Attachment 1 - SOW Telecom Upgrades Rev2.docx
DOCX document 4 MB Posted
- Attached to
- Fiber Optic Install on the Apache-Sitgreaves, NF
- Solicitation number
- 127EAX26Q0005
- Issued by
-
Department of Agriculture Forest Service
About this file
This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for telecommunications infrastructure upgrades at ten sites across the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Eastern Arizona. The project involves upgrading network connectivity at ranger stations and work centers located on the Alpine, Black Mesa, Clifton, Lakeside, and Springerville Ranger Districts. Six sites require Cat 6 cabling installation for future Wireless Access Points (WAPs), five sites require fiber optic cable to extend network connectivity between buildings, and four remote sites without existing IT infrastructure require secure housing for network equipment including dedicated IT hardware cabinets, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power outlets, and grounding systems.
The contractor must be a telecommunications structured cabling systems specialist with a minimum of three years' experience (five years preferred) installing cabling, pathways, grounding, and bonding systems. Personnel must be certified in single-mode and multimode fiber optic splicing, termination, and testing per BICSI and TIA standards, with proficiency using light meters and OTDR equipment, as well as Category-rated copper cable installation and termination. Base line items cover upgrades at Alpine Ranger Station (300-foot fiber run connecting two IT rooms plus four Cat 6 lines for WAPs), Black Mesa Ranger Station (two fiber runs to separate buildings plus four Cat 6 lines), Clifton Ranger Station (150-foot fiber run plus two Cat 6 lines and a wall-mount network equipment box), Lakeside Ranger Station (aerial fiber with messenger cable spanning approximately 650 feet across four buildings plus four Cat 5e lines), Springerville Yard Offices (250-foot underground fiber run plus two Cat 6e lines), and the Supervisor's Office (four Cat 6 lines for WAPs). Four optional line items include complete IT infrastructure installations at Alpine Engine Building, Hannagan Helibase Hall, Blue Camp Cabin, and Pinedale Work Center. The contractor must provide comprehensive as-built drawings, testing documentation, cable records, and photographs within two weeks of completion, with final payment contingent on receipt of submittals. All work includes a one-year materials and labor warranty and must comply with ANSI/TIA-568 standards, NEC electrical codes, and grounding requirements per J-STD-607-A and EIA/TIA standards.
View the file
Other files
Show all 19
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
ASNF Fiber Optic Install STATEMENT OF WORK Page | 1
SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK/DESCRIPTIONS
C.1 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment and vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, lodging, and miscellaneous items to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure at ten sites on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Eastern Arizona. The project is located on the Alpine, Black Mesa, Clifton, Lakeside, & Springerville Ranger Districts.
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNF) have (10) sites that require telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.
· (6) sites require Cat 6 cabling for future Wireless Access Points (WAP).
· (5) sites require fiber optic cable to extend the network to other buildings.
· (4) sites have a single small building without any prior IT infrastructure that requires secure housing for network equipment and associated IT infrastructure.
Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor shall be a company specializing in the installation of Telecommunications Structured Cabling Systems with the following qualifications:
1. Demonstrated minimum of 3 years’ (5 years is preferred) experience installing structured cabling and related pathways and spaces, grounding and bonding and firestopping systems for telecommunications material.
2. Authorized installer of the approved end-to-end solution is preferred.
3. Personnel trained and certified as follows:
A. Single mode and multimode fiber optic cabling, splicing, termination and testing techniques in compliance with BICSI and manufacturer best practices and TIA standards. Personnel must have experience using a light meter and OTDR.
B. UTP, FTP, STP category-rated copper cable installation and termination including the use of a Level 3 tester
C.2 – LOCATION OF PROJECT
The project is located at the following locations:
1. Alpine Ranger Station, 42634 US Hwy 180, Alpine, AZ 85920
2. Black Mesa Ranger Station, 2748 E AZ 260, Overgaard, AZ 85933
3. Clifton Ranger Station, 397240 AZ 75, Duncan, AZ 85534
4. Lakeside Ranger Station, 2022 W. White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside, AZ 85929.
5. Springerville Yard Offices, 455 Navajo Street, Springerville, AZ 85938.
6. ASNF Forest Supervisor’s Office, 30 S Chiricahua Drive, Springerville, AZ 85938.
7. Alpine Engine Building, [LAT/LONG: 33.939981°/-109.122828°], 1.5 miles east of Alpine, AZ.
8. Hannagan Helibase Hall, [LAT/LONG: 33.633226°/-109.325831°] 23 miles south of Alpine, AZ.
9. Blue Camp Cabin, [LAT/LONG: 33.596342°, -109.12854°], 26 miles southeast of Alpine, AZ.
10. Pinedale Work Center, 1255 Pinedale Rd, Pinedale, AZ 85934
C.2.1 SITE INVESTIGATION
Prior to submitting bids for this project, the contractor is highly encouraged to visit the work sites to become aware of any conditions that may affect the cost of the project. All lengths given in pay item descriptions are approximate and must be field verified by the contractor.
C.3 – SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK
C.3.1 BACKGROUND
The Chief Information Office (CIO) is working on two different initiatives to upgrade and improve network connections at US Forest Service locations and facilities:
· The first – USDANet - will modernize and consolidate the US Department of Agriculture’s 17 separate agency networks into a single network. Every Forest Service site will eventually transition from the Forest Service network to USDANet. USDANet is managed by USDA and is being provided by Lumen Technologies and their industry partners. The transition to this new network, known as USDANet will occur on March 31, 2026, or soon after.
· The second – Agency Dedicated Internet (ADI) – is a non-enterprise internet connection to provide service to locations that currently have limited or no internet services. It will allow employees an alternative internet connection at the office as well as meet expanding business requirements for connecting devices that are not authorized for use on the USDANet or the Forest Service network. This service is managed by the Forest Service and is being provided by AT&T or their local contractors.
The USDA Network and ADI are being installed to each site’s Minimum Point of Presence (MPOP) and extended as necessary to the designated edge equipment interface location, typically called the “IT Room” or “Communications Room”.
Standard ADI or USDANet installation can include the following hardware:
Access Provider hardware equipment may include:
1. Fiber optic cable delivery
2. Broadband cable delivery
3. Wireless bridge delivery
4. Satellite delivery
USDANET HARDWARE DEVICES (all owned & installed by Lumen) include:
1. LEC owned -Cisco Network Switch 8 port
2. LEC owned -Cisco Catalyst 8200 router
3. LEC owned - ADVA Provider Network interface device
4. USDA Enterprise Cisco switch 12,24or 48 port switches for patching user devices
ADI STANDARD HARDWARE (to be furnished and installed by the government after this contract work is complete):
1. Meraki Router- MX-67 or 75
2. Meraki Switch MS 130-8FP
3. Meraki Wireless Access Point MR 36
4. Meraki Licenses for Equipment
Each Forest Service local unit [in this case, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNF)] is responsible for extending this service to all other buildings and locations where extended service is required at the site’s address. The local unit must provide the following:
· Cables from the demarcation point to other buildings at the site address
· Additional rack space for equipment.
· Electrical requirements within the telecom spaces.
· Grounding and bonding within the telecom spaces.
C.3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall furnish and install all material required for a complete system, including installation of communication cables and connection hardware and termination and testing of all cables in the Entrance Facility (EF), the Equipment Room (ER), and Telecommunications Room (TR).
The contractor shall install new cabling and ensure that electrical work, grounding, and bonding in telecom spaces comply with industry standards and the requirements below.
C.3.2.1 TESTING
The contractor shall test and certify all fiber optic and twisted-pair cables according to ANSI/TIA-568 requirements and provide documented results of the testing. If any cable run tests as defective, the contractor shall replace defective cable, and retest. Pass or fail results.
C.3.2.2 WARRANTY
The contractor shall provide a one-year materials and labor warranty on all cable and hardware installed under this contract. This shall be in addition to all factory warranties that can be provided.
C.3.2.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND INFORMATION SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit the following in electronic PDF format to the COR within 2 weeks of completion. Final payment will not be made until these submittals are received.
1. As-Built Drawings prepared at an appropriate scale, showing locations and identifiers of:
A. all work area outlets.
B. all horizontal pathway elements including but not limited to cable tray and conduit.
C. all backbone pathway elements.
D. all Entrance Facilities, Equipment Rooms, Telecommunication Rooms and Enclosures.
2. Pictures of the completed work including each location’s Cat 6 lines for future WAPs, EF, ER, TR and/or modular wall units.
3. Information about Horizontal Cable Installation:
A. Complete test results for each horizontal cable.
B. A cable record for each horizontal cable including:
a. Cable identifier
b. Termination point on the host end identified
c. Termination point on the user end identified
d. Termination hardware used at the host end (patch panel type)
e. Termination hardware used at the user end (outlet jack type)
f. Cable type and manufacturer’s specification sheet for the cable
g. Connection Point (CP), Termination Point (TP), or Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet Assembly (MUTOA)
4. Information about Backbone and entrance fiber cable installation:
A. Complete test results for each backbone fiber cable strand.
B. Cable type and manufacturer’s specification sheet for the cable.
C.3.3 PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS
The following project-specific specifications are supplemental to the specs in Exhibit 4 (Division 270000 – Telecommunications). In case of conflicts, these project specific specs will govern. Telecommunications infrastructure upgrades needed for extension of the ADI network within the main facility and outlying facilities shall meet the following requirements, as applicable.
If the facility has an established IT room with existing IT cabling infrastructure in place that includes IT room racks or cabinets, all ADI network equipment can be mounted in existing rack space and be used on the existing cabling infrastructure already in place.
At facilities without an IT room or prior IT infrastructure, the basic requirement is for secure housing for network equipment in a dedicated lockable IT hardware cabinet and associated IT infrastructure. The new IT space should be indoors in a conditioned space, preferably on an outside wall on the front of the facility that leads to the roadway into the facility. The following shall be installed (additional info for each item in the sections that follow): Cat 6 cabling for future wireless access points (WAP) and user workstations, Plywood Backboard, IT Hardware Cabinet, UPS, Power, and Grounding.
Example equipment and materials are listed. The contractor may substitute “approved equals”, after product information is submitted to and approved by COR.
C.3.3.1 CAT6 CABLING FOR FUTURE WAP
Cat 6 cable runs shall be installed in the ceiling for each WAP, connecting it to a Meraki switch in the IT Room. The WAPs and Meraki switches will be furnished and installed by the government once the CAT6 lines are in place. See the individual pay item descriptions for the number of Cat6 lines required at each location.
The contractor shall determine the best mounting positions for the WAPs to provide optimum signal for WiFi users. Installation shall follow ANSI/TIA-568 to address typical field conditions which could interfere with the performance of the Wi-Fi hardware.
Define where coverage areas are needed by local user requirements: locations of offices, conference rooms, and common areas and types of devices to be supported.
Standard offering is for one (1each) WAP that typically provides good coverage within 66 feet of coverage in open air, unobstructed space.
Universal (unclassified (data and voice)) wiring will be accomplished with a thermoplastic jacket BLUE in color plenum rated Cat 6, 4-pair 24 AWG, 100-ohm, solid conductor, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. These cables should provide service for both voice and data communications as an integrated telecommunications system.
Telecommunications Workstation outlets (Hannagan Heliport Hall & Pinedale Office) The standard telecommunications outlet box shall be 4” X 4” X 2 ¼” which will accommodate one or two trade size 1 conduits. Install a mud ring to reduce the opening down to support a single gang faceplate.
A normal Work Area Outlet must be able to support at least four UTP cables to support telecommunications needs. Office areas should have at least two Workstation outlets. T568B is the standard for all Telecommunications jacks.
C.3.3.2 PLYWOOD BACKBOARD FOR WALL MOUNT CABINET
This backboard is only for installations where there is no previous IT backboard.
Backboard sheets shall consist of one, (4 feet by 4 feet by 3/4 inch), with deviations allowed for size to accommodate available space allowances.
The plywood shall be either CDX interior fire treated, or ACX plywood backboard painted with a minimum of 2 coats of fire-retardant paint the same color as the interior walls of the building (Fire-rating stamp must be masked off and unpainted - visible.) Install these backboards at locations where wall mount cabinet is to be installed within 3 feet of an electrical outlet. Allow for adequate NEC clearances for doors.
Install the plywood vertically at 18" above finished floor. Anchor securely to wall substrate (masonry or studs) with equally spaced fasteners along each vertical edge and down the centerline of each sheet of plywood. Fasteners must be flush with surface of backboard. Fasteners shall be of the appropriate type for each substrate. Provide blocking or additional studs in framed walls to receive plywood backup panel fasteners. Installed plywood should be able to hold up to 300 pounds
C.3.3.3 IT HARDWARE CABINET
At locations without a communications room, a lockable modular wall cabinet shall be installed. The wall mounting cabinet shall hinge to swing out allowing access to the backside of equipment and must have an internal width of 19 inches. The rack depth shall be coordinated with depth of UPS. Cabinets shall have louvered side panels, cable access provisions top and bottom, and have cooling fan and 8 outlet capacity power distribution unit (PDU) installed. Cabinet shall be assembled and installed per manufacturer’s instructions.
Example A for Small to Medium sites with ADI network and small-scale govt enterprise USDANet network, less than 18 cable runs or users. HWD =25”x24”x26.5”
1. Kendall Howard model # KH-3132-3-001-12 12U of equipment space for mounting hardware https://www.kendallhoward.com/product/12u-linier-swing-out-wall-mount-cabinet-vented-door/
2. Shelf for organization- Kendall Howard model # 1906-3-008-01 https://www.kendallhoward.com/product/1u-vented-4-point-adjustable-shelf/
3. PDU for power distribution Hammond Part # 1589T8F1BKRR https://www.hammfg.com/dci/products/accessories/1589-rf-rr
4. Fan for Cooling: Kendall Howard model # 1908-4-001-01 https://www.kendallhoward.com/product/high-speed-fan-assembly-kit/
Example B for larger sites with ADI network and multi-user devices with govt enterprise USDANet network, more than 18 cable runs or user devices HWD=42”x24”x36”
1. Hammond model # HWM2420U26BK 20RU of equipment space for mounting hardware https://www.hammfg.com/part/HWM2420U26BK?referer=132
2. Shelf for organization - Hammond model # ADSV2536BK https://www.hammfg.com/dci/products/accessories/ads
3. PDU for power distribution Hammond Part # 1589T8F1BKRR https://www.hammfg.com/dci/products/accessories/1589-rf-rr
4. Fan for Cooling: Hammond model # DNFK1AC120 https://www.hammfg.com/dci/products/accessories/fk
C.3.3.4 UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)
All network equipment will be installed by the government once the work at each site is complete and approved. All network equipment is required to be connected to the UPS.
Provide and install UPS in wall-mounted cabinet. Coordinate UPS depth with cabinet ordered. UPS depth determines cabinet depth.
Optional Example for a small site with minimum devices to support-ADI network only. (Blue Camp Cabin) Tripp Lite SMART1500RXLTAA https://tripplite.eaton.com/1440va-1440w-line-interactive-ups-sine-wave-8-outlets-taa%7ESMART1500RXLTAA This model has a 15 amp, 5-15P input plug and fits within the Example A small site cabinet. 23lbs, HWD= 3.4 x 17.2 x 17.6 Example A for a Small to Medium site with multi-users devices with govt enterprise Tripp Lite-UPS – model SMART2200RMXL2TAA https://tripplite.eaton.com/taa-smartpro-120v-2.2kva-1.92kw-line-interactive-sine-wave-ups-2u-extended-run-network-card-options-lcd-usb-db9%7ESM2200RMXL2UTAA This model has a 20 amp, 5-20P input plug and fits within the Example B Medium site cabinet – 57lbs – HWD=3.46 x 17.32 x 19.29 Example B for Large site with multi-users devices with ADI & Govt enterprise IT hardware APC Smart-UPS model SMX2000RMLV2U https://www.se.com/us/en/product/SMX2000RMLV2U/apc-smartups-x-line-interactive-2000va-rack-tower-convertible-2u-100v127v-3x-515r+3x-520r+1x-l520r-nema-smartslot-extended-runtime/ This model has a 20 amp, 5-20P input plug and fits within the Example B large site cabinet. 85lbs, HWD = 3.35 x17.01 x 26.26
C.3.3.5 POWER
If not already present, provide a minimum of 1ea, dedicated 120 V nominal, non-switched, AC duplex electrical outlet on a separate branch circuit for a UPS to power the network equipment. These receptacles shall be rated at 20 Amps, Nema 5-20R and be connected to a dedicated 20 AMP branch circuit.
If a new outlet is needed, install the 20A 120VAC receptacle in compliance with local electrical code. The receptable shall be located within a minimum of 4.5 feet from the back of the cabinet. Electrical outlets shall be labeled with printed labels to indicate the serving power panel and breaker.
C.3.3.6 GROUNDING
Building Grounding System Verify and ensure that existing building service ground system has at least (2) 10 ft x 5/8” ground rods bonded to main service external ground bus bar (PBB).
If it is not already present, the main IT Equipment location shall be equipped with a Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus bar (TMGB). The TMGB shall be bonded to the main building service ground bus bar (PBB) at the building service panel. All equipment Racks/Cabinets shall be grounded to the TMGB system with individual grounding cables sized in accordance with J-STD-607-A.
Provide for each affected building a main building ground bus PBB at the service panel locations per EIA/TIA standards near wall mounted enclosed equipment cabinet. Properly bond copper building entrance terminal and cabinet using conductors in table below, stranded, green jacketed ground cable with two-hole, long barrel (double crimp) grounding lugs on each end of the ground cable. Bond wall mounted cabinets to TMGB with #6 AWG (American Wire Gauge) CU.
Ladder sections shall be bonded together and attached to the ground bus system. Grounding cables will be routed from the racks/cabinets along the side of the overhead cable tray. In places where the grounding cable needs to traverse the cable tray, position it so that there is a metal strip between the grounding cable and the communications cables.
Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus bar (TMGB) In the main TR, a TMGB will be mounted on the Telecommunications Backboard (TBB) in the upper left-hand corner, a minimum of 6-inches from the top and left corner. TMGB shall be grounded with a dedicated copper cable to the main service entry panel neutral utilizing Table 1 below.
Telecommunications Grounding Bus bar (TGB) In any additional TR, a TGB will be mounted on the Telecommunications Backboard (TBB) in the upper left-hand corner, a minimum of 6-inches from the top and left corner. Additional TGBs can be utilized in a TR to reduce the grounding cable length as needed. TGB shall be grounded with a dedicated copper cable to the TMGB utilizing Table 1 below.
| TMGB/PBB Length in Linear feet |
| TMGB/PBB Size (AWG) |
| 13 |
| 6 |
| 14-20 |
| 4 |
| 21-26 |
| 3 |
| 27-33 |
| 2 |
| 34-41 |
| 1 |
| 42-52 |
| 1/0 |
| 53-66 |
| 2/0 |
| Greater than 66 |
| 3/0 |
Table 1 – Grounding cable sizing chart
TMGB and Parts Example: (TMGB) 2inch x 10inch in size, Hubbell Premise Wiring HBBB14210A https://www.hubbell.com/hubbellpremisewiring/en/products/grounding-and-bonding-bus-bar-2-x-10-8d-insulated/p/557660 Proper lugs shown below for irreversible crimp style bonding to Facility’s grounding point.
C.3.3.7 EXTENSIONS TO OUTLYING BUILDINGS USING FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Fiber – 8 strand multimode 10 Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable shall be installed between the main TR and any sub-TR. Fiber will be terminated in rack mounted fiber line interface units (LIU) and equipped with LC connectors.
The fiber-optic backbone cables shall be terminated at all locations in a fiber panel. There shall be 15 feet of slack managed outside of the fiber panel to facilitate future re-terminations. There shall be a minimum of 3 feet of slack (with the outer jacket removed) managed inside the fiber panel.
Innerduct Corrugated Conduit shall be provided for all optical fiber lines. Size per optical fiber cable and install per manufacturer’s directions. Install plenum or riser inner duct suited for use as a nonmetallic flexible raceway for protecting and organizing optical fibers in riser or plenum applications.
New fiber optic cables between buildings will be pulled through existing buried conduit, except at Lakeside where it will be aerial.
A pull string shall be left behind in any ducts utilized on the project. After routing cables through the conduits, the conduit shall be sealed around the cable entrances into TR with waterproof fire-retardant sealer to prevent water seepage or pest infestation
The work required to satisfy the General Requirements is incidental to the work described in the individual pay items. The lump sum unit price paid for each site shall include the costs incurred to satisfy the General Requirements work.
C.4 – INDIVIDUAL PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS – BASE ITEMS
C.4.1 BASE LINE ITEM B1.1—ALPINE RANGER STATION UPGRADES
Alpine Ranger Station, 42634 US Hwy 180, Alpine, AZ 85920 Background Info: The Alpine Ranger Station Site has (2) buildings needing IT service upgrades on the compound. The site has (2) IT sections for switches amongst (2) buildings. The site currently runs a 20-meg circuit.
The two buildings’ IT rooms are about 300 feet apart and currently connected by coaxial cable, attic-run inside the main office from the IT closet to the south edge of the building, and(1) cat 5e cable in underground conduit run between the two buildings.
There are 35 employees active on the compound. The work under this contract is being done to provide the infrastructure needed between buildings. Fiber is needed to connect to the Annex building (fire office) behind the main office.
Specific work at this site: Install fiber to replace the existing connection between the IT closets in the main office and the fire office. Approximate distance between IT closets is 300 feet. The fiber shall be 8 strand indoor/outdoor plenum rated ultra thin micro armored multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable with Corning®Glass – Made in the USA by QuickTrex®, or approved equal.
Install (4) Cat 6e lines into the ceiling for each of the (5) WAP, that will connect to the additional Meraki switches that will be installed into each IT room. Unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.4.2 BASE LINE ITEM B2.1—BLACK MESA RANGER STATION UPGRADES
Black Mesa Ranger Station, 2748 E AZ 260, Overgaard, AZ 85933 Background Info: The Black Mesa Ranger Station Site has (2) buildings needing IT service upgrades on the compound. The site has (3) IT sections for switches amongst (2) buildings. The site currently runs a 6.1-meg circuit for data and 1.5 meg for voice service. These connections between IT rooms are provided with (1) cat 5e underground cable in conduit with an average distance of 185 feet to each. There are 40 employees active on the compound. They also have (1) Starlink on the MetTel contract at the Annex building supporting a secondary internet service.
The work under this contract is being done to provide the infrastructure needed between buildings. Fiber is needed to connect to the Annex building (Hotshot’s office) behind the main office.
Specific work at this site: Provide and Install UG 03 fiber between the main office IT room to Kendell’s Office and to the Hotshot’s office IT room.
The fiber shall be (8) Strand Indoor Plenum Rated Ultra-Thin Micro Armored Multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable with Corning®Glass – Made in the USA by QuickTrex®, or approved equal.
Provide and Install (4) Cat 6 lines into the ceiling for each of the (5) future WAP. The unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.4.3 BASE LINE ITEM B3.1—CLIFTON RANGER STATION UPGRADES
Clifton Ranger Station, 397240 AZ 75, Duncan, AZ 85534 Background Info: The Clifton Ranger Station Site has (2) buildings needing IT service upgrades on the compound. The site has (2) stack switches among (2) buildings. 19 employees are active on the compound.
Specific work at this site: Provide and Install UG 03 fiber between the main office IT room and multi-use building (fire) offices. The approximate distance between buildings is 150 feet.The fiber shall be 8 strand indoor/outdoor plenum rated ultra thin micro armored multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable with Corning®Glass – Made in the USA by QuickTrex®, or approved equal.
Provide and install (2) Cat 6 lines into the ceiling for each of the future (3) WAP. Provide and install one (1) 24”x24” wall-mount network equipment box in the multi-use building. The unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.4.4 BASE LINE ITEM B4.1—LAKESIDE RANGER STATION UPGRADES
Lakeside Ranger Station, 2022 W. White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside, AZ 85929.
Background Info: The Lakeside Ranger Station Site has (4) buildings needing IT service upgrades on the compound. The site has (5) stack switches amongst (4) buildings.
The site currently runs a 12-meg circuit that connects the buildings with (1) cat 5e aerial cable to each building.
40 employees are active on the compound. They also have (5) cable MDMs on the MetTel contract at each switch for a secondary internet service.
Specific work at this site: Install aerial 03 fiber between the Main Office IT Room to the conference room IT closet to existing power pole to the Fire Trailer to the Timber/GIS Office. Surface Mounted raceways and power poles are allowed to be used at this location.
Provide aerial fiber optic cable supported by a galvanized steel messenger between buildings. Cable shall be lashed per Fiber Broadband Association guidelines, using appropriately sized lashing wire. Messenger strand shall be grounded at both building terminations. Ground messenger and metallic cable armor using UL-listed bonding clamp; use minimum #6 AWG copper conductor to telecom ground bus, concurrent with building grounding electrode per NEC 250 & 800, TIA‑607. See NEC 800.44 for spacing and clearance.
| Fiber Run |
| Approx. Length (feet) |
| Main IT Room to Conference Room IT Closet (running under soffit) |
| 240 |
| Conference Room IT Closet to building edge closest to power pole (running under soffit) |
| 90 |
| Office Bldg to Power Pole to Fire Trailer to SW corner of Shop Bldg (AERIAL) |
| 140 |
| SW corner of Shop Building to GIS Office in 4th Building (under eave) |
| 180 |
The aerial fiber shall be 8 Strand Outdoor (OSP) Aerial with Messenger Multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable with Corning®Glass – Made in the USA by QuickTrex®, or approved equal.
Provide and install (4) Cat 5e lines into the ceiling for each of the future (5) WAP. The unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.4.5 BASE LINE ITEM B5.1—SPRINGERVILLE YARD OFFICES UPGRADES
Springerville Yard Offices, 455 Navajo Street, Springerville, AZ 85938.
Background Info: The Springerville Yard Site has (2) buildings needing IT service upgrades on the compound.
The site has (3) IT sections for switches amongst (2) buildings. The site currently runs a 3-meg circuit.
The connections between IT rooms are with (1) cat 5e underground cable in conduit with approximate distance of 250 feet.
20 employees are active on the compound. Fiber is needed to connect to the other building where timber and fleet offices are located.
Specific work at this site: Install UG 03 fiber using the existing underground conduit between the IT closet and timber and fleet offices. The approximate distance of this run is 250 feet. The fiber shall be 8 strand indoor/outdoor plenum rated ultra-thin micro armored multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cable with Corning®Glass – Made in the USA by QuickTrex®, or approved equal.
Provide and install (2) Cat 6e lines into the ceiling for each of the future (3) WAP. Employee workstations are in both buildings. Road maintenance crew workstations are in Building 94. Fleet and Timber offices are in the other building The unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.4.6 BASE LINE ITEM B6.1—SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE DATA DROPS
ASNF Forest Supervisor’s Office, 30 S Chiricahua Drive, Springerville, AZ 85938.
Background Info: The ASNF Supervisor’s Office is a 20,000 SF office building that houses approximately 90 employees for the Supervisor’s Office, Springerville Ranger District, and an interagency fire dispatch center. It has suspended ceiling and (1) IT room with Cat 6 cabling connecting to individual workstations.
Specific work at this site: Install (4) Cat 6 lines above the ceiling for each of the future (4) WAP. The unit of measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.5 – INDIVIDUAL PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS – OPTION ITEMS
The following Option Line Items will be awarded if funds are available.
Each of these sites has a single small building without an IT room or prior IT infrastructure. The work at each location will be to provide secure housing for network equipment in a dedicated lockable IT hardware cabinet and associated IT infrastructure.
The following shall be installed: Cat 6 cabling (at some locations) for Wireless Access points and user workstations, Plywood Backboard, IT Hardware Cabinet, UPS, Power, and Grounding. See Section C.3. Specifications.
C.5.1 OPTION LINE ITEM O1.1—ALPINE ENGINE BUILDING UPGRADES
Alpine Engine Building, [LAT/LONG: 33.939981°, -109.122828°]
From the intersection of US-191 and US-180 in Alpine, AZ, head east on US-180 and continue 1.5 miles.
Turn left on county road N2256. Turn left again just past the barn. The engine building is about 200 ft up the road on the right.
Specific work at this site: Provide and install plywood backboard, IT hardware cabinet, UPS, power and grounding per section C.3.3.
Unit of Measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.5.2 OPTION LINE ITEM O2.1—HANNAGAN HELIBASE HALL UPGRADES
Hannagan Helibase Hall, [LAT/LONG: 33.633226°/-109.325831°]
From the intersection of US-191 and US-180 in Alpine, AZ, head south on US-191 and continue about 23 miles to Forest Road 29A to the left. The 29A road is about ¼ mile past (south of) Hannagan Meadow Lodge.Turn left onto the 29A road & go 0.2 miles. Then turn right & continue another 0.2 miles. The Hannagan Helibase Hall is on the right.
Specific work at this site: Provide and install plywood backboard, IT hardware cabinet, UPS, power and grounding per section C.3.3. Provide minimum of 2 telecommunication workstation outlets in the office area. Unit of Measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.5.3 OPTION LINE ITEM O3.1—BLUE CAMP CABIN UPGRADES
Blue Camp Cabin, [LAT/LONG: 33.596342°, -109.12854°] From the intersection of US-191 & US-180 in Alpine, AZ head east on US-180 for 3.3 miles to County Rd 2104 (1/2 mile west of the Luna Lake turnoff).
Turn right on County Rd 2104 (turns into Blue River Road) and continue for about 22.8 miles. You will pass the Blue Post Office. Keep going about 2 more miles. The Blue Admin Area is on the left.
The Blue Camp Cabin had (1) Met Tel phone line that was discontinued, to be replaced by VOIP. This building will be getting ADI.only (No USDA Net) Specific work at this site: Provide and install plywood backboard, IT hardware cabinet, UPS, power and grounding per section C.3.3. Unit of Measure is Lump Sum (LS).
C.5.4 OPTION LINE ITEM O4.1—PINEDALE OFFICE UPGRADES
Pinedale Work Center, 1255 Pinedale Rd, Pinedale, AZ 85934
The Pinedale Office building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Clearance for construction at this site is pending. This site should be scheduled last, after other sites are finished. Coordinate with COR to determine if clearance has been approved.
The building is 360 square feet. It has 2 offices, one on the left and one on the right (through each door). There is a hallway in the middle and bathroom associated with that. Tucked in the corners of the back middle wall of each office, there are closets. One closet has shelving already installed. The other closet will become the IT closet. There is currently no electrical outlet in the closet.
Specific work at this site: Verify with COR that clearance has been approved before starting work. Provide and install plywood backboard, IT hardware cabinet, UPS, power, and grounding per section C.3.3. The existing closet shall be utilized to become the IT closet. Install a new electric receptacle in the closet. Install (1) telecommunication workstation outlets in each office. All wiring and cables shall be fished through the walls. Disturbance to the building should be minimized to preserve its historic character. Unit of Measure is Lump Sum (LS).
image1.png image2.png image3.jpg image4.jpg image5.jpg image6.jpg image7.png image8.jpg image9.jpeg image10.jpeg image11.jpeg image12.jpg image13.jpeg image14.png image15.jpeg
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .