SOW_DFRC_Network_Cabling_Upgrade.pdf

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Network Cabling Upgrade Dairy Forage Research Center

USDA-ARS

Madison WI

Statement of Work:

1. The project, generally, consists of installation of new CAT6 network cabling, data jacks and patch panels, and removal of existing cabling. Bidders shall provide the new conduit and necessary cabling materials and labor for a complete installation that meets current National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Specification 27 10 00 requirements.

2. Project Location: USDA – Dairy Forage Research Center 1925 Linden Drive Madison WI

53706

3. Point of Contact at Location: Josh Nehring Ph: 608.890.1322, Email: Josh.Nehring@ars.usda,gov Alternate: Terri Gureno Ph: 608.890.0044, Email:

Terri.Gureno@ars.usda.gov

4. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, supervision, commissioning, and incidentals for all elements of the work in accordance with this Statement of Work to provide an installation that is complete in every respect, properly operating, and ready for use.

5. The Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with USDA ARS Contracting Offices, Location Representatives, and Engineering Project Manager prior to beginning any work. All work shall be scheduled in a manner such that on-going research is not jeopardized.

Contractor shall provide a detailed schedule of cabling installation prior to starting any work on site and all final activations need to be coordinated with the on-site Location Representative.

6. Period of performance shall be 60 days from issuance of notice to proceed.

7. Submittals, including product data, test reports, and all referenced standards, etc. for all products associated with the work shall be provided to the Government for review prior to commencing any portion of the work. Basis-of-design products may be indicated in this SOW to convey a specified standard of quality, but are not to be considered a single-source specification. A detailed schedule showing each work sequence must be provided prior to commencing work. All work schedule items must also indicate submittal review dates.

8. Existing installations:

Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions affecting the intended installation.

a. Existing cabling installations must be removed after installation of new cabling is complete and operational.

mailto:Josh.Nehring@ars.usda,gov mailto:Terri.Gureno@ars.usda.gov

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9. General Demolition Notes:

An attempt has been made to identify in this SOW the existing installations that need to be disconnected and restored to accomplish the intent of this project. Contractor shall field-verify if conditions are discovered that differ from the SOW and bring to attention of the

COR.

Contractor shall modify existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation. Contractor shall disconnect and restore existing installations as needed to accommodate the new installation.

All disturbances of existing systems shall be thoroughly coordinated with the Owner to prevent disconnecting equipment that might impact on-going research.

Any damage caused to existing facilities shall be replaced by the contractor at no expense to owner.

Debris generated by demolition or construction activity shall be removed from the job site on the same day it is generated. Disposal shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

10. Scope of Work:

a. Install 274 CAT6 (Commscope or equal) data drops per the attached DFRC building floorplans (Attachment A). Each drop shall consist of two data ports. All drops will require a new box and faceplate. New installations will be a combination of surface mounted boxes and recessed. Bid Alternate 01: Contractor to provide pricing to install CAT6A cabling in lieu of CAT6.

b. Install 24 strands armored single mode fiber with LC connectors terminated between rooms 143 and 247 and between 247 and new equipment cabinet (contractor installed) in room 210 as shown on the attached Fiber Riser Diagram (Attachment B). New equipment cabinet to be 36H”x30”Deep with solid black doors (CUBE-IT plus cabinets model 11996-736 or equal) and wall-mounted (exact location to be coordinated with location point of contact). Additional accessories needed for the equipment cabinet include a fan kit, with filters (CUBE-IT part number 12804-701 or equal) to be installed on the cabinet and interior light (CUBE-IT part number 12803-701 or equal) to be installed inside the cabinet.

c. New cabling to be run above ceiling grid as applicable and supported via J-hooks. Lab locations and corridors without ceiling tile shall be run in cable tray. All new cabling to be installed to meet current NEC and NFPA code requirements. This includes proper support of cabling and installation of cabling in conduit when penetrating through walls.

Contractor is to take care not to damage any ceiling grid during work. Any damaged ceiling tiles resulting from Contractor’s work shall be replaced at the expense of the contractor.

d. Contractor will need to install new 3” conduit between 1st and 2nd floor and 2nd floor and 3rd floor communication closets. After removal of abandoned cabling, existing conduits shall be properly fire stopped.

e. Provide fire stop to seal all interior wall penetrations. Fire stop materials shall be water-based, non-slumping, premixed type with a 3 hour rating per ASTM E814 and UL1479.

3M Model Fire Barrier CP25WB+ or approved equal.

f. Provide and install (6) new 2RU Belden (or equal) 48-port patch panels in IT communication closet, Room 247 and (1) 48-port panel in room 210 (Engineering Shop)

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g. Test functionality of each new drop and provide final report to location monitor, CO and

EPM.

h. Remove abandoned cabling and patch panels after installation of new cabling is complete and operational.

11. Hours of Work/Phasing:

All cabling work in hallways to be completed first during normal business hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. For cabling installation within labs/offices, work can be completed during normal business hours, 8:00am – 4:30pm but must be scheduled in advance with the location. Contractor will be required to submit a proposed weekly schedule for all work within labs/offices/administrative space on the Wednesday of the week prior to work taking place in order for the location to make notifications to staff that will be affected. For any work requests to be completed outside normal operating hours, contractor to submit a request in writing to the CO 5 days prior to proposed work.

12. Submittals:

Where “Basis of Design” is indicated in the specification of equipment, material, or installation, the Owner shall approve all alternate equipment, materials, manufacturers, or installation. It shall be the Contractor’s burden to furnish all documentation and/or samples to show equality with specified items. Owner’s decision is final.

Submit electronic copy of manufacturer’s product literature and shop drawings on all products and material proposed for the project to USDA/ARS prior to releasing product or materials for manufacture/fabrication. The review by USDA shall be for general compliance with design concept. Markings for comments and approval of the submittals by USDA shall not be construed as releasing the Contractor from compliance with the specified requirements. USDA shall retain copies of the reviewed submittals. Contractor shall furnish additional copies as needed for the Contractor’s use.

13. General:

Prior to submitting bid, Contractor shall verify all parking requirements and security clearance requirements with the Location. Coordinate with Location Monitor. Contractor shall verify maximum number of construction vehicles allowed for the project, parking locations, etc. Contractor’s bid shall reflect full compliance with parking requirements and other such restrictions.

14. Site Visit:

Bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work and review the existing conditions there relating to construction and labor, and to be fully informed as to the facilities involved, and the difficulties and restrictions that may affect the performance of the Contract. Failure to visit the site will not disqualify bidder. However, change order requests for items that could have been reasonably ascertainable from a site visit (and included in a bid) will be reviewed by the Owner and evaluated accordingly.