage Communications Wiring (less than +120VAC) as specified and required for proper system control and communications.

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8. All associated electrical backboxes, conduit, miscellaneous cabling, and power supplies required for proper system installation and operation as defined in the "Suggested Matrix of Scope Responsibility."

9. Firestopping of penetrations as described in Division 7.

10. Seismic requirements as described in Section 26 05 48, "Seismic Requirements for Equipment and Supports."

1.3 DIVISION OF WORK BETWEEN ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS

CONTRACTORS

A. Division of work is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor. Any scope of work described in the contract document shall be sufficient for including said requirement in the project. The Prime Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining the appropriate subcontractor for the described scope. In no case shall the project be assessed an additional cost for scope that is described in the contract documents. The following division of responsibility is a guideline based on typical industry practice.

B. Definitions:

1. "Electrical Contractor" as referred to herein refers to the Contractors listed in Division 26 of this Specification.

2. "Electrical Contractor" shall also refer to the Contractor listed in Division 27 of this specification when the "Suggested Matrix of Scope Responsibility" indicates the work shall be provided by the EC. Refer to the Contract Documents for the "Suggested Matrix of Scope Responsibility."

3. "Technology Contractor" as referred to herein refers to the Contractors listed in Division 27 of this Specification.

4. Low Voltage Technology Wiring: The wiring (less than 120VAC) associated with the Technology Systems is used for analog and/or digital signals between equipment.

5. Telecommunications/Technology Rough-in: Relates specifically to the backboxes, necessary plaster rings, and other miscellaneous hardware required for the installation and mounting of the telecommunications/technology outlet. Rough-in shall include conduit from the information outlet backbox to above the lay-in ceiling.

Where surface-mounted backboxes are required, the conduit shall be routed above the lay-in ceiling.

C. General:

1. The purpose of these specifications is to outline typical Electrical and Technology Contractor's work responsibilities as related to technology systems, including telecommunications rough-in, audio/visual systems rough-in, conduit, power wiring, and low voltage communications and technology wiring. The prime contractor is responsible for all divisions of work.

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2. The exact wiring requirements for much of the equipment cannot be determined until the systems have been purchased and submittals are approved. Therefore, only known wiring, conduits, raceways, and electrical power, as related to such items, are shown on the technology drawings. Other wiring, conduits, raceways, junction boxes, and electrical power not shown on the technology drawings but required for the successful operation of the systems shall be the responsibility of the Technology Contractor and included in the Contractor's bid.

3. Where the Electrical Contractor is required to install conduit, conduit sleeves, and/or power connections in support of technology systems, the final installation shall not begin until a coordination meeting between the Electrical Contractor and the Technology Contractor has convened to determine the exact location and requirements of the installation.

4. Where the Electrical Contractor is required to install a cable tray that will contain low-voltage technology wiring, the installation shall not begin until the Technology Contractor has completed a coordination review of the cable tray shop drawing.

5. This Contractor shall establish electrical and technology utility elevations prior to fabrication and installation. The Technology Contractor shall cooperate with the Electrical Contractor and the determined elevations in accordance with the guidelines below. This Contractor shall coordinate utility elevations with other trades. When a conflict arises, the priority shall be as follows:

a. Lighting Fixtures

b. Gravity Flow Piping, including Steam and Condensate

c. Sheet Metal

d. Electrical Busduct

e. Cable Trays, including 12" access space

f. Sprinkler Piping and other Piping

g. Conduit and Wireway

h. Open Cabling

D. Electrical Contractor's Responsibility:

1. Assumes all responsibility for all required conduit and power connections when shown on the "Suggested Matrix of Scope Responsibility" to be provided by the Electrical Contractor.

2. Assumes all responsibility for providing and installing cable trays.

3. Responsible for Communications Systems grounding and bonding.

4. This Contractor is responsible for the coordination of utilities with all other

Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout.

E. Technology Contractor's Responsibility:

1. Assumes all responsibility for the low voltage technology wiring of all systems, including cable support where open cable is specified.

2. Assumes all responsibility for all required backboxes, conduits, and power connections not specifically shown as being provided by the Electrical Contractor on the "Suggested Matrix of Scope Responsibility."

3. Assumes all responsibility for providing and installing all ladder racks and other cable management hardware (as defined herein).

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4. Responsible for providing the Electrical Contractor with the required grounding lugs or other hardware for each piece of technology equipment that is required to be bonded to the technology bonding system.

5. This Contractor is responsible for the coordination of utilities with all other Contractors. If any field coordination conflicts are found, the Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors to determine a viable layout.

1.4 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Definitions:

1. Coordination Drawings: A compilation of the pertinent layout and system drawings that show the sizes and locations, including elevations, of system components and required access areas to ensure that no two objects will occupy the same space.

a. Mechanical trades shall include but are not limited to, mechanical equipment, ductwork, fire protection systems, plumbing piping, medical gas systems, hydronic piping, steam and steam condensate piping, and any item that may impact coordination with other disciplines.

b. Electrical trades shall include but are not limited to, electrical equipment, conduit 1.5" and larger, conduit racks, cable trays, pull boxes, transformers, raceway, busway, lighting, ceiling-mounted devices, and any item that may impact coordination with other disciplines.

c. Technology trades shall include, but are not limited to, technology equipment, racks, conduit 1.5" and larger, conduit racks, cable trays, ladder racks, pull boxes, raceway, ceiling-mounted devices, and any items that may impact coordination with other disciplines.

d. Maintenance clearances and code-required dedicated space shall be included.

e. The coordination drawings shall include all underground, underfloor, in-floor, in-chase, and vertical trade items.

2. Spaces with open/cloud ceiling architecture shall indicate the overhead utilities and locate equipment as required to maintain clearance above lights. The intent for the installation is to maintain a maximum allowable vertical clearance and an organized/clean manner in the horizontal. Notify the Architect/Engineer of the maximum clearance that can be maintained. Failure to comply will result in modifications with no cost to the Owner.

a. In cloud ceiling architecture, when open cabling/wire and/or cable tray crosses gaps between ceiling clouds and/or walls, cabling is to transition to conduits to span the gaps in order to conceal cabling from below.

3. The contractors shall use the coordination process to identify the proper sequence of installation of all utilities above ceilings and in other congested areas to ensure an orderly and coordinated end result and to provide adequate access for service and maintenance.

B. Participation:

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1. The contractors and subcontractors responsible for the work defined above shall participate in the coordination drawing process.

2. One contractor shall be designated as the Coordinating Contractor for the purposes of preparing a complete set of composite electronic CAD coordination drawings that include all applicable trades and for coordinating the activities related to this process. The Coordinating Contractor for this project shall be the Mechanical Contractor.

a. The Coordinating Contractor shall utilize personnel familiar with the requirements of this project and skilled as draftspersons/CAD operators, competent to prepare the required coordination drawings.

3. Electronic CAD drawings shall be submitted to the Coordinating Contractor for the addition of work by other trades. IMEG will provide electronic file copies of ventilation drawings for the contractor's use if the contractor signs and returns an "Electronic File Transfer" waiver provided by IMEG. IMEG will not consider blatant reproductions of original file copies an acceptable alternative for coordination drawings.

C. Drawing Requirements:

1. The file format and file naming convention shall be coordinated with and agreed to by all contractors participating in the coordination process and the Owner.

a. Scale of drawings:

1) General plans: 1/4 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum).

2) Mechanical, electrical, communication rooms, and including the surrounding areas within 10 feet: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum).

3) Shafts and risers: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum).

4) Sections of shafts and mechanical and electrical equipment rooms:

1/4 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum).

5) Sections of congested areas: 1/2 Inch = 1'-0" (minimum).

2. Ductwork layout drawings shall be the baseline system for other components.

Ductwork layout drawings shall be modified to accommodate other components as the coordination process progresses.

3. There may be more drawings required for risers, top and bottom levels of mechanical rooms, and shafts.

4. The minimum quantity of drawings will be established at the first coordination meeting and sent to the A/E for review. Additional drawings may be required if other areas of congestion are discovered during the coordination process.

D. General:

1. Coordination drawing files shall be made available to the A/E and Owner's Representative. The A/E will only review identified conflicts and give an opinion but will not perform as a coordinator.

2. A plotted set of coordination drawings shall be available at the project site.

3. Coordination drawings are not shop drawings and shall not be submitted as such.

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4. The contract drawings are schematic in nature and do not show every fitting and appurtenance for each utility. Each contractor is expected to have included in his/her bid sufficient fittings, material, and labor to allow for adjustments in routing of utilities made necessary by the coordination process and to provide a complete and functional system.

5. The contractors will not be allowed additional costs or time extensions due to participation in the coordination process.

6. The contractors will not be allowed additional costs or time extensions for additional fittings, reroutings, or changes of duct size that are essentially equivalent sizes to those shown on the drawings and determined necessary through the coordination process.

7. The A/E reserves the right to determine space priority of equipment in the event of spatial conflicts or interference between equipment, piping, conduit, ducts, and equipment provided by the trades.

8. Changes to the contract documents that are necessary for systems installation and coordination shall be brought to the attention of the A/E.

9. Access panels shall preferably occur only in gypsum board walls or plaster ceilings where indicated on the drawings.

a. Access to mechanical, electrical, technology, and other items located above the ceiling shall be through accessible lay-in ceiling tile areas.

b. Potential layout changes shall be made to avoid additional access panels.

c. Additional access panels shall not be allowed without written approval from the A/E at the coordination drawing stage.

d. Providing additional access panels shall be considered after other alternatives are reviewed and discarded by the A/E and the Owner's Representative.

e. When additional access panels are required, they shall be provided without additional cost to the Owner.

10. Complete the coordination drawing process and obtain signoff of the drawings by all contractors prior to installing any of the components.

11. Conflicts that result after the coordination drawings are signed off shall be the responsibility of the contractor or subcontractor who did not properly identify their work requirements or installed their work without proper coordination.

12. Updated coordination drawings that reflect as-built conditions may be used as record documents.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Telecommunications Structured Cabling System Standards:

1. All work and equipment shall conform to the most current ratified version of the following published standards unless otherwise indicated that draft standards are to be followed:

a. ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568 - Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling

b. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 - Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

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1) C.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Standard

2) C.2 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and

Components Standard

3) C.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

4) C.4 - Broadband Coaxial Cabling and Components Standard

c. ANSI/TIA-569-C - Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

d. ANSI/TIA-606-B - Administration Standard for Commercial

Telecommunications Infrastructure

e. ANSI/TIA-607-B - Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding

Requirements for Telecommunications

f. ANSI/TIA/EIA-598-C - Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

g. NFPA 70 (NEC) - National Electrical Code (Current Edition)

h. UL 444 - Standard for Safety for Communications Cable

B. Refer to individual sections for additional Quality Assurance requirements.

C. Qualifications:

1. Only products from reputable manufacturers as determined by the Architect/Engineer will be acceptable.

2. The installing Contractor shall be certified by the manufacturer of the structured cabling system. Certification of Contractor shall have been in place for a minimum of one (1) year prior to bidding this project. Documentation of certification is required at the time of bid. Shop drawings will not be approved until proof of certification is submitted. Refer to the end of this specification section for certification documentation requirements.

3. Each Contractor and their subcontractors shall employ only workers who are skilled in their respective trades and fully trained. All workers involved in the termination of cabling shall be individually certified by the manufacturer.

4. The Contractor shall be experienced in all aspects of this work and shall be required to demonstrate direct experience on recent systems of similar type and size.

5. The Contractor shall own and maintain tools and equipment necessary for successful installation and testing of optical and copper structured cabling systems and have personnel adequately trained in the use of such tools and equipment.

6. The Contractor must have a BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or CNet CNIDP (Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional) for the project. The RCDD or CNIDP shall perform the following tasks on the project:

a. Review contractor's submittals and stamp the submittals stating the submittals compliance with the contract documents.

b. Review final testing of system and indication that the documented results or transmittal of the results stating the test results compliance with the contract documents.

5. Contractor's Approval Stamp:

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a. The Contractor shall thoroughly review and approve all shop drawings before submitting them to the Architect/Engineer. The Contractor shall stamp, date, and sign each submittal certifying it has been reviewed.

b. Unstamped submittals will be rejected.

c. The Contractor shall provide proof of RCDD or CNIDP review on the submittal.

d. The Contractor's review shall include, but not be limited to, verification of the following:

1) Only approved manufacturers are used.

2) Addenda items have been incorporated.

3) Catalog numbers and options match those specified.

4) Performance data matches that specified.

5) Electrical characteristics and loads match those specified.

6) Equipment connection locations, sizes, capacities, etc., have been coordinated with other affected trades.

7) Dimensions and service clearances are suitable for the intended location.

8) Equipment dimensions are coordinated with support steel, housekeeping pads, openings, etc.

9) Constructability issues are resolved (e.g., weights and dimensions are suitable for getting the item into the building and into place, sinks fit into countertops, etc.).

e. The Contractor shall review, stamp, and approve all subcontractors' submittals as described above.

f. The Contractor's approval stamp is required on all submittals. Approval will indicate the Contractor's review of all material and a complete understanding of exactly what is to be furnished. Contractor shall clearly mark all deviations from the contract documents on all submittals. If deviations are not marked by the Contractor, then the item shall be required to meet all drawing and specification requirements.

6. Submittal Identification and Markings:

a. The Contractor shall clearly mark each item with the same nomenclature applied on the drawings or in the specifications.

b. The Contractor shall clearly indicate the size, finish, material, etc.

c. Where more than one model is shown on a manufacturer's sheet, the

Contractor shall clearly indicate exactly which item and which data is intended.

d. All marks and identifications on the submittals shall be unambiguous.

7. Schedule submittals to expedite the project. Coordinate submission of related items.

8. Identify variations from the contract documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to the successful performance of the completed work.

9. Reproduction of contract documents alone is not acceptable for submittals.

10. Incomplete submittals will be rejected without review. Partial submittals will only be reviewed with prior approval from the Architect/Engineer.

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11. Submittals not required by the contract documents may be returned without review.

12. The Architect/Engineer's responsibility shall be to review one set of shop drawing submittals for each product. If the first submittal is incomplete or does not comply with the drawings and/or specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible to bear the cost for the Architect/Engineer to recheck and handle the additional shop drawing submittals.

13. Submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Architect/Engineer before releasing any equipment for manufacture or shipment.

14. Contractor's responsibility for errors, omissions, or deviation from the contract documents in submittals is not relieved by the Architect/Engineer's approval.

15. Schedule shall allow for adequate time to perform orderly and proper review of submittals, including time for consultants and Owner if required, and resubmittals by Contractor if necessary, and to cause no delay in Work or in activities of Owner or other contractors.

a. Allow at least two weeks for the Architect’s/Engineer's review and processing of each submittal.

16. Architect/Engineer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal which, in the Architect/Engineer’s opinion, requires coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received. The Architect/Engineer will notify the Contractor, in writing, when they exercise this right.

C. Electronic Submittal Procedures:

1. Distribution: Email submittals as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer unless a web-based submittal program is used.

2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal.

3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies of paper originals in PDF format are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected.

4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files.

a. Submittal file name: 27 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD

b. Transmittal file name: 27 XX XX.description.YYYYMMDD

5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved.

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1.7 CHANGE ORDERS

A. A detailed material and labor takeoff shall be prepared for each change order, along with labor rates and markup percentages. Change orders shall be broken down by sheet or associated individual line item indicated in the change-associated narrative, whichever provides the most detailed breakdown. Change orders with inadequate breakdowns will be rejected.

B. Itemized pricing with unit cost shall be provided from all distributors and associated subcontractors.

C. Change order work shall not proceed until authorized.

1.8 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS' INSPECTION

A. The following equipment shall not be placed in operation until a representative of the manufacturer has inspected the installation and certified that the equipment is properly installed and that the equipment is ready for operation:

1. Firestopping, including mechanical firestop systems.

1.9 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING & MAINTENANCE

A. Exercise care in transporting and handling to prevent damage to fixtures, equipment, and materials.

B. Store materials on the site to prevent damage.

C. Keep fixtures, equipment, and materials clean, dry, and free from deleterious conditions.

1.10 NETWORK / INTERNET-CONNECTED EQUIPMENT

A. These specifications may require certain equipment or systems to have network, Internet, and/or remote access capability ("Network Capability"). Any requirement for Network Capability shall be interpreted only as a functional capability and is not to be construed as authority to connect or enable any Network Capability. Network Capability may only be connected or enabled with the express written consent of the Owner.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. At a minimum, provide a one (1) year warranty for all equipment, materials, and workmanship. Individual specifications sections within Division 27 may require additional warranty requirements for specific equipment or systems.

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B. The warranty period for the entire installation described in this Division of the specifications shall commence on the date of substantial completion unless a whole or partial system or any separate piece of equipment or component is put into use for the benefit of any party other than the installing contractor with prior written authorization. In this instance, the warranty period shall commence on the date when such whole system, partial system, or separate piece of equipment or component is placed in operation and accepted in writing by the Owner or their representative.

C. Warranty requirements shall extend to correction, without cost to the final user, of all work and/or equipment found to be defective or nonconforming to the contract documents. The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting all damage resulting from such defects or nonconformance with contract documents exclusive of repairs required as a result of improper maintenance or operation or of normal wear as determined by the Architect/Engineer.

1.12 INSURANCE

A. Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as set forth in Division 1 of these specifications.

1.13 MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION

A. Where several manufacturers' names are given, the first named manufacturer constitutes the basis for job design and establishes the equipment quality required.

B. Equivalent equipment manufactured by the other named manufacturers may be used.

Contractor shall ensure that all items submitted by these other manufacturers meets all requirements of the drawings and specifications and fits in the allocated space. When using other listed manufacturers, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any and all modifications necessary (including, but not limited to, structural supports, electrical connections and rough-in, regulatory agency approval, etc.) and coordinate such with other contractors. The Architect/Engineer shall make the final determination of whether a product is equivalent.

C. Any material, article, or equipment of other unnamed manufacturers that will adequately perform the services and duties imposed by the design and is of a quality equal to or better than the material, article, or equipment identified by the drawings and specifications may be used if approval is secured in writing from the Architect/Engineer via addendum. The Contractor bears full responsibility for the unnamed manufacturer's equipment adequately meeting the intent of the design. The Architect/Engineer may reject manufacturer at time of shop drawing submittal. The Contractor assumes all costs incurred by other trades on the project as a result of changes necessary to accommodate the offered material, equipment, or installation method.

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D. Should this Contractor be unable to secure approval from the Architect/Engineer for other unnamed manufacturers as outlined above, this Contractor may list voluntary add or deduct prices for alternate materials on the bid form. These items will not be used in determining the low bidder. Should a voluntary alternate material be accepted, This Contractor shall assume all costs that may be incurred as a result of using the offered material, article, or equipment necessitating extra expense on This Contractor or on the part of other Contractors whose work is affected.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CABLE JACKET RATING

A. This project requires all cable jackets to carry a plenum rating.

2.2 Refer to individual sections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 JOBSITE SAFETY

A. Neither the professional activities of the Architect/Engineer nor the presence of the Architect/Engineer or his or her employees and subconsultants at a construction site shall relieve the Contractor and any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work of construction in accordance with the contract documents and any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. The Architect/Engineer and his or her personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety precautions. The Contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety. The Architect/Engineer and the Architect/Engineer's consultants shall be indemnified and shall be made additional insureds under the Contractor's general liability insurance policy.

3.2 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Installation of all conduits and cabling shall comply with Sections 26 05 33 and 26 05 13.

Additional conduit requirements described within this Division shall be supplemental to the requirement described in Section 26 05 33. Should conflicts exist between the two Divisions, the more stringent (more expensive material and labor) condition shall prevail until a bidding addendum, construction clarification, or RFI can be submitted and responded to. In no case shall the Contractor carry the least stringent condition in the pricing.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to survey the site and include all necessary costs to perform the installation as specified.

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C. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying and reporting to the Architect/Engineer any conditions, including but not limited to damage to walls, flooring, ceiling, and furnishings, prior to the start of work. All damage to interior spaces caused by this Contractor shall be repaired at this Contractor's expense, including final colors and finishes.

D. All cables and devices installed in damp or wet locations, including any underground or under-slab location, shall be listed as suitable for use in such environments. Follow the manufacturer's recommended installation practices for installing cables and devices in damp or wet locations. Any cable or device that fails as a result of being installed in a damp or wet location shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. General:

1. Refer to specific Division 27 sections for further requirements.

2. The Contractor shall conduct all tests required and applicable to the work both during and after construction of the work.

3. The necessary instruments and materials required to conduct or make the tests shall be supplied by the Contractor, who shall also supply competent personnel for making the tests that have been schooled in the proper testing techniques.

4. In the event the results obtained in the tests are not satisfactory, This Contractor shall make such adjustments, replacements, and changes as are necessary and shall then repeat the test or tests which disclose faulty or defective work or equipment and shall make such additional tests as the Architect/Engineer or code enforcing agency deems necessary.

5. All communications cable tests that fail, including those due to excessive cabling lengths, shall be remedied by the Contractor without cost to the project.

B. Protection of cable from foreign materials:

1. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide adequate physical protection to prevent a foreign material application or contact with any cable type. Foreign material is defined as any material that would negatively impact the validity of the manufacturer's performance warranty. This includes but is not limited to, overspray of paint (accidental or otherwise), drywall compound, or any other surface chemical, liquid, or compound that could come in contact with the cable, cable jacket, or cable termination components.

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2. Application of foreign materials of any kind on any cable, cable jacket, or cable termination component will not be accepted. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to replace any component containing overspray, in its entirety, at no additional cost to the project. Cleaning of the cables with harsh chemicals is not allowed. This requirement is regardless of the PASS/FAIL test results of the cable containing overspray. Should the manufacturer and warrantor of the structured cabling system desire to physically inspect the installed condition and certify the validity of the structured cabling system (via a signed and dated statement by an authorized representative of the structured cabling manufacturer), the Owner may, at their sole discretion, agree to accept said warranty in lieu of having the affected cables replaced. In the case of plenum cabling, in addition to the statement from the manufacturer, the Contractor shall also present to the Owner a letter from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction stating that they consider the plenum rating of the cable to be intact and acceptable.

3.4 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Refer to the Division 1 Section: PROJECT CLOSEOUT for requirements. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1.

B. Final Jobsite Observation:

1. The Architect/Engineer will not perform a final jobsite observation until the project is ready. This is not dictated by schedule but rather by the completeness of the project.

2. Refer to the end of this specification section for a "STATEMENT INDICATING

READINESS FOR FINAL JOBSITE OBSERVATION."

3. The Contractor shall sign this form and return it to the Architect/Engineer so that the final observation can commence.

C. Before final payment will be authorized, this Contractor must have completed the following:

1. Submitted operation and maintenance manuals to the Architect/Engineer for review.

2. Submitted bound copies of approved shop drawings.

3. Record documents, including edited drawings and specifications accurately reflecting field conditions, inclusive of all project revisions, change orders, and modifications.

4. Submitted a report stating the instructions given to the Owner's representative, complete with the number of hours spent on the instruction. The report shall bear the signature of an authorized agent of This Contractor and shall be signed by the Owner's representative as having received the instructions.

5. Submitted testing reports for all systems requiring final testing as described herein.

6. Submitted start-up reports on all equipment requiring a factory installation inspection and/or start.

7. Provide a System Assurance Warranty certificate for the telecommunications system.

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3.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. General:

1. Provide an electronic copy of the O&M manuals as described below for the Architect/Engineer's review and approval. The electronic copy shall be corrected as required to address the Architect/Engineer's comments. Once corrected, electronic copies and paper copies shall be distributed as directed by the Architect/Engineer.

2. Approved O&M manuals shall be completed and in the Owner's possession prior to Owner's acceptance and at least 10 days prior to instruction of operating personnel.

B. Electronic Submittal Procedures:

1. Distribution: Email the O&M manual as attachments to all parties designated by the Architect/Engineer.

2. Transmittals: Each submittal shall include an individual electronic letter of transmittal.

3. Format: Electronic submittals shall be in PDF format only. Scanned copies of original paper in PDF format are acceptable. Submittals that are not legible will be rejected. Do not set any permission restrictions on files; protected, locked, or secured documents will be rejected.

4. File Names: Electronic submittal file names shall include the relevant specification section number followed by a description of the item submitted, as follows. Where possible, include the transmittal as the first page of the PDF instead of using multiple electronic files.

a. O&M file name: O&M.div27.contractor.YYYYMMDD

b. Transmittal file name: O&Mtransmittal.div27.contractor.YYYYMMDD

5. File Size: Files shall be transmitted via a pre-approved method. Larger files may require an alternative transfer method, which shall also be pre-approved.

6. Provide the Owner with an approved copy of the O&M manual on compact discs (CD), digital video discs (DVD), or flash drives with a permanently affixed label, printed with the title "Operation and Maintenance Instructions," the title of the project and subject matter of disc/flash drive when multiple disc/flash drives are required.

7. All text shall be searchable.

8. Bookmarks shall be used, dividing information first by specification section, then systems, major equipment, and finally individual items. All bookmark titles shall include the nomenclature used in the construction documents and shall be an active link to the first page of the section being referenced.

C. Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include:

1. Title Page: Include title page with project title, Architect, Engineer, Contractor, all subcontractors, and major equipment suppliers, with addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, email addresses and point of contacts. Website URLs and email addresses shall be active links in the electronic submittal.

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2. Table of Contents: Include a table of contents describing specification section, systems, major equipment, and individual items.

3. Copies of all final approved shop drawings and submittals. Include Architect's/Engineer's shop drawing review comments. Insert the individual shop drawing directly after the Operation and Maintenance information for the item(s) in the review form.

4. Copy of final approved test and balance reports.

5. Copies of all factory inspections and/or equipment startup reports.

6. Copies of warranties.

7. Schematic wiring diagrams of the equipment that have been updated for field conditions. Field wiring shall have label numbers to match drawings.

8. Dimensional drawings of equipment.

9. Capacities and utility consumption of equipment.

10. Detailed parts lists with lists of suppliers.

11. Operating procedures for each system.

12. Maintenance schedule and procedures. Include a chart listing maintenance requirements and frequency.

13. Repair procedures for major components.

14. List of lubricants in all equipment and recommended frequency of lubrication.

15. Instruction books, cards, and manuals furnished with the equipment.

3.6 INSTRUCTING THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE

A. Adequately instruct the Owner's designated representative or representatives in the maintenance, care, and operation of the complete systems installed under this contract.

B. Provide verbal and written instructions to the Owner's representative or representatives by FACTORY PERSONNEL in the care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment and systems.

C. Contractor shall make a DVD video recording of instructions to the Owner while explaining the system so additional personnel may view the instructions at a later date.

The video recording shall be the property of the Owner.

D. The Architect/Engineer shall be notified of the time and place for the verbal instructions to be given to the Owner's representative so that their representative can be present if desirable.

E. Refer to the individual specification sections for minimum hours of instruction time for each system.

F. Operating Instructions:

1. The Contractor is responsible for all instructions to the Owner and/or Owner's operating staff on the Communications Systems.

2. If the Contractor does not have Engineers and/or Technicians on staff who can adequately provide the required instructions on system operation, performance, troubleshooting, care, and maintenance, they shall include in the bid an adequate amount to reimburse the Owner for the Architect/Engineer to perform these services.

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3.7 SYSTEM STARTING AND ADJUSTING

A. The Communications Systems included in the construction documents are to be complete and operating systems. The Architect/Engineer will make periodic job site observations during the construction period. The system start-up, testing, configuration, and satisfactory system performance are the responsibilities of the Contractor. This shall include all calibration and adjustments of electrical equipment controls, equipment settings, software configuration, troubleshooting and verification of software, and final adjustments that may be required.

B. All operating conditions and control sequences shall be simulated and tested during the start-up period.

C. The Contractor, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers are expected to have skilled technicians to ensure that the system performs as designed. If the Architect/Engineer is requested to visit the job site for the purpose of troubleshooting, assisting in the satisfactory start-up, obtaining satisfactory equipment operation, resolving installation and/or workmanship problems, equipment substitution issues, or unsatisfactory system performance, including callbacks during the warranty period through no fault of the design; the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner on a time and material basis for services rendered at the Architect/Engineer's standard hourly rates in effect at the time the services are requested. The Contractor shall be responsible for making payment to the Owner for services required that are product, installation, or workmanship related.

Payment is due within 30 days after services are rendered.

3.8 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Refer to the Division 1 Section: PROJECT CLOSEOUT for requirements. The following paragraphs supplement the requirements of Division 1.

B. Mark specifications to indicate approved substitutions, change orders, and actual equipment and materials used.

C. This Contractor shall maintain at the job site a separate and complete set of technology drawings, which shall be clearly and permanently marked and noted in complete detail any changes made to the location and arrangement of equipment or made to the Technology Systems and wiring as a result of building construction conditions or as a result of instructions from the Architect or Engineer. All Change Orders, RFI responses, Clarifications, and other supplemental instructions shall be marked on the documents.

Record documents that merely reference the existence of the above items are not acceptable. Should This Contractor fail to complete Record Documents as required by this contract, This Contractor shall reimburse Architect/Engineer for all costs to develop record documents that comply with this requirement. Reimbursement shall be made at the Architect/Engineer's hourly rates in effect at the time of work.

D. Record actual routing of all conduits sized 2" or larger.

E. The above record of changes shall be made available for the Architect and Engineer's examination during any regular work time.

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F. Upon completion of the job, and before final payment is made, This Contractor shall give the marked-up drawings to the Architect/Engineer.

3.9 ADJUST AND CLEAN

A. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment and systems prior to the Owner's final acceptance of the project.

B. Contractor shall clean all foreign paint, grease, oil, dirt, labels, stickers, and other foreign material from equipment.

C. Contractor shall remove all rubbish, debris, etc., accumulated during the Contractor's operations from the premises.

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STATEMENT INDICATING READINESS FOR FINAL JOBSITE OBSERVATION

To assist the contractor in a timely close-out of the project, it is crucial that the final jobsite observation is not conducted prior to the project being ready. The contractor is required to review the completion status of the project at the time the observation is scheduled. This review and the subsequent submittal of this form to the Architect/Engineer shall indicate the contractor's agreement that the area of the project being requested for final observation is ready as defined below. The following list represents the degree of completeness required prior to requesting a final observation:

1. All cabling pathways (cable tray, ladder rack, conduit sleeves, etc.) are installed, and all cabling has been pulled through them.

2. All mechanical firestop products are installed, and all other penetrations have been sealed.

3. All telecommunications jacks are installed in the faceplates.

4. All telecommunications cabling is pulled, and at least 75% of…