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Request for Proposal Solicitation No. BPM004541

Communications Cabling Systems

Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office

100 N 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007

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Offer and Acceptance Form SUBMISSION OF OFFER: Undersigned hereby offers and agrees to provide Communications Cabling Systems in compliance with the Solicitation indicated above and our Offer indicated by the latest dated version below:

Initial Offer:

Date Signature

Revised Offers:

Date Signature Date Signature

Date Signature Date Signature

Best and Final Offer:

Date Signature

End 2 End Communications LLC

Offeror company name Signature of person authorized to sign Offer

1715 W. Sunrise Blvd. Kacey Schenk, Owner

Address Printed name and title

Gilbert, AZ 85233 Christopher Ballin

City | State | ZIP Contact name and title

80-0018926 Engineering@e2etec.com 602-527-4163

Federal tax identifier (EIN or SSN) Contact Email Address Contact phone number

CERTIFICATION: By signature in the above, Offeror certifies that it:

1. will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal Executive Order 11246, [Arizona] State Executive Order 2009-9 or A.R.S. § 41−1461 through 1465;

2. has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause will result in rejection of the Offer. Signing the Offer with a false statement will void the Offer, any resulting contract, and may be subject to legal penalties under law;

3. complies with A.R.S. § 41-3532 when offering electronics or information technology products, services, or maintenance; ad

4. is not debarred from, or otherwise prohibited from participating in any contract awarded by federal, state, or local government.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER: State hereby accepts the initial Offer, Revised Offer, or Best and Final Offer identified by the latest date and number at the top of this form (the Accepted Offer). Offeror is now bound (as Contractor) to carry out the Work under the attached Contract, of which the Accepted Offer forms a part. Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any material or perform any service under the Contract until Contractor receives the applicable Order or written notice to proceed from the Procurement Officer.

State’s Contract Number is: Contract Effective Date:

Procurement Officer Signature Award Date Procurement Officer Name Title

09/22/22

05/23/22

CTR062454 10/2/2022

9/30/2022 John Red Horse, Sr. Manager - Technology, SPO mailto:Engineering@e2etec.com

Notice Page

Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office

100 N 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007

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Solicitation Number: BPM004541

Description: Communications Cabling Systems

Solicitation Due Date and Time: As indicated in APP

Pre-Offer Conference: None

None

Proposals will only be accepted online in “The State’s e-Procurement System” at https://app.az.gov until the “Bid/Offer Due Date” indicated in “The State’s e-Procurement System” for the Solicitation No. shown at the top of this page. Proposals must be in the State Procurement Office’s possession online no later than that deadline.

Submit technical inquiries about navigating and/or submitting proposals in the State’s e-Procurement System to the State’s e-Procurement System Help Desk by phone at (602) 542-7600, option 2; or by email to app@azdoa.gov

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. No extension or grace period will be given for delays or incomplete proposals caused by internet connectivity problems, file uploading difficulties, or misunderstanding of the requirements or procedures for online submission in “The State’s e- Procurement System”.

It is the responsibility of the supplier/offeror to routinely check the APP website for Solicitation Amendments. Additional instructions for preparing an Offer are included in this solicitation.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Solicitation contact person. Requests shall be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange for the accommodation.

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Table of Contents

Solicitation No. BPM004541 Communications Cabling Systems

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Notice Page

Table of Contents

Solicitation Summary 3

Scope of Work 5

Pricing Document 54

Special Terms and Conditions 58

Uniform Terms and Conditions 97

Exhibit A 107

Solicitation Summary

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1. What the State is Soliciting?

The Arizona Department of Administration, State Procurement Office (the State), as authorized under A.R.S. § 41-2501 is seeking to establish one or more “statewide” contracts to provide furnishing, installation, testing and warranty of Data/Voice/Video Communications Cabling Systems (CCS).

The State anticipates awarding contract(s) with the intent to secure service coverage statewide. Whether or not it actually enters into any contracts, how many contracts it enters into, and how the work is awarded between those contracts are all at the State’s discretion. Furthermore, the State will use any awarded contracts on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee as to its actual spending under them.

The State reserves the right to accept any item or combination of items specified in the solicitation, unless the Offeror expressly restricts an item or combination of items in its Proposal, and conditions its response on receiving all items for which it provided a proposal. In the event of such restriction, the State will evaluate if an award on such basis will result with the best value and in the best interest for the State. The State may otherwise determine at its sole discretion that such restriction is non-responsive and deem the Offeror ineligible for further evaluation.

2. What is in the Solicitation?

2.1. At the time of publication, the following documents are included in the Solicitation:

2.1.1. Attachment: BPM004541 Solicitation Requirements

2.1.1.1. Notice / Cover Page

2.1.1.2. Table of Contents

2.1.1.3. Solicitation Summary

2.1.1.4. Scope of Work

2.1.1.5. Pricing Document

2.1.1.6. Special Terms and Conditions

2.1.1.7. Uniform Terms and Conditions

2.1.2. BPM004541 Solicitation Instructions

2.1.2.1. Special Instructions to Offerors

2.1.2.2. Uniform Instructions to Offerors

2.1.3. Solicitation Attachments

2.1.3.1. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 1 - Offer and Acceptance

2.1.3.2. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 2 - Boycott of Israel Disclosure

2.1.3.3. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 3 - Confidential Information

Designation

2.1.3.4. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 4 - Conformance Statements

2.1.3.5. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 5 - Key Personnel

2.1.3.6. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 6 - Letter of Insurability

2.1.3.7. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 8 - Proposed Subcontractors

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2.1.3.8. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 9 - Experience and Capacity Questionnaire

2.1.3.9. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 10 – References

2.1.3.10. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 11 - Method of Approach

2.1.3.11. BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 12 - Pricing Document

2.2. The State may issue a Solicitation Amendment at any time after solicitation publication, and before the proposal due date. It is the responsibility of the supplier/offeror to routinely check the APP website for any Solicitation Amendments and revised documents.

Scope of Work

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1. Purpose and Background

1.1. The purpose of this solicitation is to develop term contract coverage for the furnishing, installation, testing and warranty of Data/Voice/Video Communications cabling Systems (CCS). The actual requirements will be on an as needed and/or as ordered basis by the user agency. This contract does include new construction and is also intended to cover work on existing structures. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications included herein.

This document details the minimum services and practices the Contractor shall provide the State as part of their proposal for the installation of all low voltage cabling including voice, data, video, IoT cabling infrastructure. The requirements in this Scope of Work shall be incorporated in any proposal, contract, Blanket Purchase Agreement or task order to perform infrastructure cabling for the Government of the State as well as members of the State Purchasing Cooperative.

1.2. This solicitation replaces the current ADSPO17 Contracts and is intended to provide all statewide buying organizations with options to purchase a similar grouping of communications cabling elements and installed systems. The specifications for this solicitation have been updated to include current industry standards-based materials, components, and installed assemblies.

1. The resulting Contractor(s) from the solicitation shall provide CCS equipment and services to all units of government within Arizona, including cities, counties, school districts, institutions of higher education and other jurisdictions, and to all non-profit entities, known as Buyers, in accordance with the terms of this agreement. Number and incorporate all related terms and conditions, and acceptance by Contractor. The specifications outlined in this solicitation fully conforms to the State Enterprise Architecture (E/A) as defined by Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET).

These enterprise-wide architecture requirements can be viewed at URL:

https://aset.az.gov/policies-standards-and-procedures.

2. Offerors may submit their proposals for either Materials ONLY or for both Labor and Materials as set out in the Pricing Sheet (see BPM004541 Solicitation Attachment 12 - Pricing Document).

2. Scope of Work

2.1. Contract Allowances and Restrictions (These exceptions would also apply to all installers of low voltage cabling for IT, Fire Control, HVAC unless the vendor also holds a high voltage license. All vendors must conform to installing fire block in all wall, core drill sleeve locations, as well as j-hooks to support cabling every 4'-5' per BICSI standards.)

1. This contract shall allow the following:

• Anchor 2 post rack in IDF – Contractor shall confirm whether building is post tension concrete, and the depth thereof.

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• Installation of fire-rated backboard

• Cabling Wall Sleeves – Light construction. Contractor must be certified and have the required training by the manufacturer of the product. The Arizona Department of Administration - General Services Division (“GSD”) may require this be done by an approved General Contractor or Electrical contractor that is certified on the product they are installing.

• Ground bus bars - GSD electricians will be required to connect a #6 green ground wire to an approved building ground.

2. This contract shall not allow the following:

• Cabling Wall sleeves (fire walls) - GSD Electrical vendors must be certified and have the required training by the manufacturer of the product. GSD may require this be done by an approved General Contractor or Electrical contractor that is certified on the product they are installing.

• Floor core drill - All Contractors shall sub-contract this out and do not do this themselves as low voltage cable installers.

• Exterior wall core drill - All vendors sub-contract this out and do not do this themselves as low voltage cable installers.

• Roof penetrations - This work must be done by GSD contractors. A GSD representative is required to be on the walk through, or contacted for walk through.

This would be for cabling for Satellite antennas, WAPs, Cell phone repeaters, etc.

Cabling vendor will only utilize the new pathway installed by the GSD contractor.

2.2. Codes, Standards and Best Practices

1. All work and materials shall be in full accordance with the latest codes, standards, and best practices. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to have access to them. In the case that any code, standard or best practice has a ratified update or addendum, it shall be incorporated into this scope of work. If multiple codes, standards, and best practices provide different requirements, the strictest requirement shall be followed, as allowed by local code requirements.

2. Standards Referencing. Reference to known standards within these specifications shall mean and intend the latest edition or amendment published prior to date of these specifications, unless specifically specified otherwise, and to such portions of it that relate and apply directly to the material or installation called for on the project.

3. In general, the following codes and standards at a minimum shall be observed, and are incorporated herein by reference:

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2.2.3.1. Codes and Regulations. All work specified herein shall be in direct accordance with all Federal, State, and Local Codes and regulations including (but not limited to):

• Applicable Construction Code;

• FCC 47 CFR 68;

• FCC Docket 88-57;

• City/County codes and regulations;

• State of Arizona codes and regulations;

• National Fire Protection Agency (ANSI/NFPA – 70), National Electrical Code (NEC);

• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code;

• NEC - Article 250 (Grounding);

• NEC - Article 770 (Optical Fiber Cable);

• NEC - Article 800 (Communications circuits);

4. Standards. All work specified herein shall meet or exceed all requirements set forth in the following standards:

• ANSI C.8.47-1977: Polyolefin Insulated Thermoplastic Jacketed Communication Cables;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA – Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable

Plant;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA -310, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA -464, PBX Switching Equipment for Voiceband Applications;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA – 526-7 – Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode

Fiber Cable Plant;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part

1: General Requirements;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.2, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part

2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.2-1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

Part 2: Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components, Addendum 1 – Transmission Performance Specifications for 4-pair 100 Category 6 Cabling;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.3, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part 3: Optical Fiber Cabling Components;

• ANSI/TIA-568.3D: Fiber Testing Standard SM & MM

• ANSI/TIA/EIA – 569, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA – 570, Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard;

• ANSI/TIA/EIA – 606, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure of

Commercial

• ANSI/TIA/EIA–607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications;

• ANSI/ TIA/EIA – 758, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling

Standard;

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• ANSI/TIA/EIA - 942, Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers;

• STM - Designations and standard testing specifications;

• ASTM – Fire stopping, ASTM E 814 Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops;

• BICSI - Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (latest edition);

• BICSI - Cabling Installation Manual (latest edition);

• BICSI – Customer-Owned Outside Plant Design Manual (latest edition);

• EIA/TIA-TSB-36: Technical Systems Bulletin, Additional Cable Specifications for

Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables;

• EIA/TIA-TSB-40: Technical Systems Bulletin, Additional Transmission Specifications for

UTP Connecting Hardware;

• EIA/TIA-TR-67: Latest Draft Revision; and

• EIA RS-354: Standard Colors for Identification and Coding;

• EIA RS-455: Standard Test Procedures for Fiber Optic Communication Cables;

• GITA Guidance Documents: Enterprise Architecture Domain Documents;

• GITA Guidance Documents: Policies, Standards, and Recommended Practices;

• IEEE - 02.31 Carrier sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (10/1000/1000Base-T

Wiring Plant);

• IEEE - 805.5b/D10 Token Ring Access Method (Token Ring Wiring Plant);

• ISO/IEC 11801 (International) Generic Cabling for Customer Premises Standard (including all the latest amendments and applicable addenda);

• NEMA – 250;

• NEMA TC 9-1983: Smooth Wall Coilable Polyethylene Electrical Plastic Conduit;

• NEMA VE 1-1991: Metallic Cable Tray Systems;

• NETA - Standard testing specifications;

• OSHA - Latest edition with all amendments in effect as of the date of this application;

• PN-3012: Fiber Optic Premises Cable Guide (Latest Draft).

• IEC 61300-3-35: Fiber End Face Cleaning Standard

• UL - All materials furnished, for which Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. standards have been established, shall be listed and bear the UL label or the listing label of an equivalent independent test laboratory:

UL 94 V-0 Burn Characteristics;

UL 444: Standard for Safety, Communications Cables;

UL 497: Standard for Safety, Protectors for Communications Circuits;

UL 497A: Standard for Safety, Secondary Protectors for Communications Circuits;

UL 4978: Standard for Safety, Protectors for Data Communications and Fire Alarm

Circuits;

UL 969: Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems;

UL 1459: Standard for Safety, Telephone Equipment;

UL 1863: Standard for Safety, Communications Circuit Accessories;

UL 1479 Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops; and UL Building Materials Directory (Through-Penetration Firestops Systems; and Fill, Void or Cavity Materials).

5. Specifications.

• Specification - Fire Stop;

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• Specification - Fiber optic Cabling; and

• Specification - Copper Cabling.

6. Drawings

• Project Drawing Set; to include as builts with cable run paths and station jack numbering.

1.2.

2.3. SCOPE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

1. General Requirements. This scope of work defines requirements for the Cabling Contractor (hereafter referred to as Contractor) to furnish, fabricate, install, test and a warrant complete, operable data/voice/video communications cabling system (“CCS”).

2. General. The following major CCS elements, implemented per BICSI standards, and adherent to the Arizona Enterprise Architecture, are included in this scope:

• Complete horizontal data/voice/video wiring closet-to-classroom/office workstation drops (Station Drops);

• Complete copper risers;

• Complete fiber optic risers;

• Wiring Closet Infrastructure;

• Outside Plant;

• Determine capability, capacity, and limitations of existing network infrastructure and components

• Recommend applicable network infrastructure enhancements that improve operational capabilities and efficiency

• Assist with the definition and assessment of user-level cable and network requirements

• Provide comprehensive network infrastructure design and support services and create as-built drawings, and geographic information system (“GIS”) attribute data, as need.

• CCS documentation, as stated here in. Prepare technical design drawings to specifications and provide hard and soft copies. Hard copies will be posted in the IDF/MDFs at the completion of the work.

• Install, test, and certify cabling and conduit systems associated with classified and unclassified telecommunications and local area networks, i.e., voice, data, video and audio networks

• Provide, install, and configure support structures and components needed for end-to-end network operations per project specifications in individual task orders—cable trays, equipment racks, cabinets, fire-rated plywood backboards, blocks, patch panels, jacks, outlets, patch cords, labels, tie wraps, d-rings, j-hooks.

• Install, test, and certify cabling and conduit systems associated with electrical power distribution

• Provide and maintain configuration files and document network configurations

• Provide additional related telecommunications networking services and support, and network installation and configuration support

• Assess, evaluate, and document existing network infrastructure (i.e., telecommunications spaces, cable pathways, grounding, wiring, and components)

• Recommend enhancements that increase operational efficiency and effectiveness of existing infrastructure

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• Design, provide, install, and configure specialized network infrastructures and components—multi- and single-mode fiber optic cable, video distribution systems, card reader systems, and electrical and power production systems

• Furnish rapid response services and support

• Support simultaneous installation efforts at various geographical facilities

• Provide cable and telecommunications equipment installation services and support in asbestos environments that have been abated.

• Provide and install electrical power or power cords or strips needed to support telecommunications and networking devices

• Support special projects and requirements associated with telecommunications networks

• Maintain site records regarding the installations and provide detailed administration of telecommunications/data documentation—record-keeping, drawings, labeling, schematics—data outlet boxes, connectors, cables, termination hardware, patching and cross-connect facilities, conduits, other pathways, telecommunications/data closets and other spaces

• Obtain all trade permits necessary to accomplish the work

• Provide Network integration support

• Perform site surveys

• Design installation packages using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system or equivalent software, including geographic information systems

• Design classified and unclassified network infrastructure

• Provide As-Built/Red line drawings in soft and hard copies.

• Provide and maintain all installation design drawing files

• Install data cabling in accordance with Scope pf Work

• Track installation projects from initial planning stages to conclusion of the project

• Coordinate each phase of the installation

• Provide material necessary to perform any minor construction for required installations

• Perform soldering, welding, sheet metal, carpentry, hydraulic and manual conduit bending, and core- drilling functions as part of installation

• Provide test equipment to be kept on-site. Test all cables installed to certify performance

• Design, install and support Category up to 6 UTP and any fiber optic cable system

• Provide qualified Network Integrators

3. Location of Work: Work is located at:

• Locations throughout the State of AZ. as specified by the Buying Agency on its Purchase Order; and

• Location of project meetings shall be at the designated location of the Buying Agency.

4. Specific Tasks. Contractor shall perform the following tasks for each assigned project:

• Provide project specific submittals as stated here in;

• Mobilize its resources to initiate .and complete specific portions of the CCS within agreed to time periods;

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• Provide status of all on-going project activity via generating/updating project Gantt chart and attending weekly meetings; and

• Coordination of activities.

5. Compensation. Contractor charges shall be based on the base-offer and unit pricing presented in its Offer.

• Specific Items Not Included. The following items are specifically not included in this solicitation:

• User-level CPE;

• Mobile wireless systems or services; and

• Leased carrier services.

2.4. Coordination

1. Coordination with System Vendors and Contractors. Contractor shall coordinate, as required, with all related system vendors (including the furniture vendor) and associated contractors.

Depending upon the specific system vendors' products, the specific CCS issues can vary, therefore Contractor shall fully coordinate with the System Vendors and Contractors to ensure that all proper CCS is provided and installed.

2. Coordination with Campus Fiber Facilities. Contractor shall coordinate, as required, with Owner's Data Communications Representative regarding all fiber facilities, which make up a part of the building data wiring plant.

3. Coordination of Voice and Data Closets. Contractor shall coordinate with all related trades and Owner's Representative to determine exact locations for the voice, video, and data station drop terminations within the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) closets. In general the voice, video, and data drops specified herein home-run in the following fashion to:

• Same voice, video, and data (MDF and IDF) closets; and

• Closets in the same building as the station drop location.

2.5. Project Submittals

1. Shop Drawing Submittal. Contractor shall provide complete shop (installation) drawings and a

Bill of Materials (BOM). Shop drawings shall be submitted within 7 days after Notice to Proceed.

No site work shall proceed prior to Contractor receiving reviewed Shop Drawings back from Owner.

2. Conflicts in the Specifications/Drawings. Specifications and drawings are complementary. Work items that are required in one shall be binding as if stated in both. In the event that there exist conflicts between the specifications/drawings that are not further delineated during the procurement process, the stricter requirement shall supersede. Contractor shall provide the stricter requirement in all cases as part of its Base-Bid.

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3. Level of Detail. The shop drawings shall provide complete documentation of the proposed work, and as a minimum shall include the following:

• Legend of all schematic symbols, including all system design and component parameters utilized;

• Complete system schematic diagrams, including reference designators for all components, cable lengths;

• Installation details shall indicate equipment locations, cable routing, and all other specific location details, including cable pair allocation that are necessary for installation, testing, and maintenance; and

• Separate drawings (or layers on VISIO files) shall be prepared for voice, video, and data portions of the work.

4. Scope. Shop drawings and manufacturer's data sheets are required for all major components including:

• Cabling, riser, and station;

• Punch-down, cross-connect assemblies, and grounding details in the main distribution frame room (MDF) and intermediate distribution frame rooms (IDF);

• Patch Panels, IDF; and

• Station jacks in modular and walled offices

5. As-builts. Contractor shall provide complete as-built drawings prepared in the CSI format or equivalent, BOM, and configuration tables for all Work.

6. Backgrounds. Contractor is responsible for obtaining the building drawing backgrounds (VISIO) from Owner's original drawings and utilizing these backgrounds to generate the as-builts for this project.

7. Preliminary Submittal. Two (2) copies of preliminary CCS as-builts shall be submitted for Owner review and approval. This submittal shall be concurrent with the cutover of the CCS to Owner. This drawing set shall reflect actual CCS as-built configuration, including the following:

• All deviations from original shop drawings, such as quantity and description of items;

• Position of all cables and terminations, accurately dimensioned or scaled;

• Labeling scheme and identification of all labels; and

• Configuration Tables in compliance with all labeling/inventory/record-keeping requirements of EIA/TIA 606 and UL 969, and the Owner configuration requirements.

8. Final Submittals. Final submittal of all as-built drawings, BOM, and Configuration Tables must be received and approved by Owner before the work is considered to be complete, Solicitation No. BPM004541 Communications Cabling Systems

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• Reproducible drawings;

• Electronic media:

Drawings: compact disk, with "ACAD 2000" or VISIO format; Bills of Materials: compact disk, with "EXCEL" compatible spreadsheet format (This BOM shall be utilized to establish the Schedule of Value for payments); and

Configuration Tables: compact disk, or memory key with "EXCEL" compatible spreadsheet format

9. As-Built Drawings. One (1) set of reproducible drawings and "VISIO of CCS as-builts shall be submitted, with Owner-directed changes. The VISIO files shall have all "as- built" information, arranged to conform to Owner's CAD layouts, conduit pathways, and feed cable source/destination shall be included.

10. As-Built Bills of Materials and Configuration Tables. Provide final BOM and configuration tables with "MS Excel" compatible spreadsheet format. Configuration Tables shall comply with all labelling/inventory/record-keeping requirements of EIA/TIA 606 and UL 969.

Include the following parameters in the spreadsheet; source/destination end points, and end station equipment identifier.

11. Performance Test Data.

• Fiber Test Data. Contractor shall deliver test data of optical time domain reflect-a-meter (OTDR) measurements taken on all optical fibers, which are longer than 100 meters, per the solicitation;

• Copper Test Data. Contractor shall deliver test data of all copper CCS element measurements, per the solicitation.

2.6. FIRE-STOP REQUIREMENTS:

1. General. Local code-approved fire-stop means shall be applied at each interface between floors and between all fire-rated spaces.

2. Cable Tray/Ladder Penetrations. Pillow type firestop material shall be used for cable tray/ladder penetrations.

3. Wall and Floor Penetrations. Putty/sleeve type firestop shall be used for wall and floor penetrations.

4. Inspection Requirements. All necessary shop drawings, showing fire-stop means and materials, shall be developed by Contractor as required by site inspection officials.

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2.7. CCS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Copper Station-Cable. All copper (voice/data/video,IoT) station-cabling shall comply with all physical and functional requirements of their designated EAi/TiA Category Level (e.g., CAT6) and with Cable Specification per the solicitation. Compliance shall be shown in the following parameters:

• 100% operating pair-count (no non-operational, non-compliant pairs); and

• Conformity with cable specifications

2. Copper Riser Cable. All copper riser-cable systems shall be in accordance with

ANSI/NFPA-70, Article 800

3. Copper Plenum Cable. All cables deployed in plenum spaces shall be in accordance with

ANSI/NFPA- 70, Article 800

4. Copper Cross-Connect Wire/Cables. All copper cross-connect wire and cables shall be in accordance with ANSI/NFPA-70, Article800.

2.8. CCS STATION CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

1. General. All station locations shall be cabled with the specific connectivity as marked on the specific project drawings. All station cables shall home-run to their respective IDF closet. Specific IDF closet locations shall be coordinated between Contractor and Owner. All station connectivity shall be served with separate cables. All stations (unless otherwise identified) shall have the following voice, video, IoT, and data connectivity:

USAGE PAIRS TYPE/CAT. AWG RJ COLOR CODE LABEL

1OT/1OOT/Gigabit - Ethernet 4 UTP/CAT6 or greater

24/28 or current small diameter

45 blue=data DATA-1 & -2, etc.

2.9. STATION DROP NUMBERING SYSTEM

1. General. All station drops (voice and data) shall be numbered as follows or as directed by the Owner's representative:

Floor #:

IDF Locations (North – N, East – E, South – S, West- W) Example: 4S-17F-3 (4th floor South, Jack 17F-3), or 4S-1 (number 1-999) for locations that get reconfigured often, or per cooperative members specification.

2.10. CCS BACKBOARD CABLE PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK COLOR-CODE

1. General. All CCS backboard (MDF & IDF Punch-Block Designator-Color) standard color-codes shall be as follows or as directed by the Owner's representative:

Blue: Horizontal cables to/from stations, or as designated by specification.

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2.11. CCS STANDARD 4-PAIR PIN-OUT SCHEDULE

1. Data Pin-Out Schedule. All data station jacks shall be wired per the EIA/TIA 568B pin-out standard. All eight (8) conductors of each data cable shall be connected at a separate station RJ-45 (8P8C) jack.

2. All eight (8) conductors of each station cable (IDF/MDF end) shall be terminated into patch panels.

2.12. SAFETY AND PROTECTION

1. General. These criteria are included to help ensure that equipment is constructed such that it is not hazardous to users, installers or repair persons.

2. Audible Noise Emission. Equipment noise emission shall not subject user to sound levels greater than those allowed in Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA) regulation.

1910.95, considering exposure time and place of installation. It is desirable that the noise level of the equipment be limited to 50dBA continuously, or 75dBA intermittently (less than a 10 percent duty cycle), at normal distances as measured on the "A" scale of a standard sound level meter at a slow response. In addition, impulse or impact noise shall not exceed 130 dB peak sound pressure level.

2.13. CCS IMPLEMENTATION

1. General.

• Contractor shall assure that all voice copper station cables will result in a complete and complementary interface with the existing voice switching system, and have cross-connect capability;

• Contractor shall assure that all data copper work will result in a complete and compliant EIA/TIA 568 Category-6 station cabling system; and

• Contractor shall assure that all fiber work will result in a complete and complementary fiber cabling system for associated opto-electronic equipment having a 4 dB power budget.

2.14. Safety Issues.

1. Contractor and Owner shall adhere to all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rules and Regulations (hereafter referred to as Safety Regulations);

2. Owner does not contemplate nor include as an undertaking of the Contractor, unless specified in writing, work in any area where a hazardous substance is present. Hazardous substance means any substance regulated by any Safety Regulation and includes, but is not limited to, asbestos in either a friable or non- friable condition. Contractor shall cease all operations in any area where the existence of a hazardous substance is encountered, and shall immediately notify Owner in writing;

3. Contractor shall not re-initiate work in or around identified hazardous substance areas prior to receiving written permission from Owner. All safety issues relating to hazardous substances shall be solely administered between Owner and Contractor; and

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4. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to assure that all installation personnel are familiar with safety procedures, identification of hazardous substances, and proper operation of related equipment.

2.15. EXECUTION

1. General. All work described in this section shall be performed in direct accordance with all

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and local codes/regulations.

2. Cable Routing. All media shall be routed as follows:

• Vertical Runs. All riser cables shall run parallel to the riser system;

• Horizontal Runs. All horizontal bundles of cable shall run parallel or perpendicular to the walls, and main trunks routed down aisle ways and not over cubicles, if possible.

2.16. INSPECTION AND COORDINATION

1. Site Conditions. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this section will be installed. Verify that work of other trades is sufficiently complete and in the proper condition to receive the work of this section. In the event of discrepancies, immediately notify Owner's Representative. Owner will be responsible for:

• Providing access to workstation jack locations (i.e., moving existing user materials, storage containers, etc.)

• Powering-down and logging-out existing user devices from their host equipment prior to new station drops being deployed (Contractor shall. physically de-link user devices)

• Defining specific areas in each MDF/IDF that are available for mounting Contractor supplied items

• Providing cross-references for specific workstation connectivity to existing Owner host/network equipment (port numbers, etc.).

2. Site Coordination. Coordinate with Owner personnel, manufacturers, and other contractor personnel as required to assure proper and adequate provisions for the Work.

3. Exact Location of Station Drops. Contractor shall verify locations of all station outlets and related connections prior to installation. Owner reserves the right to make reasonable changes in the locations (up to 10'-0") of station outlets. Such changes shall be made at no additional cost to Owner.

2.17. CCS INSTALLATION

1. General. CCS media shall be installed as indicated on reviewed shop-drawings, and as provided for in this specification, with referenced documents.

2. Accessibility. All components and assemblies, etc., shall be installed so as to be readily accessible for the operation, servicing, maintaining, and repairing of related communication system elements. Items installed in unsuitable locations shall be removed and relocated as directed by the Owner, at no change in contract time or amount. All code-

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3. Identification of Components. All CCS wiring, interconnect points, cabinets, enclosures, and other apparatus shall be properly and completely identified by means of neatly installed machine-printed identification nameplates. See specification for required color-coding and station numbering schemes.

4. Excess Raceway (Conduit, Etc.) Fill Volume. If situations occur where larger cross-sections of station drop cables are required than the installed raceways will accommodate, then Contractor shall route excess station cable(s) adjacent to existing raceways. Where station cable(s) adjacent to existing raceways cross fire-rated barriers, fire-stop shall be provided at all such fire-rated barriers. Coordinate with the Owner's Representative prior to performing this type of work.

5. Acceptance Spacing. All CCS shall have the following minimum separations (per EIA/TIA

570) from the following types of conductors:

6. Cable Labels and Pathway Markers

2.17.6.1. General Requirements

• Each cable shall be labeled at each end that is terminated in MDF/IDF closet and at the station end of the cable prior to the station jack.

• Labels shall be unique numbers that conform to the CCS labeling system;

• Label construction shall be as specified in Section 5;

• Label information shall be confirmed with Owner prior to labeling of cables; and

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• Handwritten labels are not acceptable

7. Riser and OSP Fiber optic Cabling Labeling

• Contractor shall label each individual fiber 3-inches from the LC/SC/MPO connector with a Panduit #PMDR-0-9 GMM polyester film marker tape (or functional equivalent) as a "flag" designated in numerical sequence starting with fiber-1;

• Contractor shall furnish and install an Osburn Associates F04002 1-3/4 inch by 3-inch fiber optic caution flag (or functional equivalent) every 4 feet on any innerduct exposed between entrance and equipment rack;

• Contractor shall label the front of each fiber distribution center with the label furnished with such housing, using Owner's approved scheme; and

• Labeling within and on Splice Cases. Contractor shall identify all binder groups utilizing color- coded zip ties and labeling the plant pair count for each binder group utilizing flag markers. Contractor shall furnish and install stamped metal band labels on all OSP and riser cables indicating cable size, gauge, and plant pair count. Contractor shall label splice cases using 2-inch letters with machine-produced black typeface on an orange background.

8. OSP Pathway Markers

• Provide marker tape in designated duct pathway from property line entrance to

MPOP location for Telco Provider service.

• Provide marker tape in designated duct pathways from each building MDF to

MPOP

2.18. COPPER PAIR CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Precautions. Contractor shall practice the following precautions throughout the deployment of this work:

• Cable installation personnel shall be familiar with safety procedures, equipment operation, and the cable manufacturer's installation requirements such as maximum pulling tensions;

• Cable shall be pulled with a pulling-eye of the type that is recommended by the cable manufacturer, as required

• Pull-throughs with offsets shall be riffed with two (2) sheaves, as required

2. Racking. Contractor shall practice the following racking related approaches throughout the deployment of this work:

• In long pull-throughs racking, slack shall be obtained by the use of bending shoes or equivalent to avoid sheath damage

• Cable shall be secured in a neat and organized manner with plastic tie-wraps

• Excess cable in splicing cable vaults shall be neatly coiled for storage prior to splicing

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• After splicing is completed, splice cases shall be properly secured to racks with plastic tie-wraps

3. Pulling Methods. Pulling methods, and all associated equipment required, shall be consistent with the cable manufacturer's recommendations. The following installation related approaches shall be practiced:

• Cable pulling-lubricant shall be used as required and shall be acceptable to the cable manufacturer and Owner.

• The manufacturer's pulling tension limitations shall not be exceeded under any circumstances.

4. Splicing. No copper splicing shall be allowed within the CCS.

5. Copper Data Pair Terminations

• All pairs shall be terminated on 110-type blocks with proper punch-down tools, by methods prescribed for EIA/TIA 568 Category - performance in:

EIA/TIA 568;

EIA/TIA TSB-36;

EIA/TIA TSB-40; and EIA/TIA TR-67 Draft, Latest Revision

• The designated pair count shall be consistent with binding post assignment;

• Binding post shall be clearly and accurately labeled with assigned pair identity;

• All cables shall be dressed in a neat and organized manner and secured to the backboard at the terminal locations, without creating "tightly bound or cinched" cable bundles (per TSB-36/40/67);

• Cable pairs shall be fanned and terminated in a neat and orderly fashion;

• Only the minimum amount of sheathing required to obtain access for termination of individual pairs shall be removed (less than 0.5 inches per TSB-36/40/67);

• Extreme care shall be taken to assure that the "native twist rate" is maintained for all station data UTP wiring pairs at their termination points (note actual twist rate, i.e., twists/inch, will vary for each pair within the EIA/TIA Category-6 or greater station cable); and

• All data station terminations on 110 blocks shall be made via punch-down tools and methods certified to achieve data grade connections.

2.19. FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Fiber optic Cables. All fibers shall be installed in a 1" innerduct that shall be contained within existing raceways. Two (2) additional 1" innerduct shall be installed in each (inter-and intra-building) 4” conduit used. When existing enclosed raceways are not available, plenum-grade fiber optic cabling and plenum- grade innerduct shall be utilized per ANSI/NFPA 70. Optical fibers shall be installed from stations to IDFs to the MDF as indicated on the Project Drawings.

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2. Execution. All work described in this section shall be performed in direct accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) regulations and local codes/regulations.

3. Routing. Contractor shall route all OSP and riser fiber optic cables to the equipment racks, through the specified wire management elements. All fiber optic cable directional changes shall have a gradual sweep to maintain proper bend radii.

4. Bundling and securing. All fiber optic cables shall be uniformly bundled and secured such cables every nine inches. Contractor shall bundle data, video, IoT, and voice cables independently of each other. Contractor shall furnish and install all requirements for cable dressing.

5. Physical Support and Cable Management. Contractor shall provide physical support and cable management means for all fiber runs and termination points. Particular care shall be exercised to assure that all fiber cables are adequately supported between floors and from floor-sleeves to adjacent patch- panel racks. In all cases the innerduct shall be physically attached to the rack, cabinet, or other physical entity at each end of run of innerduct. Cable ladder should be attached to the backboard in the IDF for vertical runs to secure cable or fiber.

6. Precautions

• Cable installation personnel shall be familiar with safety procedures, equipment operation, and the cable manufacturer's installation;

• The specific amount of sheathing recommended by the manufacturer for termination of individual pairs shall be removed;

• Cable shall be continuous in length throughout the entire project except for predesignated splice points;

• Cable shall be pulled with a pulling-eye type that is recommended by the cable manufacturer;

• Contractor shall assure that innerducts are restrained in the appropriate pulling configuration with light- duty ties, and longitudinal restraints shall be provided in both directions to prevent migration of the innerducts;

• Pull-throughs with severe offsets shall be rigged with two (2) sheaves; and

• Optical fibers shall be supported periodically along their length (per manufacturer's recommendations) during the installation of long vertical runs.

7. Racking. All racking components and equipment required shall be supplied by the

Contractor. The following racking elements shall be adhered to:

• Since there is a substantial risk of damage to the optical fibers by careless handling during racking, much care must be exercised in this procedure, especially with regard to observing the minimum bending-radius limit;

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• Slack for racking shall be pulled by hand. Where necessary, intermediate assistance from the adjacent pull-station shall be provided;

• Cables shall be secured to the proper rack position with plastic cable ties; or Velcro

• Excess cable in splicing-cable boxes shall be neatly coiled for storage;

• Non-terminated cable ends shall be properly sealed to prevent ingress of moisture;

• After splicing is completed, cable coils shall be racked in a safe location; and

• Identification/warning tags shall be securely attached to the cables in a minimum of two (2) locations in each cable box.

8. Cable Preparation. Cable ends shall be prepared in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended methods prior to being pulled into place.

9. Installation

• Pulling methods and all associated equipment required shall be consistent with the cable manufacturer's recommendations and must be approved by Owner prior to the start of the installation operation;

• Cable pulling-lubricant shall be used as required and must be acceptable to the cable manufacturer and Owner;

• Manual intermediate assist may be required on some pulls. The maximum benefit can be obtained when this assistance is applied near the feed-end of the cable, including pushing the cable at the feed point. When pushing the cable, only modest forces may be applied to avoid buckling the cable;

• The pulling eye/sheath termination hardware on the fiber optic cable shall not be pulled over any sheaves;

• When power equipment is used to install the cable, low speeds shall be used, not to exceed 30…