S06 - Att 2 Addendum No2_20261104.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

500 E. VETERANS STREET

TOMAH, WI 54660

PROJECT NAME: UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

VA PROJECT NO: 676-22-110

PRE-BID ADDENDUM NO. 002

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BID ADDENDUM NO. 002

ISSUE DATE: November 4, 2026

Reference Pre-Bid RFI’s.: 22-1, 22-2, and 22-3.

TITLE: Pre-Bid Addendum No. 002: The following instructions herein and the listed documents below are hereby modified to be incorporated as part of the contract documents.

This Bid Addendum No. 001 consists of

1. Narrative (2) Pages.

2. Drawings (0) Drawings were MODIFIED.

3. Specifications (0) Specification sections were DELETED/REMOVED.

4. Specifications (1) Specification sections were ADDED.

5. Specifications (1) Specification sections were EDITED.

Revisions to the drawings and specifications listed below were required to incorporate

Bid Addendum No. 002 into the Bid Documents dated April 21, 2026.

CHANGES TO DRAWINGS (see attached full size sheets):

1. No changes to drawings necessary or required to respond or clarify any Pre-

Bid RFI with this Addendum No. 002.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS (see attached specification sections):

1. Pre-Bid RFI-22-1: Emergency Voice Communication / Two-Way

Communication Requirements. Reference: Specification 28 31 00, Sections

2.6(B), 2.7(B)(7), and 2.7(B)(8). Section 2.7(B)(7) requires a two-way telephone communication service, while Section 2.7(B)(8) requires remote microphones capable of providing manual announcements to individual buildings and throughout the entire campus.

a. RESPONSE: DELETE the following:

b. In 28 31 00, DELETE 2.7, B. 7.

c. In 28 31 00, DELETE 2.7, B. 8.

d. In 28 31 00, RE-NUMBER previous 9. TO new 7.

e. In 28 31 00, RE-FORMATTED 4.2 – NO CHANGES TO

CONTENT – FORMATTING ONLY.

2. Pre-Bid RFI-22-2: However, the engineered fire alarm drawings do not appear to identify dedicated two-way telephone stations, handsets, communication equipment, or the infrastructure necessary to provide campus-wide live voice announcements

a. RESPONSE: ADD specification section 27 15 00 back to the BID

DOCUMENTS.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

500 E. VETERANS STREET

TOMAH, WI 54660

PROJECT NAME: UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

VA PROJECT NO: 676-22-110

PRE-BID ADDENDUM NO. 002

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3. Pre-Bid RFI-22-3 Additionally, RFI Response #25 specifically deleted

Division 27, Section 27 31 31 – Voice Communications, while retaining

Section 27 32 41 – Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems.

a. RESPONSE: ADD specification section 27 15 00 back to the BID

DOCUMENTS.

END OF PRE-BID ADDENDUM NO. 002

VA MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

TOMAH, WI

UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

VA PROJECT: 676-22-110 01-01-16

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SECTION 27 15 00

COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies a complete and operating voice and digital structured cabling distribution system and associated equipment and hardware to be installed in Building 32 VA, here-in-after referred to as the “facility”.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Wiring devices: Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

B. Lightning protection system: Section 26 41 00, FACILITY LIGHTNING

PROTECTION.

C. General electrical requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 27: Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.

D. Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents: Section 27 05 26, GROUNDING AND

BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

E. Conduits for cables and wiring: Section 27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES

FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. In addition to requirements of Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS provide:

1. Pictorial layout drawing of each computer room, showing termination cabinets, each distribution cabinet, as each is expected to be installed and configured.

2. List of test equipment as per 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS.

B. Certifications:

1. Submit written certification from OEM indicating that proposed supervisor of installation and proposed provider of contract maintenance are authorized representatives of OEM. Include individual's legal name and address and OEM warranty credentials in the certification.

2. Pre-acceptance Certification: Submit in accordance with test procedures.

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3. Test system cables and certify to COR before proof of performance testing can be conducted. Identify each cable as labeled on as-installed drawings.

4. Provide current and qualified test equipment OEM training certificates and product OEM installation certification for contractor installation, maintenance, and supervisory personnel.

C. Closeout Submittal: Provide document from OEM certifying that each item of equipment installed conforms to OEM published specifications.

1.4 WARRANTY

A. Work subject to terms of Article "Warranty of Construction," FAR clause

52.246-21.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Provide complete voice and data cabling system including “punch down” and cross-connector blocks voice and data distribution sub-systems, and associated hardware including telecommunications outlets (TCO); (TCO) face plates, copper distribution cables, connectors, and “patch” cables. The VA will provide a network switches to be installed by the

VA in the new cabinets. The contractor will provide network patch panels and install in new cabinets and racks.

B. Industry Standards:

1. Conform to National and Local Life Safety Codes (whichever are more stringent), NFPA, NEC, this section, Joint Commission Life Safety

Accreditation requirements, and OEM recommendations, instructions, and guidelines.

2. Provide supplies and materials listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory where such standards are established for supplies, materials or equipment.

3. Refer to industry standards and minimum requirements of Section 27

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and guidelines listed.

4. Active and passive equipment required by system design and approved technical submittal; must conform to each UL standard in effect for equipment, when technical submittal was reviewed and approved by

Government or date when COR accepted system equipment to be replaced. Where a UL standard is in existence for equipment to be

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NRTL label.

C. System Performance: Provide complete system to meet or exceed TIA

Category 6A requirements.

D. Provide continuous inter- and/or intra-facility voice, data, and analog service.

1. Provide voice and data cable distribution system based on a physical

“Star" topology.

2. Provide separate cable distribution system for emergency, safety and protection systems (i.e. emergency bypass phones; police emergency voice communications from parking lots and stairwells personal protection, duress alarms and annunciation systems; etc.)

3. Contact SMCS 005OP2H3 (202-462-5310) for specific technical assistance and approvals.

E. Specific Subsystem Requirements: Provide products necessary for a complete and functional voice, data, and analog communications cabling system, including backbone cabling system, patch panels and cross-connections, horizontal cabling systems, jacks, faceplates, and patch cords.

F. Coordinate size and type of conduit, pathways and firestopping for maximum 40 percent cable fill with subcontractors.

G. Terminate all existing and new interconnecting twisted pair, fiber-optic on patch panels or punch blocks. Terminate unused or spare conductors and fiber strands. Do not leave unused or spare twisted pair wire, fiber-optic

H. unterminated, unconnected, loose or unsecured.

I. Color code distribution wiring to conform to ANSI/TIA 606-B and construction documents, whichever is more stringent. Label all equipment, conduit, enclosures, jacks, and cables on record drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance.

J. In addition to requirements in Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONS, provide stainless steel faceplates with plastic covers over labels.

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Where system connects to an existing or future voice (telephone) system, refer to Section 27 31 31, VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHING AND

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ROUTING EQUIPMENT - EXTENSION for specific voice (telephone) equipment and system operational performance standards.

B. Cable Systems - Twisted Pair, Fiber optic, Coaxial and Analog:

1. General:

a. Provide cable (i.e. backbone, outside plant, and horizontal cabling) conforming to accepted industry standards with regards to size, color code, and insulation.

b. Some areas can be considered “plenum”. Comply with all codes pertaining to plenum environments. It is contractor’s responsibility to review the VA’s cable requirements with COR and

OI&T Service prior to installation to confirm type of environment present at each location.

c. Provide proper test equipment to confirm that cable pairs meet each OEM’s standard transmission requirements, and ensure cable carries data transmissions at required speeds, frequencies, and fully loaded bandwidth.

2. Telecommunications Rooms (TR):

a. In TR’s served with UTP,fiber optic, coaxial and analog backbone cables, terminate UTP cable on RJ-45, 8-pin connectors of separate 48-port modular patch panels, 110A or equivalent type punch down blocks that are dedicated to voice and data applications.

b. Provide 48 port fiber optic modular patch panels with “LC” dedicated for voice, data and FMS applications.

c. Provide connecting cables required to extend backbone cables

(i.e. patch cords, twenty-five pair, etc.), to ensure complete and operational distribution systems.

3. Backbone Copper Cables:

a. Riser Cable:

1) Provide communication riser cables listed in NEC Table 800, 154(a) for the purpose and suited for electrical connection to a communication network.

2) Provide Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), minimum 24 American

Wire Gauge (AWG) solid, thermoplastic insulated conductors for communication (analog RF coaxial cable is not to be provided in riser systems) riser cables with a thermoplastic outer jacket.

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3) Label and test complete riser cabling system.

4. Horizontal Cable: Installed from TCO jack to the TR patch panel.

a. Tested to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A requirements including

NEXT, ELFEXT (Pair-to-Pair and Power Sum), Insertion Loss

(attenuation), Return Loss, and Delay Skew.

b. Minimum Transmission Parameters: 250 MHz.

c. Provide four pair 0.205 mm2 (24 AWG) cable

d. Terminate all four pairs on same port at patch panel in TR.

e. Terminate all four pairs on same jack, at work area

Telecommunication Outlets (TCO):

1) Jacks: Minimum three eight-pin RJ-45 ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category

6A Type jacks at TCO.

a) Top Port: RJ-45 jack compatible with RJ-11 plug for voice.

b) Bottom Two Ports: Unkeyed RJ-45 jacks for data.

5. Fiber Optics Backbone Cable:

a. Provide micron OM4 multi-mode cable, containing at minimum 18 strands of fiber, unless otherwise specified.

b. Provide loose tube cable, which separates individual fibers from the environment, or indoor/outdoor cables, for outdoor runs or any area that includes an outdoor run.

c. Provide tight buffered fiber cable or indoor/outdoor cables for indoor runs.

d. Terminate multimode fibers at both ends with LC type female connectors installed in an appropriate patch or breakout panel and secured with a cable management system. Provide minimum 610 mm (2 ft.) cable loop at each end.

e. Provide single mode fiber optic cable 8.3 mm containing at minimum 12 strands of fiber, unless otherwise specified.

Terminate single mode fibers at both ends with LC type female connectors installed in an appropriate patch or breakout panel and secured with a cable management system. Provide minimum 610 mm (2 feet) cable loop at each end to allow for future movement.

f. Install fiber optic cables in TR’s, Voice (Telephone) Switch

Room, and Main Computer Room, in rack mounted fiber optic patch panels. Provide female LC couplers in appropriate panel for termination of each strand.

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g. Test all fiber optic strands' cable transmission performance in accordance with TIA standards. Measure attenuation in accordance with fiber optic test procedures TIA-455-C ('-61', or -53).

Provide written results to COR for review and approval.

C. Cross-Connect Systems (CCS):

1. Copper Cables: Provide copper CCS sized to connect cables at TR and allow for a minimum of 50 percent anticipated growth.

2. Maximum DC Resistance per Cable Pair: 28.6 Ohms per 305 m (1,000 feet).

3. Fiber Optic Cables:

a. Provide fiber CCS sized to connect cables at TR and allow for a minimum of 50 percent anticipated growth.

b. Install fiber optic cable slack in protective enclosures.

D. Telecommunication Room (TR):

1. Terminate backbone and horizontal, copper, fiber optic, coaxial and analog cables on appropriate cross-connection systems (CCS) containing patch panels, punch blocks, and breakout devices provided in enclosures and tested, regardless of installation method, mounting, termination, or cross-connecting used. Provide cable management system as a part of each CCS.

2. Coordinate location in TR with FMS equipment (i.e. fire alarm, nurse call, code blue, video, public address, radio entertainment, intercom, and radio paging equipment).

E. Voice (or Telephone) Cable Cross-Connection Subsystem:

1. Provide Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) hardware.

2. Provide the following for each Category 6A.

a. Provide terminations to be accessible without need for disassembly of IDC wafer. Provide IDC wafers removable from their mounts to facilitate testing on either side of connector.

b. Provide removable designation strips or labels to allow for inspection of terminations.

c. Provide cable management system as a part of IDC.

3. Provide IDC connectors capable of re-terminations, without damage, a minimum of 200 IDC insertions or withdrawals on either side of connector panel.

4. Install using only non-impact terminating tool having both a tactile and an audible feedback to indicate proper termination.

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5. Provide inputs from PBX on left side of IDC (110A blocks with RJ45 connections are acceptable alternates to IDC) of MCCS.

6. Provide system outputs from MCCS to voice backbone cable distribution system on the right side of same IDC (or 110A blocks) of MCCS.

7. Do not split pairs within cables between different jacks or connections.

8. Provide UTP cross connect wire to connect each pair of terminals plus an additional 50 percent spare.

F. Data Cross-Connection Subsystems:

1. Provide patch panels with modular RJ45 female to 110 connectors for cross-connection of copper data cable terminations and system ground with cable management system.

2. Provide patch panels conforming to EIA/ECA 310-E dimensions and suitable for mounting in standard equipment racks, with 48 RJ45 jacks aligned in two horizontal rows per panel. Provide RJ45 jacks of modular design and capable of accepting and functioning with other modular (i.e. RJ11) plugs without damaging jack.

a. Provide system inputs from servers, data LAN, bridge, or interface distribution systems on top row of jacks of appropriate patch panel.

b. Provide backbone cable connections on bottom row of jacks of same patch panel.

c. Provide patch cords for each system pair of connection jacks with modular RJ45 connectors provided on each end to match panel’s modular RJ45 female jack’s being provided.

G. Fiber-Optic Cross-Connection Subsystems: Provide rack mounted patch or distribution panels installed inside a lockable cabinet or “breakout enclosure” that accommodate minimum 48 strands multimode fiber and 48 strand single mode fiber - these counts do not include 50 percent spare requirement. Provide cable management system for each panel.

1. Provide panels for minimum 48 female LC connectors, able to accommodate splices and field mountable connectors and have capacity for additional connectors to be added up to OEM’s maximum standard panel size for this type of use. Protect patch panel sides, including front and back, by a cabinet or enclosure.

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2. Provide panels that conform to EIA/ECA 310-E dimensions suitable for installation in standard racks, cabinets, and enclosures. Provide panels for system grounding where armored cables are installed.

3. Provide patch panels with highest OEM approved density of fiber LC termination’s (maximum of 72 each), while maintaining a high level of manageability. Provide proper LC couplers installed for each pair of fiber optic cable LC connectors.

a. Provide system inputs from interface equipment or distribution systems on top row of connectors of appropriate patch panel.

b. Provide backbone cable connections on bottom row of connectors of same patch panel.

c. Provide patch cords for each pair of fiber optic strands with connector to match couplers.

4. Provide field installable connectors that are pre-polished.

a. Terminate every fiber cable with appropriate connector, and test to ensure compliance to specifications and industry standards for fiber optic LC female connector terminated with a fiber optic cable.

b. Install a terminating cap for each unused LC connector.

H. Copper Outside Plant Cable: Minimum of UTP, 22 AWG solid conductors, solid PVC insulation, and filled core (flex gel - waterproof Rural

Electric Association (REA) listed PE 39 code) between outer armor or jacket and inner conductors protective lining.

1. Provide copper cable system as a Star Topology.

I. Horizontal Cabling (HC):

1. Horizontal cable length to farthest system outlet to be maximum of

90 m (295 ft).

2. Splitting of pairs within a cable between different jacks is not permitted.

3. Fiber Termination Units: Provide at locations where fiber is to be terminated.

a. Provide for strain relief of incoming microducts.

b. Provide connector panels and connector couplings adequate to accommodate the number of fibers to be terminated.

c. Incorporate radius control mechanisms to limit bending of fibers to manufacturer’s recommended minimum or 76 mm (3 inches), whichever is larger.

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d. Where rack-mount fiber termination hardware is required, provide wall-mount microduct distribution unit near rack and provide individual microducts to route and connect fiber bundle passing through microduct distribution units to fiber termination hardware.

e. Provide LC connectors mounted on a coupler panel that snaps into patch panel housing assembly.

4. Fiber Bundles or Cables:

a. Provide fiber bundles or cables designed and manufactured to facilitate:

1) Rapid installation of fiber using air blown fiber installation process without risk or damage to fibers.

2) Re-installation without degradation of the optical specifications and performance of fiber.

3) Transition points from indoor to outdoor environments without splices.

b. Provide jacketed optical fibers manufactured so that the jacketed fiber strands meet GR409 and meet either UL 1666 for riser rated cables or UL 910 for plenum rated cables and are specific to the purpose of being blown throughout the bundled microduct system.

c. Provide fiber designed to be stripped and terminated with standard tools.

d. Provide fiber designed to be terminated with standard fiber optic connectors.

e. Provide maximum 72 strands of fiber to be blown within each microduct; if fiber counts higher than 72 strands are required, provide microcore fiber with counts to 432 strands in larger size microducts.

2.3 DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

A. Telecommunication Outlet:

1. TCO consists of minimum two data RJ45 jacksmounted in a separate steel outlet box 100 mm (4 inches) x 100 mm (4 inches) x 63 mm (2-

1/2 inches) minimum with a labeled stainless steel faceplate. Where shown on drawings, provide a second steel outlet box minimum 100 mm

(4 inches) x 100 mm (4 inches) x 63 mm (2-1/2 inches), with a labeled faceplate, adjacent to first box to ensure system connections and expandability requirements are met.

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2. Provide RJ-45/11 compatible female type voice (telephone) multi-pin connections. Provide RJ-45 female type data multi-pin connections.

Provide LC type fiber optic connectors.

3. Provide wall outlet with a stainless steel face plate and sufficient ports to fit voice (telephone) multi-pin jack, data multi- pin jacks

, fiber optic jacks and plastic covers for labels when mounted on outlet box provided (minimum 100mm (4 inches) x 100mm (4 inches) for single and 100mm (4 inches) x 200mm (8 inches) for dual outlet box applications. Install stainless steel face plate, for prefabricated bedside patient unit installations.

4. Interface fiber optic LC jacks to appropriate patch panels in associated TR, but do not cross-connect fiber optic cables fiber optic equipment or install fiber optic equipment.

B. Backbone Distribution Cables:

1. Meet TIA transmission performance requirements of Voice Grade

Category 6A.

2. Provide cable listed for environments where it is installed.

3. Technical Characteristics:

a. Length: As required, in minimum 1 kilometer (3,000 ft.) reels.

b. Size:

1) Minimum 0.326 mm2 (22 AWG) outside plant installation.

2) Minimum 0.205 mm2 (24 AWG) interior installations.

c. Color Coding: American Telephone and Telegraph Company Standard;

Bell System Practices Outside Plant Construction and Maintenance

Section G50.607.3, Issue 2 February, 1959.

d. Minimum Bend Radius: 10X cable outside diameter.

e. Impedance: 120 Ohms + 15 percent.

f. DC Resistance: Maximum 8.00 ohms/100 m

g. Shield Coverage: As required by drawing notes.

h. Maximum attenuation for 100m at 20° C:

Frequency (MHz) Category 3 (dB) Category 6A (dB)

.772 2.2 -

1 2.6 2.1

4 5.6 3.8

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Frequency (MHz) Category 3 (dB) Category 6A (dB)

8 8.5 5.3

10 9.7 5.9

16 13.1 7.5

20 8.4

25 9.4

31.25 10.5

62.5 15.0

100 19.1

200 27.6

250 31.1

300 34.3

400 40.1

500 45.3

4. Fiber Optic:

a. Multimode Fiber:

1) Provide OM4 Type general purpose multimode fiber optic cable installed in conduit for system locations with load-bearing support braid surrounding inner tube for strength during cable installation.

2) Technical Characteristics:

a) Bend Radius: Minimum 152 mm (6 inches); outer jacket as required.

b) Fiber Diameter: 62.5 for Bell System Interconnection

Standard requirements microns.

c) Cladding: 125 microns.

d) Attenuation:

1) 850 nanometer: Maximum 4.0 dB per kilometer.

2) 1,300 nanometer: Maximum 2.0 dB per kilometer.

e) Bandwidth:

1) 850 nanometer: Minimum 160 MHz.

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2) 1,300 nanometer: Minimum 500 MHz.

f) Connectors: Stainless steel.

b. Single mode Fiber:

1) Provide OS1 Type general purpose single mode fiber optic cable installed in conduit for all system locations with load-bearing support braid surrounding inner tube for strength during cable installation.

2) Technical Characteristics:

a) Bend Radius: Minimum 100 mm (4 inches).

b) Outer Jacket: PVC.

c) Fiber Diameter: 8.7 microns.

d) Cladding: 125 microns.

e) Attenuation at 850 nanometer: 1.0 dBm per kilometer.

f) Connectors: Ceramic.

C. Outlet Connection Cables:

1. Voice (Telephone):

a. Provide a connection cable for each TCO voice (telephone) jack in system with 10 percent spares able to connect voice (telephone) connection cable from voice (telephone) instrument to TCO voice

(telephone) jack. Do not provide voice (telephone) instruments or equipment.

b. Technical Characteristics:

1) Length: Minimum 1.8 m (6 feet).

2) Cable: Voice Grade.

3) Connector: RJ-11/45 compatible male on each end.

4) Size: Minimum 24 AWG.

5) Color Coding: Required, telephone industry standard.

2. Data:

a. Provide a connection cable for each TCO data jack in system with

10 percent spares to connect a data instrument to TCO data jack.

Do not provide data terminals/equipment.

b. Technical Characteristics:

1) Length: Minimum 1.8 m (6 feet).

2) Cable: Data grade Category 6A for specialized powered systems accepted by SMCS 005OP2H3 (202) 461-5310, IT and FMS Services and COR.

3) Connector: RJ-45 male on each end.

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4) Color Coding: Required, data industry standard.

5) Size: Minimum 24 AWG.

3. Fiber Optic:

a. Provide a connection cable for each TCO fiber optic connector in system with 10 percent spares. Provide data connection cable to connect a fiber optic instrument to TCO fiber optic jack. Do not provide fiber optic instruments/equipment.

b. Technical Characteristics:

1) Length: Minimum 1.8 m (6 feet).

2) Cable: Flexible single conductor with jacket.

3) Connector: LC male on each end.

4) Size: To fit OM4 multimode cable.

D. System Connectors:

1. Modular (RJ-45/11 and RJ-45): Provide voice and high speed data transmission applications type modular plugs compatible with voice

(telephone) instruments, computer terminals, and other type devices requiring linking through modular telecommunications outlet to the system compatible with UTP cables.

a. Technical Characteristics:

1) Number of Pins:

a) RJ-45: Eight.

b) RJ-11/45: Compatible with RJ-45.

2) Dielectric: Surge.

3) Voltage: Minimum 1,000V RMS, 60 Hz at one minute.

4) Current: 2.2A RMS at 30 minutes or 7.0A RMS at 5.0 seconds.

5) Leakage: Maximum 100 µA.

6) Connections:

a) Initial contact resistance: Maximum 20 milli-Ohms.

b) Insulation displacement: Maximum 10 milli-Ohms.

c) Interface: Must interface with modular jacks from a variety of OEMs. RJ-11/45 plugs provide connection when used in

RJ-45 jacks.

d) Durability: Minimum 200 insertions/withdrawals.

E. Fiber Optic Terminators:

1. Pre-polished crimp on type that has proper ferrule to terminate fiber optic cable.

2. Technical Characteristics:

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a. Frequency: Light wave.

b. Power Blocking: As required.

c. Return Loss: 25 dB.

d. Connectors: LC .

e. Construction: Ceramic.

F. Conduit and Signal Ducts:

1. Conduit:

a. Provide conduit or sleeves for cables penetrating walls, ceilings, floors, interstitial space, fire barriers, etc.

b. Minimum Conduit Size: 19 mm (3/4 inch).

c. Provide separate conduit and signal ducts for each cable type installation.

d. When metal (plastic covered, flexible cable protective armor, etc.) systems are authorized to be provided for use in system, follow installation guidelines and standard specified in Section

27 05 33, RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS and NEC.

e. Maximum 40 percent conduit fill for cable installation.

2. Signal Duct, Cable Duct, or Cable Tray: Use existing signal duct, cable duct, and cable tray, when identified and accepted by COR.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.

B. Install system to comply with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 99

Health Care Facilities, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Joint Commission

Manual for Health Care Facilities, and original equipment manufacturers' (OEM) installation instructions.

C. Cable Systems Installation:

1. Install system cables in cable duct, cable tray, cable runway, conduit or when specifically approved, flexible NEC Article 800 communications raceway. Confirm drawings show sufficient quantity and size of cable pathways. If flexible communications raceway is used, install in same manner as conduit.

2. Install temporary cable to not present a pedestrian safety hazard and be responsible for all work associated with removal. Temporary cable installations are not required to meet Industry Standards;

but, must be reviewed and accepted by COR, IT Service, FMS and SMCS

005OP2H3 (202-461-5310) prior to installation.

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D. Labeling:

1. Industry Standard: Provide labeling in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-

B.

2. Print lettering of labels with laser printers; handwritten labels are not acceptable.

3. Label both ends of all cables in accordance with industry standard.

Provide permanent Labels in contrasting colors and identify according to system “Record Wiring Diagrams”.

4. Termination Hardware: Label workstation outlets and patch panel connections using color coded labels with identifiers in accordance with industry standard and record on “Record Wiring Diagrams”.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Interim Inspection:

1. Verify that equipment provided adheres to installation requirements of this section. Interim inspection must be conducted by a factory-certified representative and witnessed by COR.

2. Check each item of installed equipment to ensure appropriate NRTL label.

3. Verify cabling terminations in telecommunications rooms and at workstations adhere to color code for T568B pin assignments and cabling connections comply with TIA standards.

4. Visually confirm marking of cables, faceplates, patch panel connectors and patch cords.

5. Perform fiber optical field inspection tests via attenuation measurements on factory reels and provide results along with manufacturer certification for factory reel tests. Remove failed cable reels from project site upon attenuation test failure.

6. Notify COR of the estimated date the contractor expects to be ready for interim inspection, at least 20 working days before requested inspection date, so interim inspection does not affect systems’ completion date.

7. Provide results of interim inspection to COR. If major or multiple deficiencies are discovered, COR can require a second interim inspection before permitting contractor to continue with system installation.

8. Do not proceed with installation until COR determines if an additional inspection is required. In either case, re-inspection of

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B. Pretesting:

1. Pretest entire system upon completion of system installation.

2. Verify during system pretest, utilizing the accepted equipment, that system is fully operational and meets system performance requirements of this section.

3. Provide COR four copies of recorded system pretest measurements and the written certification that system is ready for formal acceptance test.

C. Acceptance Test:

1. After system has been pretested and the contractor has submitted pretest results and certification to COR, then schedule an acceptance test date and give COR 30 days' written notice prior to date acceptance test is expected to begin.

2. Test only in presence of a COR.

3. Test utilizing approved test equipment to certify proof of performance.

4. Verify that total system meets the requirements of this section.

5. Include expected duration of test time, with notification of the acceptance test.

D. Verification Tests:

1. Test UTP copper cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors, and between conductors and shield, if cable has an overall shield. Test cables after termination and prior to cross-connection.

2. Single mode Fiber Optic Cable: Perform end-to-end attenuation tests in accordance with TIA-568-B.3 and TIA-526-7 using Method A, Optical

Power Meter and Light Source and Method B, OTDR. Perform verification acceptance test.

E. Performance Testing:

1. Perform Category 6A for specialized powered systems accepted by

SMCS 005OP2H3, (202) 461-5310, IT and FMS Services and COR) tests in accordance with TIA-568-B.1 and TIA-568-B.2. Include the following tests - wire map, length, insertion loss, return loss, NEXT, PSNEXT, ELFEXT, PSELFEXT, propagation delay and delay skew.

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2. Fiber Optic Links: Perform end-to-end fiber optic cable link tests in accordance with TIA-568-B.3.

F. Total System Acceptance Test: Perform verification tests for UTP copper cabling systems and multi-mode and single mode fiber optic cabling systems after complete telecommunication distribution system and workstation outlet are installed.

3.3 MAINTENANCE

A. Accomplish the following minimum requirements during one year warranty period:

1. Respond and correct on-site trouble calls, during standard work week:

a. A routine trouble call within one working day of its report. A routine trouble is considered a trouble which causes a system outlet, station, or patch cord to be inoperable.

b. Standard work week is considered 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday exclusive of Federal holidays.

2. Respond to an emergency trouble call within six hours of its report.

An emergency trouble is considered a trouble which causes a subsystem or distribution point to be inoperable at any time.

3. Respond on-site to a catastrophic trouble call within four hours of its report. A catastrophic trouble call is considered total system failure.

a. If a system failure cannot be corrected within four hours

(exclusive of standard work time limits), provide alternate equipment, or cables within four hours after four hour trouble shooting time.

b. Routine or emergency trouble calls in critical emergency health care facilities (i.e., cardiac arrest, intensive care units, etc.) are also be deemed as a catastrophic trouble.

4. Provide COR written report itemizing each deficiency found and the corrective action performed during each official reported trouble call. Provide COR with sample copies of reports for review and approval at beginning of total system acceptance test.

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SECTION 28 31 00

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section of the specifications includes the furnishing, installation, and connection of the fire alarm equipment to form a complete coordinated system ready for operation. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control units, fire safety control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified. The fire alarm system shall not be combined with other systems such as building automation, energy management, security, etc.

B. Fire alarm systems shall comply with requirements of the most recent VA

FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL and NFPA 72 unless variations to NFPA 72 are specifically identified within these contract documents by the following notation: "variation". The design, system layout, document submittal preparation, and supervision of installation and testing shall be provided by a technician that is certified NICET level III or a registered fire protection engineer. The NICET certified technician shall be on site for the supervision and testing of the system. Factory engineers from the equipment manufacturer, thoroughly familiar and knowledgeable with all equipment utilized, shall provide additional technical support at the site as required by the COR or his authorized representative. Installers shall have a minimum of 2 years experience installing fire alarm systems.

C. Fire alarm signals:

1. Building(s) as identified on the drawings, shall have an automatic digitized voice fire alarm signal with emergency manual voice override to notify occupants to evacuate. The digitized voice message shall identify the area of the building (smoke zone) from which the alarm was initiated.

2. Building(s) as identified on the drawings, shall have a general evacuation fire alarm signal in accordance with ASA S3.41 to notify all occupants in the respective building to evacuate.

D. Alarm signals (by device), supervisory signals (by device) and system trouble signals (by device not reporting) shall be distinctly transmitted to the main fire alarm system control unit (also called

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COMMAND CENTER CONSOLE) located in the security office building B407 and fire department building B36.

E. The main fire alarm control unit shall automatically transmit alarm signals to a listed central station using the existing campus National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Emergency 2-way radio equipment in accordance with NFPA 72.

1.2 SCOPE

A. A fully addressable fire alarm system, utilizing Intelligent Device

Protocol (IDP) devices and radio frequency (RF), shall be designed and installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Device location and wiring runs shown on the drawings are for reference only unless specifically dimensioned. Actual locations shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and this specification.

B. Basic Performance:

1. THE NEW FIRE ALARM DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM SHALL UTILIZE RADIO

FREQUENCY (RF) TO COMMUNICATION WITH THE FIRE COMMAND CENTER,

LOCATED IN BUILDING 36, AND POLICE STATION, LOCATED IN BUILDING 407.

THE NEW FIRE ALARM DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A RF

ANTENNA INTERNAL TO THE UNIT. THE NEW FIRE ALARM DETECTION AND ALARM

SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A COMMAND CENTER CONSOLE AND DISPLAYS LOCATED IN

BUILDINGS 36 AND 407. THE FIRE ALARM DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

SOFTWARE SHALL BE INSTALLED ON A MAIN SERVER IN BUILDING 32 IN THE

COMPUTER ROOM DESIGNATED BY THE IT OPERATIONS AT THE TOMAH VHA

MEDICAL CENTER.

2. Response time between alarm initiation (contact closure) and recording at the main fire alarm control unit (appearance on alphanumeric read out) shall not exceed 5 seconds.

3. The signaling line circuits (SLC) between building fire alarm control units shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

Isolation shall be provided so that no more than one building can be lost due to a short circuit fault.

4. Initiating device circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

5. Signaling line circuits (SLC) within buildings shall be wired Class

B in accordance with NFPA 72. Individual signaling line circuits shall be limited to covering 22,500 square feet (2,090 square meters) of floor space or 3 floors whichever is less.

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6. Notification appliance circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

7. All programming and devices installed shall be the latest generation or most current version. Do not provide outdated, over-run, or excess devices that use a previous release of the Fire Alarm

Programming.

1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

Requirements for procedures for submittals.

B. Section 07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING. Requirements for fire proofing wall penetrations.

C. Section 28 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for general requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 28.

D. Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

E. Section 28 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

F. Section 28 05 28.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for infrastructure.

G. Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

H. Section 28 08 00, COMMISIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SYSTEMS. Requirements for commissioning - systems readiness checklists, and training.

I. Section 28 13 00, PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS (PACS). Requirements for integration with physical access control system.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit electronic copies in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, and Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

B. Drawings:

1. Prepare drawings using AutoCAD Release 14 software and include all contractors information. Layering shall be by VA criteria as provided by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COR). Bid drawing files on AutoCAD will be provided to the

Contractor at the pre-construction meeting. The contractor shall be

28 31 00 - 4 responsible for verifying all critical dimensions shown on the drawings provided by VA.

2. Floor plans: Provide locations of all devices (with device number at each addressable device corresponding to control unit programming), appliances, panels, equipment, junction/terminal cabinets/boxes, risers, electrical power connections, individual circuits and raceway routing, system zoning; number, size, and type of raceways and conductors in each raceway; conduit fill calculations with cross section area percent fill for each type and size of conductor and raceway. Only those devices connected and incorporated into the final system shall be on these floor plans. Do not show any removed devices on the floor plans. Show all interfaces for all fire safety functions.

3. Riser diagrams: Provide, for the entire system, the number, size and type of riser raceways and conductors in each riser raceway and number of each type device per floor and zone. Show door holder interface, elevator control interface, HVAC shutdown interface, fire extinguishing system interface, and all other fire safety interfaces. Show wiring Styles on the riser diagram for all circuits. Provide diagrams both on a per building and campus wide basis.

4. Detailed wiring diagrams: Provide for control panels, modules, power supplies, electrical power connections, auxiliary relays and annunciators showing termination identifications, size and type conductors, circuit boards, LED lamps, indicators, adjustable controls, switches, ribbon connectors, wiring harnesses, terminal strips and connectors, spare zones/circuits. Diagrams shall be drawn to a scale sufficient to show spatial relationships between components, enclosures and equipment configuration.

5. Two weeks prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall deliver to the COR 3 sets of as-built drawings and one set of the as-built drawing computer files (using AutoCAD 2014 or later). As-built drawings (floor plans) shall show all new and/or existing conduit used for the fire alarm system.

6. Provide these requirements of inspection as each building comes online with the new Fire Detection and Alarm System Programming and

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C. Manuals:

1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies of complete maintenance and operating manuals including technical data sheets for all items used in the system, power requirements, device wiring diagrams, dimensions, and information for ordering replacement parts.

a. Wiring diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation, expansion and maintenance.

b. Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnections between the items of equipment.

c. Include complete listing of all software used and installation and operation instructions including the input/output matrix chart.

d. Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate, inspect, test and maintain the equipment and system. Provide all manufacturer's installation limitations including but not limited to circuit length limitations.

e. Complete listing of all digitized voice messages.

f. Provide standby battery calculations under normal operating and alarm modes. Battery calculations shall include the magnets for holding the doors open for one minute.

g. Include information indicating who will provide emergency service and perform post contract maintenance.

h. Provide a replacement parts list with current prices. Include a list of recommended spare parts, tools, and instruments for testing and maintenance purposes.

i. A computerized preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment.

The schedule shall be provided on disk in a computer format acceptable to the VAMC and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of all equipment. The schedule shall include the required times for systematic examination, adjustment and cleaning of all equipment. A print out of the schedule shall

28 31 00 - 6 also be provided in the manual. Provide the disk in a pocket within the manual.

j. Furnish manuals in 3 ring loose-leaf binder or manufacturer's standard binder.

k. A print out for all devices proposed on each signaling line circuit with spare capacity indicated.

2. Two weeks prior to final inspection, deliver 4 copies of the final updated maintenance and operating manual to the COR.

a. The manual shall be updated to include any information necessitated by the maintenance and operating manual approval.

b. Complete "As installed" wiring and schematic diagrams shall be included that shows all items of equipment and their interconnecting wiring. Show all final terminal identifications.

c. Complete listing of all programming information, including all control events per device including an updated input/output matrix.

d. Certificate of Installation as required by NFPA 72 for each building. The certificate shall identify any variations from the

National Fire Alarm Code.

e. Certificate from equipment manufacturer assuring compliance with all manufacturers installation requirements and satisfactory system operation.

D. Certifications:

1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit the technician's

NICET level III fire alarm certification as well as certification from the control unit manufacturer that the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. Include in the certification the names and addresses of the proposed supervisor of installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance. Also include the name and title of the manufacturer’s representative who makes the certification.

2. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from either the control unit manufacturer or the manufacturer of each component (e.g., smoke detector) that the components being furnished are compatible with the control unit.

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3. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer that the wiring and connection diagrams meet this specification, UL and NFPA 72 requirements.

1.5 WARRANTY

All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

Contracting Officer.

1.6 GUARANTY PERIOD SERVICES

A. Complete inspection, testing, maintenance and repair service for the fire alarm system shall be provided by a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period of 1 years from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment, parts and labor to perform required inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.

C. All inspection, testing, maintenance and permanent records required by

NFPA 72, and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided by the contractor. Work shall include operation of sprinkler system alarm and supervisory devices . It shall include all interfaced equipment including but not limited to elevators, HVAC shutdown, and extinguishing systems.

D. Maintenance and testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 72.

A computerized preventive maintenance schedule shall be provided and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of equipment.

The schedule shall include a systematic examination, adjustment and cleaning of all equipment.

E. Non-included Work: Repair service shall not include the performance of any work due to improper use, accidents, or negligence for which the contractor is not responsible.

F. Service and emergency personnel shall report to the Engineering Office or their authorized representative upon arrival at the hospital and again upon the completion of the required work. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description of the work performed and parts replaced shall be provided to the VA COR his authorized representative.

G. Emergency Service:

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1. Warranty Period Service: Service other than the preventative maintenance, inspection, and testing required by NFPA 72 shall be considered emergency call-back service and covered under the warranty of the installation during the first year of the warranty period, unless the required service is a result of abuse or misuse by the Government. Written notification shall not be required for emergency warranty period service and the contractor shall respond as outlined in the following sections on Normal and Overtime

Emergency Call-Back Service. Warranty period service can be required during normal or overtime emergency call-back service time periods at the discretion of the COR or his authorized representative.

2. Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall consist of an on-site response within 2 hours of notification of a system trouble.

3. Normal emergency call-back service times are between the hours of

7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of federal holidays. Service performed during all other times shall be considered to be overtime emergency call-back service. The cost of all normal emergency call-back service for years 2 through 5 shall be included in the cost of this contract.

4. Overtime emergency call-back service shall be provided for the system when requested by the Government. The cost of the first 40 manhours per year of overtime call-back service during years 2 through 5 of this contract shall be provided under this contract.

Payment for overtime emergency call-back service in excess of the 40 man hours per year requirement will be handled through separate purchase orders. The method of calculating overtime emergency call-back hours is based on actual time spent on site and does not include travel time.

H. The contractor shall maintain a log at each fire alarm control unit.

The log shall list the date and time of all examinations and trouble calls, condition of the system, and name of the technician. Each trouble call shall be fully described, including the nature of the trouble, necessary correction performed, and parts replaced.

I. In the event that VA modifies the fire alarm system post-Acceptance but during the 5 year Guaranty Period Service period, Contractor shall be required to verify that the system, as newly modified or added, is consistent with the manufacturer's requirements; any verification

28 31 00 - 9 performed will be equitably adjusted under the Changes clause. The post-Acceptance modification or addition to the fire alarm system shall not void the continuing requirements under this contract set forth in the Guarantee Period Service provision for the fire alarm system as modified or added. The contract will be equitably adjusted under the

Changes clause for such additional performance.

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The…