Specs_282300 Video Surveillance.pdf

Leavenworth National Cemetery VA Project 897CM3024

Maintenance Building Bid Documents (Addendum 01)

Leavenworth, KS 66048

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

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SECTION 28 23 00

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide and install a complete Video Surveillance System, which is identified as the Video Assessment and Surveillance System hereinafter referred to as the VASS System as specified in this section.

B. This Section includes video surveillance system consisting of cameras, data transmission wiring, and a control station with its associated equipment.

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 10 14 00 - SIGNAGE. Requirements for labeling and signs.

D. Section 26 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

Requirements for connection of high voltage.

E. Section 26 05 41 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. Requirements for underground installation of wiring.

F. Section 26 56 00 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Requirements for perimeter lighting.

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

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

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

SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

I. Section 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems.

J. Section 28 13 00 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM. Requirements for physical access control system integration.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. AGC: Automatic gain control.

B. B/W: Black and white.

C. CCD: Charge-coupled device.

D. CIF: Common Intermediate Format CIF images are 352 pixels wide and

88/240 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall (352 x 288/240).

E. 4CIF: resolution is 704 pixels wide and 576/480 (PAL/NTSC) pixels tall

(704 x 576/480).

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F. H.264 (also known as MPEG4 Part 10): an encoding format that compresses video much more effectively than older (MPEG4) standards.

G. ips: Images per second.

H. MPEG: Moving picture experts group.

I. MPEG4: a video encoding and compression standard that uses inter-frame encoding to significantly reduce the size of the video stream being transmitted.

J. NTSC: National Television System Committee.

K. UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

L. PTZ: refers to a movable camera that has the ability to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom or magnify a scene.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, installing, and the operation of the VASS System as shown. The Contractor shall also provide certification as required.

B. The security system shall be installed and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the security system is stand-alone or a part of a complete Information Technology (IT) computer network.

C. The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security

Contractor as required within the state or jurisdiction of where the installation work is being conducted.

D. 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.

E. Product Qualification:

1. Manufacturer's product shall have been in satisfactory operation, on three installations of similar size and type as this project, for approximately three years.

2. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a list of installations where the products have been in operation before approval.

F. Contractor Qualification:

1. The Contractor or security sub-contractor shall be a licensed security Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years experience

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The Contractor shall be an authorized regional representative of the

Video Assessment and Surveillance System’s (VASS) 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 VASS. The

Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, terminate and service cameras, control, and recording equipment. 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 COTR 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 provide proof project superintendent with BICSI

Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.

3. 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.

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G. Service Qualifications: There shall be a permanent service organization maintained or trained by the manufacturer which will render satisfactory service to this installation within eight hours of receipt of notification that service is needed. Submit name and address of service organizations.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit below items in conjunction with Master Specification Sections 01

33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples, and Section 02 41 00, Demolition Drawings.

B. Provide certificates of compliance with Section 1.4, Quality Assurance.

C. Provide a pre-installation and as-built design package in electronic format; drawing submittals shall be per the established project schedule.

D. Provide manufacturer security system product cut-sheets. Submit for approval at least 30 days prior to commencement of formal testing, a

Security System Operational Test Plan. Include procedures for operational testing of each component and security subsystem, to include performance of an integrated system test.

E. Submit manufacture’s certification of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

(UL) listing as specified. Provide all maintenance and operating manuals per the VA General Requirements, Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

F. Submit completed System Readiness Checklists provided by the

Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 28 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS.

1.6 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)/Electronic Industries

Alliance (EIA):

330-09..................Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV

Cameras

375A-76.................Electrical Performance Standards for CCTV

Monitors

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

C62.41-02...............IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in

Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

802.3af-08..............Power over Ethernet Standard

D. Federal Communications Commision (FCC):

47 CFR 15) Part 15 Limitations on the Use of Wireless

Equipment/Systems

E. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA):

303-2005................Installing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Systems

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-08...................Article 780-National Electrical Code

G. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):

140-2-02................Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules

H. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

983-06..................Standard for Surveillance Camera Units

3044-01.................Standard for Surveillance Closed Circuit

Television Equipment

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of video surveillance 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 video surveillance items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed.

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1.8 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Warrant VASS System work subject to the Article “Warranty of

Construction” of FAR clause 52.246-21.

B. Demonstration and training shall be performed prior to system acceptance.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Video signal format shall comply with the NTSC standard composite video, interlaced. Composite video signal termination shall be 75 ohms.

B. Surge Protection: Protect components from voltage surges originating external to equipment housing and entering through power, communication, signal, control, or sensing leads. Include surge protection for external wiring of each conductor entry connection to components.

C. Power Connections: Comply with requirements in Section 28 05 00 COMMON

WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Part 2, as recommended by manufacturer for type of line being protected.

D. Tamper Protection: Tamper switches on enclosures, control units, pull boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, and other system components shall initiate a tamper-alarm signal when unit is opened or partially disassembled. Control-station, control-unit alarm display shall identify tamper alarms and indicate locations.

2.2 CAMERAS

A. Refer to contract documents for additional information.

2.3 DIGITAL BASED VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A. Key Features

1. Open Platform: Open API/SDK, supports seamless integration with third party applications.

2. Optimized Recording Storage Management: Unique data storage and archiving solution that combines superior performance and scalability and cost efficient long-term video storage

3. Wide IP camera and device support: Supports connection of more than

839 IP cameras, IP video encoders and selected DVR models from over

79 different vendors through dedicated device integration

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4. ONVIF™ and PSIA compliant: Supports ONVIF™ and PSIA compliant cameras and devices

5. Wide compression technology support: Supports the news compression methods; MPEG4 ASP, MxPEG and H.264, besides MJEPG and MPEG4

6. System configuration wizards: Guides the user through the process of adding cameras, configuring video and recording, adjustment of motion detection and user configuration

7. Sequence Explorer: Displaying sequences and time intervals in thumbnail pre-views, the Sequence Explorer gives unparalleled visual overview of recorded video combined with smooth navigation

8. Overlay buttons: Intuitive control of cameras, camera-integrated devices and other integrated systems- directly from the camera view

9. Independent Playback: Instant and independent playback function allows you to independently playback recorded video for one or more cameras, while in live viewing or playback mode

10. Built-in Video Motion Detection: Independent of camera model and supporting up to 64 cameras simultaneously per server

11. Multiple language support: Let operators use the system in their native language with support for 20 different languages

12. Multi-channel, two-way audio: Communicate with people at gates/entrances or broadcast messages to many people at once with multichannel, two-way audio

13. Fast evidence export: Quickly deliver authentic evidence to public authorities by exporting video to various formats, including video from multiple cameras with viewer, logs, and user notes included

B. Administration Features

1. Single Management Application: A new Management Application provides a consolidated single point management access to Recording Servers.

2. System configuration wizards: Guides the user through the process of adding cameras, configuring video and recording, adjustment of motion detection and user configuration.

3. Automated device discovery: Enables fast discovery of camera devices using methods such as Universal Plug And Play, Broadcast and IP

Range scanning.

4. Export/import of system and user configuration data: System backup for reliable system operation and fast system recovery. System cloning for efficient rollout of multiple systems with the same, or similar, configuration.

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5. Import of off-line configuration data: Enabling off-line editing of configuration data, including camera and device definitions.

6. Automatic system restore points: A 'Restore Point' is created each time a configuration change is confirmed.

7. Enables easy rollback to previously defined system configuration points and enables cancelation of undesired configuration changes and restoration of earlier valid configurations.

C. Integration Options

1. Open Software Development Kit (SDK) makes it possible to video enable your business processes, through seamless integration of third party applications, such as video analytics, access systems, etc.

2. Compatible with Central for alarm overviews and operational status in larger video surveillance installations.

3. Integrate with physical access control systems, alarms, gates, building management systems, etc. using hardware I/O, internal events and TCP/IP events

4. Create, import and use HTML pages for navigation between views or to trigger a Smart Wall preset

5. Develop third party plug-ins for the Smart Client to expand with new functionality

D. Server Modules

1. Recording Server

a. Simultaneous digital multi-channel video and audio recording and live viewing (relaying).

b. Two-way audio enables integrated control of microphones and speakers connected to IP devices.

c. Bandwidth optimized multi-streaming by splitting a single camera video stream to differentiated streams for live view and recording, where each can be optimized independently with respect to frame rate and resolution.

d. Connectivity to cameras, video encoders and selected DVRs supports MJPEG, MPEG4, MPEG4 ASP*, H.264* and MxPEG.

e. Auto-detect camera models during setup.

3. Unlimited number of installed cameras; simultaneous recording and live view of up to 64 cameras per server.

4. Recording technology: secure high speed database holding JPEG images or MPEG4 and MxPEG streams including audio.

5. Recording speed: 30+ frames per second per camera, limited only by hardware.

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6. Recording quality depends entirely on camera and video encoder capabilities: no software limitation.

7. Start cameras on live view requests from clients.

8. Unlimited recording capacity with multiple archives possible per day.

9. Hourly to daily database archiving with optional automatic move to network drive saves storage capacity on the local server – with images still available transparently for playback

10. Built-in, real-time, camera independent motion detection (VMD);

fully adjustable sensitivity, zone exclusions, recording activation with frame rate speed up, and alert activation through email or SMS.

11. Start recording on event.

12. Client initiated start of recording based on pre-defined recording time and access privileges.

14. Absolute* and relative PTZ positioning.

17. Set multiple patrolling schedules per camera per day: i.e. different for day/night/weekend.

E. Recording Server Manager

1. Local console management of the Recording Server accessible from the notification area.

2. Start and stop Recording Server service.

3. Access to Recording Server configuration settings.

4. Access to Recording Server help system.

5. View system status and log information.

F. Recording Viewer

1. Playback recorded video and audio locally on the

G. Recording Server.

1. View up to 16 cameras time-synched during playback.

2. Scrollable activity timeline with magnifying feature.

3. Instant search on recordings based on date/time and activity/alarm

(Video Motion Detection).

4. ‘Smart Search’ for highlighted image zones and objects.

5. Evidence can be generated as a printed report, a JPEG image, an AVI film or in the native database format.

6. Export audio recordings in WAV or AVI format.

7. Export video digitally zoomed to view area of interest only and to minimize export footprint size.

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8. Export ‘Evidence CD’ containing native database and Recording Viewer for instant, easy viewing by authorities.

9. Encryption & password protection option for exported recordings and files.

10. Ability to add comments to exported evidence, also encrypted.

11. Option to send email.

12. De-interlacing of video from analog cameras.

13. IPIX technology for PTZ in 360° recorded images.

H. Licensing Structure

1. Base Server License

a. An VMS Base Server license is mandatory for installing the product.

2. The Base Server license contains:

a. Unlimited numbers of Recording Server licenses

b. Unlimited numbers of Smart Clients, Remote Clients, PDA Clients and Matrix Monitor licenses

3. Camera License

a. To connect to a camera, a Device License per camera channel is required

b. In total, for all copies of the product installed under a given

Base Server license, the product may only be used with as many cameras as you have purchased camera licenses for • Video encoders and DVRs with multiple analog cameras require a license per channel to operate

c. Camera Licenses can be purchased in any numbers. To extend the installation with additional Camera Licenses, the Base Server

License number (SLC) is required when ordering.

4. Client License:

a. All client modules are not licensed and can be installed and used on any number of computers.

2.4 RECORDING DEVICES

A. All cameras on the VASS System shall be recorded in real time using a

Network Video Recorder (NVR. The type of recording device utilized should be determined by the size and type of VASS System designed and installed, and to what extent the system is to be utilized.

B. All recording devices shall be 47.5 cm (19 inch) rack-mountable.

C. All NVR’s that are viewable over an Intranet or Internet will be routed through an encryptor.

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D. Encryptors shall:

1. Comply with FIPS PUB 140-2.

2. Support TCP/IP.

3. Directly interfaces to low-cost commercial routers.

4. Provide packet-based crypto synchronization.

5. Encrypt source and destination IP addresses.

6. Support web browser based management requiring no additional software.

7. Have a high data sustained throughput — 1.544 Mbps (T1) full duplex data rate.

8. Provide for both bridging and routing network architecture support.

9. Support Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) compatible.

10. Have remote management ability.

11. Automatically reconfigure when secure network or wide area network changes.

E. Network Video Recorder (NVR)

1. Shall record video to a hard drive-based digital storage medium in

MPEG, MPEG4 or H.264 format.

2. Shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Refer to contract documents for additional information.

2.5 WIRES AND CABLES

A. Shall meet or exceed the manufactures recommendation for power and signal.

B. Will be carried in an enclosed conduit system, utilizing electromagnetic tubing (EMT) to include the equivalent in flexible metal, rigid galvanized steel (RGS) to include the equivalent of liquid tight, polyvinylchloride (PVC) schedule 40 or 80.

C. All conduits will be sized and installed per the NEC. All security system signal and power cables that traverse or originate in a high security office space will contained in either EMT or RGS conduit.

D. All conduit, pull boxes, and junction boxes shall be clearly marked with colored permanent tape or paint that will allow it to be distinguished from all other conduit and infrastructure.

E. Conduit fills shall not exceed 50 percent unless otherwise documented.

F. A pull string shall be pulled along and provided with signal and power cables to assist in future installations.

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G. At all locations where there is a wall penetration or core drilling is conducted to allow for conduit to be installed, fire stopping materials shall be applied to that area

H. High voltage and signal cables shall not share the same conduit and shall be kept separate up to the point of connection. High voltage for the security system shall be defined as any cable or sets of cables carrying 30 VDC/VAC or higher.

I. For all equipment that is carrying digital data between the Physical

Access Control System and Database Management or at a remote monitoring station, shall not be less that 20 AWG and stranded copper wire for each conductor. The cable or each individual conductor within the cable shall have a shield that provides 100% coverage. Cables with a single overall shield shall have a tinned copper shield drain wire.

J. All cables and conductors, except fiber optic cables, that act as a control, communication, or signal lines shall include surge protection.

Surge protection shall be furnished at the equipment end and additional triple electrode gas surge protectors rated for the application on each wire line circuit shall be installed within 1 m. (3 ft.) of the building cable entrance. The inputs and outputs shall be tested in both normal and common mode using the following wave forms:

1. A 10 microsecond rise time by 1000 microsecond pulse width waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 watts and peak current of 60 amperes.

2. An 8 microsecond rise time by 20 microsecond pulse width wave form with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and peak current of 500 amperes.

K. The surge suppression device shall not attenuate or reduce the video or sync signal under normal conditions. Fuses and relays shall not be used as a means of surge protection.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. GENERAL

A. Installation: The Contractor shall install all system components including Owner furnished equipment, and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, ANSI C2 and as shown, and shall furnish all necessary connectors, terminators, interconnections, services, and adjustments required for a complete and operable data transmission system.

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B. Identification and Labeling: The Contractor shall supply permanent identification labels for each cable at each end that will appear on the as-built drawings. The labeling format shall be identified and a complete record shall be provided to the Owner with the final documentation. Each cable shall be identified by type or signal being carried and termination points. The labels shall be printed on letter size label sheets that are self laminated vinyl that can be printed from a computer data base or spread sheet. The labels shall be E-Z code WES12112 or equivalent.

1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies necessary to perform all testing.

C. Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS): The Contractor shall mount

TVSS within 3 m (118 in) of equipment to be protected inside terminal cabinets or suitable NEMA 1 enclosures. Terminate off-premise conductors on input side of device. Connect the output side of the device to the equipment to be protected. Connect ground lug to a low impedance earth ground (less than 10 ohms) via Number 12 AWG insulated, stranded copper conductor.

D. Contractor’s Field Test: The Contractor shall verify the complete operation of the data transmission system during the Contractor’s Field

Testing. Field test shall include a bit error rate test. The

Contractor shall perform the test by sending a minimum of 1,000,000 bits of data on each DTM circuit and measuring the bit error rate. The bit error rate shall not be greater than one (1) bit out of each

100,000 bits sent for each dial-up DTM circuit, and one (1) bit out of

1,000,000 bits sent for each leased or private DTM circuit. The

Contractor shall submit a report containing results of the field test.

E. Acceptance Test and Endurance Test: The wire line data transmission system shall be tested as a part of the completed IDS and EECS during the Acceptance test and Endurance Test as specified.

F. Identification and Labeling: The Contractor shall supply identification tags or labels for each cable. Cable shall be labeled at both end points and at intermediate hand holes, manholes, and junction boxes. The labeling format shall be identified and a complete record shall be provided to the Owner with the final documentation.

Each cable shall be identified with type of signal being carried and termination points.

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3.2 INSTALLATION

A. System installation shall be in accordance with NECA 303, manufacturer and related documents and references, for each type of security subsystem designed, engineered and installed.

B. Components shall be configured with appropriate “service points” to pinpoint system trouble in less than 30 minutes.

C. The Contractor shall install all system components including Government furnished equipment, and appurtenances in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, documentation listed in Sections 1.5 of this document, and shall furnish all necessary connectors, terminators, interconnections, services, and adjustments required for a complete and operable system.

D. The VASS System will be designed, engineered, installed, and tested to ensure all components are fully compatible as a system and can be integrated with all associated security subsystems, whether the system is a stand alone or a complete network.

E. For integration purposes, the VASS System shall be integrated where appropriate with the following associated security subsystems:

1. PACS:

a. Provide 24 hour coverage of all entry points to the perimeter and agency buildings, as well as all emergency exits utilizing a fixed color camera.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. Be programmed go into an alarm state when an emergency exit is opened, and notify the Physical Access Control System and

Database Management of an alarm event.

2. IDS:

a. Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the IDS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an IDS device is put into an alarm state, and notify the PACS.

d. For additional VASS System requirements as they relate to the

IDS, refer to Section 28 16 00 “INTRUSION DETECTION”.

3. Security Access Detection:

a. Provide full coverage of all vehicle and lobby entrance screening areas utilizing a fixed color camera.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. The VASS System should have facial recognition software to assist in identifying individuals for current and future purposes.

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4. EPPS:

a. Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the EPPS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

b. Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

c. Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an emergency call box or duress alarm/panic device is activated, and notify the

Physical Access Control System and Database Management of an alarm event.

F. Integration with these security subsystems shall be achieved by computer programming or the direct hardwiring of the systems.

G. For programming purposes refer to the manufacturers requirements for correct system operations. Ensure computers being utilized for system integration meet or exceed the minimum system requirements outlined on the systems software packages.

H. A complete VASS System shall be comprised of, but not limited to, the following components:

1. Cameras

2. Lenses

3. Video Display Equipment

4. Camera Housings and Mounts

5. Controlling Equipment

6. Recording Devices

7. Wiring and Cables

I. The Contractor shall visit the site and verify that site conditions are in agreement/compliance with the design package. The Contractor shall report all changes to the site or conditions that will affect performance of the system to the Contracting Officer in the form of a report. The Contractor shall not take any corrective action without written permission received from the Contracting Officer.

J. Cameras:

1. Install the cameras with the focal length lens as indicated for each zone.

2. Connect power and signal lines to the camera.

3. Aim camera to give field of view as needed to cover the alarm zone.

4. Aim fixed mounted cameras installed outdoors facing the rising or setting sun sufficiently below the horizon to preclude the camera looking directly at the sun.

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5. Focus the lens to give a sharp picture (to include checking for day and night focus and image quality) over the entire field of view

6. Synchronize all cameras so the picture does not roll on the monitor when cameras are selected.

K. Video Server:

1. Install the video server per design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video server to AC power (UPS).

3. Connect to VASS network.

4. Install operating system and Video Management Software.

5. Provide Video Management Software programming per VA guidance and the requirements provided by the Owner. Programming shall include:

a. Camera names

b. Screen views

c. Camera recording schedules (continuous and event) driven recording. Events include alarms from other systems (sensors), manual input, and video motion detection.

d. Video detection zones for each camera requiring video motion detection

e. Alarm interface

f. Alarm outputs

g. GUI maps, views, icons and actions

i. Reports

L. Video Recording Equipment:

1. Install the video recording equipment as shown in the design and construction documents, and as specified by the OEM.

2. Connect video signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

3. Connect alarm signal inputs and outputs as shown and specified.

4. Connect video recording equipment to AC power.

5. Program the video recording equipment;

a. Recording schedules

b. Camera caption

M. Camera Housings, Mounts, and Poles:

1. Install the camera housings and mounts as specified by the manufacturer and as shown, provide mounting hardware sized appropriately to secure each camera, housing and mount with maximum wind and ice loading encountered at the site.

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2. Provide a foundation for each camera pole as specified and shown.

3. Provide a ground rod for each camera pole and connect the camera pole to the ground rod as specified in Division 26 of the VA Master

Specification and the VA Electrical Manual 730.

4. Provide electrical and signal transmission cabling to the mount location via a hardened carrier system from the Physical Access

Control System and Database Management to the device.

5. Connect signal lines and AC power to the housing interfaces.

6. Connect pole wiring harness to camera.

3.3 SYSTEM START-UP

A. The Contractor shall not apply power to the VASS System until the following items have been completed:

1. VASS System equipment items and have been set up in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

2. A visual inspection of the VASS System has been conducted to ensure that defective equipment items have not been installed and that there are no loose connections.

3. System wiring has been tested and verified as correctly connected as indicated.

4. All system grounding and transient protection systems have been verified as installed and connected as indicated.

5. Power supplies to be connected to the VASS System have been verified as the correct voltage, phasing, and frequency as indicated.

B. The Commissioning Agent will observe startup and contractor testing of selected equipment. Coordinate the startup and contractor testing schedules with the Resident Engineer and Commissioning Agent. Provide a minimum of 7 days prior notice.

C. Satisfaction of the above requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorrect installation, defective equipment items, or collateral damage as a result of Contractor work efforts.

3.4 SUPLEMENTAL CONTRACTOR QUIALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide the services of technical representatives who are familiar with all components and installation procedures of the installed VASS System; and are approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor will be present on the job site during the preparatory and initial phases of quality control to provide technical assistance.

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C. The Contractor shall also be available on an as needed basis to provide assistance with follow-up phases of quality control.

D. The Contractor shall participate in the testing and validation of the system and shall provide certification that the system installed is fully operational as all construction document requirements have been fulfilled.

3.5 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. All testing and training shall be compliant with the VA General

Requirements, Section 01 00 00, “GENERAL REQUIREMENTS”.

B. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for Ten

(10) hours to instruct VA personnel in operation and maintenance of units.

C. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications.

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