Ex. B Agency Special Requirements.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. 2ND0158

AGENCY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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EXHIBIT- B

Agency Specific Requirements

Solicitation Number: 2ND0158

Fargo, ND

The Agency Specific Requirements (ASRs) do not reduce the minimum requirements contained within the Lease. These ASRs provides specific agency requirements, which may be complementary, more specific, or more stringent than those of the Lease minimum requirements. To the extent the contents of these ASRs conflict with the contents of the Lease, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

A. ROOM SCHEDULE

(SEE FINAL PAGE)

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B. ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

Lobby/Reception Area – The lobby area is designed for customers to enter, check in, and wait to be seen by USDA staff.

1. Electrical outlets according to local code.

2. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

3. See Physical Security requirements below for additional information.

Design Examples:

Private Offices- Private offices shall be designed to accommodate (1) one individual seated at a desk, with space for (2) two additional guests. These spaces are to be utilized by individuals who require acoustic and visual privacy for meetings and phone calls or tele/video conferencing. Interior glass window with blinds to provide visibility to the open office and allow daylight to penetrate through.

1. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

2. Greater of three (3) double electrical outlets or local code.

3. Two (2) telecommunication outlet.

4. Three (3) coat hooks on the wall next to the door.

5. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

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Design Example:

Consult Room – Consult rooms shall be designed to seat up to 4 individuals for hosting small meetings, phone calls, tele/video conferencing, or for individual working. Locate adjacent to workstation clusters and in close proximity to enclosed offices. When possible, provide access to natural daylight. Interior glass window with blinds to provide visibility to the open office and allow daylight to penetrate through. Provide film at seated height for partial privacy.

1. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

2. Greater of five (5) double electrical outlets or local code.

3. Two (2) telecommunication outlet.

4. Three (3) coat hooks on the wall next to the door.

5. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

Design Example:

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Conference Room - Meeting rooms for 10-12 people for large meetings, tele/video-conferencing, as well as presentations. Locate centrally within the office and adjacent to the reception/service desk in order to provide immediate access for invited guests. Ideally, locate close to the break area for convenience for invited guests. Consider locating doors off of the open office area for acoustic privacy. Provide access to daylight when possible.

1. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

2. Greater of five (5) double electrical outlets or local code.

3. One (1) or Two (2) telecommunication floor boxes.

4. Lessor to provide data jack and audio-visual (A/V) connection for installation of a wall mounted television to use for presentations. Lessor is responsible for maintenance of connections/wiring and data jack, but television is the property of USDA and is to be installed and maintained by

USDA.

5. Six (6) coat hooks on the wall next to the door.

6. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

Design Example

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Break Room - An enclosed or semi-enclosed space to serve as a destination for refreshment. The space is provisioned to support food preparation and storage, coffee machines and recycle bins. Depending on size of office this may be an area for socialization, so seating area should be provided. Locate adjacent to conference room. Some enclosure is necessary to reduce transmission of noise and smells into the workplace.

1. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

2. Greater of four (4) double electrical outlets or local code, in addition to the outlets required for refrigerator/freezer and microwave. Outlets provided at counter per local code.

3. Six (6) coat hooks on the wall next to the door.

4. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

5. Lessor to provide and maintain, as part of operations and maintenance of the Premises, a breakroom refrigerator with freezer (at least 18 cu ft in size) and countertop microwave oven. The Lessor shall retain ownership of these items, and associated costs shall be included in Operating Expenses on the Form 1217.

6. Minimum of ten (10) feet of counter with base and overhead cabinets and double compartment sink.

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Secure Storage – This room is for equipment or other content that needs to be securely stored, but easily accessible within the office. Size and type of storage units will vary depending on content requirements.

1. Room shall not be accessible through the ceiling to prevent “up and over” access. Utilize slab-to-slab walls or installation of steel mesh to prevent intrusion.

2. Solid core door with door hinges installed inside the room. No windows or other openings.

3. Fire extinguisher required.

4. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

5. Greater of three (3) double electrical outlets or local code.

6. Flooring and wall coverings according to Lease.

Design Example:

Open Office - A standard space for an individual to accomplish focused solo work and short-term collaborative work who spend most of their time at their desk. Individual workstations are provided in combination with easily accessible meeting spaces for group work and focus booths for concentration or private conversation. Place near floor perimeter to maximize access to natural light.

Generally, this is open space where systems (cubicle) furniture will be installed by USDA. Lessor must ensure electrical and data connections are available to hard wire the installed furniture, and Lessor is responsible for providing an electrician to undertake or assist with the furniture installation. Data and electrical can be provided via ceiling drops or wall connections.

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Design Example:

Mud Room - The Mud Room includes a shower area of approximately 120sf for cleaning and washing field equipment. The room should provide complete visual and acoustic privacy and shall be located away from open offices areas. Recommend locating adjacent to a point of entry, to limit path of travel through office. Locate near lavatories or existing plumbing.

1. Sound Transmission Class rating as specified in Lease.

2. Electrical outlets per local code.

3. Three (3) coat hooks on the wall next to the door.

4. Flooring, wall coverings, and window coverings according to Lease.

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C. REQUIRED FEATURES NOT INCLUDED IN SHELL COSTS: For all of these items, purchase and installation should be included in the Lessor’s Tenant Improvement costs and ongoing maintenance should be an Operating Cost included on GSA Form 1217.

1. Lessor to install and maintain all Telecommunication Requirements (development of ADP Room, CAT wiring, etc.) as outline in Lease Exhibit G.

2. If the US Postal Service will not deliver and pick up mail from each USDA agency inside the Premises, then the Lessor is required to provide and maintain separate mailboxes for each USDA agency in the Premises. The mailboxes must be lockable and acceptable to both USDA and USPS. The incoming mailboxes must be of sufficient size to accept a single package of 9” wide x 11 ½” deep x 12” high, or a separate common oversized mailbox of that minimum size must be provided. A separate outgoing mailbox capable of holding outgoing parcel of a minimum of 9” wide x 11 ½” deep x 12” high must also be provided by Lessor. Location and design must be approved by LCO or designated representative.

3. Lessor to install and maintain a through-the-wall locking depository drop box. Drop box should be secure and provide the ability for receipt of documents from exterior of building without entering interior areas of the building. Location and design must be approved by LCO or designated representative.

4. Lessor to provide and maintain signage as outlined in USDA Facility Signage Guide as furnished by the Government.

i. The monument sign must be such that the sign is visible from both directions of traffic.

ii. Sign locations and design must be approved by LCO or designated representative.

iii. Should the location of the leased Premises not be evident to customers parking in the parking lot, the Lessor shall install and maintain directional or wayfinding signage from the parking area to the Premises.

5. Lessor to Install and maintain fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and automated external defibrillator (AED).

D. REQUIRED FEATURES TO BE INCLUDED IN SHELL COSTS: Lessor shall include the costs associated with these features in Shell Rent.

1. The leased Premises must comply with accessibility requirements set forth in Section

3.15 of Lease at the time of lease commencement. Lessor must correct the following accessibility related deficiencies prior to lease commencement:

E. PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the specifications set forth in Section

7.01 of the Lease, the Lessor is required to implement the following USDA-specific physical security features in the Premises. For all of these items, purchase and installation should be included in the Lessor’s Tenant Improvement costs and ongoing maintenance should be an Operating Cost included on GSA Form 1217.

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REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Hardened Public- Government Space Separation

A Hardened Customer Service Counter or Service Window shall be installed to separate the public lobby area from employee workspace. It shall be designed in a way that customers cannot access USDA space (on the other side of the counter) unless permitted entry through a locked door.

This counter must be a hardened barrier that requires employees to enter through a locked door to enter from the public side of the counter into USDA employee space. The door must have a lock and remain secured at all times. The counter shall be 42” to 48’’ high, but must also account for an Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) Compliance area.

Entrance Door Chime An entrance door chime shall be installed on the main/customer entrance to notify employees when a visitor enters the facility.

Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Coverage and Monitoring

The lessor shall design, install, and maintain an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) consisting of door contacts for all perimeter entry and exit doors to USDA space;

magnetic contacts for operable ground floor windows, acoustic glass break detectors for glass doors, doors with glass windows, or ground level windows;

passive infrared motion sensors (if needed); an alarm keypad (one needed per office suite); and an auto-dialer for alarms to annunciate to a monitoring service (i.e. DHS Alarm MegaCenter, local police station, or approved 3rd party monitoring service).

Duress/Panic Buttons All USDA Main Entrance/Reception areas shall have a duress/panic alarm installed. Additional duress/panic buttons shall be placed in areas where employees routinely service customers.

These alarms shall be tied into the IDS system to ensure annunciation to a monitoring service (i.e. DHS Alarm MegaCenter, local police station, or approved 3rd party monitoring service).

Main/Customer Entrance Emergency Lockdown

A locking device is required on the main/customer entrance that will easily allow for locking/unlocking the door in emergencies. To support an emergency lockdown, a thumb turn deadbolt shall be installed on the main entrance door so the door can be locked immediately in an emergency. Another acceptable option is installing an electronic lock that has an emergency lock-down button at the service counter.

Space Compartmentalization / False Ceiling

Any suspended (false) ceilings that lead into USDA-FPAC space from a wall in a common hallway or other tenants space must be secured in a manner that no individual can enter USDA space undetected or unmonitored by exploiting the gap above the false ceiling wall. The preferred method of securing the space is to install “slab to slab” walls that separate the USDA space from the rest of the facility

Perimeter Doors and Door Locks

Perimeter doors to USDA space must be either glass storefront doors, metal high-security doors, or solid-core wood doors. Hollow core doors are not permissible.

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Door hinges must be located on the inside of the door (non-public side) or exposed door hinge pins must be permanently secured to prevent removal.

Approved methods include tack welding or locking screws to hold pin in place.

Perimeter door locks must be either electronic access control, high security cipher, or high-security mechanical locks, preferably with a dead-bolt. Cipher or electronic access locks are highly encouraged to avoid the need to issue keys.

All exposed door locking mechanisms, except for deadbolts, must be covered by a door strike plate cover to prevent the mechanism from tampering.

The lessor is required to rekey all door locks prior to USDA leasing the space and all keys must be accounted for on a sign-out log.

Emergency Exit Doors Emergency exits doors shall include an automatic door closer and exit hardware that is compliant with applicable life safety codes and standards. All emergency exits doors shall have signage posted on the interior side of the door stating, “Emergency Exit Only”. These doors shall not be used for employee or tenant convenience.

A peephole shall be installed in the exit door, if an exterior window is not adjacent to the door or if it is not a glass door.

Emergency Exit doors shall have no visible hardware on the exterior.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

Window Air- Conditioning (A/C) Unit Protection

If applicable, if window A/C units are installed, they must be secured with a lockable cage or window bars in a way that prevents the window unit from being pushed in or removed.

Protection of Exterior Gas Mains or Propane Tanks Adjacent to Premises

If applicable, exposed gas mains or propane tanks near a facility façade or in a parking lot must have bollards (typically yellow safety bollards) or some other barrier (i.e., boulder) around it to protect it from a vehicle strike.

Security of Exterior Electrical Panels and Switches

If applicable, exterior electrical panels on the outside of the building or in common/public space shall be secured via a locking device, unless not permitted by local code. The preferred location for electrical panels is inside the USDA space or in a secured area on the interior of the building.

Public Restroom Access

Lessor must secure public restrooms (restrooms located in the building common area) in a manner that only facility tenants can access them and not the general public. This can be done by securing the restrooms with either a hard key or an access code.

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Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detection-

Lessor shall install appropriate amount and type of smoke and carbon monoxide detection devices in accordance with local code.

Janitorial and Maintenance Staff Access

Any lessor provided maintenance/janitorial staff must undergo a Special Agreement Check (SAC) background investigation before being granted unescorted access. This check will be conducted by USDA-FPAC HSD. USDA- FPAC reserves the right to request daytime cleaning in USDA space. SAC background checks may be requested by the State Office through ServiceNow, routing the ticket to Homeland Security Division.

Perimeter Lighting See specific requirements in Lease Document (considered a Shell Cost).

Wiring and Cabling: Guidelines for FPAC and RD Offices Version 0.5

Note: Computer Room Requirements and Specifications included on page 6.

Introduction Recent updates to two Department Regulations (DRs), DR 3300-001-G and 3300-001-K, supersede the outdated guidance in DR 3902-001, “Service Center Technology Modernization Project (SCTMP) Wiring/Cabling Specifications for Service Center Agencies’ (SCA) Computer Rooms.” As a result, 3902-001 has been cancelled and should no longer be used. Though it is cancelled, it did have some information that was still useful and applicable.

Therefore, the Office of the Chief Information Officer’s Client Experience Center (OCIO-CEC) has taken that information and documented it in these guidelines to help supplement the references below.

References

1. DR 3300-001-G, “Sharing of Telecommunications Resources”

2. DR 3300-001-K, “Installation of Telecommunications Cables in Federal Buildings”

3. Departmental Manual (DM) 3410-001, “Physical Security Standards for Information Technology (IT) Restricted Space”

4. (In DRAFT), “CEC Space and ADP Room Guidelines” Available from OCIO-CEC-Business Services Division.

(BSD)

5. Technical Support Division (TSD) Site Moves Standard Operating Procedure. (SOP)

Scope It is expected that with End User Consolidation (EUC) and the award of the new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract that there will be more opportunity and formal guidance forthcoming on facility and information technology services consolidation. However, until then, these guidelines should be used to assist with the wiring/cabling needs for only Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) & Rural Development offices.

(RD)

Responsibilities The TSD Group Manager (GM) has the authority and responsibility for oversight of the office Automated Data Processing (ADP) rooms and cabling. They are responsible for providing approval of all cabling plans. The Mission Area leasing agent is responsible for including all applicable requirements and standards in solicitations.

Questions on these guidelines can be directed to OCIO-CEC’s Infrastructure Operations Division, Telecommunications Administration Services Branch (OCIO-CEC-IOD-TASB).

Lessor_____________ Gov't ____________

Computer Room Physical and Security Requirements Refer to Departmental Manual (DM 3510-001) “Physical Security Standards for Information Technology (IT) Restricted Space” and the “CEC Space and ADP Room Guidelines”. REF Pg 6, ADDENDUM, ADP Room Specs.

Dedicated Electrical Circuits and Outlets for ADP Equipment

1. ADP Room and Demarcation Point Circuits: Provide and install dedicated electrical circuits with isolated grounds in the computer room. Dedicated circuits must be 110 volt, 20-amp standard three-prong circuits with true earth ground terminated into orange or other uniquely marked (computer use only) duplex outlets. Provide and install duplex outlets for each dedicated electrical circuit in the computer room and any distribution closets. One dedicated outlet for the explicit use of USDA/OCIO/CEC should also be provided at the demarcation point. The main electrical panel for the computer/voice equipment will be properly grounded.

2. General Office Space Circuits: Provide enough dedicated electrical circuits and multiple outlets at designated locations throughout the service center to accommodate workstations, copiers, etc.

3. Electrical Requirements for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Circuit: All CEC network equipment in the computer room is required to be connected to a UPS.

4. Number and Type of Circuits: There will be a minimum of one 120 volt, 30-amp minimum with true ground, terminated into a twisting-lock NEMA L5-30R receptacle. Each dedicated circuit must have insulated, isolated earth ground; conduit ground is not acceptable.

5. Location of the UPS receptacle: The receptacle will be located within a maximum of 4.5 feet from the back of the computer room wiring cabinet.

Plywood Wall Mounting One sheet of ¾ inch 4 x 4-foot plywood or equivalent open space on an existing backboard, shall be vertically mounted on the wall at the internal demarcation point within 3-feet of an electrical outlet. The backboard should be attached to the wall using correct mounting hardware and procedures. If the wall is sheet-rocked, attach the backboard to the studs. If the wall is concrete, attach the backboard using anchors. The backboard should be painted with fire retardant paint the same color as the interior walls of the building.

Demarcation Point (D-Mark)

1. When possible, all telecommunication company demarcation points should be internal to the building. The lessor is responsible for ensuring there is a route available for any extended demark need from the building demark to the USDA ADP room. Any demarcation extension should be coordinated with TSD and the sponsoring agency to ensure the work is properly sourced and funded.

2. A 4-inch conduit with pull cable for the explicit use of USDA should be installed from the demarcation point to the USDA ADP (Computer) Room.

3. For any analog Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines delivered to the office, extend them from the demark to the extended demark at the computer room and utilize 6P4C surface mount jacks to accommodate RJ11 cables, such as the following:

Distribution Closets and Cable Pathways

1. For the standard service center, data cabling may traverse non-USDA space (for example, in the space above a drop ceiling) without any special protection (conduit, etc.). Any exceptions to this will be identified site-specifically by the TSD GM.

2. Data cabling may terminate in USDA or USDA partner space. If any space changes definition (for example, a USDA office is discontinued without the entire location being closed, and the abandoned space is leased to a non-USDA tenant), the USDA cable terminations must be removed from the now, non-USDA space.

3. When multiple buildings are to be connected as part of one cable plant, the connection is to be run via fiber optic cable.

4. When cable consists of multiple runs, the facility owner shall provide cable trays or J-hooks to ensure that the cable does not come into contact with the suspended ceiling.

Data Cabling/Telecommunications

1. All new installations will use Category (Cat) 6 Ethernet cabling or higher and will meet local building codes.

Exceptions: Minor renovations to buildings that currently contain Cat 5 cable and terminations may continue to do so. However, all substantial additions to or replacements of existing wiring should be replaced with Cat 6 where possible.

2. Cat 5 cabling is unsuitable for Ethernet speeds above 100 Mb/sec and for office Wireless Access Points (WAPs). So, all cabling specifically for WAPs must use Cat 6. In addition, when a move or renovation leads to an upgrade of an office to Cat 6, the patch cables in the ADP room must be replaced with Cat 6 compliant cables as well.

3. Copper Cable Installation: All data cable and voice cables shall be terminated with Cat 6 compliant terminations (patch panels, wall outlets, etc.). Upon completion, it shall be tested and certified by the installer to ensure it is operational and within compliance of the reference documents. Finally, if occupying space with existing cabling, it should still be tested and certified to comply with the reference documents as well.

4. Data Fiber Cable Installation: All strands of each fiber cable shall be terminated at each end of the cable, with either Straight Tip (ST) or Standard Connector (SC) connectors, as appropriate to the related equipment interface connector, and will be conveyed to the selected cable contractor upon request.

Note: Supply several sets of fiber patch cords that should not only serve immediate switch connection concerns but allow for possible switch update connections in the future. The unused fiber patch cables will be kept in reserve at this site.

5. Wall Input/Output (I/O) Face Plates for Work Areas: Work areas will have a dual, quad, or hex outlet plate with corresponding RJ-45 connectors (see diagram below) or integrated into modular furniture. Extra outlet plate connectors will also be required in some common areas. All drops will be identified and numbered on the office floor plan prior to installation. The other end will be punched down on an RJ-45/110-type patch panel in the ADP room wiring cabinet. Each dual, quad, or hex plate must be labeled with the workstation number (1, 2, etc.) and the A, B, C etc. format. Each connection must be identified as (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, etc.) on the corresponding patch panel location.

Local Area Network (LAN) / Wide Area Network (WAN) / Voice Cabinet

1. The Government will provide the LAN/WAN/Voice cabinet, and a cable installation contractor will provide and install the wiring, cabling, and patch panels in the cabinet as specified by the TSD GM. Patch panels will be RJ-45/110 type and appropriately sized, based upon the number of outlet plates. A wire service loop that will allow the cabinet to freely move a minimum of six feet in any direction will be installed by the cable installation contractor as part of the cable installation. The RJ-45/110 type patch panel must be mounted in the cabinet in the place designated by the TSD GM.

Note: Though not recommended, the patch panels may be installed on the plywood board and the cabling terminated into them only if required by the lessor.

2. Where patch panel size and equipment requirements have grown beyond the capacity of a single cabinet, racks or additional cabinets may be used. However, any additional racks or cabinets need to follow similar specifications as that original equipment.

3. Distribution points that have smaller equipment requirements (for example, a single 24-port switch) can utilize half-height or wall mounted racks, rather than full, floor standing cabinets. However, this equipment still should be secured and protected in some sort of cabinet.

Direct all questions to OCIO-CEC-IOD-TASB.

Abbreviations / Definitions

• ADP Automated Data Processing

• BSD Business Services Division

• Cat Category (i.e., Cat 6 cable designations)

• CEC Client Experience Center

• DM Departmental Manual

• DR Departmental Regulation

• EIS Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions

• EUC End User Consolidation

• FPAC Farm Production and Conservation

• GM Group Manager

• IOD Infrastructure Operations Division

• LAN Local Area Network

• OCIO Office of the Chief Information Officer

• RD Rural Development

• SC Standard Connector

• SOP Standard Operating Procedures

• ST Straight Tip

• TASB Telecommunications Administration Services Branch

• TSD Technical Support Division

• UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

• WAN Wide Area Network

• WAP Wireless Access Point

Lessor:______ Government:______

Computer Room Physical and Security Requirements (USDA Level 1 Security Sites)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ADP ROOM

1. Square Footage. The ADP room shall be a minimum of 75 square feet and a maximum of 100 square feet. The configuration of the room shall allow a three‐foot clearance around equipment.

2. Doors. The number of entrances to the ADP room will be kept to a minimum as required by local fire code. Every entrance into an ADP room must be a metal clad or solid core, lockable door. A managed process will be utilized to control all access to the room. The process may be electronic or manual. One key or code will be assigned to an individual from each SCA. All computer room doors shall be removed from the master key system of the facility.

Exterior doors must have either interior hinges or exterior hinges with non‐removable pins.

3. Windows. There will be NO WINDOWS in the ADP room, even if a portion of the room has exterior walls.

4. Flooring. The flooring will be anti‐static hard surface; no carpet.

5. Walls. Walls of the ADP room shall extend from the structural floor slab to the structural ceiling slab with sound transmission class 40 or better.

6. Temperature and Humidity. The ADP room shall be cooled at all times. The ambient room temperature shall be maintained between 65° to 75°F (18° to 26°C). The ambient relative humidity levels shall be maintained between 35% and 55%. The temperature and humidity controls shall be managed within the room, including points of contacts for emergency situations. The ADP room shall have access to temperature readings within the space. Air conditioning must be controlled on the weekends and holidays as needed to maintain the minimum temperature in the room.

Depending on the equipment to be placed in the room, a separate air conditioning unit may be required.

7. Shared Space. The ADP room shall NOT be designed as a multi‐use room. Only ADP and telephone equipment shall be in this room. Mail machines, printers (unless specifically for the ADP equipment), faxes, file cabinets, shared storage, copiers, plotters, etc. shall be located outside the ADP room. ITS storage will NOT be in the ADP room.

8. Plumbing. Because of the danger of water damage, the ADP room shall not be located in areas where water bearing pipes would be overhead. ADP room should be located to avoid walls with plumbing.

9. Fire Suppressant Systems. A sprinkler system will be installed when local building codes require it. A dry‐pipe system is preferred. Sprinkler heads shall be placed so that they are not directly above any equipment. Each ADP room shall be equipped with any type "Clean Agent" (at least 5 to 6 lbs) fire extinguishers that are approved/designed to be used for Computer, Telecommunications, Data Storage and Laboratory type rooms, which houses delicate electronic equipment. An annual inspection must be performed on the fire extinguisher.

10. Design Approval. In SCA offices, the Group Manager shall review the electrical section of the construction drawings to ensure that the location of the data ports, and electrical outlets will be accessible once systems furniture is installed. In all other offices, the appropriate Division Directors shall review and approve the floor plans. All final floor plans for the ADP room and general space shall be approved by the OCIO‐ITS Realty Specialist before construction begins.

11. Public Areas. Where possible, the ADP room shall be within the interior of the building and away from public areas.

Where possible, ensure that all computer rooms are not located either above or below public areas in multi‐story buildings.

12. Mailrooms and Loading Docks. Where possible, the ADP room shall not be located in close proximity to mailrooms or loading docks.

13. Signage. Ensure that all signs identifying the ADP room are removed from public view. Directories or building maps that identify the location of critical or sensitive asset locations shall not be displayed. Exterior signs are not to identify OCIO/ITS/ADP within the SCA.

14. Electrical Power. Where possible, the capability of shutting off power to an information system component that may be malfunctioning or threatened without endangering personnel by requiring them to approach the equipment shall be included in new and refurbished ADP rooms.

Facility Signage Guide April 2014

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FacilitySignageGuideLessor _______ & Government________

USDA Facility Signage

Facility signs play a major role in projecting a clear, strong impression of USDA. This facility signage guide serves as a manual for the development and implementation of a comprehensive signage and wayfinding system for both exterior and interior signage. The purpose of this guide is to establish the image of USDA, creating a sense of space that welcomes visitors and staff; defining USDA as a destination, and informing, orientating, and directing visitors to and through all USDA facilities.

All USDA interior facility signage designating a permanent room or space must be ADA compliant. For the latest ADA signage standards and guidelines, contact www.ADA.gov

USDA facilities within the Washington, DC, metropolitan area must comply with special DC/Metro signage requirements. Contact the Office of Operations (OAO) for the latest version.

The objective of this guide is not to replace current signs but, rather, to ensure that when the signs need to be replaced with new signs, they comply with these new guidelines.

Lessor _______ & Government________

Dark Blue

PMS 288

Color Background

Dark Green

PMS 343

Color The signature lockup shall be reproduced in either one or three colors. The official colors for the USDA symbol are dark blue (PMS

288) and dark green (PMS 343), and the Department name is black. When reproduced in one color, the signature lockup shall be black or the most dominant color available. When the signature lockup is placed on a color background, it can be reproduced in one color, either black or white.

Three Color

One Color - Black

One Color - Black or White

Solid Black

Facility Signage

Signature Lockups Signature lockups must be used on all Department facility signage.

Signature lockups combine the USDA Symbol and the Department name. Do not use the USDA Symbol without the Department name. Only use signature lockups supplied by USDA’s Office of Communications. Any substitution of fonts on signature lockups is unacceptable. Do not attempt to create signature lockups in any manner.

Acceptable Signature Lockup Variations

Signature Lockups

Clearance Space, Proportions, and Placement Signature lockups must be used on all Department facility signage. Signature lockups are comprised of the USDA Symbol and the Department name. To ensure maximum visibility, the signature lockup should be placed at the top of any signage above the Agency’s name. Only use signature lockups supplied by USDA’s Office of Communications. Any substitution of typefonts on signature lockups is unacceptable. Do not attempt to create signature lockups in any manner.

Clearance space shall be used on all signage to provide a clean, consistent background area and position for the signature lockup. All acceptable versions of the signature lockups can be used. No images, gradations, or other graphics can appear within the clearance space. All other types of visual elements, images, and typography can fall below the clearance space. Helvetica and Arial are the preferred typefonts.

Agency Name

USDA Symbol - 14% or more of signage height.

Minimum .75”

S Ig na ge

H ei gh t

Minimum clearance space -equal to the width of the USDA Symbol’s letter “A”.

Agency Name Agency Name

Minimum Clearance Space

Free-Standing Signage Monumental Signage Building-Mounted Signage

Agency Name

Agency Name Here

Free-Standing Signage - REQUIRED

Signature lockup must be positioned above all other names.

Name Here

Agency Name Here

Site address as required

Building-Mounted Signage - REQUIRED

Use street address or site number as required by the office complex or landlord. Signature lockup must be positioned above all other names.

Name Agency

Name

Directional Signage - REQUIRED (if needed)

Directional arrows can be placed where appropriate outside the signature lockup clearance space.

Tenant Name

Agency Name Tenant Name

Office Room Signage - REQUIRED

USDA Facility

All USDA interior facility signage designating a permanent room or space must be ADA compliant. For the latest ADA signage standards and guidelines contact www.ADA.gov. Signature lockup must be positioned above all other names.

Division Name Tenant Name Tenant Name Tenant Name

Office Room Signage - REQUIRED

Non-USDA Facility

Signature lockup is not required.

Service Center Farm Service Agency 201 Rural Development 201 Natural Resources 205 Conservation Service Culpeper Soil and Water 207 Conservation District

Building Directory - REQUIRED (if needed)

USDA Facility

Signature lockup must be positioned above all other names.

XYZ Office Building

XYZ Office Building

Other Tenant 201 Other Tenant 201 United States Department of Agriculture 202 Other Tenant 205 Other Tenant 207

Other Tenant 201 Other Tenant 201 United States Department of Agriculture 202 Agency Name Here Other Tenant 205 Other Tenant 207

Department name only

Department name with Agency name on second line

Building Directory - REQUIRED (if needed)

Non-USDA Facility

The Department name must be fully spelled out and positioned above the Agency name.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete YELLOW fields, BLUE fields are self-calculating. See "INSTRUCTIONS" tab. YELLOW BLUE Date Filled: 2/8/2024

18,841 19,783 ABOA

MAX RSF

USF RSF

21 75 20 116

II

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

29 2 5

OTHER:

29.0 2.0 0.0 5.0 85

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

7 1 1

120 120 120 120

840 120 0 120

19 1 4

78 78 48 78

2 1

24 24 24 24

1530 78 0 336

2370 198 0 456 6504

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

206 14 0 36

206 14 0 36

69 5 0 12

103 7 0 18

34 2 0 6

34 2 0 6

34 2 0 6

214 15 0 37

0 0 0 0

901 62 0 155 2625

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

700 250 200

Other (Please ID): 150

Other (Please ID): 300

Other (Please ID): 200

Other (Please ID): 150

1200 400 0 700 4400

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

4471 660 0 1311 13529

1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40

1788 264 0 525 5412

‐100 ‐100

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

6259 924 0 1736 18841

313 46 0 87 942

227 485 0 365

RD CEC MSD NRCS Soils TOTAL

Other (Please ID):

0 0 0 0 0

NRCS

Agency UR 206 225

Training Room 174

Circulation Area (CA; sq ft) 1399 1436

NRCS

Circulation Multiplier (CM) 1.40 1.40

TOTAL CIRCULATION

FSA NRCS

FSA

Exterior Storage:

Workshop:

NON-OFFICE

Building UR

625 185

FSA

INDIVIDUAL

Shared other (please ID):

30100

4 5Touchdown Workstation Count:

Mud Room

Mail/copy:

Storage room:

Lab:

Break Room:

TOTAL SEATING

Reception Area:

ADP:

SHARED

Supplemental 956 Space Request Worksheet (For Internal Use Only V.12-21)

3497 3590

FSA

open workstation size (sf):

NRCSFSA

private office size (sf): 120

5Private Office Count:

PROJECT INFORMATION

CITY, COUNTY and STATE:

Current RPUID:

CURRENT OFFICE ADDRESS:

ND 1359ZZ & ND1360ZZ

PROCUREMENT TYPE:

22,609

TOTAL ENCLOSED 600

DELINEATED AREA

SPACE ASSIGNMENTS

Full-time, 3+ days (Include vacancies)

1. LOCATION BOUNDED ON THE NORTH:

2. LOCATION BOUNDED ON THE EAST:

Part-time, seasonal, all others

TOTAL PERSONNEL

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

PARKING SPACES

1. NUMBER OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES: 2. EMPLOYEE PARKING:

Sheyenne Street

1. SECURITY LEVEL (I, II, III, IV):

FSA NRCSPERSONNEL - SPACE NEEDS SNU

10.5

25.0 23.5

TOTAL NON-OFFICE SPECIAL

Fenced Parking:

Work Shop

State Committee Room

SEATS

Standard Open Workstation Count:

Circulation Adjustment (+/- sq ft)

Mud room:

SUB-TOTAL AND ADJUSTMENTS

TOTAL SHARED

Shared other (please ID):

Consult / huddle 2:

0Shared other (please ID):

Consult / huddle 1:

Conference Room:

touchdown workstation size (sf):

TOTAL OPEN

AND02112, AND02392, AND02393

New GREX Project #:

0 0

Total ABOA SF Required 4895 5026

ABOA SF Change allowance

SED Office Suite

TOTAL INDIVIDUAL

5.00%

NRCS

FSA NRCS

Office Sub-Total (SF)

Proposed Office SF:

Current Leased SF:

Current Lease or OA No.:

Full & Open

3. CUSTOMER PARKING: 4. TOTAL PARKING

GSA OADIRECT LEASEFargo, ND

3. LOCATION BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH:

4. LOCATION BOUNDED ON THE WEST:

Northern Pacific Avenue

Red River

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Text1: FPAC V4.14.21