Attachment 18 - Addendum 01.pdf

ADDENDUM NUMBER 01

Project No./Name: 4195.01 VA Providence MHC Phase 2

Date: 3/20/2023

To: Prospective Bidders

From:

WBRC Inc.

PO Box 1428 44 Central Street Bangor, ME 04402

(207) 947-4511 www.wbrcinc.com

This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents dated February 4, 2022, as noted below. Acknowledge receipt of the Addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.

This Addendum consists of the following:

- Specification Changes

- Drawing Changes

SPECIFICATION CHANGES:

1. Section 27 52 23, Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems, ADD section.

DRAWING CHANGES:

2. Sheet CU101, Site Utility Plan, DELETE and REPLACE with attached sheet.

END OF ADDENDUM

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VA Medical Center - Providence, RI Mental Health Clinic Phase 2

Project No. 650-347

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SECTION 27 52 23

NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION SUMMARY

A. Work covered by this document includes design, engineering, labor, material and products, equipment warranty and system warranty, training and services for, and incidental to, the complete installation of new and fully operating National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) – Life Safety Code 101.3-2 (a) Labeled and (b)

Listed, Emergency Service Nurse-Call and/or Life Safety listed Code

Blue Communication System and associated equipment (here-in-after referred to as the System) provided in approved locations indicated on the contract drawings. These items shall be tested and certified capable of receiving, distributing, interconnecting and supporting

Nurse-Call and/or Code Blue communications signals generated local and remotely as detailed herein.

B. Work shall be complete, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL – i.e., Underwriters Laboratory [UL]) Listed and Labeled; and VA Central

Office (VACO), Telecommunications Voice Engineering (TVE 005OP3B) tested, certified and ready for operation.

C. The System shall be delivered free of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and functional defects. It shall be designed, engineered and installed for ease of operation, maintenance, and testing.

D. The term “provide”, as used herein, shall be defined as: designed, engineered, furnished, installed, certified, tested, and warranty by the Contractor.

E. Specification Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the Project’s Contract Drawings outlined and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE.

HOWEVER, NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT WILL SUPERSEDE APPLICABLE EMERGENCY

LAWS AND REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY NATIONAL AND/OR LOCAL LIFE AND

PUBLIC SAFETY CODES. The Local Fire Marshall and/or VA Public Safety

Officer are the only authorities that may modify this document’s

EMERGENCY CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, on a case by case basis, in writing and confirmed by VA’s Project Manager (PM), Contract Officer's

Representative (COR) and TVE-005OP3B. The VA PM is the only approving authority for other amendments to this document that may be granted, 27 52 23 - 2 on a case by case basis, in writhing with technical concurrencies by

VA’s PM, RE, TVE-005OP3B and identified Facility Project Personnel.

F. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Contractor shall ensure that all management, sales, engineering and installation personnel have read and understand the requirements of this specification before the system is designed, engineered, delivered and provided. The

Contractor shall furnish a written statement stating this requirement as a part of the technical submittal that includes each name and certification, including the OEMs. The Contractor is cautioned to obtain in writing, all approvals for system changes relating to the published contract specifications and drawings, from the PM and/or the

RE before proceeding with the change.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

B. 07 84 00 – Firestopping.

C. 26 05 19 – Low – Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables (600

Volts and Below).

D. 26 41 00 – Facility Lightning Protection.

E. 27 05 11 – Requirements for Communications Installations.

F. 27 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems.

G. 27 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems.

H. 27 11 00 – TIP Communications Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings.

I. 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and Vertical Cabling.

1.3 DEFINITION

A. Provide: Design, engineer, furnish, install, connect complete, test, certify and warranty.

B. Work: Materials furnished and completely installed.

C. Review of contract drawings: A service by the engineer to reduce the possibility of materials being ordered which do not comply with contract documents. The engineer's review shall not relieve the

Contractor of responsibility for dimensions or compliance with the contract documents. The reviewer's failure to detect an error does not constitute permission for the Contractor to proceed in error.

D. Headquarters (aka VACO) Technical Review, for National and VA

Communications and Security, Codes, Frequency Licensing Standards, Guidelines and Compliance:

Office of Telecommunications

Special Communications Team (07A2)

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202-461-5301, 202-461-5311

E. Contractor: Systems Contractor; you; successful bidder.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. The installation shall comply fully with all governing authorities, laws and ordinances, regulations, codes and standards, including, but not limited to:

1. United States Federal Law:

a. Departments of:

1) Commerce, Consolidated Federal Regulations (CFR), Title

15 – Under the Information Technology Management Reform

Act (Public Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce approves standards and guidelines that are developed by the:

a) Chapter II, National Institute of Standards

Technology (NIST – formerly the National Bureau of

Standards). Under Section 5131 of the Information

Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 and the

Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002

(Public Law 107-347), NIST develops – Federal

Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS)

140-2—Security Requirements for Cryptographic

Modules.

b) Chapter XXIII, National Telecommunications and

Information Administration (NTIA – aka ‘Red Book’)

Chapter 7.8 / 9; CFR, Title 47 Federal communications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Radio

Frequency Restriction of Use and Compliance in

“Safety of Life” Functions & Locations.

2) FCC - Communications Act of 1934, as amended, CFR, Title

47 – Telecommunications, in addition to Part 15 –

Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed Radio Equipment in Safety of Life / Emergency Functions / Equipment/

Locations (also see CFR, Title 15 – Department of

Commerce, Chapter XXIII – NTIA):

a) Part 15 – Restrictions of use for Part 15 listed

Radio Equipment in Safety of Life / Emergency

Functions / Equipment/Locations.

b) Part 58 – Television Broadcast Service.

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c) Part 90 – Rules and Regulations, Appendix C.

3) Health, (Public Law 96-88), CFR, Title 42, Chapter IV

Health & Human Services, CFR, Title 46, Subpart

1395(a)(b) JCAHO “a hospital that meets JCAHO accreditation is deemed to meet the Medicare conditions of Participation by meeting Federal Directives:”

a) All guidelines for Life, Personal and Public

Safety; and, Essential and Emergency

Communications.

4) Labor, CFR, Title 29, Part 1910, Chapter XVII -

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Standard:

a) Subpart 7 - Definition and requirements (for a NRTL

– 15 Laboratory’s, for complete list, contact

(http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/faq_nrtl.html):

1 UL:

a) 44-02 – Standard for Thermoset-Insulated

Wires and Cables.

b) 65 – Standard for Wired Cabinets.

c) 83-03 – Standard for Thermoplastic-

Insulated Wires and Cables.

d) 467-01 – Standard for Electrical Grounding and Bonding Equipment

e) 468 – Standard for Grounding and Bonding

Equipment.

f) 486A-01 – Standard for Wire Connectors and

Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

g) 486C-02 – Standard for Splicing Wire

Connectors.

h) 486D-02 – Standard for Insulated Wire

Connector Systems for Underground Use or in

Damp or Wet Locations.

i) 486E-00 – Standard for Equipment Wiring

Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper

Conductors.

j) 493-01 – Standard for Thermoplastic-

Insulated Underground Feeder and Branch

Circuit Cable.

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k) 514B-02 – Standard for Fittings for Cable and Conduit.

l) 1069 – Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call

Equipment.

m) 1449 – Standard for Transient Voltage Surge

Suppressors.

n) 1479-03 – Standard for Fire Tests of

Through-Penetration Fire Stops.

o) 1666 – Standard for Wire/Cable Vertical

(Riser) Tray Flame Tests.

p) 1863 – Standard for Safety, Communications

Circuits Accessories.

q) 2024 – Standard for Optical Fiber Raceways.

r) 60950-1/2 – Information Technology

Equipment – Safety.

2 Canadian Standards Association (CSA): same tests as for UL.

3 Communications Certifications Laboratory

(CCL): same tests as for UL.

4 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA formerly Edison Testing Laboratory [ETL]):

same tests as for UL.

b) Subpart 35 – Compliance with NFPA 101 – Life Safety

Code.

c) Subpart 36 - Design and construction requirements for exit routes.

d) Subpart 268 - Telecommunications.

e) Subpart 305 - Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.

5) Department of Transportation, CFR, Title 49 (Public Law

89-670), Part 1, Subpart C – Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA):

a) Standards AC 110/460-ID & AC 707 / 460-2E –

Advisory Circulars for Construction of Antenna

Towers.

b) Forms 7450 and 7460-2 – Antenna Construction

Registration.

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6) Veterans Affairs (Public Law No. 100-527), CFR, Title

38, Volumes I & II:

a) Office of Telecommunications:

1 Handbook 6100 – Telecommunications.

a) Spectrum Management FCC & NTIA Radio

Frequency Compliance and Licensing Program.

b) Special Communications Proof of Performance

Testing, VACO Compliance and Life Safety

Certification(s).

b) Office of Cyber and Information Security (OCIS):

1 Handbook 6500 - Information Security Program.

2 Wireless and Handheld Device Security

Guideline Version 3.2, August 15, 2005.

c) VA’s National Center for Patient Safety – Veterans

Health Administration Warning System, Failure of

Medical Alarm Systems using Paging Technology to

Notify Clinical Staff, July 2004.

d) VA’s Center for Engineering Occupational Safety and

Health, concurrence with warning identified in VA

Directive 7700.

e) Office of Construction and Facilities Management

(CFM):

1 Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1).

2 Standard Detail and CAD Standards (PG-18-4).

3 Equipment Guide List (PG-18-5).

4 Electrical Design Manual for VA Facilities (PG

18-10), Articles 7 & 8.

5 Minimum Requirements of A/E Submissions (PG

18-15):

a) Volume B, Major New Facilities, Major

Additions; and Major Renovations, Article VI, Paragraph B.

b) Volume C - Minor and NRM Projects, Article

III, Paragraph S.

c) Volume E - Request for Proposals

Design/Build Projects, Article II, Paragraph

F.

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6 Mission Critical Facilities Design Manual

(Final Draft – 2007).

7 Life Safety Protected Design Manual (Final

Draft – 2007).

8 Solicitation for Offerors (SFO) for Lease

Based Clinics - (05-2009).

b. Federal Specifications (Fed. Specs.):

1) A-A-59544-00 - Cable and Wire, Electrical (Power, Fixed

Installation).

2. National Codes:

a. American Institute of Architects (AIA): Guidelines for

Healthcare Facilities.

b. American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries

Association/Telecommunications Industry Association

(ANSI/EIA/TIA):

1) 568-B - Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring

Standards:

a) B-1 – General Requirements.

b) B-2 – Balanced twisted-pair cable systems.

c) B-3 - Fiber optic cable systems.

2) 569 - Commercial Building Standard for

Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

3) 606 – Administration Standard for the Telecommunications

Infrastructure of Communications Buildings.

4) 607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding

Requirements for Telecommunications.

5) REC 127-49 – Power Supplies.

6) RS 270 – Tools, Crimping, Solderless Wiring Devices, Recommended Procedures for User Certification.

c. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1) Standard 17.4 – Guide for Emergency Personnel.

2) Standard 17.5 – Elevator & Escalator Equipment

(prohibition of installing non-elevator equipment in

Elevator Equipment Room / Mechanical Penthouse).

d. American Society of Testing Material (ASTM):

1) D2301-04 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Chloride

Plastic Pressure Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape.

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e. Building Industries Communications Services Installation

(BICSI):

1) All standards for smart building wiring, connections and devices for commercial and medical facilities.

2) Structured Building Cable Topologies.

3) In consort with ANSI/EIA/TIA.

f. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

1) SO/TR 21730:2007 - Use of mobile wireless communication and computing technology in healthcare facilities -

Recommendations for electromagnetic compatibility

(management of unintentional electromagnetic interference) with medical devices.

2) 0739-5175/08/©2008 IEEE – Medical Grade – Mission

Critical – Wireless Networks.

3) C62.41 – Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power

Circuits.

g. NFPA:

1) 70 - National Electrical Code (current date of issue) –

Articles 517, 645 & 800.

2) 75 - Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer

Data-Processing Equipment.

3) 77 – Recommended Practice on Static Electricity.

4) 99 - Healthcare Facilities.

5) 101 - Life Safety Code.

3. State Hospital Code(s).

4. Local Town, City and/or County Codes.

5. Accreditation Organization(s):

a. a. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals

Organization (JCAHO) – Section VI, Part 3a – Operating

Features.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The OEM shall have had experience with three (3) or more installations of Nurse Call systems of comparable size and interfacing complexity with regards to type and design as specified herein. Each of these installations shall have performed satisfactorily for at least one (1) year after final acceptance by the user. Include the names, locations and point of contact for these installations as a part of the submittal.

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B. The Contractor shall submit certified documentation that they have been an authorized distributor and service organization for the OEM for a minimum of three (3) years. The Contractor shall be authorized by the OEM to pass through the OEM’s warranty of the installed equipment to VA. In addition, the OEM and Contractor shall accept complete responsibility for the design, installation, certification, operation, and physical support for the System. This documentation, along with the System Contractor and OEM certifications must be provided in writing as part of the Contractor’s Technical submittal.

C. The Contractor’s Communications Technicians assigned to the System shall be fully trained, qualified, and certified by the OEM on the engineering, installation, operation, and testing of the System. The

Contractor shall provide formal written evidence of current OEM certification(s) for the installer(s) as a part of the submittal or to the RE before being allowed to commence work on the System.

D. The Contractor shall display all applicable national, state and local licenses.

E. The Contractor shall submit copy (s) of Certificate of successful completion of OEM’s installation/training school for installing technicians of the System’s Nurse Call and/or Code Blue equipment being proposed.

1.6 CODES AND PERMITS

A. Provide all necessary permits and schedule all inspections as identified in the contract’s milestone chart, so that the system is proof of performance tested, certified and approved by VA and ready for operation on a date directed by the Owner.

B. The contractor is responsible to adhere to all codes described herein and associated contractual, state and local codes.

1.7 SCHEDULING

A. After the award of contract, the Contractor shall prepare a detailed schedule (aka milestone chart) using “Microsoft Project” software or equivalent. The Contractor Project Schedule (CPS) shall indicate detailed activities for the projected life of the project. The CPS shall consist of detailed activities and their restraining relationships. It will also detail manpower usage throughout the project.

B. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with the other trades for scheduling, rough-in, and finishing all work

27 52 23 - 10 specified. The owner will not be liable for any additional costs due to missed dates or poor coordination of the supplying contractor with other trades.

1.8 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND EQUIPMENT DATA SUBMITTALS (AKA

TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL[S])

(Note: The Contractor is encouraged, but not required, to submit separate technical submittal(s) outlining alternate technical approach(s) to the system requirements stated here-in as long as each alternate technical document(s) is complete, separate, and submitted in precisely the same manner as outlined herein. VA will review and rate each received alternate submittal, which follows this requirement, in exactly the same procedure as outlined herein.

Partial, add-on, or addenda type alternates will not be accepted or reviewed.)

A. Submit at one time within 10 days of contract awarding, drawings and product data on all proposed equipment and system. Check for compliance with contract documents and certify compliance with

Contractor's "APPROVED" stamp and signature.

B. Support all submittals with descriptive materials, i.e., catalog sheets, product data sheets, diagrams, and charts published by the manufacturer. These materials shall show conformance to specification and drawing requirements.

C. Where multiple products are listed on a single cut-sheet, circle or highlight the one that you propose to use. Provide a complete and through equipment list of equipment expected to be installed in the system, with spares, as a part of the submittal. Special

Communications (TVE-005OP3B) will not review any submittal that does not have this list.

D. Provide four (4) copies to the PM for technical review. The PM will provide a copy to the offices identified in Paragraph 1.3.C & D, at a minimum for compliance review as described herein where each responsible individual(s) shall respond to the PM within 10 days of receipt of their acceptance or rejection of the submittal(s).

E. Provide interconnection methods, conduit (where not already installed), junction boxes (J-Boxes), cable, interface fixtures and equipment lists for the: ENR(s) ( aka DMARC), TER, TCR, MCR, MCOR, PCR, ECR, Stacked Telecommunications Rooms (STR), Nurses Stations

(NS), Head End Room (HER), Head End Cabinet (HEC), Head End Interface

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Cabinet (HEIC) and approved TCO locations TIP interface distribution layout drawing, as they are to be installed and interconnected to teach other (REFER TO APPENDIX B – SUGGESTED TELECOMMUNI-CAITONS ONE

LINE TOPOLOGY pull-out drawing).

F. Equipment technical literature detailing the electrical and technical characteristics of each item of equipment to be furnished.

G. Engineering drawings of the System, showing calculated of expected signal levels at the headend input and output, each input and output distribution point, and signal level at each telecommunications outlet.

H. Surveys Required as a Part of The Technical Submittal:

1. The Contractor shall provide the following System surveys that depict various system features and capacities required in addition to the on-site survey requirements described herein (see

Specification Paragraph 2.4.3). Each survey shall be in writing and contain the following information (the formats are suggestions and may be used for the initial Technical Submittal

Survey requirements), as a minimum:

a. Nurse Call Cable System Design Plan:

1) An OEM and contractor designed functioning Nurse Call

System cable plan to populate the entire TIP empty conduit/pathway distribution systems provided as a part of Specification 27 11 00 shall be provided as a part of the technical proposal. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the Systems’ entire Nurse Call cable and accessory requirements and engineer a functioning extension of the existing Nurse Call distribution system.

1.9 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS (AS BUILTS)

A. Throughout progress of the Work, maintain an accurate record of changes in Contract Documents. Upon completion of Work, transfer recorded changes to a set of Project Record Documents.

B. The floorplans shall be marked in pen to include the following:

1. Each device specific locations with UL labels affixed.

2. Conduit locations.

3. Each interface and equipment specific location.

4. Head-end equipment and specific location.

5. Wiring diagram.

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6. Labeling and administration documentation.

7. Warranty certificate.

8. System test results.

1.10 WARRANTIES / GUARANTY

A. The Contractor shall warrant the installation to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the project by the owner. The Contractor shall agree to remedy covered defects within four (4) hours of notification of major failures or within twenty-four (24) hours of notification for individual station related problems.

B. The Contractor shall agree to grantee the system according to the guidelines outlined in Article 4 herein.

1.11 USE OF THE SITE

A. Use of the site shall be at the GC’s direction.

B. Coordinate with the GC for lay-down areas for product storage and administration areas.

C. Coordinate work with the GC and their sub-contractors.

D. Access to buildings wherein the work is performed shall be directed by the GC.

1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft.

B. Store products in original containers.

C. Coordinate with the GC for product storage. There may be little or no storage space available on site. Plan to potentially store materials off site.

D. Do not install damaged products. Remove damaged products from the site and replaced with new product at no cost to the Owner.

1.13 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the work, remove all debris, rubbish, waste material, tools, construction equipment, machinery and surplus materials from the project site and thoroughly clean your work area.

B. Before the project closeout date, the Contractor shall submit:

1. OEM Equipment Warranty Certificates.

2. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities such as the Low Voltage Certificate of Inspection.

3. Project record documents.

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4. Instruction manuals and software that is a part of the system.

5. System Guaranty Certificate.

C. Contractor shall submit written notice that:

1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

2. Project has been inspected for compliance with contract.

3. Work has been completed in accordance with the contract.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS / FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable extension of the existing Nurse Call System for each location shown on the contract drawings and TCOs WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED

AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27 11 00.

B. Coordinate features and select interface components to form an integrated Nurse Call system. Match components and interconnections between the systems for optimum performance of specified functions.

C. Equipment: Active electronic type shall use solid-state components, fully rated for continuous duty unless otherwise indicated. Select equipment for normal operation on input power usually supplied between

110 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz supplied from the Facility’s Emergency

Electrical Power System.

D. Meet all FCC requirements regarding equipment listing, low radiation and/or interference of RF signal(s). The system shall be designed to prevent direct pickup of signals from within and outside the building structure.

2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable extension of the existing Nurse Call and/or Code Blue System WHOSE

EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27 11 00.

B. The Contractor shall continually employ interfacing methods that are approved by the OEM and VA. At a minimum, an acceptable interfacing method requires not only a physical and mechanical connection, but also a matching of signal, voltage, and processing levels with regard to signal quality and impedance. The interface point must adhere to all standards described herein for the full separation of Critical

Care and Life Safety systems.

C. The System Contractor shall connect the System ensuring that all NFPA and UL Critical Care and Life Safety Circuit and System separation

27 52 23 - 14 guidelines are satisfied. The System Contractor is not allowed to make any connections to the Telephone System.

D. System hardware shall consist of an expansion of the existing nurse call patient communications network comprised of nurse consoles, control stations, staff and duty stations, room and corridor dome lights, pull cord and/or emergency push button stations, and wiring. All necessary equipment required to meet the intent of these specifications, whether or not enumerated within these specifications, shall be supplied and installed to provide a complete and operating nurse call network. It is not acceptable to utilize the telephone cable system for the control and distribution of nurse call signals and equipment.

E. The existing Rauland Responder 5000 nurse call head end is located in existing Tele/data room 019. The new Nurse Call Terminal Cabinet shall be located in Telecommunications Room 138.

F. The System shall utilize microprocessor components for all signaling and programming circuits and functions. Self-contained or on board system program memory shall be non-volatile and protected from erasure from power outages for a minimum of 12 hours.

G. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the System (including each distribution cabinet/point, CRT and Monitor) to allow normal operation and function (as if there was no AC power failure) in the event of an

AC power failure or during input power fluctuations for a minimum of

30 minutes.

H. All passive distribution equipment shall meet or exceed -80 dB radiation shielding (aka RFI) shielding specifications and be provided with connectors specified by the OEM.

I. All equipment face plates utilized in the system shall be stainless steel, anodized aluminum or UL approved cycolac plastic for the areas where provided.

J. Noise filters and surge protectors shall be provided for each equipment interface cabinet, headend cabinet, control console and local and remote amplifier locations to ensure protection from input primary AC power surges and to ensurenoise glitches are not induced into low voltage data circuits.

K. Plug-in connectors shall be provided to connect all equipment, except coaxial cables. Coaxial cable distribution points shall use coaxial cable connections recommended by the cable OEM and approved by the

27 52 23 - 15 system OEM. Base band cable systems shall utilize barrier terminal screw type connectors, at a minimum. As an alternate, crimp type connectors installed with a ratchet type installation tool are acceptable provided the cable dress, pairs, shielding, grounding, connections and labeling are the same as the barrier terminal strip connectors. Tape of any type, wire nuts or solder type connections are unacceptable and will not be approved.

L. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operating extension of the existing system. Unless otherwise noted in this

Part, equipment quantities shall be as indicated on the drawings.

M. System Performance:

1. At a minimum, each distribution, interconnection, interface, terminating point and TCO shall be capable of supporting the

Facility’s Nurse Call voice and data service as follows:

a. Shall be compliant with and not degrade the operating parameters of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Federal Telecommunications System (FTS) at each PSTN and FTS interface (if attachment is permitted by TVE

005OP3B), interconnection and TCO terminating locations detailed on the contract drawings.

2. Each System Nurse Call location shall generate a minimum of 3 distinct calls:

a. Routine: single flashing dome lights & master station color and audio tone,

b. Staff Assist: rapid flashing dome lights & master station color and audio tone,

c. Emergency: Red flashing done lights & master station color and audio tone,

d. Each generated call shall be cancelable at ONLY the originating location.

2.3 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer of existing nurse call system is Rauland-Borg (Responder

5000 Series).

B. The products specified shall be new, FCC and UL Listed, labeled and produced by OEM manufacturer of record.

C. Specifications contained herein as set forth in this document detail the salient operating and performance characteristics of equipment in

27 52 23 - 16 order for VA to distinguish acceptable items of equipment from unacceptable items of equipment. When an item of equipment is offered or furnished for which there is a specification contained herein, the item of equipment offered or furnished shall meet or exceed the specification for that item of equipment.

D. Equipment Standards and Testing:

1. The System has been defined herein as connected to systems identified as Critical Service performing various Emergency and

Life Support Functions. Therefore, at a minimum, the system shall conform to all aforementioned National and/or Local Life Safety

Codes (which ever are the more stringent), NFPA, NEC, this specification, JCAHCO Life Safety Accreditation requirements, and the OEM recommendations, instructions, and guidelines.

2. All supplies and materials shall be listed, labeled or certified by UL or a NRTL where such standards have been established for the supplies, materials or equipment.

3. The provided equipment required by the System design and approved technical submittal must conform with each UL standard in effect for the equipment, as of the date of the technical submittal (or the date when the RE approved system equipment necessary to be replaced) was technically reviewed and approved by VA. Where a UL standard is in existence for equipment to be used in completion of this contract, the equipment must bear the approved UL seal.

4. Each item of electronic equipment to be provided under this contract must bear the approved UL seal or the seal of the testing laboratory that warrants the equipment has been tested in accordance with and conforms to the specified standards. The placement of the UL Seal shall be a permanent part of the electronic equipment that is not capable of being transportable from one equipment item to another.

2.4 PRODUCTS

A. General.

1. Contractor is responsible for pricing all accessories and miscellaneous equipment required to form a complete and operating system. The equipment quantities provided herein shall be as indicated on the drawings with the exception of the indicated spare equipment.

2. Contractor Furnished Equipment List (CFEs):

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a. The Contractor is required to provide a list of the CFE equipment to be furnished. The quantity, make and model number of each item is required.

B. Call Initiation, Annunciation and Response:

1. Light and Tones:

a. Calls may be initiated through:

1) Patient station.

2) Staff station.

3) Toilet Emergency Station pull cord / push button.

b. Once a call is initiated, it must be annunciated at the following locations:

1) The Corridor, Intersectional and Room dome light associated with the initiating device.

2) A local master control station indicating the call location and priority.

3) Each duty station.

4) Each staff station.

c. All calls must be displayed until they are cleared by the nursing staff ONLY from the initiating device location.

2. Voice:

a. Calls may be initiated through:

1) Patient station.

2) Staff station.

3) Toilet Emergency pull cord / push button station.

4) Master Station.

b. Once a call is initiated, it must be annunciated at the following locations:

1) The Corridor, Intersectional and Room dome light associated with the initiating device.

2) A master station indicating the call location and priority.

3) Any duty stations associated with the unit.

4) Any staff Stations associated with the unit.

c. All calls must be displayed until they are cleared by the nursing staff ONLY from the initiating device location.

3. Provide two-way voice communication between a master station and patient, staff, duty and each of the two (2) remote stations.

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4. Failure of voice intercom portion of system shall not interfere with visual and audible signal systems.

5. All calls must be displayed on the master station until they are cleared by the nursing staff at ONLY the originating station. If multiple calls are received at the master station within a short period of time, they shall be stacked based on priority and wait time. If there are more calls than the master station screen can display at one time (four [4] minimum), the system must provide a simple scrolling feature. The nurse must be able to answer any call in any order at the master station. The nurse must also be able to forward calls to staff members. If a call is not answered within a programmable time period, then the system must forward the call to appropriate back-up staff identified by each shift supervisor in a manner technically approved by VA

Headquarters 005OP3B.

C. System Functional Station:

1. Master Control:

a. Simple Tone and Light:

1) A visual / aural (tone only) system shall be provided, protected and located in the Mental Health Areas. The

System shall include a push-button emergency station with an associated corridor dome light in each toilet.

2) The visual / aural (tone only) system shall also include a power supply and a visual / aural (tone only) display panel in the respective nurse station as shown on the drawings. The visual / tone display panel shall generate audible and visual emergency signals to indicate the location of a placed call.

3) The Visual Display Panel shall be a digital readout touch screen to visually announce the location of incoming calls placed in the System including room and bed number and priority of the call. Identify each calling station with an individual display, including separate displays for each patient sharing a dual bedside station. If a digital readout touch screen standard is not required or approved by the Facility during the project design phase, an alpha - numeric

27 52 23 - 19 scheme shall be provided that identifies the: ward, room and bed (i.e. Ward 2a, Room 201, Bed A (or 1) shall read

2A201A -or- 2A201-1. Equivalent readouts are acceptable as long as TVE 005OP3B and the Facility approve the readout).

a) Calls placed at emergency stations located in toilets and baths inside bedrooms shall be displayed for the bed closest to the nurse control station. Beds in multi-bed bedrooms shall be identified in a clock-wise pattern upon entering the bedroom.

b) It shall display a minimum of four incoming calls.

Additional placed calls shall be stored in order of placement and priority.

4) The visual / aural (tone only) system shall be installed according to the same Procedures, guidelines and standards outlined for a regular Nurse Call System for emergency.

5) Speakerphone and handset communication.

6) Provide one (1) spare station.

b. Touch Screen:

1) Provide a touch screen master station with 15” minimum monitor size.

2) The master station shall have a full control capability over staff assignment to patients and beds as well as pagers and wireless personal communication devices (when specifically approved by 005OP3B on a case by case basis).

3) Speakerphone and handset communication.

4) Provide one (1) spare station.

2. Staff:

a. Light and Tine Only.

b. Voice Communications Enabled.

c. Provide one (1) spare station.

3. Duty:

a. Light and Tine Only.

b. Voice Communications Enabled.

c. Provide one (1) spare station.

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D. Distribution System: Refer to Specification Sections 27 11 00, Structured TIP Communications Cables; 27 11 00, TIP Communications

Interface and Equipment Rooms Fittings and 27 15 00, HORIZONTAL and

Vertical TIP Communications Cabling for additional specific TIP wire and cable standards and installation requirements used to install the

Facility’s TIP network.

1. In addition to the TIP provided under the aforementioned

Specification Sections, the contractor shall provide the following additional TIP installation and testing requirements, provide the following minimum additional System TIP requirements, cables & interconnections:

a. Each wire and cable used in the System shall be specifically

OEM certified by tags on each reel and recommended and approved for installation in the Facility.

b. The Contractor shall provide the RE a 610 mm (2 foot) sample of each wire and/or cable actually employed in the System and each certification tag for approval before continuing with the installation as described herein.

c. Copper Cables: Refer to Specification Section 27 15 00, Horizontal and Vertical TIP Communications Cabling; Paragraph

2.4.C12.c. Copper Cables – for minimum technical standards and requirements for additional System voice and data cables.

d. Line Level Audio and Microphone Cable:

1) Line level audio and microphone cable for inside racks and conduit.

2) Shielded, twisted pair Minimum 22AWG, stranded conductors and 24AWG drain wire with overall jacket.

e. Speaker Level Audio (70.7Volt RMS):

1) For use with 70.7V speaker circuits.

2) 18AWG stranded pair, minimum.

f. All cabling shall be plenum rated.

2. Raceways, Back Boxes and conduit:

a. In addition to the Raceways, Equipment Room Fittings provided under Specification Sections 27 15 00 TIP Communication Room

Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Communications Horizontal and

Vertical Cabling, provide the following additional TIP raceway and fittings:

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b. Each raceway that is open top, shall be: UL certified for telecommunications systems, partitioned with metal partitions in order to comply with NEC Parts 517 & 800 to “mechanically separate telecommunications systems of different service, protect the installed cables from falling out when vertically mounted and allow junction boxes to be attached to the side to interface “drop” type conduit cable feeds.

c. Intercommunication System cable infrastructure: EMT above accessible ceilings, 24 inches on center.

d. Junction boxes shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches deep and 6 inches wide by 6 inches long.

e. Flexible metal conduit is prohibited unless specifically approved by 005OP3B.

f. System Conduit:

1) The PA system is NFPA listed as Emergency / Public

Safety Communication System which requires the entire system to be installed in a separate conduit system.

2) The use of centralized mechanically partitioned wireways may be used to augment main distribution conduit on a case by case basis when specifically approved by VA

Headquarters (005OP3B).

3) Conduit Sleeves:

a) The AE has made a good effort to identify where conduit sleeves through full-height and fire rated walls on the drawings and has instructed the electrician to provide the sleeves as shown on the drawings.

b) While the sleeves shown on the drawings will be provided by others, the contractor is responsible for installing conduit sleeves and fire-proofing where necessary. It is often the case, that due to field conditions, the nurse-call cable may have to be installed through an alternate route. Any conduit sleeves required due to field conditions or those omitted by the engineer shall be provided by the cabling contractor.

g. Device Back Boxes:

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1) Furnish to the electrical contractor all back boxes required for the PA system devices.

2) The electrical contractor shall install the back boxes as well as the system conduit. Coordinate the delivery of the back boxes with the construction schedule.

3. UPS:

a. Provide a backup battery or a UPS for the extension of the existing System to allow normal operation and function (as if there was no AC power failure) in the event of an AC power failure or during input power fluctuations for a minimum of

30 minutes.

b. The Nurse Call Contractor shall not make any attachments or connection to the telephone system until specifically directed to do so, in writing, by the RE.

c. Provide UPS for all active system components including but not limited to:

1) System Amplifiers.

2) Microphone Consoles.

E. Installation Kit:

1. General: The kit shall be provided that, at a minimum, includes all connectors and terminals, labeling systems, audio spade lugs, barrier strips, punch blocks or wire wrap terminals, heat shrink tubing, cable ties, solder, hangers, clamps, bolts, conduit, cable duct, and/or cable tray, etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation. All wires shall terminate in a spade lug and barrier strip, wire wrap terminal or punch block.

Unfinished or unlabeled wire connections shall not be allowed.

Turn over to the RE all unused and partially opened installation kit boxes, coaxial, fiberoptic, and twisted pair cable reels, conduit, cable tray, and/or cable duct bundles, wire rolls, physical installation hardware. The following are the minimum required installation sub-kits:

2. System Grounding:

a. The grounding kit shall include all cable and installation hardware required. All radio equipment shall be connected to earth ground via internal building wiring, according to the

NEC.

b. This includes, but is not limited to:

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1) Fiberoptic Optic Cable Armor/External Braid

2) Coaxial Cable Shields.

3) Control Cable Shields.

4) Data Cable Shields.

5) Equipment Cabinets.

6) Conduits.

7) Cable Duct.

8) Cable Trays.

9) Interduct

10) Power Panels.

11) Connector Panels.

12) Grounding Blocks.

3. Fiberoptic Cable: The fiberoptic cable kit shall include all fiberoptic connectors, cable tying straps, interduct, heat shrink tubing, hangers, clamps, etc. required to accomplish a neat and secure installation.

4. Coaxial Cable: The coaxial cable kit shall include all coaxial connectors, cable tying straps, heat shrink tubing, hangers, clamps, etc., required to accomplish a neat and secure installation.

5. Wire and Cable: The wire and cable kit shall include all connectors and terminals, audio spade lugs, barrier straps, punch blocks, wire wrap strips, heat shrink tubing, tie wraps, solder, hangers, clamps, labels etc., required to accomplish a neat and orderly installation.

6. Conduit, Cable Duct, and Cable Tray: The kit shall include all conduit, duct, trays, junction boxes, back boxes, cover plates, feed through nipples, hangers, clamps, other hardware required to accomplish a neat and secure conduit, cable duct, and/or cable tray installation in accordance with the NEC and this document.

7. Equipment Interface: The equipment kit shall include any item or quantity of equipment, cable, mounting hardware and materials needed to interface the systems with the identified sub-system(s) according to the OEM requirements and this document.

8. Labels: The labeling kit shall include any item or quantity of labels, tools, stencils, and materials needed to completely and correctly label each subsystem according to the OEM requirements, as-installed drawings, and this document.

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9. Documentation: The documentation kit shall include any item or quantity of items, computer discs, as installed drawings, equipment, maintenance, and operation manuals, and OEM materials needed to completely and correctly provide the system documentation as required by this document and explained herein.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A. Assign a single project manager to this project who will serve as the point of contact for the Owner, the General Contractor, and the

Engineer.

B. The Contractor shall be proactive in scheduling work at the hospital, specifically the Contractor will initiate and maintain discussion with the general contractor regarding the schedule for ceiling cover up and install cables to meet that schedule.

C. Contact the Office of Telecommunications, Special Communications Team

(07A2) at 202-461-5301/5311 to have a VA Certified Telecommunications

COR assigned to the project for telecommunications review, equipment and system approval and co-ordination with VA’s Spectrum Management and OCIS Teams.

3.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES

A. A. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of the TV faceplate and the faceplate opening for the nurse call TV control jack.

B. Coordinate with the cabling contractor the location of TIP equipment in the TER, TCR, PCR, SCC, ECR, STRs, NSs, and TCOs in order to connect to the TIP cable network that was installed as a part of

Section Specification 27 11 00. Contact the RE immediately, in writing, if additional location(s) are discovered to be activated that was not previously provided.

C. Before beginning work, verify the location, quantity, size and access for the following:

1. Isolated ground AC power circuits provided for systems.

2. Primary, emergency and extra auxiliary AC power generator requirements.

3. Junction boxes, wall boxes, wire troughs, conduit stubs and other related infrastructure for the systems.

4. System components installed by others.

5. Overhead supports and rigging hardware installed by others.

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D. Immediately notify the Owner, GC and Consultant(s) in writing of any discrepancies.

3.3 NEEDS ASSESSMENT

A. Provide a one-on-one meeting with the particular nursing manager of each unit affected by the installation of the new nurse call/code blue system. Review the floor plan drawing, educate the nursing manager with the functions of the equipment that is being provided and gather details specific to the individual units; coverage and priorities of calls; staffing patterns; and other pertinent details that will affect system programming and training.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Execute work in accordance with National, State and local codes, regulations and ordinances.

2. Install work neatly, plumb and square and in a manner consistent with standard industry practice. Carefully protect work from dust, paint and moisture as dictated by site conditions. The

Contractor will be fully responsible for protection of his work during the construction phase up until final acceptance by the

Owner.

3. Install equipment according to OEM’s recommendations. Provide any hardware, adaptors, brackets, rack mount kits or other accessories recommended by OEM for correct assembly and installation.

4. Secure equipment firmly in place, including receptacles, speakers, equipment racks, system cables, etc.

a. All supports, mounts, fasteners, attachments and attachment points shall support their loads with a safety factor of at least 5:1.

b. Do not impose the weight of equipment or fixtures on supports provided for other trades or systems.

c. Any suspended equipment or associated hardware must be certified by the OEM for overhead suspension.

d. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods in the design, fabrication, installation and certification of any supports, mounts, fasteners and attachments.

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5. Finishes for any exposed work such as plates, racks, panels, speakers, etc. shall be approved by the Architect, Owner and TVE

005OP3B.

6. Coordinate cover plates with field conditions. Size and install cover plates as necessary to hide joints between back boxes and surrounding wall. Where cover plates are not fitted with connectors, provide grommeted holes in size and quantity required. Do not allow cable to leave or enter boxes without cover plates installed.

7. Active electronic component equipment shall consist of solid state components, be rated for continuous duty service, comply with the requirements of FCC standards for telephone and data equipment, systems, and service.

8. Color code all distribution wiring to conform to the Nurse Call

Industry Standard, EIA/TIA, and this document, whichever is the more stringent. At a minimum, all equipment, cable duct and/or conduit, enclosures, wiring, terminals, and cables shall be clearly and permanently labeled according to and using the provided record drawings, to facilitate installation and maintenance.

9. Connect the System’s primary input AC power to the Facility’

Critical Branch of the Emergency AC power distribution system as shown on the plans or if not shown on the plans consult with RE regarding a suitable circuit location prior to bidding.

10. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling:

a. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in OEM's original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM's name and equipment catalog numbers, model and serial identification numbers. The RE may inventory the cable, patch panels, and related equipment.

b. Storage and Handling: Store and protect equipment in a manner, which will preclude damage as directed by the RE.

11. Where TCOs are installed adjacent to each other, install one outlet for each instrument.

12. Equipment installed outdoors shall be weatherproof or installed in weatherproof enclosures with hinged doors and locks with two keys.

B. Equipment Cabinets:

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1. Provide security covers for all devices not requiring routine operator control.

2. Provide insulated connections of the electrical raceway to equipment cabinets.

3. Provide continuous raceway/conduit with no more than 40% fill between wire troughs and equipment cabinets for all non-plenum-rated cable. Ensure each system is mechanically separated from each other in the wireway.

C. Wiring Practice - in addition to the MANDATORY infrastructure requirements outlined in VA Construction Specifications 27 11 00 – TIP

Communications Rooms Fittings and 27 15 00 – TIP Horizontal and

Vertical Communicators Cabling, the following additional practices shall be adhered too:

1. Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in

Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems."

2. Execute all wiring in strict adherence to the…