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This specification outlines the requirements for an electronic security system replacement project at a Department of Veterans Affairs health care facility. The scope of work includes replacing Air Handling Unit 104 and associated ductwork, and furnishing and installing a fully functional electronic security system. The security system must include video surveillance, and the contractor is responsible for all configuration, programming, documentation, and testing. Key equipment includes security devices, fiber optic and copper cabling, conduits and pull boxes, enclosures, and tamper switches. The contractor must provide maintenance and support for one year after acceptance, including quarterly inspections and software updates. The project number is 502-19-107 located at the VA Health Care System in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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REPLACE AHU #104 AND DUCTWORK BLDG. 7
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM-ALEXANDRIA, LA
PROJECT NO.: 502-19-107
SECTION 28 05 00
COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
| A. | This Section, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security (ESS), applies to all sections of Division 28. |
| B. | Furnish and install fully functional electronic safety and security cabling system(s), equipment and approved accessories in accordance with the specification section(s), drawing(s), and referenced publications. Capacities and ratings of cable and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on each system’s required Bill of Materials (BOM) and verified on the approved system drawing(s). If there is a conflict between contract’s specification(s) and drawings(s), the contract’s specification requirements shall prevail. |
| C. | The Contractor shall provide a fully functional and operating ESS, programmed, configured, documented, and tested as required herein and the respective Safety and Security System Specification(s). The Contractor shall provide calculations and analysis to support design and engineering decisions as specified in submittals. The Contractor shall provide and pay all labor, materials, and equipment, sales and gross receipts and other taxes. The Contractor shall secure and pay for plan check fees, permits, other fees, and licenses necessary for the execution of work as applicable for the project. Give required notices; the Contractor will comply with codes, ordinances, regulations, and other legal requirements of public authorities, which bear on the performance of work. |
| D. | The Contractor shall provide an ESS, installed, programmed, configured, documented, and tested. The security system shall include but not limited to: video assessment and surveillance. Operator training shall not be required as part of the Security Contractors scope and shall be provided by the Owner. The Security Contractor shall still be required to provide necessary maintenance and troubleshooting manuals as well as submittals as identified herein. The work shall include the procurement and installation of electrical wire and cables, the installation and testing of all system components. Inspection, testing, demonstration, and acceptance of equipment, software, materials, installation, documentation, and workmanship shall be as specified herein. The Contractor shall provide all associated installation support, including the provision of primary electrical input power circuits. |
| E. | Repair Service Replacement Parts On-site service during the warranty period shall be provided as specified under “Emergency Service”. The Contractor shall guarantee all parts and labor for a term of one (1) year, unless dictated otherwise in this specification from the acceptance date of the system as described in Part 5 of this Specification. The Contractor shall be responsible for all equipment, software, shipping, transportation charges, and expenses associated with the service of the system for one (1) year. The Contractor shall provide 24-hour telephone support for the software program at no additional charge to the owner. Software support shall include all software updates that occur during the warranty period. |
| F. | Section Includes: |
| 1. | Description of Work for Electronic Security Systems, |
| 2. | Electronic security equipment coordination with relating Divisions, |
| 3. | Submittal Requirements for Electronic Security, |
| 4. | Miscellaneous Supporting equipment and materials for Electronic Security, |
| 5. | Electronic security installation requirements. |
1.2 related WORK
| A. | Section 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. For General Requirements. |
| B. | Section 07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING. Requirements for firestopping application and use. |
| C. | Section 26 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. Requirements for connection of high voltage. |
| D. | Section 26 05 21 - LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW). Requirements for power cables. |
| E. | Section 26 05 33 – RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Requirements for infrastructure. |
| F. | Section 26 05 41 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. Requirements for underground installation of wiring. |
| G. | Section 27 10 00 - Control, Communication and Signal Wiring. Requirements for conductors and cables. |
| H. | Section 26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR Electrical Systems. Requirements for grounding of equipment. |
| I. | Section 28 08 00 - COMMISIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. Requirements for Commissioning. |
| J. | Section 28 23 00 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE. Requirements for security camera systems. |
1.3 definitions
| A. | AGC: Automatic Gain Control. |
| B. | Basket Cable Tray: A fabricated structure consisting of wire mesh bottom and side rails. |
| C. | BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International. |
| D. | CCD: Charge-coupled device. |
| E. | Central Station: A PC with software designated as the main controlling PC of the security access system. Where this term is presented with initial capital letters, this definition applies. |
| F. | Channel Cable Tray: A fabricated structure consisting of a one-piece, ventilated-bottom or solid-bottom channel section. |
| G. | Controller: An intelligent peripheral control unit that uses a computer for controlling its operation. Where this term is presented with an initial capital letter, this definition applies. |
| H. | CPU: Central processing unit. |
| I. | Credential: Data assigned to an entity and used to identify that entity. |
| J. | DGP: Data Gathering Panel – component of the Physical Access Control System capable to communicate, store and process information received from readers, reader modules, input modules, output modules, and Security Management System. |
| K. | DTS: Digital Termination Service: A microwave-based, line-of-sight communications provided directly to the end user. |
| L. | EMI: Electromagnetic interference. |
| M. | EMT: Electric Metallic Tubing. |
| N. | ESS: Electronic Security System. |
| O. | File Server: A PC in a network that stores the programs and data files shared by users. |
| P. | GFI: Ground fault interrupter. |
| Q. | IDC: Insulation displacement connector. |
| R. | Identifier: A credential card, keypad personal identification number or code, biometric characteristic, or other unique identification entered as data into the entry-control database for the purpose of identifying an individual. Where this term is presented with an initial capital letter, this definition applies. |
| S. | I/O: Input/Output. |
| T. | Intrusion Zone: A space or area for which an intrusion must be detected and uniquely identified, the sensor or group of sensors assigned to perform the detection, and any interface equipment between sensors and communication link to central-station control unit. |
| U. | Ladder Cable Tray: A fabricated structure consisting of two longitudinal side rails connected by individual transverse members (rungs). |
| V. | LAN: Local area network. |
| W. | LCD: Liquid-crystal display. |
| X. | LED: Light-emitting diode. |
| Y. | Location: A Location on the network having a PC-to-Controller communications link, with additional Controllers at the Location connected to the PC-to-Controller link with RS-485 communications loop. Where this term is presented with an initial capital letter, this definition applies. |
| Z. | Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or for remote-control and signaling power-limited circuits. |
| AA. | M-JPEG: Motion – Joint Photographic Experts Group. |
| BB. | MPEG: Moving picture experts group. |
| CC. | NEC: National Electric Code |
| DD. | NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
| EE. | NFPA: National Fire Protection Association |
| FF. | NTSC: National Television System Committee. |
| GG. | NRTL: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. |
| HH. | Open Cabling: Passing telecommunications cabling through open space (e.g., between the studs of a wall cavity). |
| II. | PACS: Physical Access Control System; A system comprised of cards, readers, door controllers, servers and software to control the physical ingress and egress of people within a given space |
| JJ. | PC: Personal computer. This acronym applies to the Central Station, workstations, and file servers. |
| KK. | PCI Bus: Peripheral component interconnect; a peripheral bus providing a high-speed data path between the CPU and peripheral devices (such as monitor, disk drive, or network). |
| LL. | PDF: (Portable Document Format.) The file format used by the Acrobat document exchange system software from Adobe. |
| MM. | RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer. |
| NN. | RFI: Radio-frequency interference. |
| OO. | RIGID: Rigid conduit is galvanized steel tubing, with a tubing wall that is thick enough to allow it to be threaded. |
| PP. | RS-232: An TIA/EIA standard for asynchronous serial data communications between terminal devices. This standard defines a 25-pin connector and certain signal characteristics for interfacing computer equipment. |
| QQ. | RS-485: An TIA/EIA standard for multipoint communications. |
| RR. | Solid-Bottom or Non-ventilated Cable Tray: A fabricated structure consisting of integral or separate longitudinal side rails, and a bottom without ventilation openings. |
| SS. | SMS: Security Management System – A SMS is software that incorporates multiple security subsystems (e.g., physical access control, intrusion detection, closed circuit television, intercom) into a single platform and graphical user interface. |
| TT. | TCP/IP: Transport control protocol/Internet protocol incorporated into Microsoft Windows. |
| UU. | Trough or Ventilated Cable Tray: A fabricated structure consisting of integral or separate longitudinal rails and a bottom having openings sufficient for the passage of air and using 75 percent or less of the plan area of the surface to support cables. |
| VV. | UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply |
| WW. | UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair |
| XX. | Workstation: A PC with software that is configured for specific limited security system functions. |
1.4 QUALIty assurance
| A. | Manufacturers Qualifications: The manufacturer shall regularly and presently produce, as one of the manufacturer's principal products, the equipment and material specified for this project, and shall have manufactured the item for at least three years. |
| B. | Product Qualification: |
| 1. | Manufacturer's product shall be compatible with and matching existing Pelco devices. |
| C. | Contractor Qualification: |
| 1. | The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity. The Contractor shall be an authorized regional representative of the Pelco and Aimetis manufacturer. The Contractor shall provide four (4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project. The owner reserves the option to visit the reference sites, with the site owner’s permission and representative, to verify the quality of installation and the references’ level of satisfaction with the system. The Contractor shall provide copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, program, and service the PACS. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, terminate and service controller/field panels and reader modules. The technicians shall have a minimum of five (5) continuous years of technical experience in electronic security systems. The Contractor shall have a local service facility. The facility shall be located within 60 miles of the project site. The local facility shall include sufficient spare parts inventory to support the service requirements associated with this contract. The facility shall also include appropriate diagnostic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures. The Resident Engineer reserves the option of surveying the company’s facility to verify the service inventory and presence of a local service organization. |
2. The Contractor shall use licensed professionals who are certified by Pelco and Aimetis for modifications or additions to the existing VA camera system.
| 3. | The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project. |
| 4. | Cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International. The staff member shall provide consistent oversight of the project cabling throughout design, layout, installation, termination, and testing. |
| D. | Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within four hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations. |
1.5 general arangement of contract documents
| A. | The Contract Documents supplement to this specification indicates approximate locations of equipment. The installation and/or locations of the equipment and devices shall be governed by the intent of the design; specification and Contract Documents, with due regard to actual site conditions, recommendations, ambient factors affecting the equipment and operations in the vicinity. The Contract Documents are diagrammatic and do not reveal all offsets, bends, elbows, components, materials, and other specific elements that may be required for proper installation. If any departure from the contract documents is deemed necessary, or in the event of conflicts, the Contractor shall submit details of such departures or conflicts in writing to the owner or owner’s representative for his or her comment and/or approval before initiating work. |
| B. | Anything called for by one of the Contract Documents and not called for by the others shall be of like effect as if required or called by all, except if a provision clearly designed to negate or alter a provision contained in one or more of the other Contract Documents shall have the intended effect. In the event of conflicts among the Contract Documents, the Contract Documents shall take precedence in the following order: the Form of Agreement; the Supplemental General Conditions; the Special Conditions; the Specifications with attachments; and the drawings. |
1.6 SUBMITTALS
| A. | Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. | |
| B. | The Government's approval shall be obtained for all equipment and material before delivery to the job site. Delivery, storage or installation of equipment or material which has not had prior approval will not be permitted at the job site. | |
| C. | Submittals for individual systems and equipment assemblies which consist of more than one item or component shall be made for the system or assembly as a whole. Partial submittals will not be considered for approval. | |
| 1. | Mark the submittals, "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION__________________". | |
| 2. | Submittals shall be marked to show specification reference including the section and paragraph numbers. | |
| 3. | Submit each section separately. | |
| D. | The submittals shall include the following: | |
| 1. | Information that confirms compliance with contract requirements. Include the manufacturer's name, model or catalog numbers, catalog information, technical data sheets, shop drawings, pictures, nameplate data and test reports as required. | |
| 2. | Parts list which shall include those replacement parts recommended by the equipment manufacturer, quantity of parts, current price and availability of each part. | |
| E. | Submittals shall be in full compliance of the Contract Documents. All submittals shall be provided in accordance with this section. Submittals lacking the breath or depth these requirements will be considered incomplete and rejected. Submissions are considered multidisciplinary and shall require coordination with applicable divisions to provide a complete and comprehensive submission package. All submittals shall include adequate descriptive literature, catalog cuts, shop drawings and other data necessary for the Government to ascertain that the proposed equipment and materials comply with specification requirements. Catalog cuts submitted for approval shall be legible and clearly identify equipment being submitted. Additional general provisions are as follows: | |
| 1. | The Contractor shall schedule submittals in order to maintain the project schedule. For coordination drawings refer to Specification Section 01 33 10 - Design Submittal Procedures, which outline basic submittal requirements and coordination. Section 01 33 10 shall be used in conjunction with this section. | |
| 2. | The Contractor shall identify variations from requirements of Contract Documents and state product and system limitations, which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work or system. | |
| 3. | Each package shall be submitted at one (1) time for each review and include components from applicable disciplines (e.g., electrical work, architectural finishes, door hardware, etc.) which are required to produce an accurate and detailed depiction of the project. | |
| 4. | Manufacturer’s information used for submittal shall have pages with items for approval tagged, items on pages shall be identified, and capacities and performance parameters for review shall be clearly marked through use of an arrow or highlighting. Provide space for Resident Engineer and Contractor review stamps. | |
| 5. | Technical Data Drawings shall be in the latest version of AutoCAD®, drawn accurately, and in accordance with VA CAD Standards CAD Standard Application Guide, and VA BIM Guide. FREEHAND SKETCHES OR COPIED VERSIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Contractor shall not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard information as the basis of the Technical Data Drawings. If departures from the technical data drawings are subsequently deemed necessary by the Contractor, details of such departures and the reasons thereof shall be submitted in writing to the COR for approval before the initiation of work. | |
| 6. | Packaging: The Contractor shall organize the submissions according to the following packaging requirements. | |
| a. | Binders: For each manual, provide heavy duty, commercial quality, durable three (3) ring vinyl covered loose leaf binders, sized to receive 8.5 x 11 in paper, and appropriate capacity to accommodate the contents. Provide a clear plastic sleeve on the spine to hold labels describing the contents. Provide pockets in the covers to receive folded sheets. | |
| 1) | Where two (2) or more binders are necessary to accommodate data; correlate data in each binder into related groupings according to the Project Manual table of contents. Cross-referencing other binders where necessary to provide essential information for communication of proper operation and/or maintenance of the component or system. | |
| 2) | Identify each binder on the front and spine with printed binder title, Project title or name, and subject matter covered. Indicate the volume number if applicable. | |
| b. | Dividers: Provide heavy paper dividers with celluloid tabs for each Section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. | |
| c. | Protective Plastic Jackets: Provide protective transparent plastic jackets designed to enclose diagnostic software for computerized electronic equipment. | |
| d. | Text Material: Where written material is required as part of the manual use the manufacturer's standard printed material, or if not available, specially prepared data, neatly typewritten on 8.5 inches by 11 inches 20 pound white bond paper. | |
| e. | Drawings: Where drawings and/or diagrams are required as part of the manual, provide reinforced punched binder tabs on the drawings and bind them with the text. | |
| 1) | Where oversized drawings are necessary, fold the drawings to the same size as the text pages and use as a foldout. | |
| 2) | If drawings are too large to be used practically as a foldout, place the drawing, neatly folded, in the front or rear pocket of the binder. Insert a type written page indicating the drawing title, description of contents and drawing location at the appropriate location of the manual. | |
| 3) | Drawings shall be sized to ensure details and text is of legible size. Text shall be no less than 1/16” tall. | |
| f. | Manual Content: Submit in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. | |
| 1) | Maintenance and Operation Manuals: Submit as required for systems and equipment specified in the technical sections. Furnish four copies, bound in hardback binders, (manufacturer's standard binders) or an approved equivalent. Furnish one complete manual as specified in the technical section but in no case later than prior to performance of systems or equipment test, and furnish the remaining manuals prior to contract completion. | |
| 2) | Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words "MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL," the name and location of the system, equipment, building, name of Contractor, and contract number. Include in the manual the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each subcontractor installing the system or equipment and the local representatives for the system or equipment. | |
| 3) | The manuals shall include: | |
| a) | Internal and interconnecting wiring and control diagrams with data to explain detailed operation and control of the equipment. | |
| b) | A control sequence describing start-up, operation, and shutdown. | |
| c) | Description of the function of each principal item of equipment. | |
| d) | Installation and maintenance instructions. | |
| e) | Safety precautions. | |
| f) | Diagrams and illustrations. | |
| g) | Testing methods. | |
| h) | Performance data. | |
| i) | Pictorial "exploded" parts list with part numbers. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The list shall indicate sources of supply, recommended spare parts, and name of servicing organization. | |
| j) | Appendix; list qualified permanent servicing organizations for support of the equipment, including addresses and certified qualifications. | |
| g. | Binder Organization: Organize each manual into separate sections for each piece of related equipment. At a minimum, each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, copies of Product Data supplemented by drawings and written text, and copies of each warranty, bond, certifications, and service Contract issued. Refer to Group I through V Technical Data Package Submittal requirements for required section content. | |
| h. | Title Page: Provide a title page as the first sheet of each manual to include the following information; project name and address, subject matter covered by the manual, name and address of the Project, date of the submittal, name, address, and telephone number of the Contractor, and cross references to related systems in other operating and/or maintenance manuals. | |
| i. | Table of Contents: After the title page, include a type written table of contents for each volume, arranged systematically according to the Project Manual format. Provide a list of each product included, identified by product name or other appropriate identifying symbols and indexed to the content of the volume. Where more than one (1) volume is required to hold data for a particular system, provide a comprehensive table of contents for all volumes in each volume of the set. | |
| j. | General Information Section: Provide a general information section immediately following the table of contents, listing each product included in the manual, identified by product name. Under each product, list the name, address, and telephone number of the installer and maintenance Contractor. In addition, list a local source for replacement parts and equipment. | |
| k. | Drawings: Provide specially prepared drawings where necessary to supplement the manufacturers printed data to illustrate the relationship between components of equipment or systems, or provide control or flow diagrams. Coordinate these drawings with information contained in Project Record Drawings to assure correct illustration of the completed installation. | |
| l. | Manufacturer’s Data: Where manufacturer's standard printed data is included in the manuals, include only those sheets that are pertinent to the part or product installed. Mark each sheet to identify each part or product included in the installation. Where more than one (1) item in tabular format is included, identify each item, using appropriate references from the Contract Documents. Identify data that is applicable to the installation and delete references to information which is not applicable. | |
| m. | Where manufacturer's standard printed data is not available and the information is necessary for proper operation and maintenance of equipment or systems, or it is necessary to provide additional information to supplement the data included in the manual, prepare written text to provide the necessary information. Organize the text in a consistent format under a separate heading for different procedures. Where necessary, provide a logical sequence of instruction for each operating or maintenance procedure. Where similar or more than one product is listed on the submittal the Contractor shall differentiate by highlighting the specific product to be utilized. | |
| n. | Calculations: Provide a section for circuit and panel calculations. | |
| o. | Certifications: Provide section for Contractor’s manufacturer certifications. | |
| 7. | Contractor Review: Review submittals prior to transmittal. Determine and verify field measurements and field construction criteria. Verify manufacturer’s catalog numbers and conformance of submittal with requirements of contract documents. Return non-conforming or incomplete submittals with requirements of the work and contract documents. Apply Contractor’s stamp with signature certifying the review and verification of products occurred, and the field dimensions, adjacent construction, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents. | |
| 8. | Resubmission: Revise and resubmit submittals as required within 15 calendar days of return of submittal. Make resubmissions under procedures specified for initial submittals. Identify all changes made since previous submittal. | |
| 9. | Product Data: Within 15 calendar days after execution of the contract, the Contractor shall submit for approval a complete list of all of major products proposed for use. The data shall include name of manufacturer, trade name, model number, the associated contract document section number, paragraph number, and the referenced standards for each listed product. | |
| F. | Group 1 Technical Data Package: Group I Technical Data Package shall be one submittal consisting of the following content and organization. Refer to VA Special Conditions Document for drawing format and content requirements. The data package shall include the following: | |
| 1. | Section I - Drawings: | |
| a. | General – Drawings shall conform to VA CAD Standards Guide. All text associated with security details shall be 1/8” tall and meet VA text standard for AutoCAD™ drawings. | |
| b. | Cover Sheet – Cover sheet shall consist of Project Title and Address, Project Number, Area and Vicinity Maps. | |
| c. | General Information Sheets – General Information Sheets shall consist of General Notes, Abbreviations, Symbols, Wire and Cable Schedule, Project Phasing, and Sheet Index. | |
| d. | Floor Plans – Floor plans shall be produced from the Architectural backgrounds issued in the Construction Documents. The contractor shall receive floor plans from the prime A/E to develop these drawing sets. Security devices shall be placed on drawings in scale. All text associated with security details shall be 1/8” tall and meet VA text standard for AutoCAD™ drawings. Floor plans shall identify the following: | |
| 1) | Security devices by symbol, | |
| 2) | The associated device point number (derived from the loading sheets), | |
| 3) | Wire & cable types and counts | |
| 4) | Conduit sizing and routing | |
| 5) | Conduit riser systems | |
| 6) | Device and area detail call outs | |
| e. | Riser Diagrams – Contractor shall provide a riser diagram indicating riser architecture and distribution of the SMS throughout the facility (or area in scope). | |
| f. | Block Diagrams – Contractor shall provide a block diagram for the entire system architecture and interconnections with SMS subsystems. Block diagram shall identify SMS subsystem (e.g., electronic entry control, intrusion detection, closed circuit television, intercom, and other associated subsystems) integration; and data transmission and media conversion methodologies. | |
| g. | Interconnection Diagrams – Contractor shall provide interconnection diagram for each sensor, and device component. Interconnection diagram shall identify termination locations, standard wire detail to include termination schedule. Diagram shall also identify interfaces to other systems such as elevator control, fire alarm systems, and security management systems. | |
| h. | Electrical Panel Schedule – Electrical Panel Details shall be provided for all SMS systems electrical power circuits. Panel details shall be provided identifying panel type (Standard, Emergency Power, Emergency/Uninterrupted Power Source, and Uninterrupted Power Source Only), panel location, circuit number, and circuit amperage rating. | |
| 2. | Camera Schedule - A camera schedule shall be developed for each camera. Contractors shall coordinate with the COR to determine camera starting numbers and naming conventions. All drawings shall identify wire and cable standardization methodology. Color coding of all wiring conductors and jackets is required and shall be communicated consistently throughout the drawings package submittal. At a minimum, the camera schedule shall include the following information: | |
| a. | Item Number | |
| b. | Camera Number | |
| c. | Naming Conventions | |
| d. | Description of Camera Coverage | |
| e. | Camera Location | |
| f. | Floor Plan Sheet Number | |
| g. | Camera Type | |
| h. | Mounting Type | |
| i. | Standard Detail Reference | |
| j. | Power Input & Draw | |
| k. | Power Panel Location | |
| l. | Remarks Column for Camera | |
| 3. | Section IV - Manufacturers’ Data: The data package shall include manufacturers’ data for all materials and equipment, including sensors, local processors and console equipment provided under this specification. | |
| 4. | Section VI – Certifications & References: All specified manufacturer’s certifications shall be included with the data package. Contractor shall provide Project references as outlined in Paragraph 1.4 “Quality Assurance”. | |
| G. | Group II Technical Data Package | |
| 1. | The Contractor shall prepare a report of “Current Site Conditions” and submit a report to the COR documenting changes to the site, particularly those conditions that affect performance of the system to be installed. The Contractor shall provide specification sheets, or written functional requirements to support the findings, and a cost estimate to correct those site changes or conditions which affect the installation of the system or its performance. The Contractor shall not correct any deficiency without written permission from the COTR. | |
| 2. | System Configuration and Functionality: The contractor shall provide the results of the meeting with VA to develop system requirements and functionality including but not limited to: | |
| a. | Baseline configuration | |
| b. | System monitoring and reporting (unit level and central control) | |
| c. | Naming conventions and descriptors | |
| H. | Group III Technical Data Package | |
| 1. | Development of Test Procedures: The Contractor will prepare performance test procedures for the system testing. The test procedures shall follow the format of the VA Testing procedures and be customized to the contract requirements. The Contractor will deliver the test procedures to the Resident Engineer for approval at least 60 calendar days prior to the requested test date. | |
| I. | Group IV Technical Data Package | |
| 1. | Performance Verification Test | |
| a. | Based on the successful completion of the pre-delivery test, the Contractor shall finalize the test procedures and report forms for the performance verification test (PVT) and the endurance test. The PVT shall follow the format, layout and content of the pre-delivery test. The Contractor shall deliver the PVT and endurance test procedures to the Resident Engineer for approval. The Contractor may schedule the PVT after receiving written approval of the test procedures. The Contractor shall deliver the final PVT and endurance test reports within 14 calendar days from completion of the tests. Refer to Part 3 of this section for System Testing and Acceptance requirements. | |
| 2. | Training Documentation | |
| a. | New Facilities and Major Renovations: Familiarization training shall be provided for new equipment or systems. Training can include site familiarization training for VA technicians and administrative personnel. Training shall include general information on new system layout including closet locations, turnover of the completed system including all documentation, including manuals, software, key systems, and full system administration rights. Lesson plans and training manuals training shall be oriented to type of training to be provided. | |
| 3. | System Configuration and Data Entry: | |
| a. | The contractor is responsible for providing all system configuration and data entry for the SMS and subsystems (e.g., video matrix switch, intercom, digital video recorders, network video recorders). All data entry shall be performed per VA standards & guidelines and manufacturer requirements. The Contractor is responsible for participating in all meetings with the client to compile the information needed for data entry. These meetings shall be established at the beginning of the project and incorporated in to the project schedule as a milestone task. The contractor shall be responsible for all data collection, data entry, and system configuration. The contractor shall collect, enter, & program and/or configure the following components: | |
| 1) | Video surveillance, control and recording systems, | |
| 2) | All other security subsystems shown in the contract documents. | |
| J. | Group V Technical Data Package: Final copies of the manuals shall be delivered to the Resident Engineer as part of the acceptance test. The draft copy used during site testing shall be updated with any changes required prior to final delivery of the manuals. Each manual’s contents shall be identified on the cover. The manual shall include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each sub-contractor installing equipment or systems, as well as the nearest service representatives for each item of equipment for each system. The manuals shall include a table of contents and tab sheets. Tab sheets shall be placed at the beginning of each chapter or section and at the beginning of each appendix. The final copies delivered after completion of the endurance test shall include all modifications made during installation, checkout, and acceptance. (1) Soft copy on CD of each item listed below shall be delivered as a part of final systems acceptance. | |
| 1. | Equipment Manual: A manual describing all equipment furnished including: | |
| a. | General description and specifications; installation and checkout procedures; equipment electrical schematics and layout drawings; system schematics and layout drawings; alignment and calibration procedures; manufacturer’s repair list indicating sources of supply; and interface definition. | |
| 2. | Software Manual: The software manual shall describe the functions of all software and include all other information necessary to enable proper loading, testing, and operation. The manual shall include: | |
| a. | Definition of terms and functions; use of system and applications software; procedures for system initialization, start-up, and shutdown; alarm reports; reports generation, database format and data entry requirements; directory of all disk files; and description of all communications protocols including data formats, command characters, and a sample of each type of data transfer. | |
| 3. | Operation, Maintenance & Service Manuals: The Contractor shall provide two (2) complete sets of operating and maintenance manuals in the form of an instructional manual for use by the VA Security Guard Force personnel. The manuals shall be organized into suitable sets of manageable size. Where possible, assemble instructions for similar equipment into a single binder. If multiple volumes are required, each volume shall be fully indexed and coordinated. | |
| 4. | Equipment and Systems Maintenance Manual: The Contractor shall provide the following descriptive information for each piece of equipment, operating system, and electronic system: | |
| a. | Equipment and/or system function. | |
| b. | Manufacturer equipment and systems maintenance manuals are permissible. | |
| 5. | Project Redlines: During construction, the Contractor shall maintain an up-to-date set of construction redlines detailing current location and configuration of the project components. The redline documents shall be marked with the words ‘Master Redlines’ on the cover sheet and be maintained by the Contractor in the project office. The Contractor will provide access to redline documents anytime during the project for review and inspection by the Resident Engineer or authorized Office of Protection Services representative. Master redlines shall be neatly maintained throughout the project and secured under lock and key in the contractor’s onsite project office. Any project component or assembly that is not installed in strict accordance with the drawings shall be so noted on the drawings. Prior to producing Record Construction Documents, the contractor will submit the Master Redline document to the COR for review and approval of all changes or modifications to the documents. Each sheet shall have the COR initials indicating authorization to produce “As Built” documents. Field drawings shall be used for data gathering & field changes. These changes shall be made to the master redline documents daily. Field drawings shall not be considered “master redlines”. | |
| 6. | Record Construction Documents (Record As Built) | |
| a. | The Contractor shall provide the Resident Engineer a complete set of "as-built" drawings and original master redlined marked "as-built" blue-line in the latest version of AutoCAD drawings unlocked on CD or DVD. The as-built drawing shall include security device number, security closet connection location, data gathering panel number, and input or output number as applicable. All corrective notations made by the Contractor shall be legible when submitted to the COTR. If, in the opinion of the COTR, any redlined notation is not legible, it shall be returned to the Contractor for re-submission at no extra cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall organize the Record Drawing sheets into manageable sets bound with durable paper cover sheets with suitable titles, dates, and other identifications printed on the cover. The submitted as built shall be in editable formats and the ownership of the drawings shall be fully relinquished to the owner. | |
| K. | Approvals will be based on complete submission of manuals together with shop drawings. |
1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
| A. | The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplement, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. | |
| B. | American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ International Code Council (ICC): | |
| A117.1 | Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities | |
| C. | American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Security Industry Association (SIA): | |
| AC-03 | Access Control: Access Control Guideline Dye Sublimation Printing Practices for PVC Access Control Cards | |
| CP-01-00 | Control Panel Standard-Features for False Alarm Reduction | |
| PIR-01-00 | Passive Infrared Motion Detector Standard - Features for Enhancing False Alarm Immunity | |
| TVAC-01 | CCTV to Access Control Standard - Message Set for System Integration | |
| D. | American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA): | |
| 330-09 | Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV Cameras | |
| 375A-76 | Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV Monitors | |
| E. | American National Standards Institute (ANSI): | |
| ANSI S3.2-99 | Method for measuring the Intelligibility of Speech over Communications Systems | |
| F. | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) | |
| B1-07 | Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire | |
| B3-07 | Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire | |
| B8-04 | Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft | |
| C1238-97 (R03) | Standard Guide for Installation of Walk-Through Metal Detectors | |
| D2301-04 | Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape | |
| G. | Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), 1968 | |
| H. | Department of Justice: | American Disability Act (ADA) |
28 CFR Part 36-2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design I. Department of Veterans Affairs:
VHA National CAD Standard Application Guide, 2006
| VA BIM Guide, V1.0 10 | ||
| J. | Federal Communications Commission (FCC): | |
| (47 CFR 15) Part 15 | Limitations on the Use of Wireless Equipment/Systems | |
| K. | Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): | |
| FIPS-201-1 | Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors | |
| L. | Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.): | |
| A-A-59544-08 | Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed Installation) | |
| M. | Government Accountability Office (GAO): | |
| GAO-03-8-02 | Security Responsibilities for Federally Owned and Leased Facilities | |
| N. | Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD): | |
| HSPD-12 | Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors | |
| O. | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): | |
| 81-1983 | IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System | |
| 802.3af-08 | Power over Ethernet Standard | |
| 802.3at-09 | Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus Standard | |
| C2-07 | National Electrical Safety Code | |
| C62.41-02 | IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits | |
| C95.1-05 | Standards for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure in Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields | |
| P. | International Organization for Standardization (ISO): | |
| 7810 | Identification cards – Physical characteristics | |
| 7811 | Physical Characteristics for Magnetic Stripe Cards | |
| 7816-1 | Identification cards - Integrated circuit(s) cards with contacts - Part 1: Physical characteristics | |
| 7816-2 | Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 2: Cards with contacts -Dimensions and location of the contacts | |
| 7816-3 | Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 3: Cards with contacts - Electrical interface and transmission protocols | |
| 7816-4 | Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 11: Personal verification through biometric methods | |
| 7816-10 | Identification cards - Integrated circuit cards - Part 4: Organization, security and commands for interchange | |
| 14443 | Identification cards - Contactless integrated circuit cards; Contactless Proximity Cards Operating at 13.56 MHz in up to 5 inches distance | |
| 15693 | Identification cards -- Contactless integrated circuit cards - Vicinity cards; Contactless Vicinity Cards Operating at 13.56 MHz in up to 50 inches distance | |
| 19794 | Information technology - Biometric data interchange formats | |
| Q. | National Electrical Contractors Association | |
| 303-2005 | Installing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems | |
| R. | National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA): | |
| 250-08 | Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum) | |
| TC-3-04 | PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing | |
| FB1-07 | Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing and Cable | |
| S. | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): | |
| 70-11 | National Electrical Code (NEC) | |
| 731-08 | Standards for the Installation of Electric Premises Security Systems | |
| 992005 | Health Care Facilities | |
| T. | National Institute of Justice (NIJ) | |
| 0601.02-03 | Standards for Walk-Through Metal Detectors for use in Weapons Detection | |
| 0602.02-03 | Hand-Held Metal Detectors for Use in Concealed Weapon and Contraband Detection | |
| U. | National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): | |
| IR 6887 V2.1 | Government Smart Card Interoperability Specification (GSC-IS) | |
| Special Pub 800-37 | Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems | |
| Special Pub 800-63 | Electronic Authentication Guideline | |
| Special Pub 800-73-3 | Interfaces for Personal Identity Verification (4 Parts) | |
| Pt. 1- End Point PIV Card Application Namespace, Data Model & Representation | ||
| Pt. 2- PIV Card Application Card Command Interface | ||
| Pt. 3- PIV Client Application Programming Interface | ||
| Pt. 4- The PIV Transitional Interfaces & Data Model Specification | ||
| Special Pub 800-76-1 | Biometric Data Specification for Personal Identity Verification | |
| Special Pub 800-78-2 | Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Sizes for Personal Identity Verification | |
| Special Pub 800-79-1 | Guidelines for the Accreditation of Personal Identity Verification Card Issuers | |
| Special Pub 800-85B-1 | DRAFTPIV Data Model Test Guidelines | |
| Special Pub 800-85A-2 | PIV Card Application and Middleware Interface Test Guidelines (SP 800-73-3 compliance) | |
| Special Pub 800-96 | PIV Card Reader Interoperability Guidelines | |
| Special Pub 800-104A | Scheme for PIV Visual Card Topography | |
| V. | Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA): | |
| 29 CFR 1910.97 | Nonionizing radiation | |
| W. | Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | |
| X. | Security Industry Association (SIA): | |
| AG-01 | Security CAD Symbols Standards | |
| Y. | Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): | |
| 1-05 | Flexible Metal Conduit | |
| 5-04 | Surface Metal Raceway and Fittings | |
| 6-07 | Rigid Metal Conduit | |
| 44-05 | Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables | |
| 50-07 | Enclosures for Electrical Equipment | |
| 83-08 | Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables | |
| 294-99 | The Standard of Safety for Access Control System Units | |
| 305-08 | Standard for Panic Hardware | |
| 360-09 | Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit | |
| 444-08 | Safety Communications Cables | |
| 464-09 | Audible Signal Appliances | |
| 467-07 | Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment | |
| 486A-03 | Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors | |
| 486C-04 | Splicing Wire Connectors | |
| 486D-05 | Insulated Wire Connector Systems for Underground Use or in Damp or Wet Locations | |
| 486E-00 | Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors | |
| 493-07 | Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable | |
| 514A-04 | Metallic Outlet Boxes | |
| 514B-04 | Fittings for Cable and Conduit | |
| 51-05 | Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit | |
| 609-96 | Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems | |
| 634-07 | Standards for Connectors with Burglar-Alarm Systems | |
| 636-01 | Standard for Holdup Alarm Units and Systems | |
| 639-97 | Standard for Intrusion-Detection Units | |
| 651-05 | Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit | |
| 651A-07 | Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and HDPE Conduit | |
| 752-05 | Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment | |
| 797-07 | Electrical Metallic Tubing | |
| 827-08 | Central Station Alarm Services | |
| 1037-09 | Standard for Anti-theft Alarms and Devices | |
| 1635-10 | Digital Alarm Communicator System Units | |
| 1076-95 | Standards for Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems | |
| 1242-06 | Intermediate Metal Conduit | |
| 1479-03 | Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops | |
| 1981-03 | Central Station Automation System | |
| 2058-05 | High Security Electronic Locks | |
| 60950 | Safety of Information Technology Equipment | |
| 60950-1 | Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements | |
| Z. | Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) 1984 | |
| AA. | United States Department of Commerce: | |
| Special Pub 500-101 | Care and Handling of Computer Magnetic Storage Media |
1.8 coordination
| A. | Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electronic safety and security equipment: |
| 1. | To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. |
| 2. | To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. |
| 3. | To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. |
| 4. | So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. |
| B. | Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed. |
| C. | Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electronic safety and security items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. |
1.9 Maintenance & service
| A. | General Requirements |
| 1. | The Contractor shall provide all services required and equipment necessary to maintain the entire integrated electronic security system in an operational state as specified for a period of one (1) year after formal written acceptance of the system. The Contractor shall provide all necessary material required for performing scheduled adjustments or other non-scheduled work. Impacts on facility operations shall be minimized when performing scheduled adjustments or other non-scheduled work. See also General Project Requirements. |
| B. | Description of Work |
| 1. | The adjustment and repair of the security system includes all software updates, panel firmware, and the following new items computers equipment, communications transmission equipment and data transmission media (DTM), local processors, security system sensors, physical access control equipment, facility interface, signal transmission equipment, and video equipment. |
| C. | Personnel |
| 1. | Service personnel shall be certified by Pelco in the maintenance and repair of the selected type of equipment and qualified to accomplish all work promptly and satisfactorily. The COR shall be advised in writing of the name of the designated service representative, and of any change in personnel. The COR shall be provided copies of system manufacturer certification for the designated service representative. |
| D. | Schedule of Work |
| 1. | The work shall be performed during regular working hours, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. |
| E. | System Inspections |
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