Addendum No 4.pdf

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

DEPARTMENT FOR FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

INVITATION TO BID NO: RFB-26-25

FOR: Clay Co New District 11 Office KY Transportation Cabinet Manchester, Kentucky

DATE: August 9, 2024

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ADDENDUM NO. Four (4)

BIDDER SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AS SAME SHALL BECOME BINDING

UPON THE CONTRACT TO BE ISSUED IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION TO BID.

Item 1: Change Official Bid Opening date to August 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET. All other bidding requirements remain the same.

Item2: The successful vendor shall return signed Payment and Performance Bonds within 48 hours of issuance of Intent to Award.

Item 3: Refer to attached pages for changes and/or additions and/or deletions to specifications and/or drawings.

END OF ADDENDUM

Invitation to Bid No. RFB-26-25 For: Clay Co New District 11 Office KY Transportation Cabinet Manchester, Kentucky

Kristi Sharp, Statewide Procurement Manager Division of Engineering and Contract Administration

KYTC – Clay County District Office ADDENDUM FOUR DECA # 609-C91E-Z001-A26 August 9, 2024

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ADDENDUM NUMBER FOUR

The Contractor shall conform to the following changes as same shall become binding upon the Contract.

GENERAL

ITEM 1 Clarification: Per Specification Section 010000 Special Conditions, Commissioning for the project is provided by the owner. Commissioning will be performed by Paladin, Inc.

SITE

ITEM 2 Modify area to be sodded adjacent to fenced parking area. See attached sheet C6.1.

ELECTRICAL:

ITEM 3 Replace Specification Section 27 00 00 General Communications Provisions with the attached.

a. 1.03.E removed from specification.

b. 1.04.I removed from specification.

c. 1.05.E removed from specification.

Attachments:

Specification Section 270000 – General Communications Provisions Drawing C6.1 – Landscape Plan

END OF ADDENDUM FOUR

KYTC – Clay County District Office SECTION 270000

DECA # 609-C91E-Z001-A26 GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVISIONS

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DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270000 – GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVISIONS

PART 1 - PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises B. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard C. ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components D. ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard E. ANSI/TIA-568-C.4 Broadband Coaxial Cabling Components Standard F. ANSI/TIA 569-C Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways And Spaces G. ANSI/TIA 606-B The Administration Standard For The Telecommunications Infrastructure Of

Commercial Building H. ANSI/J-STD-607-B Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications I. ANSI/NECA/BICSI 607-2011 Standard for Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation

Methods for Commercial Buildings.

J. ANSI/TIA/EIA-862 Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings K. ANSI/TIA-942-A Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers L. ASTM D 4566-05, Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable, 2005 M. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) Current Edition N. BICSI Information Transport Installation Manual (ITSM) Current Edition O. ISO/IEC 11801 – Information Technology – Generic Cabling for Customer Premise P. IEEE 802.3 Standard for Information technology -Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area networks – Specific requirements Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications

Q. IEC 61156-1, Multicore and Symmetrical Pair/Quad Cables for Digital Communications – Part 1:

Generic Specification, 2005

R. NFPA-70 National Electrical Code Current Edition S. NECA/BICSI-568-A Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling T. Federal Communications Commission Part 15 and Part 68 U. UL 444 – Standard for Safety of Communications Cable V. UL 1666 – Standard for Safety of Flame Propagation Height W. NFPA 262 – Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables X. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction

1.02 DEFINITIONS / TERMS / ACRONYMS

A. ANSI – American Northern Standards Institute B. AWG – American Wire Gauge C. BICSI – Building Industry Consulting Service International D. EIA – Electronics Industry Alliance E. ETL – Intertek Semko Labs F. FCC – Federal Communications Commission G. IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission H. IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

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I. IDC – Insulation displacement contact J. ISO – International Standards Organization K. J-STD – Joint Standard L. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association M. NFPA – National Fire Protection Agency N. SC – Subscriber Channel O. TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association P. UL – Underwriters Laboratory Q. 1GBase-T – networking protocol capable of transmitting 1 billion bits of information per second over copper twisted pair R. 10GBase-T – networking protocol capable of transmitting 10 billion bits of information per second over copper twisted pair S. 10GBase-SX – networking protocol capable of transmitting 10 billion bits of information per second over optical fiber at 850 nanometers T. Contractor: The term "Contractor” refers to the installation Contractor responsible for the furnishing and installation of all work indicated within this Specification.

U. Construction Manager: The terms “Construction Manager” mean the Owner’s appointed representative.

V. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "purchase, supply, provide and deliver to the Project site, protect and provide interim storage and be ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations in accordance with Manufacturer’s specifications."

W. Provide: The terms “provide" means to "furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use".

X. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, rigging in place, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations".

Y. Installer: The "Installer" is the Contractor, Subcontractor and/or supplier who uses their own employees for performance of all construction activity related to their specified responsibilities, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform, and the "Installers" must be an authorized Manufacturers representative, certified, experienced and qualified to provide, install, program, troubleshoot, train, warrant and service all the systems in this section in their entirety.

Z. If Applicable: The term “if applicable” will be that work which may require for completed construction at applicable locations but is not necessarily shown or described in the Contract Documents.

AA. As Necessary: The term “as necessary” will be that work, which is required for completed construction, but is not necessarily shown or described in the Contract Documents.

BB. As Required: The term “as required” will be that work which is required for completed construction and is shown on the drawings or described in the project Specification.

CC. Concealed: The Term “concealed” means hidden from sight, buried as in chases, furred spaces, shafts, fixed ceiling or embedded in construction.

DD. Exposed: The term “exposed” means bare, open to the elements, out in the open, uncovered.

EE. Product: The term “product” will mean any item of equipment, material, fixture, apparatus, appliance or accessory installed under this Division.

FF. “Substantial Completion” is deemed that the project is sufficiently complete to be utilized for its intended use as stated in the body of this written Specification.

GG. Governmental: The term “governmental” means all municipal, state and federal government agencies.

HH. Words in the singular will also mean and include the plural, wherever the context so indicates, and words in the plural will mean the singular, wherever the context so indicates.

II. Cabling: The term “cabling” will mean cable assembly, raceway, conductors, fittings and any other necessary accessories to make a complete wiring system.

JJ. Backbone: A facility (e.g., pathway, cable or conductors) between telecommunications rooms, or floor distribution terminals, the entrance facilities and equipment rooms within or between buildings.

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KK. Backbone Cabling: Cabling and connecting hardware that provides interconnections between telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities.

LL. Horizontal Cabling: The cabling between and including the work area outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect/patch cord in the telecommunications room.

MM. Telecommunications: A branch of technology concerned with the transmission, emission, and reception of signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds; that is, information, of any nature by cable, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.

NN. Pull Point: A Pull Point is a space used to transition between floors for backbone and horizontal cabling within a building riser system.

OO. Equipment Outlet (EO): A device also known as the outlet or information outlet placed at the user workstation for termination using connectors (jacks) of horizontal media for connectivity of data and voice at teacher work area outlet, multimedia equipment. These outlets provide the connection point to voice, data, and other media services.

PP. Connector 8P8C (Jack): A female connector that has eight positions and eight conductors. Jacks are typically used to terminate eight conductor category rated cable at the user end and are inserted into faceplates to create a connection point for the user’s equipment cord.

1.03 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Under the provisions of this request for proposal, prior to the start of work the Structured Cabling System Contractor will:

1) Submit copies of the certification of the company and names of staff that will be performing the installation and termination of the installation to provide proof of compliance of this spec.

2) Submit proof from Manufacturer of Contractor’s good standing in Manufac-turer’s program.

3) Submit appropriate cut sheets and samples for all products, hardware and ca-bling.

B. Work will not proceed without the Owner's approval of the submitted items.

C. The Structured Cabling Systems Contractor will receive approval from the Owners on all substitutions of material. No substituted materials will be installed except by written approval from the Owner.

D. Refer to other applicable sections for additional submittals requirements.

1.04 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. Comply with below qualification requirements.

B. The Installer (Firm and Employees) will be experienced in the operations they are en-gaged to perform.

1) Demonstrate at least five years of continuous recent experience on similar pro-jects.

2) The Installer will hold recent, up-to-date licenses, certifications and training cer-tificates in the area the project is located and for the equipment to be installed.

C. Provide names of contacts from the last five similar projects including the General Contractor, Owner's Representative, Architect and Engineer. Indicate project loca-tions, scope and current phone numbers that the contacts can be reached at.

D. Qualified Structured Cabling System Installation firms will have demonstrable design and installation training with certifications of competence. Certified training will be industry recognized and at least equal to:

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1) Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc. (BISCI) Registered In-staller.

2) Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

3) Certified Manufacturer Installer.

E. Provide an on-call Project Manager to supervise the project.

F. Each Foreman and Installer working on this project will be trained to the qualified level as specified by the Manufacturer(s) for installation and maintenance of equip-ment being provided on this project.

1) The training will consist of at least a minimum of proper installation techniques of their specific equipment in order to have a complete operating system meet-ing or exceeding the requirements as specified herein.

2) Each Foreman and Installer working on this project will have documentation from the Manufacturer indicating that they have been adequately trained prior to the start of the project.

3) Only Foreman and Installers who have been properly trained and documented by the Manufacturer whose equipment is being provided on this project will be allowed to install same.

G. Separate Qualifications Requirements:

1) Installers will be specifically qualified for each system being installed under this section. Provide documentation for each installer including:

a. State of License

b. Registered Telecommunications Installer Apprentice Certificate

H. Maintain at the site an updated copy of the Manufacturer Trained Installers list includ-ing a copy of their training documentation from the Manufacturer. This documenta-tion will be made available to the Architect upon request.

1.05 Bidder Qualifications

A. Bidding Contractor shall be a licensed to install telecommunications systems in the state where work will be performed.

B. Bidding Contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience installing structured cabling for telecommunications.

C. Bidding Contractor shall have the capability to bond project in its entirety.

D. Bidding Contractor shall be able to provide insurance at the request of the owner.

1.06 Delivery, Storage, and Protection

A. Contractor shall ensure that materials delivery to work area shall be coordinated with construction site manager responsible for materials distribution to all trades.

B. Contractor is responsible for all materials, tools and vehicles left on the job site.

C. Contractor shall coordinate a disposal bin for the removal of all trash produced by the Contractor’s associated personnel during the project.

D. Contractor shall ensure materials are stored in an environmental area where:

1) Temperature does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit nor below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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2) Humidity does not exceed 80 %.

3) No direct exposure to sunlight.

E. Cable shall be stored according to Manufacturer’s recommendations as a minimum.

In addition, cable must be stored in a location protected from vandalism and weather.

If cable is stored outside, it must be covered with opaque plastic or canvas with provi-sion for ventilation to prevent condensation and for protection from weather. If air temperature at cable storage location will be below 40 degrees F., the cable shall be moved to a heated (50 degrees F. minimum) location. If necessary, cable will be stored off site at the Contractor's expense.

F. Deliver equipment in individual shipping splits for ease of handling, mount on ship-ping skids and wrap for protection.

G. Inspect and report concealed damage to carrier within specified time.

H. Store in a clean, dry space. Maintain factory protection or cover with heavy canvas or plastic to keep out dirt, water, construction debris, and traffic. Heat enclosures to prevent condensation. Meet the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 70B and the Manufacturer. Location will be protected to prevent moisture from entering enclosures and material.

I. Handle in accordance with NEMA and the Manufacturer’s recommendations and in-structions to avoid damaging equipment, installed devices and finish.

J. The equipment will be kept upright at all times. When equipment has to be tilted for ease of passage through restricted areas during transportation, the Manufacturer will be required to brace the equipment suitably to ensure that the tilting does not impair the functional integrity of the equipment.

1.07 Project Conditions

A. Environmental Requirements

1) Contractor shall ensure that any pollutants produced during the work is dis-posed off according to local, state or national regulations. Follow the most stringent guidelines.

2) It is preferred that the Communications Contractor recycle any used or un-used components during the course of the construction project.

3) Coordinate with LEED project manager if cabling system or components will used for points in a LEED certified project.

B. Existing conditions

1) See Section 01 51 33 for Temporary Telecommunications requirements.

C. Field Measurements

1) Contractor shall coordinate with electrical engineer on project that the main electrical service ground has a resistance to earth of less than 5 ohms.

2) Contractor shall ensure that all grounding busbars for all equipment network rooms shall have a resistance of less than 1 ohm back to the main electrical service ground.

3) Contractor shall ensure that all field testers have been calibrated from the Man-ufacturer within 1 year.

1.08 Sequencing

A. Contractor shall coordinate with Owner’s project manager on sequencing of various trades and construction teams for the lifecycle of the project.

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B. Cooperation and coordination with other trades.

1) The work will be so performed that the progress of the entire building construc-tion, including all other trades, will not be delayed and not interfered with. Ma-terials and apparatus will be installed as fast as conditions of the building will permit and must be installed promptly when and as directed.

2) Keep fully informed as to the shape, size and position of all openings required for all apparatus and give information in advance to build openings into the work. Furnish and set in place all sleeves, pockets, supports and incidentals.

3) Coordinate exact locations and roughing in dimensions of all work before in-stallation and make all final connections as required. Any changes required to avoid interferences or to provide adequate clearances for Code and mainte-nance requirements will be made at no additional costs.

4) Structural elements of the project will not be relocated, altered or changed to accommodate the work without written authorization from the Owner/Architect.

5) Work that is installed before coordination with other trades or that causes inter-ference with the work of other trades will be changed to correct condition at no additional cost to the Owner.

6) Obtain a complete set of Project Drawings and Specifications for coordination and to determine the full scope of work.

7) Attend project coordination meetings to coordinate work of this Section, path-ways, work of other trades phasing and other project requirement

1.09 Continuity of Service and Scheduling of Work

A. Contractor shall provide a detailed construction schedule with hard dates for comple-tion of roughing in cables, terminations and testing once scheduling sequence has been determined to the Owner’s Project Manager.

B. Cabling schedule shall be in a software program designated by the Owner’s Project Manager.

C. Continuity of all services will be maintained in all areas that will be occupied or tem-porarily relocated during the construction period. If an interruption of service be-comes necessary, such will be scheduled in advance, made only upon consent of the Owner and at a time outside normal working hours as the Owner will designate. The Contractor will schedule the shutdown with seven days in advance. Arrange work to minimize shutdown time.

D. Should services be inadvertently interrupted, immediately notify the Owner. Be pre-pared to immediately furnish labor, materials and the equipment necessary for prompt restoration of interrupted service.

E. Refer to the overall scheduling of the work of the project. Schedule work, process Submittals and order materials and equipment to neither conform to this schedule and install work to not delay nor interfere with the progress of the project.

F. Inform General Contractor and Architect immediately of any delays or potential de-lays. Furnish Manufacturer’s letter to verify order date, equipment delays, expected shipment date, order number, and potential remedies to speed up delivery. Any costs to speed up delivery will be implemented at no cost to the project if the equip-ment or material was not ordered as soon as possible after Contract award or within the time frames indicated with the Submittals.

G. Include premium time required to comply with the project scheduling and phasing.

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H. Be aware of, and plan for, project scheduling and phasing. Provide for complete con-tinuous operation of all systems. Coordinate scheduling and phasing with the Archi-tect, Owner, other Trades, and the General Contractor.

I. Demolition of existing systems being updated will take place only after the new or re-placement system is completely installed, operational, tested and certified. This work may be required on a "per-phase" basis.

1.10 Protection of Work and Property

A. Be responsible for the care and protection of all work included under this Section until it has been tested and accepted.

B. Protect all equipment and materials from damage from all causes including theft. All materials and equipment damaged or stolen will be replaced with equal material or equipment at the option of the Architect and Owner.

C. Materials and equipment stored for this project will be protected and maintained ac-cording to the Manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements and according to the applicable requirements of NFPA 70B.

D. Protect all equipment, outlets and openings with temporary plugs, caps and covers.

Protect work and materials of other trades from damage that might be caused by work or workmen and make good any damage caused.

E. Use caution to avoid damage to existing work, and to prevent harm to personnel working in all areas.

F. Observe all safety precautions and requirements for the construction.

G. The General Contractor and the Installer are responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and requirements during construction.

H. Coordinate installations with all other trades in order to not damage equipment or ca-bles during construction. Any work that is damaged during construction will not be repaired. Replace damaged work completely, with no splices in cabling, at no addi-tional cost to the Owner.

Part 2 – Products

2.01 Refer to 27 05 26 for Bonding and Grounding Specifications

2.02 Refer to 27 11 00 for Equipment Room Fittings

2.03 Refer to 27 13 00 for Communications Backbone Cabling

2.04 Refer to 27 15 00 for Communications Horizontal Cabling

Part 3 – Execution

3.01 General

A. Verify the exact location prior to bid of all items that may be indicated and determine exact location of all electrical items that are not indicated on the Drawings.

B. Include the cost of all work including sub-letting of any work that may be required to complete the work indicated in order to avoid work stoppages and jurisdictional dis-putes. The work to be sublet will conform to precedent agreements and decisions of record. Jurisdictional assignment will be a responsibility under this Section's contrac-tual obligation.

C. Do not install equipment and materials that have not been reviewed by the Architect.

Equipment and materials which are installed without the Architect's review or without complying to comments issued with the review will be removed from the project when so instructed by the Architect. No payment will be made for unapproved or removal if

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it is ordered removed. The Installer will be responsible for any ancillary costs in-curred because of its removal and the installation of the correct equipment and mate-rials.

D. Obtain detailed information on installation requirements from the Manufacturers of all equipment to be furnished, installed or provided. At the start of construction, check all Contract Documents include all Drawings and all Sections of the specifications for equipment requiring electrical connections and service and verify electrical character-istics of equipment prior to roughing.

E. Equipment and systems will not be installed without first coordinating the location and installation of equipment and systems with the General Contractor and all other Trades.

F. Any and all material installed or work performed in violation of above requirements will be re-adjusted and corrected by the Installer without charge.

G. Refer to all Drawings associated with the project, prior to the installation or roughing-in of the electrical outlets, conduit and equipment, to determine the exact location of all outlets.

H. After installation, equipment will be protected to prevent damage during the construc-tion period. Openings in conduits and boxes will be closed to prevent the entrance of foreign materials.

I. Home runs indicated are not to be combined or reduced without written consent from the Architect.

J. All connections to equipment will be made as required, if applicable, and in accord-ance with the approved submittal and setting drawings.

K. Site Observation:

1) Site observation visits will be performed randomly during the project by the Ar-chitect. Reports will be generated noting observations. Deficiencies noted on the site visit reports will be corrected. All work will comply with the Contract Documents, applicable Codes, regulations and local Authorities whether or not a particular deficiency has been noted in a site visit report.

2) Be responsible to notify the Architect ten working days prior to closing in work behind walls, raised access floors, ceilings, etc., so that installed work can be observed prior to being concealed.

3) Areas will stay accessible until deficiencies are corrected and accepted. Notify the Architect when all deficiencies are corrected. Return reports with items in-dicated as corrected prior to re-observation by the Architect.

L. Change Orders, Modifications, Revisions and Directives:

1) When change orders, modifications, revisions or Architect's Directives are is-sued or authorized, provide the required additional material, equipment, per-sonnel and workers to prevent delays in the work, and to complete the work within the time limit of the Contract unless a specific time extension is re-quested with the change and accepted. Include costs for expediting deliveries where required.

2) Requests for additional compensation will be submitted broken down and asso-ciated by item, tasks and drawing or sketch number with material and labor costs, so quantities can be easily verified.

3) Requests will be properly and adequately identified so the scope of work can be clearly determined. Indicate who originated change in work.

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4) Submit on all credits broken down as requested for adds. Credits will be sepa-rately identified and accounted for. Do not indicate as net changes with adds.

5) Unit costs for labor and material will be equal for adds, deletes and credits.

M. Loose materials will not be stored on-site. A "gang box" is acceptable to be placed in a location agreeable to the Owner and the General Contractor. The Installer is re-sponsible for all equipment and materials and for their delivery until the system is deemed complete and accepted by the Owner.

O. A trailer may be used for the storage of materials to be located on the Owner's prop-erty at a location designated by the Owner and the General Contractor. Such on-site storage will be kept locked by the Installer. Security for the trailer and its contents will be strictly the responsibility of the Installer.

P. Protect existing spaces where work is being performed; protect it from damage and from the accumulation of dirt and debris.

Q. Any ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, equipment, furnishings, etc., damaged by the work of this Section will be replaced, or at the Owner's option, repaired with similar materials, workmanship and quality.

R. Work includes field survey of existing conditions, systems, equipment and tracing of existing circuits in order to determine scope of work.

S. Maintain the existing building in operation at all times during the entire construction period. If it is necessary to have a system shutdown, a written request for approval will be submitted in advance stating the estimated shutdown time. Work will be planned to minimize shutdown. Shutdowns will be at the convenience of the Owner and, if necessary, on premium time.

T. Clean and touch up all equipment, materials and work sites at the completion of work in each area.

U. Certain portions of the work area may be occupied during construction. Determine which areas and schedule work accordingly and include necessary premium time.

V. Make sure necessary provisions to provide continuous service of all existing systems throughout all occupied areas.

3.02 Cable Pathways

A. Install cables in pathways.

B. Provide all equipment and cabling for a complete installed operating system.

Pathways, outlet boxes and grounding are provided by the Electrical Subcontractor.

C. All pathways provided under this Section will comply with fill capacities as per Code, TIA/EIA 569 and BICSI.

D. Cable bending radius will not be less than minimum required by TIA/EIA and BICSI.

E. Cabling installed concealed will be supported from the building structure (e.g. cable trays, J-Hooks, etc.).

F. Cables will be installed no closer than 12 inches (305mm) to electrical equipment and wiring. When cables are required to cross power wiring, they will only do so perpendicular to the power wiring. Cable and power wiring will only cross each other the minimal number of times as required due to building design limitations.

G. Clearances: Clearances between cabling and other building systems as required by TIA/EIA 569 and BICSI will be maintained throughout the building.

H. All cables will be installed in a neat and workman-like manner. Cables will be installed parallel and perpendicular to building elements.

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I. Provide expansion fittings and adequate cable slack at all building expansion joints.

J. Fire/smoke seal all conduits, raceways, sleeves, slots, etc. where cables pass from one location to another.

3.03 Work Area Outlets

A. All work area outlet locations will be as indicated on the Drawings. Uniquely label each work area outlet and jack within the outlet according to the numbering conven-tion outlined in the section on labeling.

B. Labeling shall be sequential in order, do not reuse a number throughout the entire infrastructure.

C. Work area outlets installed in casework will have their cables installed within the con-duit or raceway provided.

D. Install jack and connector modules as indicated in the details and on the Drawings.

E. Work area outlets will be seated properly and will be installed level on walls and par-allel to building elements as required.

3.04 Installation Practices

A. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by the applicable Telecommuni-cations Industry Association standards.

B. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by BICSI Information Transport System Installation Manual current edition.

C. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual current edition.

D. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by NFPA-70 National Electric Code, current edition.

E. Follow and adhere to installation practices specified by the Manufacturers.

F. The general topology will be a "hierarchal star" configuration. All segments will origi-nate in NRTL listed patch panels located in the telecommunication equipment racks/cabinets and end at the work area outlets.

1) Routing:

a. All cabling will be installed in conduit where indicated on plans or will be installed open using “J" hooks and routed on cable trays located as shown on plans.

b. Cables will be routed, in large groups, down main cable pathways, until a direct path to the point of access to the workstation outlet can be taken. At that point, cables will be routed, above all building systems, to the outlet location in accordance with standard installation practices, as described herein.

c. Multiple cables to individual rooms will be pulled as a bundle and termi-nated at each end in sequential order so that labeling within a room location is in sequence.

d. When not in conduit or tray, cables will be supported to the deck and/or beams, every three feet throughout the length of their installed run.

Hangers, clips, and other methods of grouping the cables and keeping them away from other systems installed in the building are to be pro-vided and installed. Ensure that hangers and other methods of secur-ing cable do not compress cable or damage insulation.

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e. Cables will be attached to beams with minimal disruption of the fire-proofing. Care should be taken to assure that fireproofing removal is not excessive. The Contractor will be responsible of restoring the fire-proofing to appropriate levels. Restoration will be verified by the Gen-eral Contractor.

f. Cable routes will be with 90-degree angles whenever possible. Cables will not be installed randomly or diagonally through the building.

g. Cables installed partially or fully within the telecommunications room will be routed through and secured in the cable tray wherever possible.

No cables are to be routed across the rooms at angles, or are the ca-bles to be run from one portion of the room or tray to another. Cables placed in the cable tray are to be laced frequently to keep them neatly bundled and not permitted to shift from one side of the tray to the other as they are routed in the tray.

h. Station cables will be routed to fixed wall locations through EMT to back box. Secure and store four feet of slack cable above ceiling at cable entrance to EMT.

2) Separation from EMI Sources:

a. Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA-569-B recommendations for sepa-rating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.

b. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmet-allic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equip-ment will be as follows:

1. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches (127 mm).

2. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A mini-mum of 12 inches (300 mm).

3. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches (610 mm).

3) Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment will be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150 mm).

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches (300 mm).

4) Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures will be as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches (76 mm).

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches (150 mm).

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5) Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Trans-formers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches (1200 mm).

6) Separation between Communications Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A min-imum of 5 inches (127 mm).

G. All cables will have both ends completely terminated at their respective patch panel and work area outlet. Individual conductors will be trimmed flush with IDC block. Ca-bles indicated to be “spare" will have one end terminated at their respective patch panel or cross-connect block and the other end will be hermetically sealed with a pol-yolefin heat-shrinkable cap. Provide RayChem Co. or approved equivalent after test-ing. Tape will not be approved.

H. The total length of permanently installed cable for any complete segment will not ex-ceed 295 feet (90m). Do not splice or otherwise re-terminate any cable used, termi-nate only at the patch panels, cross connect blocks and work area outlets. Route ca-bles [minimum of 12 inches (305mm) away] to avoid light ballasts, transformers, power wiring and other electrical devices so that there is no EMI or RFI interference with data transmission. Permanently label all cables six inches from the connector at each end, according to the numbering convention outlined in the section on labeling.

All cables will be terminated at outlets, patch panels or cross connect blocks ONLY.

I. Maximum pulling tension will not exceed 25 lbs./ft. when installing cables.

3.05 Labeling

A. Labeling procedure will meet EIA/TIA 568-C, 606-B (Class 2 Administration) and BICSI Standards.

B. The labeling scheme will be provided as follows at all locations within the cable infra-structure:

C. Labeling will be as follows:

1) Location identification will start from the left, as you walk in the doorway, and continue around the room in a clockwise direction.

2) Data drops will be labeled with the room number and sequential letter’s, start-ing with 'A' (e.g. the first three data drops in Room 201 would be labeled 201A, 201B and 201C). Skip the letter 'V'.

3) Voice drops will be labeled with the room number and the letter 'V' (e.g. the tel-ephone drop in Room 128 would be 128V).

4) Labeling shall be sequential in order, do not reuse a number throughout the entire infrastructure.

5) Hand-written and embossed type labels are specifically prohibited. In addition, provide the following:

i. Label each outlet with permanent self-adhesive label with minimum 3/16 in. high characters.

j. Label each cable with permanent self-adhesive label with minimum, 1/8 in. high characters, in the following locations:

k. Inside receptacle box at the work area.

l. Behind the communication room patch panel or punch block.

m. Use labels on face of data patch panels. Provide facility assignment records in a protective cover at each telecommunications room loca-tion that is specific to the facilities terminated therein.

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n. Use color-coded labels for each termination field that conforms to ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-B standard color codes for termination blocks.

o. Mount termination blocks on color-coded backboards.

p. Labels will be machine-printed. Hand-lettered labels will not be ac-ceptable.

1. Use industry standard EIA/TIA and BICSI color codes as specified herein and maintain consistent color-coding throughout the building.

3.06 Firestopping

A. Work, in general, includes furnishing and installing fire and smoke barrier penetration seals for openings in floor, walls, and other elements of construction.

B. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."

C. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-C, Annex A, "Firestopping."

D. Comply with BICSI TDMM, "Firestopping Systems" Article.

E. Applicator Qualifications: Two years’ experience installing UL classified firestopping.

F. Performance of materials will have been tested to provide fire rating equal to that of the construction.

G. Shop Drawings:

1) Submit shop drawings showing each condition requiring penetration seals indicating proposed UL systems materials, anchorage, methods of installation, and actual adjacent construction.

2) Submit a copy of UL illustration of each proposed system indicating Manufacturer approved modifications.

H. Manufacturer’s Data: Submit copies of Manufacturer’s specifications, recommendations, installation instructions, and maintenance data for each type of material required. Include letter indicating that each material complies with the requirements and is recommended for the applications shown.

I. Applicator's Qualification Statement: List past projects indicating required experience.

J. Existing Project Conditions:

1) Verify existing conditions and substrates before starting work. Correct unsatisfactory conditions before proceeding.

2) Proceed with installation only after penetrations of the substrate and supporting brackets have been installed.

K. Environmental Requirements:

1) Furnish adequate ventilation if using solvent.

2) Furnish forced air ventilation during installation if required by Manufacturer.

3) Keep flammable materials away from sparks or flame.

4) Provide masking and drop cloths to prevent contamination of adjacent surfaces by firestopping materials.

L. Warranties: Submit copies of written warranty, minimum of one year, agreeing to repair or replace joint sealers which fail in joint adhesion, cohesion, abrasion residence, weather resistance, extrusion residence, migration residence, stain resistance, or general durability or appear to deteriorate in any other manner not clearly specified by

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submitted Manufacturer’s data as an inherent quality of the material for the exposure indicated. The guarantee period will be one year from date of substantial completion.

M. Acceptable Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products of Nelson Fire Protection Products or Engineers approved equal as further defined in the. Systems and Applications Schedule in Part 3 of this section.

N. Materials:

1) Provide materials classified by UL to provide Fire Barrier equal to time rating of construction being penetrated.

2) Provide asbestos free materials that comply with applicable codes and have been tested in accordance with UL 1479 or ASTM E-814.

O. Preparation: Clean surfaces to be in contact with penetration seal materials of dirt, grease, oil, loose materials, rust, or other substances that may affect proper fitting, adhesion, or the required fire resistance.

P. Installation:

1) Install penetration seal materials in accordance with printed instructions of the UL Building Materials Directory and in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions.

2) Seal holes or voids made by penetration to ensure an effective smoke barrier.

3) Where floor openings without penetrating items are more than four inches in width and subject to traffic or loading, install firestopping materials capable of supporting same loading as floor.

4) Protect materials from damage on surfaces subject to traffic.

Q. Field Quality Control:

1) Examine penetration sealed areas to ensure proper installation before concealing or enclosing areas.

2) Keep areas of work accessible until inspection by applicable code authorities.

3) Perform under this section patching and repairing of firestopping caused by cutting or penetration by other trades.

R. Adjusting and Cleaning:

1) Clean up spills of liquid components.

2) Neatly cut and trim materials as required.

3) Remove equipment, materials and debris, leaving area in undamaged clean condition.

3.07 Sealing of Penetrations and Openings

A. All firestop systems will be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations and will be completely installed and available for inspection by the local inspection authorities prior to cable system acceptance.

B. Provide a seal around raceways or cables penetrating full height walls (slab to slab), floors or ventilation or air handling ducts so that the spread of fire or products of combustion will not be substantially increased.

C. Penetrations through fire-resistant-rated walls, partitions, floors or ceilings will be fire stopped using approved methods and NRTL listed products to maintain the fire resistance rating.

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D. Installation restrictions of the listing agencies will be strictly adhered to {e.g. 24 inch (610 mm) minimum horizontal separation between boxes on opposite sides of the wall, maximum square inch opening in wall}.

E. Fire stopping in sleeves or in areas having small openings that may require the addition or modification of installed cables or raceways will be soft, pliable, non-hardening fire stop putty. Putty will be water resistant and intumescent.

F. Fire stopping in locations not likely to require frequent modification will be NRTL listed putty or caulk to meet the required fire resistance rating.

G. Box penetrations into a fire rated wall or shaft will have a fire-stopping pad installed on the back of the box.

H. Fire stopping of cable trays through walls will be with NRTL listed bags to meet the required fire resistive rating and that will not allow products of combustion to pass through the protected opening. The NRTL listed bags will be installed inside and on both sides of the opening as required to meet the required resistive fire rating of the wall.

I. Fire stopping materials will be NRTL listed to UL 1479 (ASTM E814). Installation methods will conform to a UL fire stopping system. Submit specifications and installation drawings for the type of material to be used. Fire stopping materials will be as manufactured by Nelson Fire Stop or approved equal.

3.08 Cable Supports

A. Provide hook and loop (Velcro) cable wraps at all panels, equipment racks and cabinets. Tie wraps are specifically prohibited.

B. Tie wraps for horizontal cables will be secured with minimum required compression in order to secure the cables properly without impeding the signal transmission rating (geometry) of the cable. Hook and loop (Velcro) cable wraps may be used in lieu of cable ties for copper cables only.

C. Provide J-Hook supports from the building structure as required for cable runs to the cable drop location. Maximum distance between supports will be three feet (1500mm) depending on the structural elements of the building. Maximum number of cables per support will be thirty. Provide additional supports as required when cable quantities exceed thirty and to maintain required bending radius of cables. Cables installed exposed or in areas subject to abuse {below 10 feet (3m) above finished floor} or in accessible areas will be installed in conduit.

D. All cables will be supported directly from building structure. Under no circumstance will cable be installed using cross bracing, plumbing/sprinkler pipes, ceiling systems or any other system that is not a specifically approved method to independently support cables. Cables will not be allowed to rest on ceiling tiles, duct work, piping, etc.

Supports will be provided as required in order for cables to avoid contact with any other building system. Bundle cables in groups by Room.

3.09 Cable Protection

A. Provide bushings in all metal studs and the like where cables will pass through.

Bushings will be of two (2)-piece construction with one piece inserted through the opening and the second piece locking it into place. Single piece bushings with locking tabs or friction fit are specifically prohibited.

B. Cables to be installed in existing enclosed open bays or furred spaces where conduit stubs are not provided, will be protected from chafing or any damage. The Installer

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will verify that the warranty will not be violated before installing any cabling in these locations.

C. Provide cutting, coring, sleeves and bushings and seal as required at all penetrations.

D. Cables damaged during installation will not be repaired. They will be completely replaced with new cable at no cost to the Owner.

3.10 Grounding & Bonding

A. Ground all racks and ladder rack to existing ground Bus Bar located in each IT room with #6AWG

3.11 Documentation

A. Label all equipment as herein specified.

B. Provide:

1) Provide Building Structured Cabling Systems Administration Report indicating TIA/EIA-606 required information.

2) Hard copy documentation of test results for every cable segment and link in 3-ring binder. Documents will include measured values as well as whether or not the test passed.

3) "Record" drawings indicating location of all equipment including but not limited to work area outlets, patch panels, cross connect blocks, on each segment and cable routing. Indicate labeling for each piece of equipment.

4) Record drawings indicating actual cable routes and outlet identifiers. Provide respective copies mounted in each telecommunications room, and the main cross connect.

C. Provide ''as-built'' Drawings on AutoCAD Version 12 or higher to the Owner. Obtain copy of original Drawings from the Architect.

D. Submit NRTL certification that the structured cabling system meets the transmission requirements of TIA-568-C.0.

3.12 Training

A. As a minimum, training sessions will consist of the following:

1) General project information and review will be by the General Foreman or Superintendent of the Trade.

2) Specific system training will be by a Factory Trained Representative.

3) Provide a complete review of the project and systems including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Review each Record Drawing (use of typical is acceptable).

b. Note equipment layouts, locations and control points.

c. Review each system.

d. Review system design operation and philosophy.

e. Review alarms and necessary responses.

f. Review standard troubleshooting techniques for each system.

g. Review areas served by equipment.

h. Identify color codes used.

i. Review features and special functions.

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j. Review maintenance requirements.

k. Review operation and maintenance manuals.

l. Respond to questions (record questions and answers).

4) After training, walk the entire project, review each equipment room and typical locations. Explain equipment and proper operation.

B. During the instruction period the Owner and Maintenance Manual will be used and explained.

C. The Owner and Maintenance Manual material will be bound in 3-ring binders and indexed. On the edge of the binder provide a clear see-through plastic holder with a typed card indicating the Project name, the Architect's name, the installer's name and the Volume number (e.g., Vol. No.1 of 2).

D. Provide name, address and telephone number of the Manufacturer’s representative and Service Company for all items supplied so that the source of replacement parts and service can be readily obtained.

1) Include copies of Manufacturer’s and installer's warranties and maintenance contracts and performance bonds properly executed and signed by an authorized…