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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUPPLEMENTAL D - VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES

SECTION 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

SECTION 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 10 10 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS (SCS)

SECTION 28 00 00 SECURITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 28 23 00 SECURITY CAMERAS

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SUPPLEMENTAL D - VOLUNTARY ALTERNATES

Voluntary alternates will be accepted and will need to be input into the project on OpenGov.com under Project ID RFP-RO-2024-015

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SECTION 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 OVERVIEW

A. This project is the for acquisition and installation of Category 6 installation in support of new IP camera installation.

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

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

1.2 LOCATIONS

A. City of Royal Oak – 222 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

1.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and Division 0 and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Sections 01 and 03

C. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

D. Section 27 05 28 PATHWAYS

E. Section 27 10 00 COMMUNICATIONS CABLING

F. Section 28 00 00 SECURITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

G. Section 28 23 00 SECURITY CAMERAS

1.4 SUMMARY

A. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, software, programming licenses and services for a 100% turn-key system as indicated on the drawings and as specified herein.

B. Provide all labor, materials, equipment, software, programming licenses and integration or migration services

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals

1. Product Data

B. Manufacturer product data sheets C. Manufacturer product instructions, and installation and operating manuals D. Shop Drawings

1. Complete set of proposed drawings, identifying equipment locations, types of cabling, numbers of conductors, raceway locations, and termination points of each conductor.

2. Complete listing of proposed devices, indicating interconnection equipment locations and specifying terminal/connecter termination locations.

3. Operational narrative of each component/system.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Warranty Documentation

1. Integrator’s Warranty

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2. Manufacturer warranty statements for all system components and applicable equipment.

1.7 Record Documentation:

A. Maintenance Material Submissions:

1. Listing of spare parts required to maintain the system.

B. Closeout Submittals

1. As-built drawings showing main cable routes, cable termination points, equipment and devices, access-controlled doors, cameras and labeling /identification of the same.

1.8 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Network switch to be provided by others B. Electrical

1.9 COORDINATION / DESIGN INTENT

A. The specifications and drawings shall be complimentary and of equal authority and priority.

B. Refer conflicts and differences within the Contract Documents to the PSC prior to submission bids to perform this Work. If any such differences or conflicts are not called to attention of the PSC prior to bid submission, the PSC shall decide which of the conflicting requirements shall govern and the Contractor shall perform the Work at no additional cost to the Owner or its representatives in accordance with said decision.

C. Should the drawings disagree in themselves or with other Contract Documents, the greater quantity of Work or materials shall be furnished and performed. Decision by the PSC shall be final.

D. It is intended that work under this specification shall be design-build in nature.

Integrator shall determine all parts and pieces required to complete a functional system. All requirements listed under substitutions shall still apply.

1.10 PERMITS

A. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with and an understanding of all local codes and contract conditions and shall obtain all permits necessary pertaining to the Work.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting to the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) the electric lock/electronic lock procedure submittal for permitting as required. The Contractor shall only be responsible for lock permitting of electric locks controlled by the Access Control System.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section, with not less than five years of documented experience.

B. Installer/Contractor Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the work of this section and approved by manufacturer(s).

1. The Installer/Contractor shall have a service facility and organization with staffing capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and service for the specified systems with a 150-mile radius of the Project.

2. The Installer/Contractor shall have local in-house engineering and project management capabilities consistent with the requirements of the Work. The

Installer/Contractor shall provide a team managed by a project manager

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C. Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified by UL as suitable for the purpose specified and indicated. Also comply with NFPA 70, Article 100.

D. All equipment provided by the Contractor shall be new and shall meet or exceed the latest published specifications of the manufacturer in all respects.

E. The Contractor shall provide the latest revision of a specified piece of equipment at the time of bid.

F. For equipment and components that become discontinued between bidding and installation, Integrator shall provide the next comparable model with the minimum functionality listed as the specified product.

1.12 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Convene at least one week before starting work of this section.

1.13 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver all system components to project site in the manufacturer's original packaging.

B. Store all system components under cover and elevated above grade in a climate-controlled area of the project.

C. Handle, store and provide protection for all system components prior to installation in strict accordance with any manufacturer recommendations or requirements.

1.14 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Do not install facility security and surveillance system components when environmental conditions are outside of the manufacturer's established limits.

B. Maintain environmental conditions recommended by the manufacturer once facility security and surveillance system installation has commenced.

1.15 INSTALLATION WARRANTY

A. One-year Integrator installation labor and material warranty

1.16 MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND SUPPORT

A. Minimum 20-year Product and applications warranty

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.1 Approved manufacturers:

A. As specified in each individual section.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Final acceptance and closeout of the contract will be given only after all the following have occurred:

1. All closeout and administration documentation have been received, reviewed, and approved by Owner’s design professional (PSC).

2. All tests have been conducted, system demonstrated with and accepted by the

Owner and review and approval of all test documents by Owner’s design professional (PSC).

3. A physical “punch” inspection has been made by for conformance to the RFP and drawings, quality of workmanship, operation, and identification by the Owner’s design professional (PSC).

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B. Acceptance shall not be given until all “punch list” items have been rectified to Owner’s/PSC’s satisfaction, Owner has beneficial use of the system, all training has been conducted to the Owner’s satisfaction and Owner has accepted the system by signature and taken full ownership.

C. All punch list items shall be complete within 10 business days.

D. If deemed by the Owner or PSC that the system is not ready for inspection when the punch list is attempted requiring multiple trips to inspect or confirm completion of certified completed punch-list (certified by Integrator) a fee of $150.00 per hour shall be assessed against and paid by the Integrator’s retainage.

3.2 CLOSEOUT

A. Provide, prior to Final Acceptance, Owner and PSC all system documentation, record drawings and warranty information.

B. Acceptance by Owner

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. The successful bidder/Integrator (hereafter referred to as the Integrator) shall supply equipment, materials, labor, and services to provide the following systems including, but not limited to:

1. System(s) as indicated in each Section

2. Structured Cabling and system wiring

3. Testing and test documentation as indicated in each Section.

4. Fire stopping.

5. Extended warranty and manufacturer’s certification of systems, products, and labor.

B. Provide all equipment, materials, labor, whether specifically mentioned or not, which are necessary to complete or perfect all parts of the installation. Ensure that they are in compliance with requirements stated or reasonably inferred by the contract documents.

1.2. RELATED SECTIONS

A. Sections 01 and 03

B. Section 27 05 28 PATHWAYS

C. Section 27 10 00 COMMUICATIONS CABLING

D. Section 28 00 00 SECURITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

E. Section 28 03 00 SECURITY CAMERAS

1.3. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions apply to this section.

B. Also as indicated in each section.

1.4. REFERENCES

A. Local Codes and Standards - all applicable

1. Anywhere Standards conflict with electrical or safety Codes, Integrator shall defer to applicable local codes or ordinances, or default to the most stringent requirements listed by either. Knowledge and execution of applicable codes is the sole responsibility of the Integrator. Any code violations committed at the time of installation shall be remedied at the Integrator’s expense. Integrator is responsible for bringing any perceived conflicts between project documents and referenced Standards or Codes to the attention of the PSC for resolution.

B. Integrators shall adhere to latest ratified editions of the following: this list is not all inclusive:

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

3. Insulated Cables Engineers Association (ICEA)

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

a. National Electric Safety Code (NESC IEEE C2)

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6. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Telecommunications Industry

Association (TIA)

a. ANSI/TIA-568- Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

b. ANSI/TIA-568 - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and

Components

c. ANSI/TIA-568: Optical Fiber Cabling Components

d. ANSI/TIA-569 - Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

e. ANSI/TIA-598- Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

f. ANSI/TIA-606 - Administration Standard for Telecommunications

Infrastructure

g. ANSI/TIA-607 - Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

(Earthing) for Customer Premises

7. ISO/IEC 11801– Information Technology – Generic Cabling For Customer

Premises

8. IEC 61280 - International Electrotechnical Commission Fiber optic test procedures

9. NFPA 70 -National Electrical Code (NEC)

10. Michigan Electrical Code

11. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS)

12. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

13. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

a. Telecommunications Distribution Design Manual (TDMM)

b. Information Technology Systems Installations Methods Manual (ITSIMM)

c. Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM)

C. Federal, state, and local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances

1. The Integrator shall perform all work according to Federal, State, and local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the work. Where the requirements of other sections of the specifications are more stringent than applicable codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances, the specifications shall apply.

D. Others as indicated in each section.

1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled, meeting the

National Electrical Code, Michigan Electrical Code and/or National Building Code and tested by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application

B. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA-569, the National

Electrical Code and the National Building Code.

C. Grounding: Comply with ANSI/TIA-607, NECA and the Michigan Electrical Code.

D. Underwriter’s laboratory – For each component listing this requirement.

E. Industry Norms and Best Practices

F. Manufacturer Requirements

1.6. GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS

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A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install interior equipment cable until spaces are enclosed and weather-tight, wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and work above ceilings in IT spaces is complete.

B. This Integrator shall examine the conditions under which the system installation is to be performed and notify the Owner's Representative or Design Professional in writing of unsatisfactory conditions. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to provide a workmanlike installation.

C. Review areas of potential interference and resolve conflicts before proceeding with the work. Coordinate ceiling layout and wall layout and other work that penetrates or is supported throughout the space of the building. All work shall be flush and workmanlike in all finished areas.

1.7. COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of communications equipment with Owner's telecommunications and LAN equipment and service suppliers.

B. Coordinate all work with:

1. Owner for available work hours and site access requirements

2. Owner IT department

3. General Construction (if applicable)

C. Record agreements reached in meetings and distribute them to other participants.

D. Adjust arrangements and locations of distribution frames, cross -connects, and patch panels in equipment rooms to accommodate and optimize arrangement and space requirements of telephone switch and LAN equipment and as required by project documents.

E. Adjust arrangements and locations of equipment with distribution frames, cross-connects, and patch panels of cabling systems of other communications, electronic safety and security, and related systems that share space in the equipment room.

F. Coordinate location of power raceways and receptacles with locations of communications equipment requiring electrical power to operate.

1.8. PERMITS, FEES, and CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL.

A. The Integrator will make application and pay for all required permits.

B. As indicated in each section.

1.9. DEFINITIONS

A. 8P/8C Connector – Commonly referred to as “RJ45”

B. AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction

C. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

D. BICSI - Building Industry Consulting Service International

E. CMP - Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum

F. dB - Decibel(s)

G. IBDN - Integrated Building Distribution Network

H. IDC - Insulation displacement contact

I. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

J. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

K. ISO - International Organization for Standardization

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L. MHz - Megahertz

M. MPTL - Modular Plug Terminated Link, ANSI/TIA test procedures for field installed modular plugs on UTP cable

N. NEXT Near-end crosstalk

O. NLT – No Later Than

P. PAIR UBL – Pair Resistance Unbalance

Q. P2P UBL – Pair to Pair Resistance Unbalance

R. PSACRF - Power-sum attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio far-end

S. PSAACRF - Power-sum attenuation-to-alien crosstalk ratio far-end

T. PSANEXT - Power-sum alien near-end crosstalk

U. PSNEXT - Power-sum near-end crosstalk

V. SCS - Structure Cabling System

W. TBD – To be determined

X. TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

Y. PSC – Professional Services Contractor (Convergent Technology Partners)

Z. UNO – Unless Notified/Noted Otherwise

AA. UTP – Unshielded Twisted Pair

BB. UL - Underwriters Laboratories

1.10. SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. As required by individual Sections herein

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Provide cable routing diagrams.

2. Show patch panel numbering for all patch panels.

3. Provide a schedule of materials list with quantities and manufactures indicated for all materials installed in the project.

C. Product Data:

1. Provide manufacturer’s product data specifications sheets indicating products being submitted and any long lead time items.

2. Provide submittals for products with long lead times as soon as possible for ordering the materials.

3. Provide submittals (1) week after receiving notice to proceed and prior to installation of any of the product.

D. Schedule

1. Submit a coordinated schedule no later than (2) weeks after “notice to proceed” to include the following.

a. Preconstruction meeting and walkthrough.

b. Start and duration of system milestones.

c. Punch List.

d. Final Punch List.

e. Completion and Acceptance

E. Cable Test Results Format

1. Provide information for the certified cable testers used, including certification/level of the tester and last calibration date.

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2. Test results shall be submitted in electronic format, both as a summary of all tests and individual tests – downloaded directly from tester. If specialized software is required to read results, provide software.

a. Any cables shown as a marginal pass (*) will not be accepted.

F. Cable Test Results

1. Cable Tests (Copper)

a. All UTP terminated on modular 8p/8c jacks shall be tested using the

“Permanent Link Method” as outlined in the ANSI/TIA 568 Standard.

b. All UTP terminated on modular 8p/8c plugs shall be tested using the MPTL for

Modular Terminated Plugs as outlined in the ANSI/TIA 568 Standard.

c. All UTP shall be POE tested, per ANSI/TIA 568 and the Ethernet Alliance standards for:

1) Loop Resistance

2) Pair Resistance Unbalance

3) Pair to Pair resistance Unbalance

G. Cable Tests (Optical Fiber)

1. Per ANSI/TIA 568 Tier 1 test

a. Using a Certified and calibrated OLTS

H. Project Record Drawings

1. Submit project record documents at Contract Closeout.

2. The Integrator shall deliver one (1) set of hard-copy and one (1) set of electronics as-built drawings per building to the PSC/owner within two (2) calendar weeks of completion of the project. A set of as-built drawings shall be provided to the owner in approved electronic form (i.e., USB) and utilizing software that is acceptable to the owner and PSC. The Integrator shall deliver the digital media to the owner/PSC within two (2) calendar weeks of completion of the project.

a. As-built Drawings must contain.

1) Main Cable Routes

2) Labeling at WAO or end device

3) Cable locations by type

I. Submit, within two (2) weeks after notice to proceed, the names and qualifications of those persons who will have management and supervisory positions over the employees on the job site. Submit the name of the supervisory person who will be on the job site daily and have responsibility for day-to- day decisions. Submit the name of the Project Manager who will attend meetings and have authority to make decisions for issues and requirements that arise from such meetings.

J. Upon request by the engineer/designer (PSC), the Owner, and/or the Owner’s representative will furnish a list of references with specific information regarding the type of project and involvement in providing other products and/or support equipment used on this project.

K. Where equipment and materials have industry certification, labels, or standards (i.e., NEMA-National Electrical Manufacturer’s Assn.), this equipment shall be labeled as certified or complying with the standards.

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L. Material and equipment shall be new, and conform to grade, quality, and standards specified. Equipment and materials of the same type shall be a product of the same manufacturer throughout.

1. All hardware proposed must be the current offering of the manufacturer and receive the highest level of standard support offered by the manufacturer.

2. Factory refurbished hardware which is in "new condition" as well as used, shopworn, prototype, demonstrator models, etc. are not acceptable.

3. The System must consist of standards-based products or components whose performance, reliability, and maintainability can be demonstrated.

1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Submit documentation with the bid listing the names of employees that may be used on this project indicating their experience, level of expertise, and certificates of training.

B. The Integrator’s project manager shall make periodic inspections to assure quality, code, standards, and RFP compliance.

C. Comply with directives from the PSC regarding quality, codes, standards, and RFP compliance

1.12. WARRANTY

A. Submit at project closeout, a signed and registered manufacturer product warranty and applications assurance. See individual (system) Sections for warranty requirements.

B. All software required to run or view the test data must accompany the application.

C. Copies of as-built drawings must be submitted to the manufacturer via electronic or hard copy. (Drawings must be in AutoCAD or Visio)

D. Submit a statement, at notice to proceed, of any Integrator warranties in addition to the manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties. Submit at closeout signed copies of the Integrator provided warranties that are in addition to manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties.

1.13. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect equipment during transit, storage, and handling to prevent damage, theft, soiling, and misalignment. Coordinate with the owner for secure storage of equipment and materials.

1. There is limited storage while school is in session. More storage will become available once Summer Break starts.

B. Do not store equipment where conditions fall outside manufacturer’s recommendations for environmental conditions.

C. Follow manufacturers’ recommended procedures for storage of materials & equipment.

D. Do not install damaged equipment; remove from site and replace damaged equipment with new equipment.

1.14. USE OF THE SITE

A. Access to the site shall be at the owner’s direction in matters in which the owner deems it necessary to place restriction.

B. Access to building wherein the work is performed shall be as directed by the owner.

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C. The owner will occupy the premises during the entire period of construction for conducting his or her normal business operations. Cooperate with the owner to minimize conflict and to facilitate the owner’s operations.

D. Proceed with the work without interfering with ordinary use and operations of the owner.

1.15. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES

A. Take no action that will interfere with, or interrupt, existing building services unless previous arrangements have been made with the owner’s representative. Arrange the work to minimize shutdown time

B. Owner’s personnel will perform shutdown of operating systems. The Integrator shall give three (3) days’ advance notice for systems shutdown.

C. Should services be inadvertently interrupted, immediately furnish labor, including overtime, material, and equipment necessary for prompt restoration of interrupted service.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. MANUFACTURERS

A. Provide products as indicated in individual articles.

B. Where no manufacturer is specified, provide products of manufacturers in compliance with requirements.

C. Provide proof the manufacturer selected has successfully had these same products installed at other facilities and provide references with name, title, address, phone number & e-mail address of each point of contact within each referenced account.

D. Provide proof the manufacturer has 20 years or more of designing, manufacturing and providing fiber optic cables, within the continental United States.

E. Provide proof the manufacturer is located within the U.S., is incorporated within the

U.S. and that the major products (fiber optic cables, cable assemblies and termination hardware) are manufactured within the U.S.

F. Substitutions: Substitution requests will be considered only if submitted to Owner’s

Representative not less than 7 working days prior to project bid date. Acceptance or rejection of proposed substitution is at Owner’s Representatives sole discretion. No exceptions. Requests for substitutions shall be considered not approved unless approval is issued in writing by Owner’s Representative.

G. Rejection: For equipment, cabling, wiring, materials, and all other products indicated or specified as no substitutions or no alternates, Owner does not expect nor desire requests for substitutions and alternate products other than those specified. Owner reserves right for Owner’s Representative to reject proposed substitution requests and submissions of alternates without review or justification.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. PRE-INSTALLATION SITE SURVEY

A. Prior to the start of systems installation, The Integrator will meet at the project site with the owner’s representative and representatives of trades performing related work to coordinate efforts. Review areas of potential interference and resolve conflicts before proceeding with the work. Facilitation with the general contractor

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(when applicable) shall be necessary to plan the crucial scheduled completions of the equipment rooms and telecommunications rooms.

B. Examine areas and conditions under which the system is to be installed. Do not proceed with the work until satisfactory conditions have been achieved.

C. Exact location of cable terminations shall be field verified with owner at time of installation.

3.2. HANDLING AND PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. The Integrator shall be responsible for safekeeping their own and subcontractor’s property, such as equipment and materials, on the job site. The owner assumes no responsibility for protection of above-named property against fire, theft, and environmental conditions.

3.3. CLEANUP

A. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before substantial completion, unless specified otherwise.

B. All work materials shall be removed at the end of each workday and the work area left in the same condition as found. Upon completion of the work, the Integrator must remove all tools, equipment and all rubbish and debris from the premises and must leave the premises clean and neat.

3.4. PROTECTION OF OWNER’S FACILITIES

A. Effectively protect the owner’s facilities, equipment, and materials from dust, dirt, and damage during construction.

B. Protect installed products until completion of project

C. Remove protection at completion of work.

D. Should it be found by the engineer that the materials, or any portion thereof, furnished and installed under this contract fail to comply with the specifications and drawings, with respect or regard to the quality, amount of value of materials, appliances, or labor used in the work, it shall be rejected and replaced by the

Integrator, and all work distributed by changes necessitated in consequence of said defects or imperfections shall be made good at the Integrator’s expense.

3.5. INSTALLATION

A. Prior to pulling cable through conduit, mandrel the conduits to remove foreign material before pulling commences.

B. Beginning installation means that the Integrator accepts existing conditions.

C. Integrator shall furnish all required installation tools to facilitate Cable installation without damage to the cable jacket. Such equipment is to include, but not be limited to, sheaves, winches, cable reels, cable reel jackets, duct entrance funnels, pulling tension gauges, and similar devices. All equipment shall be of substantial construction to allow steady progress once pulling has begun. Makeshift devices that may move or wear in a manner to pose a hazard to the cable or employees shall not be used.

D. Cable pulling shall be done in accordance with cable manufacturer’s recommended procedures and ANSI/IEEE C2 standards. Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be a part of the cable submittal. Recommended pulling tensions and minimum bending radii shall not be exceeded. Any cable bent or kinked to a radius less than recommended shall not be installed.

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E. During cable pulling operation, an adequate number of workers shall be present to allow cable observation at all points of duct entry and exit as well as to feed cable and operate pulling machinery.

F. Pulling lubricant shall be used to ease pulling tensions. Lubricant shall be of a type that is non- injurious to the cable material used. Lubricant shall not harden or become adhesive with age.

G. Avoid abrasion and other damage to cables during installation.

H. All exposed cable shall be labeled at 35-foot (maximum) intervals with tags indicating ownership, cable type, and fiber type installed.

I. As indicated in individual sections.

3.6. LABELING

A. All labeling shall be in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606 unless otherwise noted by the owner.

B. Mark up floor plans showing Cable routes, segments, Cable type, and marking of cables. Label both ends of cable at a minimum of 4” from termination. Turn these drawings over to the owner two (2) weeks prior to move-in to allow the owner’s personnel to connect and test owner-provided equipment in a timely fashion.

3.7. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Test procedures must meet manufacturer's standards.

B. The Integrator shall correct, in a timely manner, any failure to comply with Contract

Documents as reasonably determined by Owner.

C. If final acceptance is significantly delayed because of defective new equipment or because the installation is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the

Integrator shall pay for all the Owner’s additional time and expenses resulting from the delay and any extensions of Acceptance Testing.

D. As additionally indicated in each Section.

1. The Integrator shall provide written reports of all test data in written form to the owner. At such time the Integrator turns over test data to the PSC.

2. In the event that test results are not satisfactory, the Integrator shall make adjustments, replacements, and changes as necessary and shall then repeat the test or tests that disclosed faulty or defective material, equipment, or installation method, and shall perform additional tests as the PSC deems necessary.

a. Tests related to connected equipment of others shall only be done with the permission and presence of the Integrator involved. The Integrator shall perform only that testing as required to prove the fiber connections and loss are correct.

b. One (1) record copy of all test data shall be submitted to the PSC/engineer for approval. The Integrator shall notify the PSC/engineer at least one week in advance of the test date so that the PSC/engineer may be present.

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SECTION 27 05 28 COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK

A. The scope of the work under this section consists of providing conduits, boxes, raceways, and pathways and cable supports for communications wiring and cable.

B. Work covered by this Section shall consist of furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, material and testing unless otherwise specified.

C. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify that the specification requirements which are specified below have been met.

D. It is the responsibility of the contractor to submit an RFI for any noted incorrect designs, specifications or conditions found that do not meet the requirements of this

Specification Standard.

E. Sizing of the pathway shall be designed to meet future additional cabling requirements for the building’s life. The initial installation shall not exceed a 40% fill rate.

F. Furnish and install raceways and cable tray systems in hallways and other accessible areas, above ceilings where applicable or as specified in the project documents and drawings.

G. Transition from cable tray to conduit systems in inaccessible areas.

H. Install cable tray and raceway systems according to the manufactures’ product installation instructions using the manufactures’ approved methods and components.

I. Furnish, install and document re-enterable UL listed fire stop assemblies at all firewall penetrations.

J. All work performed under this section must comply with the manufactures’ approved methods and comply with most recent versions the following Industry Standards and

Practices applicable to work being performed under this section. The contractor shall have working knowledge and possess the following documents of the related standards and methods listed in the RFP, and must adhere to the most recent published edition.

K. The Contractor shall plug all penetrations, conduits, sleeves, cable trays, etc., where cabling has been installed through rated walls/floors or in the unused pathways with a UL listed and an approved intumescent fire-stop system consisting of re-enterable putty for sleeves and conduit penetrations and pillow stop systems.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for returning any and all penetrations through rated walls or floors made for communications cable to their pre-penetration rating.

1.2. RELATED SECTIONS:

A. Section 27 00 00 STRUCTURED CABLING

B. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNCATIONS

C. Section 27 10 00 COMMUICATIONS CABLING

D. Section 28 00 00 SECURITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

E. Section 28 23 00 SECURITY CAMERAS

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1.3. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 0 & 1 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

1.4. CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

A. The Contractor shall adhere to the latest edition of the following codes, standards, and references. Additionally, the Contractor shall adhere to all other codes, regulation and standards not stated here:

1. As listed in Section 27 05 00

2. Manufacturers Recommendations

3. Best Practices and Industry Norms

1.5. SUBMITTALS

A. Coordinate with Division 0 & 1.

B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for equipment racks and cabinets. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

C. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

D. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.1. OUTLETS BOXES, FLOOR BOXES, SURFACE RACEWAYS AND OTHER PATHWAY SYSTEMS

A. Telecommunication Pathway Systems shall have the ability to accommodate a complete line of connectivity modules including those for UTP cables Category 6 UTP, fiber optic, coaxial, and other cabling types with matching faceplates and bezels to facilitate mounting.

B. Bezels and/or outlet mounting hardware shall be supplied by the contractor furnishing the outlet boxes, floor boxes, surface raceways and all other pathway systems shall be manufactured to integrate into the communications outlets and apparatus being installed. Note coordination between the Architect, GC, Electrical and IT Contractor is essential in this area.

C. Provide approved, re-enterable UL fire stop systems to meet all code requirements.

D. All Pathway Systems shall be installed to meet both the Pathway Systems

Manufacture’s Specifications and to meet the Cabling System’s Manufacturer’s

Specifications.

2.2. SURFACE MOUNTED RACEWAYS

A. Acceptable Manufacturers:

1. EMT

2. Wiremold

3. Equivalent

C. Surface mounted Raceway shall accommodate a complete line of connectivity outlets and snap-in modular inserts for UTP including Category 6 UTP required within this

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D. Provide surface raceway systems for branch circuits and data networks voice and other low-voltage wiring. Surface raceway system shall consist of raceway covers;

appropriate fittings and device mounting plates necessary for complete installation.

E. Raceway Covers and Devices Plates: Raceway covers with cable exiting the raceway shall have a hole-cut with grommet. Wiring connections of these devices shall be completed during installation.

F. Ensure depth of surface raceway will provide sufficient space for jacks, bends radius for terminations.

G. The bezels shall allow for the outlet jacks to be installed in an upright position.

H. Bezels and/or outlet mounting hardware shall be supplied by the contractor furnishing the raceway to match the communications outlets and apparatus being installed. Note coordination between the Electrical and IT Contractor is essential in this area.

I. Each Unit shall be installed to meet the raceway manufacture’s specifications and to meet the cabling system’s manufacturer’s specifications.

J. Provide full cable capacity corner elbows and tee fittings to maintain a proper bend radius, meeting the specifications for UTP and cabling and exceeding TIA/EIA-569 requirements for communications pathways.

2.5. NON-CONTININOUS CABLE SUPPORTS – J-HOOKS AND SADDLES

B. Acceptable Manufacturers – Caddy, Erico, Cable Organizer or approved equivalent.

C. Non-continuous cable supports shall provide a bearing surface of sufficient width to comply with required bend radii of high-performance cables (CAT 6 and Cat 6 and fiber optics); UL Listed.

D. Non-continuous cable supports shall have flared edges to prevent damage while installing cables.

E. Non-continuous cable supports shall have an electro-galvanized finish and shall be rated for indoor use in non-corrosive environments.

2.6. FIRESTOP

B. Acceptable Manufacturers: Hilti, STI, and approved equal.

C. Furnish and install re-enterable UL listed fire rated assemblies through fire rated partitions, walls and floors.

D. Install assemblies according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

E. Cable trays shall not penetrate fire-rated walls or partitions and floors. Use an approved fire rated assembly to penetrate walls and floors.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B. The intent of the telecommunications pathways is to provide the building with a supported cabling route from the building’s ER/TR’s and spaces to the TO’s at the end user’s work area or equipment termination point.

C. All products are to be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions and meet the

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D. requirements of TIA 569, The cabling system manufacturer’s requirements and the

BICSI TDDM.

E. The installation of new pathways shall not interfere or be interfered with existing utilities or pathways. Coordinate installation of cable tray with other trades to allow a minimum of 12 inches above, 12 inches in front or at the side rail on one side, and 3 inches below of clearance from piping, conduits, ductwork, etc.

F. Do not install HVAC or other environmental or electrical support systems inside clearances or overhead equipment racks blocking access to the tray. Install lighting not to interfere with cable tray systems and not to obstruct lighting. Maintain clearances for fluorescent lighting, motors and other such devices or equipment known to produce EMI with cabling transmission as specified in the BICSI TDMM and

TIA Standards.

G. All new pathways must remain accessible and usable after completion.

H. All new pathways must comply with the list of related references listed in Part 1 of this section and comply with installation instructions and methods specified by the products manufacturer.

I. The contractor shall reference the related sections listed in Parts 1 & 2 to determine any additional requirements necessary to complete the project.

3.5. GENERAL CONDUIT REQUIREMENTS

B. Horizontal conduit routes are to be designed to enable the cabling system to meet the link length requirements of 295 feet.

C. Conduit needs to run in the most direct route possible, parallel with building lines and in a workman like manner.

D. Specify the UL listed fire stopping application for conduit and sleeve penetrations using a code compliant and re-enterable application. Document the name of the listed application, date of installation and the name of the installer.

E. Intra building conduit runs shall contain no continuous sections longer than 100 feet.

If runs total more than 100 feet, pull boxes need to be inserted.

F. Note: Ensure that conduit/sleeve cable fill does not exceed specified firestopping methods.

3.6. SURFACE MOUNTED RACEWAYS

B. Install sufficient conduit capacity from the cable tray to Surface Mounted Raceways

(RACEWAY) to provision the cabling capacity of all outlets in the raceway system.

C. Fit out each outlet in the RACEWAY with all manufacturer specified parts, accessories and methods necessary for a complete pathway system.

D. Furnish and install raceway and boxes for renovations and daily work orders when specified.

E. Ensure there is enough conduit cabling capacity to install all outlets in the system.

F. Do not overfill the capacity of the RACEWAY and ensure space for cable termination and outlets.

G. The minimum cabling capacity of the RACEWAY shall be one inch.

H. Secure raceway system using screws and attachments. Install a minimum of three support screws per raceway section. Do not use adhesive strips as a final means of support.

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END OF SECTION

SECTION 27 10 10 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS (SCS)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. All cable, hardware, enclosures, racks, equipment and other equipment as indicated herein and on project drawings and documents, and as required for a complete installation per industry norms, standards and best practices.

B. The successful Vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document.

C. All materials shall be UL Listed and shall be marked as such. If UL has no published standards for a particular item, then other national independent testing standards shall apply, and such items shall bear those labels. Where UL has an applicable system listing and label, the entire system shall be so labeled.

D. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment required for the complete installation of a telecommunications system grounding and bonding system as described in this specification and within the construction drawings.

E. The Structured cable System shall support IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt

(type 3 and type 4) power over ethernet standards and Cisco UPoE.

F. Section Includes:

1. Category 6 cabling, termination and testing

1.2. RELATED SECTIONS:

1. Section 27 10 00 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEMS

2. Section 27 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNCATIONS

3. Section 27 05 28 COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYS

4. Section 28 00 00 SECURITY SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5. Section 28 23 00 SECURITY CAMERAS

1.3. RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 0 & 1 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

1.4. CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

A. The Contractor shall adhere to the latest edition of the following codes, standards, and references. Additionally, the Contractor shall adhere to all other codes, regulation and standards not stated here:

1. As listed in Section 27 05 00

2. Manufacturers Recommendations

3. Best Practices and Industry Norms

1.5. SUBMITTALS

A. Coordinate with Division 0 & 1.

B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes

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1. Cable – Additionally include the following installation data for each type used:

a. Nominal OD.

b. Minimum bending radius.

c. Maximum pulling tension.

C. Shop Drawings: For communications equipment room fittings. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

2. Wiring diagrams to show typical wiring schematics including the following:

a. Patch panels.

b. Cross-connects and patch cords

3. Equipment Racks and Cabinets: Include workspace requirements and access for cable connections.

4. Cross-connects and patch panels: Detail mounting assemblies and show elevations and physical relationship between the installed components.

D. Field quality-control reports.

E. Maintenance Data: For splices and connectors to include in maintenance manuals.

F. Qualification Data: For installer, qualified layout technician, installation supervisor, and field inspector.

1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall have at least one BICSI Registered Communications Distribution

Designer (RCDD) on staff for the duration of and assigned to the project to ensure compliance with the specification. The Contractor shall offer proof of RCDD certification by submitting a copy of the certification.

B. The Contractor is responsible for proving their personnel have the necessary training and certification(s) to satisfy installation and testing requirements.

C. Bidder qualifications:

1. Work under this section shall be performed by and the equipment shall be provided by the approved telecommunications contractor and key personnel.

Qualifications shall be provided for the telecommunications system contractor, the telecommunications system installer, and the supervisor (if different from the installer). A minimum of 30 days prior to installation, submit documentation of the experience of the telecommunications contractor and of the key personnel.

2. The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years of similar scope and size. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five

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3. Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

a. Cabling, equipment and hardware manufacturers shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and factory testing of components which comply with TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA 606 and TIA-607.

D. Installer Qualifications

1. Installers: installation personnel shall be certified by the manufacturer for the installed product.

2. Installation Supervision: Installation shall be under the direct supervision of ITS

Technician or ITS 2 Installer or equivalent certification, who shall be present at all times when Work of this Section is performed at Project site.

3. Cable Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency.

4. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

E. Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces: Comply with TIA-569

F. Bonding and Grounding: Comply with TIA-607

G. Test Plan - Provide a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system including a complete list of test equipment for the components and accessories for each cable type specified, 30 days prior to the proposed test date for approval. Include procedures for certification, validation, and testing. Test plan shall include all test requirements detailed herein at a minimum.

H. Regulatory Requirements - In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of

NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

I. Standard Products - Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship unless specific manufacturer and/or part numbers is included herein. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.