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This document is Exhibit B, Agency Specific Requirements for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) lease opportunity for a Vet Center Outstation in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The document provides detailed specifications for a clinical space lease, including precise requirements for room layouts, electrical and data outlets, security systems, signage, telecommunications infrastructure, and finish standards. Key spaces include a lobby, reception area, counselor offices, group rooms, breakroom, storage rooms, and a telecommunications room, with a total net area of approximately 1,512 square feet.

The lease requirements include comprehensive technical specifications such as an electronic physical access control system, video surveillance, intrusion detection system, sound masking, cable television service, high-speed internet, and specific acoustic and security considerations. The VA mandates detailed requirements for room finishes, including carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile flooring, porcelain tiles, solid surface countertops, and specific paint color schemes. The lessor must provide all materials, parts, and labor to meet these highly specific agency requirements, with final coordination and approval to be determined in consultation with VA representatives.

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Exhibit B RLP No. 36C24425R0092 Lease No. 36C24425L0015

Lessor: ______________ VA: __________________ Exhibit B Agency Specific Requirements

READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICE – VET CENTER

AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

CUMBERLAND COUNTY OUTSTATION

The Department of Veterans Affairs is interested in leasing (contiguous) clinical space for a Vet Center Outstation

Space shall be available for use by Tenant (VA) for personnel, furnishings, and equipment to meet the needs for a Vet Center Outstation.

Lessor shall provide all materials, parts, and labor to complete the following requirements:

SPACE AND ROOM REQUIREMENTS

A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT

1. Space design will provide maximum co-location of the staff offices and group rooms.

Lessor: ______________ VA: __________________ Exhibit B Agency Specific Requirements

B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS

1. Approximate room sizes. Room sizes may be flexible based on the awarded location.

C. ENTRANCE / EXTERIOR OF SPACE

1. Entrance. Physical Access Control System. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for shell requirements and O., SECURITY, 1. VA FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL II, 2. ELECTRONIC PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (ePACS) below for additional shell and tenant improvement requirements.

2. Entrance(s). Lighted “EXIT” signs with battery backup.

3. Door. Front Entrance, Power assisted, operated by push pad on both sides of the door.

D. WAITING AREA (LOBBY)

1. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Data. Cable television coax, HDMI and dual data outlet. To accommodate cable/television, location determined in coordination with VA.

3. Electric. One (1) duplex outlet on each wall. One (1) quadruplex outlet, to accommodate television, location determined in coordination with VA.

4. Light Switch. One (1) dimmer control.

5. Direct window access to reception area. Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT and B. SPACE

REQUIREMENTS above.

6. Door. Access controlled, full-length glass panel. Separates public space from non-public space. Refer to A.

GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above and O., SECURITY, 1. VA FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL II, 2. ELECTRONIC PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM below for shell and additional tenant improvement requirements.

7. Corridors shall be at minimum of 5 feet in clear width.

8. Corner Guards. Mounted at height of 4 feet from top of vinyl wall base in all corridors.

9. Drinking Fountain. One (1), ABA compliant, wall hung, stainless steel, single, one-level with built-in bottle filling Station.

10. Television Mounting. Wall backing and mounting materials for VA furnished television installed by Lessor, location determined in coordination with VA.

E. RESTROOM

1. Unisex. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Electric. One (1) GFCI duplex outlet.

3. Door. Power assisted, operated by a push pad on both sides, soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, automatic door bottom, and soft closing door feature.

4. Water closet (toilet). Commercial grade with automatic flusher.

5. Toilet Paper Dispenser. Dual Roll.

6. Vanity. With lavatory (sink) and storage structure to hide exposed plumbing.

7. Mirror. Over lavatory (sink), minimum of 24"x 36."

8. Soap Dispenser. Automated touchless.

9. Paper Towel Dispenser. Automated touchless.

10. Waste receptacle. Built-in.

11. Coat hooks. Three (3), location determined in coordination with VA.

12. Baby changing station. Two (1). Public Area Restrooms only.

ROOM NAME AREA QTY

NET

AREA

COMMENTS

LOBBY

Waiting Area (Lobby) 144 1 144 Public Area.

Restroom, (Unisex) 80 2 160 Public Area.

CLINICAL AREA

Counselor Office 144 1 144 Non-Public Area.

Program Support Assistant / Reception 140 1 140 Non-Public Area.

Ancillary Office 144 2 288 Non-Public Area.

Group Room 1 240 1 240 Public Area.

Group Room 2 160 1 160 Public Area.

SUPPORT AREA

Breakroom/Kitchen 144 1 144 Non-Public Area

Housekeeping 40 1 40 Non-Public Area preferred.

Supply Room 120 1 120 Non-Public Area. Copy, Print, Fax, Mail

Storage Room 120 1 120 Non-Public Area.

Telecommunications Room 100 1 100 Non-Public Area

F. RECEPTION AREA

1. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Data. Two (2) duplex outlets next to quadraplex electrical outlets.

3. Electric. Two (2) quadraplex outlets next to duplex data outlets. Two (2) duplex outlets at counter height.

4. Light Switch. One (1) dimmer control.

5. Countertop. Solid Surface. Utilizing concealed mounting brackets where practicable.

6. Direct access to waiting area (lobby). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

7. Reception area contiguous with the Program Support Assistant office. Glass door or window to observe the waiting area (lobby).

Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

G. OFFICES

1. Three (3). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Data. Two (2) duplex outlets next to quadraplex electrical outlets. Refer to diagram below.

3. Electric. Two (2) quadraplex outlets next to duplex data outlets. Refer to diagram below.

4. Electric. Two (2) duplex outlets on the opposite walls. Refer to diagram below.

5. Light Switch. One (1) dimmer control.

6. Door. Soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, and automatic door bottom. Master keyed with locking mechanism on the inside of the frame.

7. Coat hooks. Three (3), location determined in coordination with VA.

Diagram. Government’s Typical Office Layout with data and electric placement.

H. GROUP ROOMS

1. Two (2). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Data. Four (4) duplex outlets. One on each wall. Cable television coax, HDMI and dual data outlet, to accommodate cable/television, location determined in coordination with VA.

3. Electric. Four (4) duplex outlets. One on each wall, next to duplex data outlets. One (1) quadruplex outlet, to accommodate television, location determined in coordination with VA.

4. Light Switch. One (1) dimmer control.

5. Cable TV audio/video wall jack, HDMI, dual data outlet and quadruplex Electrical outlet.

6. Coat hooks. Three (3), location determined in coordination with the VA.

7. Door(s). Soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, and automatic door bottom. Master keyed with locking mechanism on the inside of the frame.

8. Television Mounting. Wall backing and mounting materials for VA furnished television installed by Lessor, location determined in coordination with VA.

I. BREAKROOM

1. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Electric. One (1) duplex GFI outlet for refrigerator.

3. Electric. Two (2) duplex GFI outlets at counter height.

4. Electric. Three (3) duplex outlets, one on each wall, 18 inches from floor.

5. Cabinets. Upper and lower kitchen cabinets.

6. Countertop. Minimum 10 feet solid surface countertop.

7. Sink. Double compartment, stainless steel with garbage disposal.

8. Dishwasher.

9. Microwave Oven (1.7 cubic feet, minimum).

10. Refrigerator (20-25 cubic feet, minimum.). Water feed and icemaker.

11. Door. Soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, automatic door bottom, soft closing door feature, access controlled with electronic lock with pin lever or electronic key card entry system and door lock.

12. Partitions (walls). Perimeter walls shall extend from floor slab or 12 inches above the ceiling grid and filled with fiberglass bat insulation.

J. HOUSEKEEPING

1. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Electric. Two (2) duplex GFCI outlets.

3. Shelving. Adjustable, wire rack, on two walls.

4. Sink. Service (mop).

5. Door. Access controlled with electronic lock with pin lever or electronic key card entry system and door lock.

K. SUPPLY / STORAGE ROOM

1. One (1). Supply Room. Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. One (1). Storage Room. Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

3. Data. Two (2) duplex outlets, next to quadraplex electrical outlets.

4. Electric. Two (2) quadraplex outlets, next to data outlets.

5. Electric. Two (2) duplex outlets, counter height (cabinetry and counter provided by VA furniture vendor).

6. Door. Soundproofing jamb, threshold seals, automatic door bottom, soft closing door feature, access controlled with electronic lock with pin lever or electronic key card entry system and door lock.

7. Lessor to provide and install independent network switch and IP address to support Cable Television service and, Business

High Speed Internet service and Wi-Fi Router, and Security Alarm Control Panel; final location determined in coordination with VA.

L. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM

1. One (1). Refer to A. GOVERNMENT’S TYPICAL BUILDING LAYOUT, B. SPACE REQUIREMENTS above.

2. Space Requirements. Minimum of 80 square feet (8’x10’ form factor). No windows or other openings. Refer to Infrastructure

Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, Appendix B, Sheet 37, Plate 4 for generic floor plan, one rack telecommunication room (pdf page 155). https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

3. Partitions. All perimeter walls shall extend from floor slab to structural system (deck) to prevent up and over access.

4. Door. Mortise lockset and deadbolt lock, automatic door closure, automatic locking upon entry and exit.

5. Lighting. Motion sensor to activate upon entry; sufficient for safe passage and to permit identification via video surveillance camera. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, 4.2.9 Lighting, Level 2 (pdf page 72).

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

6. HVAC. Mini split system. Refer to Exhibit A, Lease No. XXXXXXXXXXXXX, 6.04 Heating and Air Conditioning (October 2024) for temperature and cooling requirements.

7. Plywood backboard. Fire rated ¾” (rating must be visible) for mounting service provider/security/video and similar equipment.

8. Network Rack. One (1) 45U network (24wX48dX80h) four post channel rack with vertical cable management. Rack installed with 3’-0 clearances on front and rear sides, secured to the floor, seismically braced to the building. Refer to Appendix B, Sheet 37 of the Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces for equipment specifications (pdf page 187).

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

9. Cable tray/ladder rack. From the wall to the top of the relay rack, allowing for a pathway to conduits and 110 blocks.

10. Data racks. Vertical and horizontal organizers affixed.

11. Electric. Two (2) quadraplex outlets, centrally mounted above ladder rack system.

12. Electric. Four (4) quadraplex 120V 20A convenience power outlet with NEMA 5-15/20 outlets on each wall; power to support the network rack.

13. Data Cable. Category 6A (Cat6A) is the performance category of all installed untwisted shielded pair (UTP) copper distribution elements (permanent link, patch panels and cables, and work area outlet (WAO) jacks) for network data transmission.

14. UTP patch panels. If flat patch panels are used, provide 1RU (rack unit) of horizontal cable management equipment above and below each patch panel (2RU between patch panels). Horizontal cable managers are not https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf necessary if angled patch panels are used. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces Appendix B, Sheet 29, Plate 2 (pdf page 179). https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

15. Patch panels. Placed in the front top 1/3 of the network rack (RUs 31-45).

16. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and power distribution unit (PDU). Rack-mounted at the bottom of the network rack, beginning at RU1. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, 4.2.6 Rack Mounted Uninterruptible Power Supplies (pdf page 63). https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

17. L5-30 locking receptacles. Two (2), each on separate circuits for redundancy.

18. One (1) single-phase 120V L5-30 input and one (1) single-phase L5-30 output rack-mounted UPS supporting up to

2880VA of equipment load and providing ten (10) minutes of battery backup.

19. Two (2) each zero-U vertical rack PDUs with L5-30 inputs and a minimum of six (6) each NEMA 5-15 receptacles to support IT equipment. One rack PDU shall be powered via the UPS.

20. Bonding system. Compliant with the requirements of ANSI/TIA-607-D, to include a Primary Bonding Busbar (PBB), Rack Bonding Busbar (RBB), Telecommunications Equipment Bonding Conductor (6 AWG), and Rack Bonding Conductor (6 AWG). Install RBB in the top rear RU position in the network rack. Network rack and cable tray sections shall be bonded. Unit Bonding Conductors (UBCs) and their connection to the RBB and network equipment by others. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, 4.2.8 Bonding and Grounding (pdf page 65) and Appendix B, Sheet 24 (pdf page 174) for additional guidance. https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

21. Conduit pathway. One (1) from the Telecommunications Room point of demarcation to connect the building with AT&T or the local exchange carrier (LEC).

a. A direct run from the street, where the circuits enter the building, to the wall or rack in the

Telecommunications Room is preferred.

b. Sizing of conduits must be based on a 40 percent fill.

22. Provide, install, and coordinate with AT&T or the LEC to bring in both fiber and copper infrastructure into the Telecommunications Room. If carrier equipment requires power to ensure the facility has internet during a power outage, install the carrier equipment in the network rack and power via the UPS. Provide and install shelf equipment as necessary to support equipment not designed to be mounted in a standard network rack.

23. All telecommunications services are terminated in the facility Telecommunications Room.

24. Refer to OIT Enterprise Facility IT Support Infrastructure Standards for additional details https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf

M. TELECOMMUNICATIONS DATA OUTLETS (TO CONNECT INTO THE VA NETWORK)

1. Standard Data Outlets. Each outlet/device location will have four (4) Work Area Outlet (WAO) Standard Density design cable runs that terminate on the high-density rack mounted patch panel in the Telecommunications Room. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, Appendix B, Sheet 30 (pdf page 180). https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

2. Wall Mounted Phones. Jacks for wall mounted phones will have 1 data cable to support VoIP, be on a 1 port metal plate, and accommodate RJ45. Cabling must be installed according to BISCI standards. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, Appendix B, Sheet 30 (pdf page 180).

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

3. Permanent link cabling. From the Telecommunications Room to the outlet shall be continuous runs with no splices and be less than 295 feet.

4. Testing. Patch Panels, jacks, and cable shall all be rated at Cat 6A, tested and certified. A copy of the test results will be provided to the VA COR as a deliverable.

5. Data Outlet Location:

a. If construction at the location of the data outlet is drywall, provide flush-mounted single-gang outlet boxes with four-port base plates and applicable wall device faceplates (cable to be installed behind drywall).

b. If construction at the location of the data outlet is solid wall, provide surface-mounted single-gang outlet boxes with four-port base plates and applicable wall device faceplates (cable to be installed in plastic wall mold equipped with protective insulator or sleeve).

6. Naming and Labeling Conventions. Lessor shall name and label all physical locations, equipment, and components in the VA data environment in accordance with VA Information Transport Systems Equipment and Component Labeling requirements. Refer to Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces, 5.1.5 Information Transport Systems Equipment and Component Labeling, Sheet 30 (pdf page 124). https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecommSpaces.pdf

N. FINISHES

1. The VA shall provide lessor a digital finish/color board as a preferred option.

2. Lessor shall provide physical samples of the VA provided digital finish/color board finish selections for VA final approval.

3. Flooring.

a. Carpet Tile. Reception Area, Offices and Group Rooms.

b. Luxury Vinyl Tile. Plank 5mm thickness + 20mil wear layer. Waiting Area (Lobby), All Corridors, Breakroom, Supply Room, and Storage Room.

c. Tile. Porcelain. Restrooms.

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d. Concrete. Housekeeping, sealed. Telecommunications Room, concrete.

4. Cabinets. Shaker style. Upper and lower. Breakroom.

5. Counter tops. Solid surface, Corian. Integrated backsplash. Reception Area, Breakroom and Restroom.

6. Doors and Door Frames. All doors

a. Wood: Oil based stain

b. Metal: Paint will match wall color or black, white or grey. (Telecommunications or Exterior Door only).

7. Window Coverings. All exterior windows. Horizontal manual roller shades with solar glare and heat reduction. Lessor to provide finishes for VA approval.

8. Partitions (walls).

a. Paint. All rooms/spaces. Four (4) colors with two (2) serving as accent wall color.

b. Tile Wall. Porcelain. Restrooms. 4 feet from floor with accent strip on all walls, minimum of four inches.

c. Wall base. Vinyl. Waiting Area (Lobby), All Corridors, Reception Area, Offices, Group Rooms, Breakroom, Housekeeping, Supply Room, Storage Room and Telecommunications Room.

d. Corner Guards. Vinyl. Waiting Area (lobby), All Corridors.

e. Sound Transmission Class (STC) 45. Sound resistant enclosure designed to assure speech privacy and achieve a minimum of STC 45 in Offices, Group Rooms, Restrooms and Breakroom.

f. Examples which may help achieve a sound resistant enclosure include:

i. Doors. Door Thickness 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 inches. Sound Dampening Cores. Glass Insert Doors may require 1-inch insulated glass with 1/4-inch laminated glass on both sides.

ii. Partitions. Floor to deck or 12-18” above ceiling. Two layers 5/8 inch. Metal Studs, 20-24 inch spacing.

iii. Installation. Rockwool Sound or equal.

iv. Ceilings. Acoustical Ceiling Insulation 3 1/2 inch. Acoustical Ceiling Panel Tiles System.

9. Ceiling

a. Panels. Acoustical, HIGH-NRC/HIGH-CAC.

b. Paint. One (1) color.

10. Sound Acoustic Field Study

a. Lessor shall conduct a Post Construction Sound Acoustic Field Study.

b. Noise Source shall be placed in each space to measure the decibels in the source space, the adjoining rooms, and corridors to determine the noise transmission delta resulting in the calculated STC rating.

O. SECURITY

1. VA FACILITY SECURITY LEVEL I

a. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for all shell and tenant improvement requirements.

b. Refer to Security Sections 2-7 below for agency specific shell and tenant improvement requirements.

2. ELECTRONIC PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (ePACS)

a. Ability to view and communicate with visitors before allowing access to the space and to open the exterior door remotely.

b. Ai Phone Video Master Station. Located in the reception office; specific location determined in coordination with VA.

c. Ai Phone Video Door Station. Surface mount, located in the exterior front door area outside of space.

d. Interior Lobby Door. Locking mechanism with ability to control access to the non-public space from reception area. Key fobs, cards or electronic keypads on lobby interior door for employee access.

e. Telecommunications Room Door. Refer to Section 6. Telecommunications Room below for tenant improvement requirements.

f. Indoor Tone Chime. One (1) in lobby and two (2) in corridors.

g. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for ePACS shell and additional tenant improvement requirements:

i. 2.0 STRUCTURE SECURITY CRITERIA, 2.15 SECURITY OF VENTILATION EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS:

(SHELL).

ii. 3.0 FACILITY ENTRANCE SECURITY CRITERIA, 3.3 EMPLOYEE ACCESS CONTROL: (SHELL).

iii. 3.0 FACILITY ENTRANCE SECURITY CRITERIA, PERIMETER DOORS AND DOOR LOCKS: (SHELL)

iv. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, ACCESS TO NON-PUBLIC AREAS (PROVIDER AREAS): (TI)

v. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.3 SECURITY OF CRITICAL AREAS (i.e., PHARMACY or TELECOM

ROOMS): (TI)

vi. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.8 SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRITY: (SHELL)

vii. 7.0 CYBERSECURITY, FACILITY CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS: (SHELL)

3. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

a. Single cabinet, stand-alone system that reports to a master station with monitor; location determined in coordination with the VA.

b. 100% browser-based, requiring no server or software installation.

c. VSS to support the ePACS.

d. Exterior cameras to provide unobstructed monitoring of pedestrian entrances/exits and parking area.

e. Interior cameras to provide monitoring of the waiting area, main corridor, and telecommunications room entrance and interior walls.

f. Two (2) tablet computers to communicate with VSS for monitoring.

g. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for VSS shell and tenant improvement requirements:

i. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.2 LANDSCAPING: (SHELL)

ii. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.5 SITE LIGHTING: (SHELL)

iii. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.13 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO CONTROLLED PARKING AREAS: (TI)

iv. 3.0 FACILITY ENTRANCE SECURITY CRITERIA, 3.14 EMPLOYEE CONVENIENCE DOOR: (SHELL)

v. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.3 SECURITY OF CRITICAL AREAS (i.e., PHARMACY or TELECOM

ROOMS): (TI)

vi. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.1 VSS COVERAGE: (TI)

vii. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.2 VSS MONITORING AND RECORDING: (TI)

viii. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.4 VSS SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY: (SHELL)

ix. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.8 SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRITY: (SHELL)

4. INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS)

a. Activate audible sound throughout the space upon illegal/unauthorized entry.

b. Alarm system keypad to arm/disarm IDS at interior employee entrance/exit. Location determined in coordination with

VA.

c. Alarm sensors on all exterior doors and windows, and telecommunication room door, separate partition.

d. Motion sensors to cover the lobby, main corridors, and telecommunication room, separate partition.

e. Telecommunications room additional features:

i. A remote, key operated activation/deactivation switch installed outside the room and adjacent to the room entrance door frame and/or a central alarm ON-OFF control.

ii. An automatic reset capability following intrusion detection.

iii. Locally sounding alarm, remote visual and/or audio annunciators must be at a location within the facility which ensures 24-hour monitoring.

f. Alarm panel location determined in coordination with VA.

g. Employee access code updates coordinated with lessor as required for the duration of lease term.

h. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for IDS shell and tenant improvement requirements:

i. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.2 LANDSCAPING: (SHELL)

ii. 2.0 STRUCTURE SECURITY CRITERIA, 2.5 BURGLARY RESISTANCE OF WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS:

(TI)

iii. 2.0 STRUCTURE SECURITY CRITERIA, 2.6 WALLS AND NON-WINDOW OPENINGS: (SHELL)

iv. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.3 SECURITY OF CRITICAL AREAS (i.e., PHARMACY or TELECOM

ROOMS): (TI)

v. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.5 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS) COVERAGE: (TI)

vi. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.6 INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS) MONITORING: (SHELL)

5. DURESS ALARM

a. Interface with the IDS.

b. Each duress button (hardwired and wireless) will be individually zoned.

c. Hardwired duress buttons installed in each restroom, four (4) and group room, three (3). Approximately 7 zones.

d. Wireless duress buttons installed in reception area (1) and each office, eight (8). Approximately 9 zones.

e. When armed hardwired and wireless duress buttons to activate audible notification to sound throughout the corridors and notify central monitoring center.

f. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for Duress Alarm shell and tenant improvement requirements:

i. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.7 DURESS ALARMS OR ASSISTANCE STATIONS: (TI)

6. TELECOMUNICATIONS ROOM

a. Access to the Telecommunications Room will be restricted to include only those persons specifically authorized by VA OIT, not to include facility Lessors or shared with any other tenant.

b. Physical Access Control to the space to include a VA cored lock, access card and PIN number, as a secondary authentication. Ability to scan the badge reader/card reader followed by a PIN # allows for 2 factor authentication.

i. Scramble Pad type PIN readers are recommended with the PIN installed systems.

ii. VA Cored Lock. Provide core to VA for Keying, return to Lessor for installation. Simplistic SFIC

(small format interchangeable core) type of lock, core, and hardware. Refer to What is SFIC Core - Understanding SFIC Cores, Keys, Locks & SFIC vs LFIC | CNCLATHING

c. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for Telecom shell and tenant improvement requirements:

i. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.6 RESTRICTED AREAS OR SIGNIFICANT AREAS AND

ASSETS: (SHELL)

ii. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.3 SECURITY OF CRITICAL AREAS (i.e., PHARMACY or TELECOM

ROOMS): (TI)

iii. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA,4.4 BUILDING SYSTEMS AND ROOF ACCESS: (SHELL)

7. SECURITY SIGNAGE

a. Consent to Inspection. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 458-459 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

b. No Weapons Notice Sign. Refer to Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 484-485 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

c. No Weapons Permitted Sign. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 462-463 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

d. Video Surveillance Sign. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 492-493 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf https://www.cnclathing.com/guide/what-is-sfic-core-understanding-sfic-cores-keys-locks-sfic-vs-lfic-cnclathing https://www.cnclathing.com/guide/what-is-sfic-core-understanding-sfic-cores-keys-locks-sfic-vs-lfic-cnclathing https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

e. Service Dogs Sign. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 494-495.

f. https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

g. No Smoking, No Vaping Sign. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, pages 460-461 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

h. Signage described in items a – g are grouped. Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type F, Sheet VC – 06.01, pdf page 11 for grouping (size) and color.

i. Signage Type E. Estimated Quantity four (4). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type E, Sheet

VC - 05.01, pdf page 10, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design and installation specifications and locations.

j. Location of signage determined in coordination with VA.

k. Lessor shall provide design schematics/proofs to VA for approval prior to fabrication and installation.

l. Refer to Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II for Security Signage shell and tenant improvement requirements:

i. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.1 IDENTIFICATION AS FEDERAL FACILITY: (SHELL)

ii. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.7 SIGNAGE – SENSITIVE AREAS: (SHELL)

iii. 1.0 SITE SECURITY CRITERIA, 1.8 CONTROL OF PARKING: (SHELL)

iv. 3.0 FACILITY ENTRANCE SECURITY CRITERIA, REGULATORY SIGNAGE: (SHELL)

v. 4.0 INTERIOR SECURITY CRITERIA, 4.2 ACCESS TO NON-PUBLIC AREAS (PROVIDER AREAS): (TI)

vi. 5.0 SECURITY SYSTEMS CRITERIA, 5.4 VSS SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY: (SHELL)

P. SOUND MASKING SYSTEM

1. Series of ceiling speakers installed in a grid-like pattern.

2. Method of controlling speaker output with small adjustment zones to provide control of volume and frequency.

3. System zones to include Waiting Area (Lobby), All Corridors and Group Rooms (2 EA).

4. System reports to master station; location determined in coordination with VA.

Q. SIGNAGE

1. EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

a. Exterior Signage must comply with specifications and requirements provided in Exhibit W, Exterior

Signage Requirements.

b. Channel Letters on Raceway (if available). Refer to Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 6-7.

c. Lightbox and Multi-tenant (if available). Refer to Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 8-9.

d. Monument and Pylon (if available). Refer to Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 10-11.

a. Restrictive Tenant Panel Signs (if available). Refer to Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 12-13.

b. Exterior Posted Panel (if applicable, available). Refer to Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 14-15.

c. Door Decal. Main Entry Door. Exhibit W, Exterior Signage Requirements, pages 16-17 and Exhibit V, Interior Signage

Requirements, Signage Type P, Sheet VC – 08.01, pdf page 21.

d. Exterior Signage shall comply with local municipality codes, maximum size in accordance with local building code.

e. Refer to Section O. Security, 7. Security Signage above for additional exterior signage requirements.

f. Location of signage determined in coordination with VA.

g. Lessor shall provide design schematics/proofs to VA for final approval prior to fabrication and installation.

2. INTERIOR SIGNAGE

a. Interior Signage must comply with specifications and requirements provided in Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements and VA Signage Design Guide, VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10 where referenced https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

b. Signage Type A1. Estimated Quantity, fifteen (15). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type A1, Sheet VC - 01.01, pdf page 2, Signage Type A Overall, VC - 01.03-1.05, pdf pages 4-6, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design specifications, room numbering convention and locations.

d. Signage Type A2. Two (2). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type A2, Sheet VC - 01.02, pdf page 3, Signage Type A Signage Type A Overall, VC - 01.03-1.05, pdf pages 4-6, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design specifications, room numbering convention and locations.

e. Signage Type B. Two (2). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type B, Sheet VC – 02.01, pdf page 7, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design specifications, room numbering convention and locations.

f. Signage Type C. Two (2). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type C, Sheet VC - 03.01, pdf page 8, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design specifications and locations.

g. Signage Type D. Quantity dependent on number of fire extinguishers in space. Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type D, Sheet VC - 04.01, pdf page 9, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design and installation specifications and locations.

h. Signage Type G. Estimated Quantity, four (4). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type G, Sheet VC - 07.01, pdf page 12 for design and installation specifications. For locations refer to Signage Type G-J on Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23.

i. Signage Type K. Estimated Quantity, three (3). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type K, Sheet VC - 07.05, pdf page 16 for design and installation specifications. For locations refer to Signage Type K-M on Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

j. Signage Type N. Estimated Quantity, three (3). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type N, Sheet VC - 07.08, pdf page 19, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design and installation specifications and locations.

k. Signage Type O. Estimated Quantity, four (3). Refer to Exhibit V, Interior Signage Requirements, Signage Type O, Sheet VC - 07.09, pdf page 20, Signage Generic Plan, Sheet VC - 00.01, pdf page 22 and Signage - Schedule, Sheet VC - 00.02, pdf page 23 for design and installation specifications and locations.

l. Mounting heights for Signage Type A – C. 5 feet to top of sign, two inches from door frame. Refer to VA Signage Design Manual, PG-18-10, Section 2.1.6, Interior Signage Guidelines, page 106.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmSignage.pdf

m. Final quantity and location of signage determined in coordination with VA.

n. Interior signage design schematics/proofs will be provided to VA for final approval prior to fabrication and installation.

R. SERVICES

1. Lessor to provide Cable Television Service paid for/provided through annual rent to cover Four (4) locations, Waiting Area

(Lobby), and all Group Rooms.

2. Lessor to provide guest Business High Speed Internet Wi-Fi paid for/provided through annual rent.

3. Lessor to provide as needed/required preventative and corrective maintenance, to include software/ hardware updates and upgrades, if required, for all equipment, fixtures, systems and signage listed in this Exhibit unless specified as VA provided or otherwise addressed in Lease and/or Exhibit C, VA Security Requirements for Level II, Exhibit V, Interior Signage, Exhibit W, Exterior Signage.

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