B08_ATTACH_1-STATEMENT_OF_WORK.docx

Project Name: Controlled Temp Rooms Data/Voice Wiring

Project Location: Department of the Interior (DOI) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) 7920 NW 71 Street Gainesville, FL 32653

General Description/Background

Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) has a requirement to provide “new” data and voice connectivity in Controlled Temp Rooms #46 & #47. The walls of these rooms are constructed of cinder blocks and require surface raceway(s)/outlet box(es) and drilling as needed. Please refer to the following PDF files regarding wall jack outlets placement, etc.; MainBuilding, DataVoice_CTRooms and JackInfo.

Work to be Completed

1. Provide Cat6A (or better) 10GS, UTP, Plenum Rated (CMP) cable for data drops running from a patch panel in Server Room (Room# 12) to jacks in Controlled Temp Rooms

a. Provide modular 24-port patch panel to be installed in an existing rack in the server room. Patch panel must be able to accept Cat6A 10Gigabit type keystone jack which meets the TIA-568-B.2-10 standard for Augmented Category 6 (Cat 6A) from 1 MHz to 500 MHz in support of the IEEE 802.3an standard for 10GBASE-T network performance.

b. Provide Cat6A keystone jacks (white in color) for both the patch panel and outlet jacks.

c. Cat6A cabling on patch panels and keystone jacks are to be terminated via TIA-568-B.2-10 standard and neatly fastened via cable management products where applicable.

2. Provide Cat5e Plenum (CMP) cable for voice drops running from 66-block in PBX Room (Room# 39) to jacks in Controlled Temp Rooms

STATEMENT

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a. Provide 66 punch down block which will be installed in a location in the PBX Room designated by WARC.

b. Provide keystone jacks (white in color) and terminate according to TIA- 568-B.2-10 standard referenced in section 1.a. to allow for the connecting of IP phones to existing Avaya phone system.

c. Cat5e termination

i. 66-block: per cable is to be terminated on terminals on the left side of the block and follow the order (clarification will be provided if needed)

1. 1st pair: White Blue/Blue

2. 2nd pair: White Orange/Orange

3. 3rd pair: White Green/Green

4. 4th pair: White Brown/brown

ii. Keystone jacks are to be terminated via TIA 568B standard as referenced in section 1.a.

3. Penetrating Cinder Block Walls

a. Wire drops into Server, PBX and Controlled Temp Rooms must be via a 4” PVC conduit that will be installed from the hall area above the ceiling line.

b. The 4” PVC conduit where it touches the cinder block must be sealed with a minimum 2-hour rating fire retardant.

c. The opening of the conduit facing the room once all cabling has been installed must be sealed with a reusable putty.

4. Wire Runs

a. Between rooms will be located above ceiling tile line and secured via a form of cable management (ie. J-Hooks, L-Brackets, etc.)

b. From ceiling area down to jacks will be enclosed in surface mounted Panduit and jack outlets (both are to be white in color).

5. Patch Panel/Jack Labeling

a. Refer to JackInfo.pdf

b. “Blank Jack Insert” as needed

6. End-to-End testing of terminated connections (where applicable) is required. A digital format of the test results is to be received by the Technical Liaison(s) prior to final inspection. Acceptable digital formats are documents with the following extensions doc, xls, ppt, vsd, mdb, and csv or any of the latest versions. Other formats shall be considered, if mutually agreed upon by Contractor and Technical Liaison(s).

Special Conditions:

1. The work completed under these specifications shall be of the highest professional quality and craftsmanship. All materials furnished herein shall be complete and in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and designs. Contractor (will be inclusive of sub-contractor(s)) shall supply all components of the specified materials utilized as recommended by the manufacturer, whether specifically designated in theses specifications or not.

2. The Contractor shall perform the work during business hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (local time), Monday through Friday; unless coordinated with the Technical Liaison(s) to perform the task outside of stated time and days in order to provide minimal disruption in WARC’s daily operation.

3. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes that are applicable to electrical and telecommunications wiring and fire codes. If there are any conflict between these specifications and codes, the stringent requirement shall apply.

4. The successful Contractor must have applicable licenses (including but not necessarily limited to low voltage) and follow municipal codes for the areas in which projects are accomplished, to include NFPA, NEC, TIA/EIA/ANSI and BICSI.

5. Damages to property caused by the Contractor shall be the responsibility and liability of the Contractor.

6. The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a clean and neat environment. All materials to be discarded shall be maintained in a designated area identified by the Technical Liaison(s) until removed by Contractor on or before completion of project. The Contractor shall be responsible for the transportation and removal of all debris and material to be discarded from the worksite and facility. If needed, a designated area will be provided by the Technical Liaison(s) for the placement of an onsite dumpster(s).

7. The Contractor/Subcontractor employees shall park in an area designated by the Technical Liaison(s). No personal vehicles will be allowed within the fenced perimeter of Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. Contractor’s company vehicles will be allowed to park within the fenced perimeter in the work zone parking area designated by the Technical Liaison(s).

8. The Contractor shall submit to the Technical Liaison(s) a written schedule of construction for the project. The schedule shall indicate the dates the Contractor shall be on site. The schedule shall indicate the start time and date and completion date, the dates that major milestones shall be accomplished. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Liaison(s) immediately of any problems which could potentially cause deviations from the project schedule.

9. Site Visit: The Contractor is encouraged to participate in an onsite visit with WARC representatives who shall provide an overview of the current installation and the logistical aspect of the existing and proposed data/voice wiring infrastructure and entertain questions, etc.

10. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed by Technical Liaison(s) (and/or other WARC representatives) upon job completion.