Cros-Lex BP T1 Combined Specifications.pdf

Barton Malow Company Croswell-Lexington Community Schools Bid Package T1

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SECTION 27 0000 – GENERAL TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes general administrative and procedural requirements. The following requirements are included to supplement the requirements specified in Division 1 Specification Sections.

B. The project consists of the following major systems:

1. Structured cabling system

2. Access Control

C. The project consists of the following alternates to be submitted in addition to the base bid:

1. Alternate 1:

Addition of Access Control to High School Boys Locker Room Door. See drawings for location and scope.

2. Alternate 2:

Addition of Access Control to High School Girls Locker Room Door. See drawings for location and scope.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

D. Bidders must submit a bill of materials with the proposal. BOM must list all major components, quantities, and extended price. BOM is provided for information only to assist in evaluating the various bid proposals. Bidder agrees to the scope of work outlined in the bid documents

E. The bid documentation does not provide for every component or requirement of installation, however, it does establish minimum requirements for the system. The final solution shall be well documented within the bid proposal. Drawings are not intended to be scaled for rough-in or to serve as shop drawings. Take all field measurements required to complete the work. Installation within a reasonable distance from the locations shown on the drawing will be performed without additional cost.

F. Contractor is to visit the site, examine and verify the conditions under which the work will be performed before submitting a bid response. The submitting of a bid response implies that the Contractor has visited the site and understands the conditions under which the work must be conducted. Additional charges will not be allowed because of failure to make this examination or to include all materials and labor to complete the work.

G. Additional information provided with a bid response shall be used in the evaluation of bids, but do not replace the requirements established by the contract documents (project manual, drawings, specifications, etc.). The Technology Designer and Owner will not be responsible for reviewing equipment lists for

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submitted by the contractor do not replace the submittal requirements and do not replace the requirements established by the contract.

H. The Contractor shall provide the services necessary to engineer, procure, install, test, and certify the systems described in the bid documents conforming to manufacturer specifications and applicable industry standards.

I. All materials and equipment shall be furnished complete with all accessories normally supplied for a complete and operating system. All materials and equipment shall be new and shall be standard products in production and shall be of the manufacturer’s current design. Any items with a known end of manufacture date will be specifically called out for approval before procurement. All equipment of the same or similar systems shall be by the same manufacturer.

J. The methods of implementation shall be in accordance with the latest issue of the various authorities including but not limited to:

1. ANSI American National Standards Institute

2. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

3. BICSI Building Industries Consulting Services International

4. EIA Electronics Industries Association

5. FCC Federal Communications Commission

6. ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association

7. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

8. ISO International Organization for Standardization

9. NEC National Electrical Code

10. NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

11. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association

12. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

13. TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

14. UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

K. Notify the Technology Designer before the bid period question deadline, established at the pre-bid meeting, should any changes in bid documents be required to conform to recommended manufacturer guidelines or the applicable codes, rules, or regulations. After entering into Contract, make all changes required to conform to applicable guidelines, ordinances, rules, and regulations without additional expense to the Owner.

L. Any required permits, licenses, inspections, approvals and fees for the work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. All work shall conform to all applicable codes, rules, and regulations. Perform all tests required by state, city, county and/or other agencies having jurisdiction. Provide all materials, equipment, etc., and labor required for tests.

M. Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations of local utility companies. Coordinate requirements with applicable companies supplying service and include the cost of all such items in proposal.

N. Each contractor is to provide any backboards and access panels necessary for their installation. Materials are to be fire-rated. Provide D-rings, spaced no greater than 12” apart, to support cables routed to and along backboards.

O. Each contractor is to use plenum rated cabling and accessories throughout the project.

P. Where not provided by the electrical contractor, each contractor is required to provide their own penetrations, sleeves, and cores with firestopping. Sleeves and cores shall have nylon bushings.

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Q. Install surge suppressors where ac-power-operated devices are not protected against voltage transients by integral surge suppressors specified in UL 1449. Install surge suppressors at the devices' power-line terminals. All surge suppression devices shall warranty protection of all downstream equipment.

R. Unit prices established for the project shall remain in effect throughout the duration of the contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act.

B. AIA: American Institute of Architects.

C. FBO: Furnished By Others.

D. IR: Infrared.

E. MC: Main Cross-Connect. (Applies to MDF or Headend references).

F. OFE: Owner Furnished Equipment. (Applies to OFCI references)

G. POE: Power over Ethernet.

H. RF: Radio Frequency.

I. TR: Telecommunications Room. (Applies to MDF or IDF references).

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. All submittals shall be complete and organized by related items. Incomplete submittal packets will be returned unchecked. Any modifications to or deviations from the bid documents shall be specifically highlighted on the submittals. In addition to requirements specified in Division 1, include the following:

B. Lists of material, bills of material, etc. submitted by the contractor do not replace the submittal requirements and do not replace the requirements established by the contract documents. The

Technology Designer and Owner will not be responsible for reviewing lists of material for completeness or conformance to the contract documents.

C. Copies of any professional licenses or certifications requested in the documents.

D. Product Data: For each product indicated in the specifications or included in the scope, provide a product data sheet in both hard-copy and electronic (PDF) formats. Data sheets indicating multiple products must have the applicable product highlighted or marked.

E. Shop Drawings: Shop drawings are to be provided in both hard-copy and electronic format (AutoCAD format).

1. Include a schematic drawing of each overall system identifying all equipment and the interconnection of components

F. Closeout documents will include a spreadsheet identifying system components, installed location, model number, serial number, label designation, and any other pertinent data. Submittals shall include spreadsheet format for approval.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor and their Sub-Contractors shall be experienced in all aspects of the work and shall demonstrate direct experience on recent systems of similar type, complexity, and size.

1. Upon request, Contractor shall furnish for both the Contractor and all Sub-Contractors information on the corporation, project manager, and installers indicating recently completed projects, technical experience, and completed training.

2. The Contractor shall maintain consistent staffing for Project Management and lead installers throughout the project, with the exception of illness or loss of personnel. The Technology

Designer and Owner reserve the right to require staffing substitutions if deemed beneficial to satisfactory completion of the project.

B. The Contractor shall utilize equipment from manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of similar systems and components for a minimum of five (5) years.

C. The Contractor shall install in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including federal, state, and local codes and authorities.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Contractor is to coordinate with other construction and technology contractors.

B. Contractor is to coordinate building access with building staff including scheduling around building activities, building access, etc.

C. Contractors shall be responsible for coordinating their configuration with the Owner, access providers, and other integrators whose systems will interact. If problems occur during implementation or commissioning, all contractors will be responsible for ongoing/additional coordination regarding configuring, testing, and troubleshooting of related/ inter-related devices until a resolution acceptable to the Owner is achieved. This includes coordination with outside agencies such as telephone service providers, cable/satellite TV, and internet service providers when necessary

D. Coordinate layout, rough-in requirements, and installation of the work of this section with the Owner's equipment, furniture, electrical, mechanical, architectural, and other technology trades.

E. Where multiple contractors will share a common pathway or faceplate, coordinate requirements and installation.

F. Contractors shall be responsible for coordinating their configuration with the Owner, access providers, and other integrators whose systems will interact. If problems occur during implementation or commissioning, all contractors will be responsible for ongoing/additional coordination regarding configuring, testing, and troubleshooting of related/inter-related devices until a resolution acceptable to the Owner is achieved.

G. Contractor shall uncover Work as needed for review by the Owner, Technology Designer, Architect, Construction Manager, or contractors performing related work. Work uncovered for observation will be replaced at the Contractor’s expense without change in the Contract Time or Contract Sum.

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1.7 WARRANTY

A. Contractor is to register all equipment in the Owner’s name, not the Contractor’s. All manufacturer warranty and support must be available to the Owner directly and not required to channel through the

Contractor, distributor, or other entity.

B. The contractor warrants the system to be free of defects of workmanship or products and will inspect and repair the system within twenty-four (24) hours during the warranty period at no additional cost to the

Owner. The Contractor shall respond on site within four (4) hours notice, and without cost to the Owner, during this warranty period. Contractor agrees to correct system deficiencies and replace components that fail in materials or workmanship including deficiencies arising when used according to the manufacturer or Contractor’s written instructions. No warranty or terms therein shall limit or be interpreted to limit remedies as provided by law.

C. When a manufacturer's warranty is provided, it is the Bidder's responsibility to make sure the manufacturer's records reflect the correct warranty period start date as established in the contract terms.

D. All equipment shall be provided with a five (5) year hardware and software warranty unless noted otherwise. The warranty period shall begin at the date indicated on the certificate of substantial completion or the date of Owner acceptance (to be received in writing and approved by Barton Malow), whichever comes later.

E. The warranty shall include phone support, software assurance, firmware updates, and any other special warranties.

F. The warranty shall include software assurance including patches and updates/upgrades for both major and minor releases throughout the warranty period.

1. Contractor is to install critical firmware updates during the warranty period.

2. Contractor is to provide an annual “health check” on the system with corresponding report noting items corrected and suggested maintenance or configuration changes.

3. Contractor is to provide an overview of non-critical updates and version upgrades as they become available.

4. Owner will decide which version upgrades they wish to implement.

5. Contractor to install maximum of three (3) major version upgrades throughout warranty period.

Contractor is to make configuration changes on the equipment and provide administrative training session on the new features and system administration, but Contractor is not required to perform any work on individual devices or computers.

G. The Owner shall not be responsible for additional charges during the equipment warranty period. Labor, service charges, trip charges, etc. to configure and install equipment during the warranty period shall be included in the contractor’s warranty.

H. Contractor is to provide documentation for any and all manufacturer’s warranties including the operating conditions required for the warranty.

I. Contractor is also to provide terms of any additional warranties as a manufacturer’s standard. Special warranty specified shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) are used and must certify to the Owner and Technology Designer that none was used.

B. Any equipment, software, system, etc. with time dependent functions (e.g. bell systems) shall automatically adjust for daylight saving time without human intervention.

2.2 MANUFACTURERS

A. Permit Competition. The name of a model, manufacturer or brand in this RFP shall not be considered as exclusive of other brands. Brands and models specified in this RFP are preferred. Cros-Lex Community

Schools expects all supplies, materials, equipment or products bid by a Bidder to meet or exceed the specifications set forth in this RFP. Further, it is Cros-Lex Community Schools’ intent that this RFP permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment or products requested in this RFP are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear. Cros-Lex Community Schools, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by Bidder meet the specifications contained in this RFP and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to notify Cros-Lex Community Schools in writing if any specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by Cros-

Lex Community Schools prior to the Due Date for Bids. Any and all Bid deviations from specifications must be noted on the Proposal Form.

B. Base bid shall utilize manufacturers listed in the applicable specification sections. Contractor may include deviations as voluntary alternates in addition to the base bid, not in lieu of the base bid.

C. The Owner expects all supplies, materials equipment or products proposed by a Bidder to meet or exceed the Specifications set forth in the Bidding Documents. Further, it is the Owner’s intent that the Bidding

Documents permit competition. Accordingly, the use of any patent, proprietary name or manufacturer’s name is for demonstrative purposes only and is not intended to curtail competition. Whenever any supplies, material, equipment or products requested in the Bidding Documents are specified by patent, proprietary name or by the name of the manufacturer, unless stated differently, such specification shall be considered as if followed by the words “or comparable equivalent,” whether or not such words appear.

The Owner, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall have the right to determine if the proposed equivalent products/brands submitted by Bidder meet the Specifications contained in the Bidding Documents and possess equivalent and/or better qualities. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to notify the Owner in writing if any Specifications or suggested comparable equivalent products/brands require clarification by the Owner prior to the Due Date for Bid Proposals.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the site work, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, specifications, and field conditions, for any details that may impact the installation or provisioning of the system.

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B. Failure or omission of the Contractor to examine the site or documents does not relieve the Contractor.

No additional payment will be made to the Contractor for failure to comply.

C. Review building plans and installations to confirm outlet and conduit installation and location. Check outlets, conduits, raceways, cable trays, and other elements in the proposed pathways for compliance with space allocations, clearances, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation in compliance with manufacturer requirements.

D. Contractor shall choose appropriate mounting method and materials for each location based on manufacturer’s requirements, wall construction, building structure, etc.

E. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 DEMOLITION

A. Demolition of existing equipment and materials will be performed by the Contractor unless otherwise noted. Demolition work indicated on the drawings are conceptual in nature. Include all items related to the existing system including equipment, cabling, raceway, supports, etc., in order to remove abandoned systems or accomplish the installation of the specified new work.

B. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, removed materials shall not be reused in the work. Salvaged materials that are to be reused shall be stored safe against damage and turned over to the appropriate trade for reuse. Salvaged materials of value that are not to be reused shall remain the property of the Owner unless such ownership is waived. Items on which the Owner waives ownership shall become the property of the Contractor, who shall remove and legally dispose of same, away from the premises. If requested, Contractor will provide certification showing the items have been environmentally disposed of in accordance with applicable laws.

C. Savings due to items with residual value / trade-in credit / scrap recycling value / etc. should be reflected in the base bid.

D. Reroute cabling and relocate equipment as required to maintain service until systems can be permanently removed.

E. Cables shall be removed to their source and any corresponding labels removed from the equipment or termination point. Dust covers shall be installed in patch panel ports associated with removed cables.

Remove corresponding patch cable from patch panel or cross-connect cable from a 66 or 110 block.

F. Cabling contractor is to provide blank stainless steel faceplates for any empty low-voltage boxes that will remain after demolition.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Equipment that extends more than 4” from the wall will be mounted above 80” above finished floor unless reviewed and approved by Technology Designer or Owner.

B. Consult with the Owner’s Representative as to the method of completing work so as to avoid interfering with the Owner’s operation. All systems shall remain operational and shall only be interrupted at times coordinated with the Owner’s Representative.

C. The Contractor shall provide all miscellaneous items and accessories required to make the system operational whether or not such items are specifically mentioned in the plans or specifications.

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D. The Contractor shall be familiar with the site and the rooms to ensure a proper installation. The final installation methods are left to the discretion of the contractor in accordance with this specification, within standards of generally accepted workmanship, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended installation practices.

E. The Contractor shall protect equipment and components during installation. Damage resulting from the

Contractor’s work shall be promptly replaced or repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

F. The Contractor shall provide all lifts and temporary supports necessary to accomplish their installation.

G. The Contractor shall accomplish all cutting, removal and replacement of ceiling tile, drilling, coring and patching of walls, floors, casework, and ceilings required to complete their work. Contractor is responsible for replacing any damaged tiles and cleaning the ceiling grid upon completion of their work.

H. Contractor to ensure Owner and Technology Designer have reviewed above ceiling or concealed work before reinstalling ceiling tiles or other obstructions. If work is performed in occupied areas where ceiling tiles or other obstructions must be re-installed upon completion of work, Contractor will be required to remove and reinstall in selected areas for inspection by Owner or Technology Designer.

I. The Contractor, in accordance with all applicable codes, shall provide fire and smoke stopping through all partitions. Verify that penetrations of rated fire walls are made using products labeled for type of partition penetrated.

J. All cables within racks, cabinets, or enclosures will be cable wrapped with hook and loop tape (Velcro) at no greater than one-foot intervals. Cabling housed in wiring management shall be tied at no less than two-foot intervals.

K. Due to field conditions or other situations, installation locations may have to be relocated a reasonable distance from the plan location. Unless relocations, modifications and reengineering are consistently or substantially unfavorable to either the Contractor or the Owner, there will be no additional charge or credit for this work.

L. No additional compensation will be provided for moving installed equipment for reasons including, but not limited to:

1. Performance issues.

2. Failure to coordinate with other trades for existing conditions and renovations or new construction.

a. All drawings (including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) are available for review at the jobsite.

3. Locations deviating from design drawings (unless approval has been obtained prior to installation).

4. Failing to follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

M. The lack of permanent power does not relieve contractor of installation requirements as dictated in the specifications. If permanent power is not available, contractor must provide temporary power (e.g. UL approved extension cords) to complete installation, configuration, and testing of equipment (e.g.

projectors, interactive whiteboards, etc.). Extension cords and/or other means of temporary power are to be removed immediately after the initial installation/configuration. At the time permanent power is completed, contractor to return to make final equipment connections and any necessary adjustments.

Refer to the safety section of the project manual for guidelines of proper use with regards to temporary power.

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3.4 CLEANING

A. All debris shall be removed daily as required to maintain the work area in a neat, orderly condition.

B. Contractor shall clean all equipment before Owner acceptance using methods and materials recommended by the manufacturer.

3.5 PROTECTION AND HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Equipment and materials shall be protected from theft, injury, or damage. Equipment set in place must be provided with temporary protection.

B. Provide adequate storage for all equipment and materials delivered to the site. Owner shall not be required to provide secure storage, but will attempt to accommodate the Contractor’s requirements.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION

A. Unless noted otherwise, use logical and systematic designations for facility's architectural arrangement and nomenclature.

B. Contractor is responsible for permanently identifying all major components used in the project.

Component list, identification method, and nomenclature to be coordinated with and approved by the

Technology Designer.

C. All cross connecting cable shall be adequately tagged as “to” and “from.”

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. All ancillary accessories (e.g. remote controls, keys, etc.) shall be collected, identified by installation location, and turned over to the Owner. Coordinate delivery with Technology Designer to ensure appropriate signoffs are received.

B. The Owner and/or Technology Designer may designate an agent who may be present during testing and may provide additional testing to verify cabling installer results. The agent shall accept or reject the installation.

3.8 DEMONSTRATION AND STARTUP

A. All training and demonstration will be provided at no cost to the District.

B. At the completion of each building, Contractor will provide four (4) hours of startup assistance scheduled at the Owner’s discretion.

C. The following systems do not require training to be included in the base bid: structured cabling.

3.9 DOCUMENTATION

A. For multi-phase projects, adequate documentation for completed work shall be submitted as each phase is completed to allow the owner and project team to utilize the system.

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B. At the conclusion of the project (or major phase for multi-phase projects), all documentation is to be compiled into an organized, comprehensive package. Copies are to be submitted both in hard copy and electronic formats. CAD drawings shall be in AutoCAD format. The Contractor is responsible for any fees charged by the architect for providing CAD backgrounds.

C. Contractor responsible for all equipment registration per manufacturer’s instructions.

D. As-Built: In addition to requirements specified in Division 1, include the following:

1. As-built drawings are to reflect all changes between the bid documents and the final installation, including final location of all outlets, racks, penetrations, etc.

2. Drawings for systems showing location and cabinet/enclosure layout. Include all components identifying component manufacturer and model, serial numbers, and connections.

3. Cable tests, OTDR traces, etc. are to be provided in both hardcopy format as well as electronic format. Any software necessary to view the tests must be provided to the Owner.

4. Wiring and systems certification.

5. Certificate of manufacturer’s extended warranty, where applicable.

6. Spreadsheet identifying system components, installed location, model number, serial number, label designation, warranty expiration, and any other project-specific pertinent data. Spreadsheet format to be approved by Technology Designer.

7. Drawings shall be created in AutoCAD format. Hand written drawings shall be accepted for draft or working copies only.

8. All as-built and other closeout documentation to be submitted as a PDF in addition to the native file format.

E. Maintenance Data: In addition to requirements specified in Division 1, include the following:

1. Detailed operating instructions covering operation under both normal and abnormal conditions.

2. Routine maintenance procedures for system operation, customized for the particular installation.

3. Lists of spare parts and replacement components recommended being stored at the site.

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Bid Package No. T1

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SECTION 27 1000 – GENERAL CABLING REQUIREMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Specification Sections:

1. 27 0000 – General Technology Requirements

2. 27 1500 – Data Voice Horizontal Cabling

3. 28 1300 – Access Control

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general cabling requirements for contractors installing cabling within their scope of work.

B. Contractor is required to furnish and install cables and accessories in locations as shown on plan drawings, details and specifications.

C. Scope of work includes all physical cable management hardware, including, but not limited to:

backboards, cable supports, raceway, and cable management required to complete the system.

D. Where adequate pathways are not provided by the electrical contractor, each Contractor is required to provide their own penetrations, sleeves, and cores with firestopping. Sleeves and cores shall have nylon bushings. Contractors are to control dust generated from penetrations, protect nearby equipment and surfaces from dust, and follow all OSHA regulations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated, provide a product data sheet in both hard-copy and electronic (PDF) formats. Data sheets indicating multiple products must have the applicable product highlighted or marked.

1. All cable types

2. Cable supports

3. Firestopping

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Include all labeling schemes for all systems such as station outlets, cable runs, patch panels, punchdown blocks, racks, etc.

C. Qualification Data:

1. Include written confirmation from the manufacturer that the bidder is a certified installer for the structured cable plant solution.

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Contractor must be certified by the manufacturer of the solution being installed and be BICSI certified.

B. Installation Supervision: Installation and testing shall be performed by BICSI Registered Installers or manufacturer certified installers, with a consistent supervisor who shall be present at all times when work of this section is performed.

C. Comply with EIA/TIA 568B-2.1, EIA/TIA 569, and EIA/TIA 606.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of the work of this section with the Owner's equipment, furniture, electrical, mechanical, architectural, and other technology trades.

B. All Contractors utilizing a shared pathway shall be responsible for coordinating and ensuring that firestopping requirements are fulfilled. Any unused penetrations installed by the electrical contractor for future use shall be firestopped by the data cabling contractor.

C. All Contractors utilizing penetrations shall be present during electrical and fire marshal inspections with adequate firestopping material and shall immediately correct any issues identified during the inspections.

D. Each Contractor is to protect their own cables during installation. Rough cables are to be properly supported and not left on the floor. If conditions necessitate leaving cables Contractor is to put a note on the cables to reduce chance of damage by others and note cable location to controlling contractor.

E. Each Contractor to protect their cables in areas where ceilings will be painted to ensure cable sheath is not painted.

F. For projects where the structured cabling for access points, video surveillance cameras, etc. is being provided by a different contractor, the Contractor providing and installing the equipment (access point, video surveillance camera, etc.) will be responsible for coordinating the cable locations with the structured cabling contractor. In general:

1. Equipment contractor is to extend the cable to the final equipment mounting location including penetrations, firestopping, waterproofing, raceway, etc.

2. For areas where equipment will be mounted in accessible ceiling, cabling contractor is to run the cable to the center of the space for wireless access points or the general area where video surveillance cameras or other equipment are shown. Coil adequate cable to reasonably relocate the equipment within the space.

3. For outdoor equipment, stairwells, equipment in open ceiling spaces to be mounted adjacent to accessible the accessible ceiling in an adjacent space (corridor, etc.) cabling contractor is to run the cable to the adjacent interior space. Equipment contractor is to create the penetration and, extend cable to final equipment location, and seal the penetration as required for weatherproofing or firestopping.

4. For open ceiling areas where cabling will be routed away from the adjacent accessible ceiling (e.g.

along the perimeter of the space or along the beams/trusses and dropped down to the equipment location in a gymnasium, natatorium, atrium, etc.), the cabling contractor is to run the cable near/above the equipment location. Equipment contractor is to extend cable to final equipment location.

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1.6 WARRANTY

A. The contractor warrants the system to be free of defects of workmanship or products and will inspect and repair the system during the warranty period at no additional cost to the Owner. Contractor agrees to correct system deficiencies and replace components that fail in materials or workmanship including deficiencies arising when used according to the manufacturer or Contractor’s written instructions No warranty or terms therein shall limit or be interpreted to limit remedies as provided by law

B. Contractor is also to provide terms of any additional warranties as a manufacturer’s standard. Special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. The data and voice structured cable plant shall be covered by the manufacturer’s extended warranty (eg.

Panduit Certification Plus System Warranty, Hubbell Premise Wiring Mission Critical Warranty and

System Performance Guarantee, etc.).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate the features of materials and equipment so they form an integrated system complying with

TIA/EIA-568B. Match components and interconnections for optimum future performance.

B. The Contractor is to use plenum rated cabling and accessories throughout the project. All cables shall be continuous and free from splices.

2.2 FACEPLATES AND SURFACE-MOUNTED RACEWAYS

A. These general requirements apply to all contractor(s) unless more specific information is included in a particular contractor’s specification sections (i.e. structured cabling, audiovisual cabling, etc.).

B. Where the data and audio/video contractor(s) will be sharing a faceplate, the video contractor is to provide the faceplate and any required blank modules. The faceplate must be able to accept the termination jack chosen by the data cabling contractor. Contractors shall coordinate all faceplate and termination requirements.

C. Coordinate faceplate requirements with the furniture installer, where applicable.

D. Each contractor shall provide and install blank faceplates / insert on any outlets provided by the electrical contractor for their potential technology use (video outlets, security outlets, data/voice general purpose telecommunication outlets, etc.).

E. Faceplate labels shall be secured to the faceplate (loose or removable labels on the screw covers are not permanent and not acceptable).

F. Cabling contractor is responsible for all surface-mounted raceways and conduit for structured cabling not provided by the electrician. Locations requiring surface-mounted raceways are shown on the technology drawings or described below:

1. Security cameras, wireless access points, audiovisual components, or general communications outlets installed in large open spaces without drop ceilings (i.e. gymnasium, cafeteria).

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2. Security cabling for access control systems and intrusion detection systems in vestibules, entrances, doorways, or other areas where cabling cannot be concealed.

3. Other public spaces where cabling cannot be concealed and contractor could have reasonably known they existed.

4. In all other instances requiring surface-mounted raceways that the contractor could not have reasonably known about from construction coordination drawings (e.g. ceiling plans) or pre-bid walkthroughs made available to the contractor whether or not they participated, unit pricing will be utilized. Approval must be obtained prior to installation.

G. The following are general guidelines for raceways:

1. Surface-mounted raceway shall not be used unless the wall or other structure cannot be fished and cut into. Contractor to obtain approval prior to installing surface-mounted raceway in areas not already indicated on the drawings.

2. Surface-mounted raceways shall be sized appropriately for each installation following all manufacturers’ guidelines.

3. Steel raceway (e.g. Legrand/Wiremold) shall be used in classroom and office areas. EMT conduit may be used in lieu of steel raceways in gymnasiums or other similar spaces and only after approval is received.

4. All surface-mounted raceways shall be steel construction (e.g. Legrand/Wiremold V700, V4000, etc.).

5. All steel raceways shall be ivory.

H. The following are general guidelines for faceplates:

1. For recessed boxes and surface-mounted faceplates, data faceplates shall be stainless steel with module frames or decora inserts. A/V faceplates may be plastic if necessary to provide the required A/V inserts.

2. Where single-channel surface-mounted raceway and boxes are used, faceplates shall match the raceway color.

3. Where dual-channel surface-mounted raceway is used (e.g. Legrand/Wiremold V4000), faceplate shall match the faceplates used in the existing installation.

4. Plastic faceplates are to be used where necessary to coordinate and match modular furniture systems.

5. Blank faceplates are to be stainless steel. Blank inserts for dual-channel raceway shall match the faceplate type and color.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the site work, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, specifications, and field conditions, for any details that may impact the installation or provisioning of the system.

B. Review building plans and installations to confirm outlet and conduit installation and location. Check outlets, conduits, raceways, cable trays, and other elements in the proposed pathways for compliance with space allocations, clearances, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation in compliance with manufacturer requirements.

C. Contractors are to examine existing telecommunication rooms, equipment, cabinets, racks, etc. to ensure the conditions will not interfere with their installation. Contractors will be responsible for moving

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D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. The Contractor shall provide all miscellaneous items and accessories required to make the system operational whether or not such items are specifically mentioned in the plans and specifications.

B. The Contractor shall be familiar with the site and the rooms to ensure a proper installation. The final installation methods are left to the discretion of the contractor in accordance with this specification, manufacturer’s specifications, and within standards of generally accepted workmanship.

C. Contractor shall be familiar and install in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including

FCC, NEC (NFPA 70), EIA/TIA 568, 569 and 606, BICSI (Telecommunications Distribution Methods

Manual, Current Edition), federal, state, and local building/fire codes.

D. All cable above the ceiling must be independently and properly supported to the building structure with hangers or cable tray independent from the ceiling grid or other support systems (e.g. cables shall not be run through trusses). Each contractor will provide all supports necessary for their work.

1. Separate supports are to be used for each type of cabling runs (e.g. data, voice, fiber, video, PA, security, etc.).

2. Cable supports (e.g. J-Hooks) shall be wide enough to maintain required cable bend radius and to avoid pinch points on the corners of the support.

3. All cable hangers/supports shall be no more than 60” apart.

4. Each cable bundle shall include a maximum of 192 cables.

5. Special care will be taken to avoid damage to ceiling grid, ceiling tiles, or other installed work.

Cable “draped” across ceiling tiles is unacceptable.

E. Ensure all cables within cable trays are arranged to avoid individual cables supporting the weight of the cable bundle. Cable trays shall have appropriate bend radii for cable and fiber. Provide elbows, supports, and ties to assist in offloading the weight of the cable and adequately support the tray.

F. Support riser cables every floor and at the top of the run with cable grips. Limit number of four-pair data riser cables per grip to fifty (50).

G. Fiber optic cable shall be installed in orange, plenum-rated innerduct. Maximum fill is 40%.

1. If armored fiber optic cabling is used, innerduct requirement does not apply.

H. Fill rates for all cable supports must not exceed the lesser of 50 percent, or as recommended by the manufacturer(s).

I. All wiring shall be protected from moving mechanical or physical contacts. All cabling shall be free from tension at both ends, as well as the length of each run.

J. Cables to be kept a minimum of 18” from power lines, fluorescent fixtures, or heat generating devices.

All cross connecting cable shall meet or exceed the transmission characteristics for the cable used in the adjoining segments.

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K. All cabling shall be bundled and properly secured and terminated in the telecommunication room cabinet.

Cables must be properly supported and separated to avoid crushing or cinching by supports, protective covers, doors, etc. All cables within wire management cabinets will be cable wrapped with Velcro cable ties at no greater than one-foot intervals. Velcro tie-wraps only are to be used.

L. For general communications outlets, Contractor to provide additional 10' of cabling coiled above ceiling at each drop and 10’ of cable at each telecommunication room. Unless noted otherwise, specialized systems (i.e. security and wireless) shall have 20’ of cable coiled above the ceiling at each drop and 10’ of cable at each telecommunication room. The additional lengths of cable shall be included in distance calculations. Cable routing within the telecommunication closet is to be approved by the Technology

Designer before beginning termination.

M. In general, adhesives and non-mechanical fastening methods of installation will not be accepted. All conduit, cable and raceway installation support must be mechanically fastened to walls, decks, slab, structure, etc.

N. Install parallel to building lines, follow surface contours, and support the cable according to manufacturer's written instructions. Do not run adjacent and parallel to power or data cables.

O. All horizontal cabling terminations shall be provided with sufficient additional cabling to permit re-termination within the cabinet. The additional lengths of cable shall be included in distance calculations.

Service loops shall be irregularly coiled to avoid electromagnetic or antenna effects.

P. All connections of twisted wiring shall be made in such a way as to minimize the extent in which each twisted pair is unraveled at the point of its physical termination. No more than 0.5 inches of exposed untwisted pairs shall be present at these locations.

Q. Provide sufficient pulling lubrication for all underground cable pulls. Do not exceed the manufacturers tension requirements for any installation.

R. Exposed wiring will not be accepted unless approved in writing by the Technology Designer. Cabling shall be in the wall, above the ceiling, or in conduit or raceways designed for the application. A difficult installation will not be sufficient to avoid the requirement for non-exposed wiring.

1. Contractor to install conduit in exposed areas along cable pathway. Raceway can be used for the vertical segment transitioning to the outlet location (e.g. from ceiling space down wall to outlet).

Conduit in exposed areas are to be painted to match surrounding conduits/ceiling color.

2. Exposed wiring will be acceptable in crawl spaces.

3. Exposed wiring will be acceptable in high bay gymnasiums if the cables are run along a joist and hidden from view. Cables must be concealed from the wall to the joist.

4. No exposed cabling will be allowed in natatoriums.

5. No exposed cabling will be allowed in architecturally significant spaces, such as a media center or entrance lobby.

6. In instances greater than 15’ requiring conduit that the contractor could not have reasonably known about from available drawings (e.g. ceiling plans) or pre-bid walkthroughs made available to the contractor whether or not they participated, the contractor may request reimbursement for the installation. Approval must be obtained prior to installation.

S. In unheated crawl spaces, contractor is to install the cable at least four feet (4’) from the exterior wall mounted securely to the slab or structure.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. In addition to requirements in this Article, comply with TIA/EIA-606.

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B. Use logical and systematic designations for facility's architectural arrangement and nomenclature, and a consistent color-coded identification of individual conductors. All rackfields, devices, components, etc.

shall be tagged with appropriate designations on the front and rear of the equipment. All devices are to be installed and labeled in a sequential, logical order.

C. Adhesive labels shall meet the legibility, defacement, and adhesion requirements specified in UL969 for indoor use. Cable labels shall have a durable substrate, such as vinyl, suitable for wrapping. Labeling practices shall be consistent across the installation.

D. Cable runs shall be machine labeled within 1” of each termination. All cabling and fiber optics are to be tagged in a consistent manner, approved by the Technology Designer.

E. Fiber Optic Safety Installation. Label all fiber optic junction boxes and termination points with "fiber-optic cable - lasers in-use - possible eye injury" warnings inside and outside of the location.

F. At junction boxes, label with a description of the cable, termination location, and strand count.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor will provide cabling acceptance testing. Agent of owner may provide additional testing and cable acceptance. Contractor is responsible for correcting any instances of test failures.

B. Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements of installed systems. All test results shall be marked as “Pass” or “Fail”.

C. All test results must be provided in both hard copy and electronic format.

D. Contractor is responsible for correcting any instances of marginal test results or test failures.

3.5 DOCUMENTATION

A. As-Built Documentation:

1. Include scaled drawings reflecting all changes between the bid documents and the final installation, including final location of all telecommunication rooms, equipment, cable paths, outlets, etc.

2. Drawings shall include all cable routing, outlet locations, and outlet labels.

3. Drawings shall be created in AutoCAD. Hand written drawings shall be accepted for draft or working copies only.

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SECTION 27 1500 – DATA AND VOICE HORIZONTAL CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract,…