ESBD_509590_1778590789018_Attachment B - Agency Specific Requirements & Room Schedule 05-12-2026.pdf

Texas Department of Public Safety Agency Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Construction Documents

2. Location

3. Parking

4. Vehicle Testing Areas

5. Class C Vehicle Canopy

6. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Canopy

7. Energy

8. Plumbing

9. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

10. Electrical

11. Telecommunication and Automation

12. Doors and Door Hardware

13. Windows

14. Security

15. Carpentry

16. Finishes

17. Specific room requirements

18. Furnishings

19. Additional requirements during construction

20. Additional Maintenance requirements during the life of the lease

Appendix A: Project Manual Appendix B: Bubble Diagram with Space Adjacencies Appendix C: Finish Schedule Appendix D: Signage Schedule Appendix E: Furniture Requirements Appendix F: Telecommunications Room Requirements Appendix G: Schematic Layout for Commercial Driver License Queuing and Testing Areas Appendix H: Parallel Parking Diagram Appendix I: Example of Height Restriction Barrier located at entry to Passenger Vehicle

Queuing Area Appendix J: Flagpole Requirements Appendix K: Flagpole Lighting Requirements Appendix L: Commercial Test Lane Fan Requirements Appendix M: Class C Test Lane Fan Requirements Appendix N: Roadside Mailbox Appendix O: Construction Drawings List

1. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

A. Construction Drawings consist, at minimum, of the following sets of drawings:

1. Civil

2. Fire Suppression, if applicable

3. Architectural

4. Structural

5. Mechanical

6. Plumbing

7. Electrical

8. Audio / Visual

9. IT / Security

B. Project Manual C. See Appendix A and O for more details on project manual and construction drawings.

2. LOCATION

A. The proposed space shall be located within County and City as specified in the Request for

Proposals (RFP).

B. Site must be on or within 450 feet of a primary street or highway. For purposes of this specification, a primary street or highway shall be defined as a fully surfaced public street, thoroughfare, or highway with a minimum of four (4) lanes. Property must be near a neighborhood in which to conduct driving test examinations and must be located on a thoroughfare that is immediately accessible, and not restricted from large commercial truck traffic.

C. Entire agency space shall be contiguous and located on a single floor.

D. Public bus transportation, if such service is provided within the city, is preferred to be within

450 feet of the entrance to the facility with Americans Disability Act (ADA) / Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) access to the building.

3. PARKING

A. Lessor shall provide off-street parking as required in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

B. Lessor shall provide the required amount of ADA and ADA van accessible parking spaces mandated by ADA / TAS and local ordinances.

C. All non-accessible parking spaces shall be for full-size vehicles where allowed by code.

D. Parking must be under the direct control of the lessor and must be located within a reasonable distance of the entry to the lease space, as determined by DPS.

E. The parking area shall be covered with a hard surface material with sufficient durability to withstand high volume traffic and all-weather conditions. If needed, and as determined by DPS, the parking area(s) shall be resurfaced and/or repaired to a like-new condition, including markings.

F. Dumpster location pad and access shall be concrete and able to withstand typical waste hauling vehicles. Provide enclosure with gates to conceal container.

G. The parking area must have drainage adequate to prevent accumulation of water.

H. DPS employee parking areas are to be secured and include the below requirements:

1. 6’0” high black aluminum / metal fencing surrounding the employee parking area.

2. Lessor is responsible for a fully functional cantilevered vehicle gate including the conduit, cabling, and power to gate operator location back to the building (location to be approved by DPS).

3. At least one pedestrian gate with all hardware to integrate with the card reader and mesh to prevent access without a card – per employee parking area.

4. 2” conduit from location of approved access control pedestal to the building for cable/ power for the vehicle gate.

5. Lessor to provide pathway / conduit from exterior conduit into the building back to where the S2 access control panel is located.

6. DPS’ security contractor will be responsible for making all access control final connections for gates.

I. Lessor will provide a flagpole and lighting in the DPS approved location adjacent to the parking area. See Appendices J and K.

4. VEHICLE TESTING AREA(S)

A. Commercial Vehicles Testing Areas, if applicable. See Room Schedule for quantity of lanes.

1. Lessor shall provide a commercial driver license (CDL) queuing area beginning under the CDL canopy.

2. There shall be at least one lane (each 17-6” Wide) with sufficient space to park a minimum of four (4) commercial vehicles, each eighty feet in length, per lane. The quantity of queuing lanes will be specified in Room Schedule.

3. One passenger bypass lane (150” wide by total length) is required.

4. CDL canopy is required. See Appendix G., for DPS schematic layout for of commercial driver license queuing and testing areas.

5. Lessor shall provide commercial driver license (CDL) testing areas of 260 feet in length and 40 feet wide immediately following the commercial truck queuing lanes / CDL canopy. The quantity of testing area/ lanes will be specified in the Room Schedule. See Appendix G.

6. The CDL queuing lanes, testing areas/ lanes and bypass lane must be striped and constructed of concrete with a thickness sufficient to support commercial truck traffic.

7. There shall be a standard 6” curb running the length of the right-hand side of each of the testing areas/ lanes.

B. Class C Vehicles Testing Areas

1. Lessor shall provide a passenger vehicle queuing area beginning under the passenger vehicle canopy.

a. There shall be at least one lane (12’-0” wide) with sufficient space to park a minimum of (ten) 10 passenger vehicles per lane.

b. Quantity of lanes to be specified in Room Schedule.

2. Lessor shall provide a designated parallel parking area immediately following the passenger vehicle queueing area / canopy.

a. The area shall provide parallel parking slots. Exact quantity of spaces required will be listed in attached Room Schedule.

b. Each parking slot shall be thirty-six feet (36’-0”) long by nine feet and 4 inches (9’-4”) deep. See Appendix H for parallel parking diagram.

c. If there is more than one parallel parking space, then the space between parking spaces must be at least 300”.

d. There shall be a standard 6” curb running the length, back and front of the space.

e. Each parallel parking slot shall receive 2 – 48” high flexible posts (color to be determined by DPS – during submittal process). Product to be of equal quality and design as Impact Recovery Systems brand.

3. A Class C vehicle canopy is required, see Section 5. Class C Vehicle Canopy below.

4. If indicated in the attached Room Schedule, the Lessor shall provide one passenger bypass lane (12’ wide) closest to the building.

5. There shall be a standard 6” curb running the length of the right-hand side of the lanes.

6. If needed, a height restriction barrier should be placed at the beginning of the passenger vehicle lanes to prevent damage to the canopy. See attached image in Appendix I.

5. CLASS C VEHICLE CANOPY

A. A covered canopy shall be constructed adjacent to the premises for vehicle inspection with access from the Examiners office.

B. The canopy shall be the accumulative width of passenger lanes requested in the attached

Room Schedule (plus four feet), and 36 feet in length with a 14-foot minimum clearance.

1. If the canopy clearance is not 16’0”, a height restriction barrier should be placed at the beginning of the passenger vehicle lanes to prevent damage to the canopy. See attached image in Appendix I.

C. The canopy will be constructed of metal with a metal roof (color to follow finish schedule standards or approved by DPS). Gutters will be required around the perimeter of the canopy.

The canopy downspouts cannot empty onto the sidewalks.

D. The canopy will be open on three sides, with the fourth side attached to the building.

E. The canopy will have ample lighting switched and connected to a photocell.

F. An electrical power outlet shall be provided at each column of the canopy.

G. Two Class C Test Lane fans are to be provided – see Appendix M.

H. Ceiling of Canopy will receive metal soffit and vented metal soffit panels (color to follow finish schedule standards or approved by DPS).

6. COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) CANOPY

A. The canopy shall be a minimum of 40 feet wide and 80 feet in length with a 16’-6” minimum height clearance. The exact size will depend on layout of the site.

B. The canopy structure be constructed of metal with a metal roof (color to follow finish schedule standards or approved by DPS).

C. The canopy will be open on all sides.

D. The canopy will have ample lighting switched and connected to a photocell.

E. The canopy shall have height clearance warning signage with height clearance indicated as approved by DPS.

F. An electrical power outlet shall be provided at each column of the canopy.

G. One (1) Commercial Test Lane Ceiling fan shall be mounted to the canopy for each commercial driving lane required. See the Room Schedule for number of commercial driving lanes and see Appendix L for requirements.

G. Ceiling of Canopy will receive metal soffit and vented metal soffit panels (color to follow finish schedule standards or approved by DPS).

7. ENERGY

A. Lessor shall comply with all of the requirements of the Texas State Energy Conservation

Office building energy code requirements for state-funded buildings.

8. PLUMBING

A. Lessor shall furnish two (2) sets of chilled drinking water fountains mounted at heights in compliance with TAS. One set of drinking fountains will be located in the public space and one in the staff/secured work area. One of each set shall have a bottle filler equal to Elkay model # EZSTLG8WSSK. (If model is no longer available, Lessor to provide comparable unit with DPS’ approval). Lessor to provide maintenance requirements during the term of the lease. See Section 20 of DPS Agency Specifications.

B. Lessor shall provide a minimum of four (4) restroom locations. One (1) women's public restroom, one (1) men's public restroom, one (1) employee women’s restroom, and one (1) employee men’s restroom. All required codes to be met for the exact number of fixtures.

C. If there are forty (40) or more Full Time Employees, then the lessor is to provide three additional water closets in the employee women’s restroom than required by code and one

(1) additional water closet in the men’s employee restroom than required by code.

D. If there are 20 to 39 Full Time Employees, then the lessor is to provide two additional water closets in the employee women’s restroom than required by code.

E. Plumbing Fixtures

a. All restrooms shall meet all requirements of TAS/ ADA.

b. All fixtures shall be commercial grade flush valve (no tank type water closets allowed).

c. Each restroom shall have floor drains designed with positive drainage to prevent flooding and shall have automatic p-trap primers. The floor drains shall not interfere with accessibility.

d. See Section 17 E. for items required.

9. HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

A. In conjunction with the requirements of the current state adopted version of ASHRAE, the minimum of outside makeup air must be provided per building occupant (employees plus normal number of visitors at a given time).

B. Restrooms must be provided with exhaust ventilation in accordance with local Building and Plumbing Codes. Exhaust shall be vented to the outside of the building (not into plenum, attic or other interior spaces).

C. Documentation for each accessible control device, including programming instructions, program code (if any) and trouble-shooting procedures shall be provided to DPS.

D. A fully adjustable damper shall be installed at each HVAC supply diffuser. Lessor shall be responsible for balancing the HVAC system and there shall be sufficient devices for air balancing or re-balancing of ductwork in the leased space.

E. Lessor shall provide construction filters during the construction of the building as soon as the system is initiated. Lessor is to replace filters before DPS accepts the building.

F. All mechanical equipment shall be installed in accordance with and meeting the requirements of the applicable City's Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Fire Code. Fire dampers shall be installed where required by codes.

G. System shall be equipped with humidity controls.

H. See “Telecommunications Room” section for specific HVAC requirements for that room.

I. DPS employees need access to the HVAC system 24 hours per day.

J. Lockable covers with master keys (provide 3 master keys) shall be installed over all thermostats.

K. Lessor to provide maintenance as required during the term of the lease. See Section 20..

10. ELECTRICAL

A. Requirements

1. Circuit loads shall be distributed so that no branch circuit is loaded over 80% of rated capacity (with 20% spare circuit capacity), in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

2. Lessor will provide J-boxes in ceiling in the License and Permit Specialist Area as directed by DPS. Four (4) circuits shall be installed in each J-box. The exact number of boxes Schedule and location to be approved by DPS

3. The lessor shall provide a power outlet for each data drop required as noted in the Telecommunications and Automation in Section 11.

4. DPS will approve data and power construction documents on final amount of power/ data outlets with schematic layout. During the in-wall inspection final locations will require approval from DPS.

5. Lessor to provide a unit cost for additional outlets needed after final plans have been approved in case outlets are requested after construction begins.

B. Electrical fixtures and switches

1. Light fixtures shall be equal to the below and approved by DPS.

Recessed LED troffer for acoustical lay in tile ceilings: Acuity / Lithonia 2BLT Series with ADP diffuser. Provide appropriate lumen output to provide required foot-candle levels as mentioned below.

2. Interior light fixtures shall be LED and have color temperature of 3500K to 4000K.

LED downlights may be utilized in gypsum board ceiling areas – Acuity / Lithonia LDN6-35/ 6” LED can lights.

3. Exterior light fixtures shall be LED and have color temperature of 4000K.

4. Exterior lighting levels shall meet all local codes, be sufficient for security and approved by DPS. At a minimum, lighting levels shall meet IESNA requirements for “Low Activity”. Provide site photometric plan indicating compliance.

5. Replacement of LED drivers and/or fixtures shall be at Lessor's expense up to maximum 10-year term of the lease.

6. Lessor shall provide light of not less than average 60 foot-candles on all work surfaces 30 inches above floor level unless otherwise specified herein. Provide photometric plan indicating compliance for DPS approval.

7. Enclosed rooms with two entry/egress doors shall have three-way switches.

8. Conference rooms shall require dimming capabilities.

9. Lessor to provide wall mounted outlets and mounting hardware for 36”-42” flat screen monitors, see entire specification for amount and location. ; Mounting shall include all blocking behind finish walls.

10. All interior lighting shall be controlled via occupancy sensors except for mechanical/electrical rooms– and shall meet applicable IECC and/or ASHRAE requirements.

11. Control of main open area lighting (accessible to the public) shall be located by the employee entry in the staff area. Switches shall be ganged with status indicators and exact location to be confirmed by DPS.

C. Emergency lighting and alarm system

1. The systems shall meet the requirements of the NFPA Life Safety Code and IBC, International Building Code.

2. Lessor shall install a full electrical load transfer switch and docking station for a temporary emergency power generator if indicated per attached Room Schedule. DPS will provide a generator when deemed necessary to conduct agency business. Staging space shall be provided for the portable generator adjacent to the docking station.

3. Lessor shall install Fire Alarm System duct mounted smoke detectors in lieu of area detection as required by IMC Section 606 (or other corresponding Code approved by local jurisdiction). Lessor shall ensure that the detectors are operational at all times and establish a maintenance inspection program acceptable to DPS. Lessor shall make available a copy of the annual inspection report and take immediate corrective action to maintain certificate of occupancy.

4. Provide additional Fire Alarm System area smoke detectors within IT Room and mechanical/electrical rooms. Upon smoke detector activation, the building fire alarm system shall go into general alarm.

5. Lessor will provide exterior security lighting with vandal-proof fixtures. The quantity and locations are to be approved by DPS.

D. Electrical requirements for telecommunications and automation (See additional communications room requirements in Section 11 below).

1. Two (2) #6 solid ground wires attached to a building ground are required; one is to be installed at the data demarcation point and the other at the telephone demarcation point.

Grounding wires from racks/ladder rack to an electrical bus bar will be installed on top of or inside of the ladder rack as to not obstruct electrical outlets that will be installed along the top backside of the ladder rack.

2. All grounding bars can be bonded together with one appropriately sized main grounding conductor going back to the main building grounding system. Ground bar type should be BIM CTP ¼” x 4” x 10”L.

3. All equipment will require dedicated circuits as warranted by the equipment manufacturer.

Details on specific quantities and circuit types will be provided once the specific equipment needed has been determined.

4. One (1) standard wall outlet shall be installed on each wall of the telecommunications room.

5. Power outlets should be provided by Lessor on top of rack/ ladder rack to power switch, router, UPS, and IT equipment as designed by DPS IT department.

11. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND AUTOMATION

A. General requirements

1. See Appendix F.

2. Lessor shall provide a completed telecommunications room (ready for phone/data provider) a minimum of 60 days prior to lease commencement (30 days prior to certificate of occupancy) DPS shall select service provider. Permanent power is required prior to telecommunications ready room date.

3. The DPS Telecommunications service contractor will be responsible for installation of all computers, peripheral equipment, and telephones.

4. Lessor shall provide and install all telecommunications conduit at or above ceiling height and provide and install pull lines and preparation necessary per the telecommunications service contractor(s) and/or the city building code. Conduit entering the room from the floor or ceiling should have fitted bushing rings installed to protect cabling from sharp edges or conduit piping.

5. Lessor shall provide a minimum of 2” conduit from access point on building exterior to the data closet for telephone lines and data circuits.

6. In-floor conduits should be cut down to no higher than 6” above finished floor and capped with a rubber bushing to protect cables.

7. All conduits shall be sealed with air bags or foam as warranted or appropriate.

8. The telephone provider (AT&T, etc.) demarcation shall be located in the

Telecommunications Room.

9. The DPS Network/ Telecommunication closet is restricted for housing DPS Network, Telecommunications and DPS physical security equipment. All lessor-controlled equipment such as A/C, Fire Alarm or other building control systems or control panels will not be installed in the DPS Telecommunications closet.

10. DPS will require a cradle point antenna to be installed on the exterior of the building. It will be on the exterior wall and will not pierce through the roofing. The antenna will be located on the building side which is closest to the nearest cellular tower in the area. A pathway will need to be created from the exterior to the Telecommunication room/ DPS demark location. Lessor to provide required cabling for the antenna to the Telecommunication room/ DPS Demark. DPS will be responsible for providing the antenna and finalized location.

B. Cabling

1. Lessor shall provide cabling, outlet boxes with conduit and pull lines in locations designated by DPS. DPS will determine the number of voice and data cable drops and shall notify Lessor of their exact location at the time of design. All telecommunications conduit shall be hidden between walls or in ceilings

2. Lessor shall hold a “Pre-Construction” meeting with cabling contractor, DPS IT, DPS representative, and DPS Security Consultant/Vendor 30 days prior to closing ceilings, walls, etc., to finalize all requirements.

3. All cable runs are to originate in the Telecommunications Room and terminate at the locations approved by DPS as indicated in this section including locations within the modular systems furniture run through power poles.

4. Lessor shall also provide cross-connection of cables from the patch panel(s) (provided by Lessor) to network switchgear provided by DPS. Both will be located on the IT rack provided by Lessor.

5. Lessor shall provide and install the following items. Plan of location and quantity of items to be determined and approved by DPS.

a. Ethernet – Data Drops

(1) Ethernet CAT6 (no spine) -plenum rated @ minimum rating of 350 MHz – blue jacket- Commscope / General or equivalent. (Horizontal cabling runs shall not exceed 295’ feet) One cable to each wall plate unless otherwise specified and denoted on floor plans

(2) Ethernet CAT6 patch cables (data) with no spine for new construction/ build out.

(3) Two Ethernet CAT6 patch cables provided (10ft in length) for each user workstation/office desk and 1 patch cable for all other data jacks

(4) Ethernet CAT6 patch cables (as warranted length) between rack patch panels and DPS network switch

(5) No plastic tie wraps to be used on any Ethernet or fiber cables

(6) ¾ inch black Velcro for bundling cable, plenum rated for above ceiling

(7) Ethernet cables to be supported only by J-Hooks or approved cabling trays. No data cables or bundles can be supported in any way by electrical conduit, fire sprinkler piping, HVAC ductwork, ceiling support wires or ceiling grid. This includes any devices supported within the ceiling grid, i.e. light fixtures, speakers, fire alarm devices, etc. J-hooks should be positioned at no more than 5 ft. increments to support cable bundles when used as a cable pathway in buildings above ceiling.

(8) The quantity of data drops shall be determined from the attached Room Schedule, entire agency specifications and as approved by DPS. Lessor to provide the following data drops at each of the noted locations, other sections may also specify additional data drops including but not limited to the security section. Exact count will require quantities from the attached Room Schedule.

The final data drop count and location shall be as approved by DPS.

(a) 2 data drops per License and Permit Specialist area Workstation

(b) 1 data drop per ADLT (Adult Driver License Testing Station)

(c) At Training Room, provide adequate data drops on all walls, for workstations in room, so that workstations can be configured in multiple ways along walls flexibility. Provide 2 additional data drops for the training room presentation wall. Final quantities and locations to be determined during design. See room schedule for number of workstations.

(d) 1 data drop for each workstation in the examiner room, plus 2 additional data drops for the examiner room

(e) 2 data drops for all other workstations/ offices

(f) 1 data drop for each self-service kiosk or self-service machine

(g) 2 data drops for each copy machine/ print station

(h) 1 data drop for each TV/ monitor location

(i) 2 data drops for each interview room

(j) 4 data drops for the conference room

(k) Cabling for exterior cradle point antenna from location on exterior of building to Telecommunication room/ Demark location.

(l) Cabling for Security system to be provided by lessor see section 14.

Security.

b. Wireless Access Points Cabling

(1) Cabling is to be provided for Wireless Access Points (WAP) locations.

(2) WAP cables to be run to the nearest MDF/IDF where multiple IT closets are installed.

(3) Entire floor plan should be adequately/ fully covered by Wireless Access Points.

Design/ layout needs to be approved by DPS during the design process.

(4) DPS will provide the WAP devices but cabling and cabling installation to be provided by Lessor.

c. Rack Hardware: Recommended rack hardware and associated components through Chatsworth Product Inc (CPI). Listed below are the major components with part numbers (if a part number has been discontinued, contact DPS for revised approved part). Lessor will be responsible for any additional components that may be needed to complete the installation.

(1) CPI 19 inch Rack System (3 inch channel) - Part # 55053-703 / CPI Installation

Kit Part # 40604-003

(2) CPI 19 inch Adjustable 4-post server rack – Part Number #15213-703 – Install

Kit Part # 40604-003

(3) CPI Ladder Rack 18 inch - Part # 10250-718

(a) All ladder racks to be full sections across top of racks (no splicing) unless length of ladder rack is exceeded and warrants additional sections to be added

(4) CPI Runway Elevation Kit (6”) – Part # 10506-716

(5) CPI Steel Runway Dropout Kit (Waterfall) – Part # 12100-718

(6) CPI Evolution Double sided (with doors) –Vertical Manager 8” wide – Part #

35522-703

(7) 18” Wall Angle Support Bracket – Part # 11420-718

(8) CPI Butt-Splice Clamp Kit – Part # 11301-701

(9) CPI Equipment Shelf; Part 40074-700

(a) Three per closet

(b) These are to be provided by lessor and installed by DPS

(10) CPI Radius Bend – Part # 10723-718 & 10724-718 as warranted

(11) CPI Top Plate for Elevation Kit – Part # 12121-718

(12) CPI Rack rear extension supports (4 sets) – Part # 12312-701

d. Patch Panels

(1) Leviton CAT6 48 port (2U) Horizontal cable patch panel part # 69586-U48

e. Horizontal Wire Manager

(1) Panduit Horizontal Wire Managers Part#WMP1E (front and back of rack between patch panels)

f. Copper / Fiber / Fiber LIU

(1) Corning or Equivalent SM fiber (12 strands coming into the building to MDF from street and between buildings in a multi-building complex)

(2) Corning or Equivalent 50 Micron 850nm OM3/4 fiber (24 strands between MDF/IDF’s in both single and multi-story buildings)

(3) Corning or Equivalent SC/LC 50-micron OM3/4 patch cables minimum 2 meters in length or as needed.

(4) Voice Copper 50 pair from street into MDF (Depending on project scope- to be determined by TX DPS)

(5) Voice Copper 25 pair riser between MDF / IDFs

(6) Panduit Fiber adapter SC plate model 6 pack SM-SC FAP3WBUDSCZ4

(quantity as needed to support building needs)

(7) Panduit Fiber 4U-LIU enclosure model FREME4U4 (black)

(8) Panduit Fiber Adapter SC plate

(9) Panduit fiber adapter SC plate model 6 pack MM-SC FAP3WEIDSC (quantity as needed for this project)

(10) Blank plate Model # FAPB (Quantity as needed)

g. Building voice/ Data Jack wall plates (color to match electrical wall plates – verify color with submittal process)

(1) Leviton Data/Voice Quick-port wall plate part # 41080-1TP (single); 41080-2TP

(double gang) and 41080-4TP (4 gang)

(2) Leviton CAT6 data / voice Quick port connector part #61110-RT6

(3) All telecom rooms shall be wired for a wall mounted phone/VOIP / Analog depending on site solution– verify with DPS.

(4) 110 Blocks utilized for copper voice riser / tie cable connections.

6. All cables are to be certified according to one of the following acceptable certifications and a report provided to DPS prior to occupancy.

a. Acceptable Certifications:

(1) Panduit

(2) Leviton

(3) NACSE Cable Technician (NCBT)

(4) BICSI

(5) FOA CPCT specialist (Certified Premises Cabling Technician)

(6) FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)

C. Telecommunication room

1. The telecommunication room shall be a standalone dedicated room and not co-located with mechanical equipment or electrical rooms and associated electrical panels. Sub-panels dedicated for the use of equipment to be powered inside the room are allowed within the space. Location to be determined by DPS – it is preferred that this room be centrally located- design may require two telecommunication rooms dependent upon cabling length.

2. Room size shall be a minimum of 144 square feet in a rectangular with no support columns or beams within the space and shall be located in secured work area.

3. There should be a minimum clearance of at least 4’0” between racks and all walls.

4. Finished ceiling height shall be no less than 12 feet with 36” of clearance between the top of the installed ladder racks and the finished ceiling.

5. The Telecommunications Room door should be a solid core door with no vents.

6. Lessor shall provide and install all conduit and pull wire required for complete project and as approved by DPS.

7. The back wall and an end wall (to be located by DPS) shall have ¾” fire-rated plywood installed over the gypsum board. The plywood shall be painted to match the room – see Appendix F. Room sizes and plywood requirements will vary depending on the layout of the space and amount of racks needed.

8. Lessor shall provide a separate AC system for this room. Wall mounted precision cooling units are acceptable as approved by DPS. Above ceiling systems are required to be placed outside the limits of the Telecommunications Room and ducted into the area to be cooled. Under no circumstances should AC units be placed in the room directly above equipment racks regardless if drip pans are used. Associated AC filters should be located outside the room. AC system should be SNMP capable and provide humidity control as warranted.

9. UL tested and Classified pathways when walls need to be rated.

a. EZ-Path Fire-Stop, or equivalent, shall be utilized in wall for horizontal cabling into

Telecommunications Room.

b. All data, video and communications cable bundles shall utilize an enclosed fire rated pathway device whenever cables penetrate rated walls. The fire-rated pathway shall contain a built-in fire sealing system sufficient to maintain the required hourly rating of the barrier being penetrated. The self-contained sealing system shall automatically adjust to the installed cable loading and shall permit cables to be installed, removed or retrofitted without the need to remove or reinstall fire-stop materials. The pathway shall be a UL or FM approved system. Approved and tested

10. If there are Fire sprinkler heads in the building, they shall not be located directly above equipment.

11. Plumbing/ water lines shall not be routed through or above ceiling of this room.

12. Electrical Grounding on Racks will be required – see section 10.D.

13. Ladder Rack Layout

a. Ladder rack above the racks should be one continuous section with no splicing unless span is above manufacturers available length (See Appendix F).

b. Ladder rack that is necessary for support/ stability and creates a “T” intersection or intersects the main ladder rack should be positioned like one of the two configurations below (see illustrations in Appendix F).

(1) At the backside where cables are punched down on patch panels – intersecting ladder rack should be to the left/right of where the last rack ends to allow free opening across the back of the main ladder rack to accommodate the mounting of electrical outlets as shown in Appendix F.

(2) OR at the front intersecting ladder rack which can connect anywhere as needed for support and cable management.

c. If splicing of the main ladder rack is necessary, grounding cables should be mounted on the front side. Do not obstruct access for mounting of the electrical outlets on the backside.

d. The lighting shall be placed such that there is sufficient lighting in front and behind the racks.

e. Quantity and types of racks will be determined by DPS based on Ethernet drop count and equipment type and layout of equipment.

f. No more than 4 patch panels to be installed in 2-posts racks. Additional patch panels to be installed in additional 2-post racks.

g. Electric power receptacles shall be provided, mounted on the racks minimum of (5) quadraplex, L5-20R. Final quantity and location by DPS.

12. DOORS AND DOOR HARDWARE

A. All other DPS’ exterior doors to the space must be either laminated safety glass or metal doors. A metal door is preferred for back doors and side doors. Solid core or hollow core wood doors will not be acceptable. DPS will determine after the floor plan is set on the type of exterior doors preferred at each location.

1. Exterior swing doors shall have a minimum of three hinges, non-removable hinge pins and automatic door closers, Provide latch guards at exterior doors.

2. All storefront doors are to receive continuous hinges.

3. All other hardware to match designs of below hardware but should conform to the function needed for each space.

B. All office and secured area doors are to receive a mirrored glass vision panel.

C. Lessor to provide the electrified strikes and panic hardware (as required by code) for exterior doors and interiors doors where indicated by DPS upon construction document reviews. DPS will require access control at exterior doors so it is the responsibility of the lessor to make all final connections so that the door hardware and access control functions properly. If storefront is installed, adjust the below required hardware for the storefront application.

Below is the hardware to be provided or equal (if any of the following):

3 HINGES HAGAR/ BB1279 4.5 X 4.5 (Non-removable hinge pins;

continuous hinges for storefront conditions) 1 EXIT DEVICE SARGENT / 8804G ETL / 630 Finishes 1 CLOSER SARGENT / EN1431 UO / 630 Finishes 1 DOORSTOP ROCKWOOD / 466 / Black

1 ELECTRIC STRIKE HES INNOVATIONS 9600

1 OFFICE LOCK SARGENT 6500 Line, 05 Function (Outside), “L” lever design 1 CORE CYLINDER SARGENT as required

1 360 DEGREE PEEPHOLE (This is for hollow metal doors is installed for Employee access locations)

D. For all private offices, lessor to provide the following door hardware:

3 HINGES MCKINNEY TA2714 4 ½ X 4 ½

1 Office LOCK SARGENT 6500 Line, 05 Function, “L” Lever design

1 STOP ROCKWOOD 409

3 SILENCERS ROCKWOOD 608

1 CORE CYLINDER SARGENT as required

E. For entrusted property or any secure storage / closet, lessor to provide the following hardware:

3 HINGES MCKINNEY TA2714 4 ½ X 4 ½ (Non-removable hinge pins) 1 STORAGE LOCK SARGENT 6500 LINE, 04 FUNCTION, L Lever design

1 STOP ROCKWOOD 409

3 SILENCERS ROCKWOOD 608

1 DEAD BOLT

1 CORE CYLINDER SARGENT as required

F. For all interior access control doors, the lessor shall provide the electrified hardware, which includes the electrified cylinders.

G. All other hardware to match lever style as above.

H. Final review and requirements by DPS - DPS prefers BEST cores / hardware, if possible.

13. WINDOWS

A. Lessor shall furnish all interior windows and vision panels in doors with one-way mirror tint.

Tint to be approved by DPS.

B. All exterior glass will be low E and have a factory tint (tint to be determined by DPS). DPS shall have the right to approve type and color.

C. If the primary entrance into the DPS space is an exterior door to the building, it must be commercial grade storefront with laminated safety glass.

D. All windows (interior and exterior) are to receive blinds or roller shades.

E. Height, quantity, and size of windows are subject to DPS approvals. Typical areas for exterior windows are Lobby / Waiting Areas, DL Examiner room, and Breakroom. Exact locations and number to be determined during design.

14. SECURITY

A. All exterior doors shall be keyed alike and shall have non-duplicating keys. Lessor shall furnish up to ten (10) keys, individually numbered as specified. Select doors shall also have card readers to match DPS standard. Hardware supplied by Lessor.

B. Lessor shall provide a 6’-0” tall black welded metal fence surrounding the employee parking area, as approved by DPS. If gate is not indicated for this location, the fence must be designed to accommodate a gate in the future and data/ power conduit raceways from pedestal to building, if so desired by DPS.

C. Duress buttons will active wall strobes (3 locations to be determined by DPS).

D. Lessor shall provide cabling and wiring for each of the following items and DPS will provide each device and make the final connections. Lessor to terminate cables from security cameras on the rack patch panels. Plan and location of items are to be approved by DPS.

Final quantities to be determined by attached Room Schedule.

Item - Cable / Wire Type Quantity / Location

Security Cameras - CAT6 1 at each LPS station;

1 additional for each 4 LPS workstations.

1 at each Bookkeeping workstation.

Minimum of 4 in the Lobby.

Minimum of 8 on the exterior of the building.

1 in the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers office.

1 in the Examiners room

Card Readers - *Composite 1 at each Employee entrance.

1 at the Interior entry to secure employee area; 1 at the (THP) Troopers from exterior of the building and 1 from lobby to THP.

1 for Bookkeeping room, 1 for IT Room, 1 for DL Supply/Storage Room.

Any public to secure area.

1 at each Examiners’ office door.

Duress Buttons - 22/4 1 at each LPS workstation.

1 at each Bookkeeping desk.

1 at each Information Desk knee space.

1 at each Interview Station/ Office

1 at each Team Lead Station.

Strobe Light - 22/4 Outside DL supervisor’s office in hallway, THP Troopers office

Door Contacts - 22/4 All exterior doors.

DPS will make final connections.

*Composite cabling includes the following: 22/6 shielded, 18/4, 22/2, 22/4 E. Lessor shall provide a unit cost for each of the above items if additional items are deemed necessary by DPS after plan approval.

F. All cables to be pulled to site of drop with a 20’ service loop. All cables to be pulled from device location to the furthest corner in the IT closet with a 20’ service loop. Duress button cables being pulled to LPS stations must be pulled through the furniture to each knee space with 20’ service loop. Final rough-in for conduit needs to be coordinated by DPS.

G. Additive Bid Alternate Required: DPS may require an upward coiling security grill; lessor shall provide an installed cost to secure entire storefront main entrance.

H. Lessor shall not unreasonably withhold right of DPS to install burglar bars and any other security measures that are deemed necessary by DPS at DPS’s expense.

I. Cabling/ Installation Certifications Required for all security installers.

1. S2

2. Video Insight

J. Site Bollards (Standard): Provide M30 (or equivalent) rated bollard design per ASTM F2656 to protect the length of the storefront / curtain wall type entrances. Final design and layout to be reviewed and approved by DPS.

K. Site Bollards Bid Alternate (Security): DPS may require an increased level of security on the site bollards. Bid alternate to provide M50 (or equivalent) rated bollard design per ASTM F2656 to protect the length of the storefront / curtain wall type entrances. Final design and layout to be reviewed and approved by DPS.

15. Carpentry A. Counters and cabinets

1. Lessor shall install counters for all restroom lavatories and the cabinets below shall be ADA accessible. Counters shall be 34" high and at least 36" wide for one lavatory. The cabinets shall be covered with plastic laminate on all exposed surfaces with two layers ¾” plywood for the countertop (see Finish Schedule in Appendix C., for approved material).

2. See DPS Agency Specifications, Section 17C for additional break room requirements.

3. Counters in Waiting Area with plastic laminate finish shall be constructed to support the weight of a 250 pounds. The counters should be 18” in depth, minimum 6’ in length and shall provide writing surfaces of 34” and 41” in height. Total number of counters to be determined by DPS based on building size.

B. Shelving

1. The lessor shall provide built-in adjustable wooden shelving in the janitor’s closet and the storage room. Each shelf shall have a static weight capability of 250 pounds. All exposed surfaces/ edges of shelving shall be covered with plastic laminate and plastic trim edging to match laminate.

16. Finishes A. Interior walls

1. All interior walls shall have 5/8” gypsum board that is of a quality and installation methods approved by DPS and Code Officials. Back-to-back, electrical outlets and telephone outlets shall be staggered with a full height stud between them. Gypsum board shall be orange peel textured and painted with a high-grade semi-gloss, washable paint. The touch up painting must match the existing wall paint and, if the touch up paint is noticeable, repainting is required. Repainting shall be done at a time specified by DPS, which is not between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Walls will be painted according to the Finish Schedule in Appendix C. Walls required to be painted the accent color will be determined by DPS after the floor plan is approved by DPS.

2. All walls in the open public areas shall have a chair rail and a protective wall covering 30” from the floor, as specified in the finish schedule located in the appendix.

3. The following rooms shall have insulated walls and doors with STC rating of at least 42:

restrooms, conference room, training room, break room, interview rooms and private offices.

4. All office walls shall extend at least 6” above ceiling height unless otherwise required by code.

B. Exterior walls

1. Stucco will not be acceptable as an exterior wall finish unless approved. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) cannot be used below 6’-0”.

C. Floor coverings

1. Lessor shall provide commercial grade carpet tiles, as specified on the Finish Schedule in Appendix C. Carpet is to be used in the private offices.

2. Ceramic tile floors as specified on the finish schedule in Appendix C will be used in all other spaces not mentioned in this floor covering section, all restrooms, staff corridors, waiting areas, the break room, and examiners room.

3. An epoxy painted and sealed floor finish shall be applied in storage rooms and mechanical rooms. The product is to have a slip-resistant finish. Color and product are to be approved by DPS.

4. Anti-static vinyl composition tile with copper ribbon ground cable will be used in the Telecommunications Room. Flooring shall be protected during construction.

5. Rubber fitness floor, as per finish schedule in appendix, will be used in the exercise room.

D. Ceilings

1. Ceiling Heights: 11’-0” in open public areas, 9’-0” in office hallways, open trooper areas (if included) and offices. Open or 12’-0” minimum above floor in Telecom Room.

2. Acoustical ceiling tile will be utilized in most spaces except restrooms and entry/ exit vestibules. In these spaces, there will be painted gypsum board with access panels to access power or data for access control/ lighting etc.

3. Lessor is required to keep 5% to 10% of ceiling tile used on project as attic stock in order to replace as needed within space.

E. Signage

1. Lessor shall provide all signage. See Signage Requirements in Appendix D.

a. Interior Signage

b. Exterior Signage

c. Parking Lot Traffic Control Signage

17. Specific room requirements

A. DL Supply Storage rooms

1. Shelves are to be built on three sides from floor to ceiling and adjustable in 2" increments.

2. Shelving is to be 15" deep. Each shelf shall have a static weight capability of 250 pounds.

3. Minimum spacing is required between shelving brackets to support weight.

4. Door to storage will be a minimum 4’-0 wide. Either a set of doors (3’, 3’) or a piano hinge door 4’-0” wide.

B. Janitor closet

1. The Janitor Closet shall have floor to 6’-0” high adjustable shelving on entire length of one wall in 12” increments apart and 15” deep. Each shelf shall have a static weight capability of 250 pounds.

2. The janitor closet shall have a mop sink with wall splashguard and be furnished with hot and cold water and vented to the outside. Install mop/broom rack over mop sink.

3. There will be a floor drain with automatic P-trap primer.

4. All items installed in Janitor Closet shall be moisture resistant. No Mechanical or Electrical equipment should be in Janitors closet.

C. Breakroom

1. Breakroom will be equipped with the following equipment to be provided by DPS:

refrigerators, microwaves, coffee pots, TV and vending machines. Lessor shall provide cabinets / countertops, required power to accommodate equipment, and installed per code. Quantity is determined by DPS on a per project basis.

2. Lessor is to provide the ice machine, filters, plumbing, and drainage required for full functionality. The ice machine shall be Scotsman HID312A-1 Modular Countertop Ice Dispenser, providing 150 pounds of ice in 24 hours OR equal to be approved by DPS. If this model is no longer available, new model must be comparable and approved by DPS prior to purchase/ installation. All recommended and required maintenance as indicated by manufacturer, including but not limited to cleaning, shall be provided by Lessor. Lessor shall provide filter changes on approved schedule. Lessor to provide counter/ cabinet deep enough to provide required clearances around icemaker.

3. Lessor shall provide a paper tower dispenser, location to be approved by DPS. DPS will approve paper towel dispenser to ensure compatibility with consumable items available on the State term contract.

4. Counters: Breakroom countertops should have cabinet space above and below for storage. A standard double sink with garbage disposal will be installed in the counter.

Countertops should include space 24” high, 18” wide and 19” deep for the equipment indicated above. (The surface of the counter shall be per the Finish Schedule in Appendix C for wet areas). All visible cabinet surfaces should be covered with laminate. The length and layout of the counters/ cabinets will be determined by DPS during design. The millwork must meet ADA/ TAS.

5. Cabinets: Bottom cabinets shall be 34” high, 24” wide (except at icemaker), have drawers at the top with cabinet space underneath with two (2) shelves (including bottom of cabinet). There shall be enclosed wall cabinets above the lower cabinets with three (3) shelves (including bottom of cabinet and two (2) adjustable shelves). Upper cabinet shall be located 24" above lower cabinet. Adequate shelving shall be provided for the quantity of microwave(s) required at the direction of DPS.

D. Conference Room

1. Lessor to provide and verify that floor power/ data outlet boxes coordinate with location of the furniture layout as to provide the maximum amount of flexibility and no conduit/ wire is exposed.

2. TV monitor/ monitors will be located in the conference room – location to be determined by DPS.

3. If two conference rooms are requested, a partition to separate the two will be located between the two rooms to allow for one larger room or two separate rooms.

The partition will have sound quality separation so two meetings can simultaneously be held.

E. Restrooms

1. The following items are required in each restroom:

a. Two (2) Dyson Airblade Commercial Hand Dryers shall be provided in each public restroom.

b. One (1) paper towel dispenser shall be provided in each employee restroom only.

c. Lessor shall provide metal framed mirrors with dimensions to match the length of the counter.

d. A soap dispenser at each sink is to be provided by DPS and installed by Lessor.

e. Small convenience shelves are to be provided at each counter space.

f. Each stall shall be equipped with a toilet tissue dispenser.

g. Each stall in the women’s restrooms shall be equipped with a feminine hygiene waste receptacle.

h. DPS will approve the toilet paper holders and paper towel dispensers to ensure compatibility with consumable items available on the State term contract.

i. All restroom doors will have door closers.

j. All equipment must meet handicapped accessibility requirements as prescribed in

TAS (Texas Accessibility Standards).

k. All accessible restroom stall doors to have closers per TAS requirements.

l. If single occupant unisex restrooms are provided, door hardware to include thumb turn occupancy indicator.

m. Ceramic tile per finish schedule shall be installed on all restroom walls from floor to ceiling in a pattern to be determined by DPS.

n. Restrooms shall be designed such that the fixtures in the restroom are shielded from line of sight from the hallways when the door is fully opened.

o. Restrooms are not to be included in the calculation of net usable square footage provided under this agreement.

F. Entrusted Property Storage/ Evidence Storage / Secured Storage Texas Highway Patrol Area Offices Only

1. Adjustable shelves are to be built on three sides from floor to ceiling in 2” increments.

2. Shelving is to be 15” deep.

3. Provide a shelf for every 16” high increments.

4. Walls and ceiling are to be fully backed by ¾” plywood and metal mesh. Plywood is to be covered with gypsum board that is taped, floated, and painted.

4. Door must include a deadbolt lock.

5. Hinges are to be non-removable.

6. Door must be metal and be painted to match wall color.

G. Sprinkler Riser Room

1. If the building is sprinkled, there shall be access from the exterior of the building

2. The following will be located in this room: house sprinkler main values, pumps, risers, house water isolation valves.

H. Building Downspouts

1. Building downspouts cannot empty onto the sidewalks.

18. Furnishings A. The Lessor shall provide workstations and furniture as specified in Furniture Requirements provided in Appendix E. Types and quantities to be determined by attached Room Schedule.

If a room is provided in the Room Schedule, then furniture shall be provided for that room.

See Room Schedule for quantities.

B. Lessor will also provide double lockers 12” in depth, to be approved by DPS.