EXHIBIT B Agency Specific Requirements.pdf

Texas City CBOC

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The Michael E. DeBakey VAMC (MEDVAMC) is interested in leasing 27,500 (NUSF) square feet (41,300 GSF) of medical/clinical space in the Texas City area. The scope includes expanding to meet PACT guidelines for Primary Care and space to allow for a full complement of Mental Health Care for Veterans. In following PACT methodology, space will be allotted for two new PACT teamlets, an additional audiology booth, one more optometry lane and provide physical and occupational therapy services (PT/OT). A fully serviced lease is desired for a term of twenty (20) years, with 10 years firm and 10 years soft, available for occupancy as soon as possible.

Space shall be available for use for VA personnel, furnishings, and equipment to meet the needs of a medical, outpatient clinic. The exam rooms should have sinks located within the room. The lease contract for this space is to include cleaning/ janitor services, heating/cooling, electrical, plumbing, and other miscellaneous amenities.

The space is preferred to be contiguous, but in no more than two locations within the same building. Space offered must be in a quality building of sound and substantial construction, either a new, modernized building, or one that has undergone restoration or rehabilitation for the intended use. Space shall be in a prime commercial office space with attractive, professional surroundings. Streets and public walkways shall be well maintained. A minimum of 135 parking spaces, with 5 of which must be adequate handicapped accessible parking, will be required.

The parking area must also meet all requirements of Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Standards (ABAAS).

The design of the space offered shall be conducive to efficient layout and good utilization as determined by the Government. The completed building shall accommodate VA’s space program and interior functional requirements as best as possible. Lessor shall provide accurate space layout drawings ( floor plans) with offer.

To receive consideration, submitted properties shall be located within the following area described below, which is bound by the following roads, or shall front on any of the following boundary lines:

DELINEATED BOUNDARY

North: 25th Avenue N./ State Hwy. 197

East: Bay Street N.

South: Texas Ave./ 4th Avenue

West: I-45 to Hughes Road to Galveston Road

SPACE PLAN (see SEPS Plan for detail)

Ideally, the identified space should house all the following, but not limited to:

• Waiting Area

• Reception/Business Office Area with patient check-in/check-out window

• Public Toilets (men and women)

• Staff Toilets (men and women)

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• Storage Rooms:

- Clean Utility

- Clean Supply

- Soiled Utility

- Janitor’s Closet

- General Storage

- Medication Room

• Telecom/Server Room

• Police office with Armory space

Building Interior/Exterior Requirements

• Flooring

- Exam, Lab area, utility and storage rooms should be Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT).

- All other public and non-public space should be commercial grade laminate and/or tile.

• Window coverings shall be in like new condition.

• Cabinetry doors and drawers shall be in good working order and surfaces free of defects (chips, stains, etc.).

• Countertops shall be free of defects (chips, stains, etc.).

• Walls, trim and doors (if appropriate) shall be painted with color selected by the medical center’s Interior Designer.

Waiting and conference rooms shall have chair rails.

• Corridors shall have handrails.

• Parking lot signage shall be in like new condition.

• Standard and handicapped parking spaces shall be clearly distinguished with highly visible lines.

• Exterior structure (patio, etc.) shall be in good structural condition as determined by the medical center’s chief engineer and free of defects such as, but not limited to, metal rust, wood rot, loose and/or protruding screws/nails and peeling paint/stain. Condition of structure shall be evaluated annually and repaired as needed.

• Building requires WIFI capability. The building cabling and hardware to be provided by the building owner. One access point is needed for every 1,600 square feet/150 meters. The WIFI subscription, service, and maintenance to be provided by the medical center.

The hardware that is required for WIFI capability shall be equal to the following “brand name” in order for uniformity between the main medical center and the clinic.

Description Brand Name Model

Access Point UniFi UAP-AC-PRO

PoE+ Gigabit Switch UniFi UA-8-150W

Security Gateway Pro UniFi USA-PRO-4

Certification: The facility certifies that the lease requirements meet the “medical facility” definition in 38 USC 8101.

ADDITIONAL ROOM REQUIREMENTS

RECEPTION AREA

- Four (4) quad electrical outlets, and Two (2) Telecommunication outlets

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- Direct window access to waiting area with lockable pass-thru window/security screen.

- Front and back entrances to check-in area

TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM

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

- Four (4) electrical 20 amp

- No windows or other openings

- Door hinges inside the room door

- Metal frame and door with dead lock pin, automatic locking upon entry and exit for a secure room.

- Doors shall be 1-3/4 in hardwood or hollow steel with welded pins. All doors shall be outfitted with 2 locksets. Doors with metal frames shall have a mortise lock with a deadlock pin feature and automatically latch on closure. If the door is not in a steel frame, one of the two locks must be a jimmy-proof rim dead lock.

OTHER CONSIDERATION

- Signage outside building provided by the Lessor, according to VA specifications and meets City Ordinances.

- All rooms (except IT Closet) should be master keyed, locking mechanism should be on the inside of the frame, and locking mechanism must be approved by the VA.

- Facilities shall be non-smoking, and Lessor must provide signage prohibiting smoking and directing visitors and tenants to the designated smoking areas, if applicable

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

ACCESSIBILITY: Facility must be in full compliance with American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including building, building access, and parking.

CODES: Structure shall be in compliance with local, national, and the International Building Code, and all applicable current NFPA Fire and Life Safety codes. Where codes conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

ARCHITECTURAL:

FLOORS: Space shall be all on one level with direct parking lot access. Entrance shall be handicap accessible.

WALL FINISHES: Wall coverings shall be washable vinyl or washable paint. VA to select colors. Perimeters of rooms must have rubber or vinyl base cove. All walls shall be finished, no exposed ductwork, conduit or piping.

WALLS: The Lessor shall provide sound dampening insulation in all interior walls.

PAINTING: Painted walls shall be washable semi-gloss; ceilings shall be flat paint finish. All other painted surfaces shall be washable semi-gloss.

CEILING FINISH: Ceilings may be sheetrock or lay in tile. Lessor to replace any wet, cut, or damaged ceiling tiles or sheetrock as damage occurs.

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ASBESTOS / ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Existing buildings must be asbestos, mold and lead free.

DOORS: Exterior doors to be equipped with automatic door closers. Minimum door width is 36 inches. Doors shall be 1-3/4” solid core wood. Exterior entrance door shall be a minimum of 48 inches. Automatic door openers are required at the main entrance of the clinic and waiting room bathrooms for handicap accessibility. Doors to the clinic area shall be push pad operated on the clinic side and numerical combination operated on the waiting room side. Exterior doors with removable hinge pins will be retained with set pins or spot welded. A locked door will be required from the main waiting room to access the clinic areas.

DOOR HARDWARE: All doors shall have corresponding doorstops (wall or floor mounted) and silencers. All public use doors and toilet room doors shall be equipped with kick plates. Exterior doors and all common area doors shall have automatic door closers. Hands-free, handicap access on all doors in the pathway from the exterior into the lobby, i.e., the main VA Clinic public entrance.

Door for Telecommunication closet(s), Medication room, Police Office and Suite entry door and all other doors connecting the government space with the rest of the building, shall be equipped with 7-pin Interchangeable Cores and strike plates to be operated by card readers.

LOCKS: All doors must be equipped with cylinder lock locking hardware and master keyed to match existing VA “Best” brand, 7 pin locking system. Egress doors must be equipped with panic hardware and meet NFPA requirements for exit. Toilets to be equipped with privacy locks that can be unlocked in emergency with coin from outside. The Lessor will be responsible for providing and installing an automatic locking system with a buzzer to be used on the door from the waiting room to access the clinic area. The Lessor/Owner shall provide all hardware to include the interchangeable cores. The Lessor shall be responsible for the cost of the cores.

The Lessor/Owner shall provide a door schedule submittal for VA approval. The key numbering convention will be agreed upon.

Three master keys will be provided to the government. An exception to the building entrance will be made when the VA is not sole building tenant. The entire space will be keyed the same except for the following spaces: Electrical Closet, OI&T Closet, Janitorial Closet, Storage/Supply Closets, Mechanical Space, Police office.

SIGNAGE: Emergency egress signage meeting Life Safety code and The Joint Commission (TJC) is required. All rooms must be equipped with solid plastic identification signs with room function and room number. Owner to provide overhead directional signage to restrooms.

Emergency egress signage meeting NFPA Life Safety code and Joint Commission is required.

All signage must be ADA compliant. For additional information regarding signage see http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

PRIVACY: Aural privacy is required between rooms and between rooms and corridor so that private patient information may be discussed without being overheard. For sound privacy, clinical room walls (exam rooms and mental health offices) are preferred to go from deck to deck and be sound insulated with an approved acoustical insulation. All doors must be solid core and include mechanical door bottom seals where necessary. All doors must be solid core.

Wall construction of STC50.

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp

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WINDOW TREATMENT: Windows must be covered with vertical window blinds that utilize traverse rods provided by the Lessor. Blinds that utilize pull cords are not acceptable. Traverse rods shall draw from the center, right or left side. Horizontal blinds are acceptable only for enclosed integrated blinds. Draperies are not acceptable.

BATHROOMS: Sinks shall be equipped with soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser provided by the lessor. A shelf and mirror provided by the lessor shall be installed above each sink. Each commode shall have a toilet paper dispenser provided by the lessor installed within easy reach. A coat hook shall be installed on inside face of door. All toilets shall meet handicap accessibility codes and will include grab bars at commode. Metal partitions required at urinals and metal partitions with doors at commodes unless otherwise noted.

CORRIDORS: All corridors shall be a minimum of 3 feet wide to meet ADA requirements.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Portable 10 lb. fire extinguishers will be provided, hung and maintained by the VA. Lessor is to install recessed fire extinguisher cabinets at appropriate locations to meet NFPA.

SITE CONSIDERATIONS:

LOCATION: Facility must be highly visible and located in an area accessible to and from main thoroughfares.

PARKING: Adequate, safe lighted parking on site for regular vehicles and handicap vehicle parking spaces shall be provided. A designated van drop off/loading area, is also preferred.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: The accessible parking spaces must be immediately adjacent to the building, meeting local code but not exceeding 60 feet of entrance. Accessible spaces will be marked with signage by lessor. Entrance to the clinic must be handicap accessible in accordance with ADA.

SITE TOPOGRAPHY: Site topography must not have pedestrian traffic grades exceeding 3% slope, 1 ft elevation change in 33 feet.

EXTERIOR SIGNAGE: Lessor must provide, approved by the COR, an internally lighted sign with VA logo and words that designate the name of the clinic on sign a minimum of 4 ft by 8ft legible from main serving road. Sign shall be a minimum of 24 inches above finished grade.

Lessor shall develop and provide a complete exterior signage plan to include identification, directional, informational, and regulatory signage. Signage must comply with local municipality’s codes and specifications. Careful consideration of the location of monument signs shall be taken to avoid sight triangle encroachment. Lessor shall provide signage on the building/ door.

MAINTENANCE:

JANITORIAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES: The Lessor shall provide full service janitorial services for the space during business hours for maintaining a clean and orderly space. The Lessor shall maintain the leased premises, including outside areas in a clean condition and shall perform all work and provide supplies and equipment. The Lessor is responsible for interior and exterior cleaning and trash pickup from grounds. The Lessor is responsible for exterior cleaning and maintenance. All janitorial service providers shall undergo a security background check.

Service levels should include the following, at a minimum:

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Daily:

- Empty trash receptacles.

- Sweep entrances, lobbies and corridors.

- Spot sweep floors and spot vacuum carpets.

- Clean drinking fountains.

- Sweep and damp mop or scrub toilet rooms.

- Clean all toilet fixtures and replenish toilet supplies.

- Dispose of all trash generated in or about the building.

- Wash inside and out, or steam clean cans used for collection of food remnants.

- Dust horizontal surfaces that are readily available and visibly require dusting.

- Spray buff resilient floors in main corridors, entrances and lobbies.

- Clean elevators and escalators.

- Remove carpet stains.

- Police sidewalks, parking areas and driveways.

- Sweep loading dock areas and platforms.

- Clean glass entry doors to the Government-demised area.

Twice a week :

- Damp mop and spray buff all resilient floors in toilets and exam/treatment rooms.

- Sweep sidewalks, parking areas and driveways (weather permitting).

Weekly

- Thoroughly dust all furniture.

- Wipe down waiting room and patient seating with approved cleaner.

- Completely sweep and/or vacuum carpets.

- Sweep storage space.

- Spot clean all wall surfaces within 70 inches of the floor.

Every two months

- Damp wipe toilet wastepaper receptacles, stall partitions, doors, window sills and frames

- Shampoo entrance and elevator carpets.

Three times a year

- Dust wall surfaces within 70 inches of the floor, vertical surfaces and under surfaces.,

- Clean metal and marble surfaces in lobbies.

Twice a year

- Wash all interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces.

- Strip and apply four coats of finish to resilient floors in toilets.

- Strip and refinish main corridors and other heavy traffic areas.

Annually

- Wash all venetian blinds and dust 6 months from washing.

- Vacuum or dust all surfaces in the building including light fixtures.

- Strip and refinish floors in offices and secondary lobbies and corridors.

- Shampoo carpets in corridors and lobbies.

- Clean balconies, ledges, courts, areaways and flat roofs.

Every two years

- Shampoo carpets in all offices and other non-public areas.

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As required

- Properly maintain plants and lawns.

- Remove snow and ice from entrances, exterior walks and parking lots of the building.

- Provide initial supply, installation and replacement of light bulbs, tubes, ballasts and starters.

- Replace worn floor coverings (this includes the moving and returning of furnishings).

- Control pest as appropriate using integrated pest management techniques.

MAINTENANCE: Building equipment and maintenance requirements, interior and exterior, shall be met by the Lessor. The Lessor must have a building superintendent or local designated representative to promptly correct deficiencies or attempt to correct safety deficiencies within 4 hours. Lessor’s representative shall be available via pager or cell phone for emergencies. Cosmetic and non-emergent deficiencies must be corrected within two weeks. If no attempt is made to correct the deficiency within the required time frame, the cost of the repairs will be deducted from the next month's lease payment. The Lessor is responsible for the total maintenance of the leased property with the exceptions listed specifically in this document. Such maintenance includes but is not limited to electrical systems, light fixtures, light fixture lamps/tubes/bulbs, mechanical systems, fire alarm, intercom/emergency call systems, exterior care for the building and the site, all sidewalks, parking areas, driveways, private access roads, lawns, shrubbery including all repairs and replacements. All equipment shall be maintained to provide reliable service without unusual interruption, disturbing noises, exposure to fire or safety hazards, unusual emissions of dirt. All maintenance will be done with applicable codes and manufacturer recommendations.

The Lessor will provide all labor and materials and supervision to adequately maintain the structure, roof, necessary building appurtenances to provide water tight integrity, structural soundness and acceptable appearance. All work done by the Lessor will be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE: Lessor is responsible for removing weeds from around building, parking areas and sidewalks. The Lessor is responsible for mowing, edging, trimming landscaping and watering lawns as well as leaf raking and removal.

PLUMBING PROBLEMS: Drain problems that can be solved by simple application of a plunger will be handled by VA Staff. Drain problems that cannot be solved by simple application of a plunger or require repeated applications will be solved by the Lessor. All other plumbing problems are the responsibility of the Lessor and will be addressed within 24 hours of notification of Lessor’s representative.

UTILITIES:

CABLE TV: Lessor shall provide empty 2x4 boxes for cable TV audio/video wall jack for connection to a VA furnished television in the reception area. A 120-volt duplex electrical outlet will be located adjacent to the cable box outlet. The Lessor shall provide duplex outlet, empty cable box and cable route access SINKS: The lessor shall provide and install wall-mounted soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser for each sink.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING: Must have adequate power failure lighting in corridors and waiting room. Lessor responsible to maintain function of emergency lighting including bulbs, batteries

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SECURITY: The Lessor shall provide a level of security which reasonably deters unauthorized entry during regular and non-duty hours. The Government considers a security alarm reasonable. Overall security shall also include deterring loitering or disruptive acts in and around the space during duty hours. Tenant shall have security within the tenant space, separate from that of the general building security. Keys/cipher locks OR key fob/card reader capability for employee access. No public access to the offices will be allowed. Mega Center compatible panel.

SECURITY ALARM INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM WITH CENTRAL MONITORING

CAPABILITY: The lessor shall provide a security system, (at lessor’s expense) to alarm upon illegal entry or loitering in the leased space and to prevent unauthorized entry 24 hours per day, 7 days per week that alarms locally at the site and to a remote monitoring location. Automatic security alarm system with autodial to commercial security company or local police department must be provided by and maintained by the Lessor.

DRINKING FOUNTAIN: An accessible public refrigerated, wall hung drinking fountain will be provided in the waiting room or adjacent to the waiting room but not in the corridor.

ELECTRIC: Electric panels must be circuit breaker type with 25% excess capacity. Circuit breakers must be identified as to area served. Bathrooms and other wet locations must be equipped with GFCI outlets. All items must be U.L. approved. Rooms must be equipped with at least one duplex outlet on each of four walls of rooms and an additional outlet for walls longer than 12 feet. Smaller rooms must have at least two outlets. No more than 8 outlets per circuit.

Data closet to have at least 5 120Vduplex outlets on 2 circuits and 1 dedicated 30 amp, 208V, 2 pole, 3 wire circuit with a L6-30R outlet. Corridors will have outlets at least every 25 feet. All outlets in all rooms to be set ground plug up. All electrical systems shall meet and be in compliance with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70). Standard size ¾” conduit or above shall be used throughout entire space leased by the VA. Flexible whips are permitted only for lighting of type MC Cable and shall be used in accordance with NFPA 70. Outlet placement will be indicated by the VA during design review.

CHANGES: As part of the lease the Lessor will provide the VA with a cost per electrical outlet for the Lessor to install electrical outlet additions to the facility beyond the previously listed requirements.

DATA CLOSET REQUIREMENTS:

(1) DISTRIBUTION FACILITY: (communications/data closet): The room shall be a minimum of 80 sq. ft to 100 sq. ft room. The Lessor shall install a 4 foot by 8-foot ¾ inch thick fire-retardant plywood board on the wall of the telephone closet for the mounting of equipment. The plywood board should be placed so that stenciling is facing away from the wall to clearly display it. The Lessor shall terminate cable on RJ-45, Category 6E, high density modular 110 patch panels.

Each patch panel shall have a channel identification system that allows numbering or labeling of the jacks (A, B= phone; C, D= data). (Ortronics Series or equal). All DMARC equipment should terminate in this room, via a 25pair cable, from the exterior point of presence. The Lessor will be responsible for providing and running the 25 pair cable. The Lessor shall install a minimum 25 pair phone and 4 pair fiber optic cable from the primary Point of Presence (data closet) to all other closets in a multi-level or multi closet system. The Lessor shall terminate the phone cables

9 | P a g e on RJ45 category 6E, high density modular 110 patch panels and the fiber into enclosed fiber optic patch panels. Fiber should be terminated to ST type connectors. Door shall have an automatic closure installed, with mortise lockset and deadbolt lock according to VA security regulations. Main door to the data closet shall be solid core wood or metal and shall be 42” wide.

(2) FIBER: All fiber-optic cables, equipment and terminations shall comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA specifications. The insulation and jacketing for fiber-optic cable shall be type, OFNP for Plenum applications, jacket shall also be rated for indoor/outdoor use. If cable is to be direct buried or aerial applications, the cable must be armored. The fiber strands shall be 900um tight buffered, cable shall be of dry blocked distribution construction. Fiber shall be 62.5/125 for Multimode and 8/125um for Single mode as specified by end user. The number of fiber strands in cable shall be specified by end user. Approved manufacturers are Optic Cable Corp. DX-series Distribution cable, Mohawk Versalite TBF cable. All other manufacturers are subject to approval by end user before installation.

(3) DATA WIRE: Cable goal shall be Category 6E (4 pair) plenum rated data twisted pair.

(4) JACKS: Jacks shall be quad with a 4-position faceplate, Category 6E compliant, eight position RJ-45 jack designed for Voice/Data (jacks wired for 568B Category 6E standards), Ortronics Series. The Lessor shall provide two quad jacks for each room, except where site drawings specify otherwise. Locations and number of drops will be determined by the site service drawing provided by the VA.

(5) SECURITY:

a. Walls must go deck to deck with no opening to prevent “up and over” access. The barricade must be with a suitable partition in the interstitial space. Ventilation grills on doors and air circulation ducts which exceed 0/06 m2 (100 square inches) must be reinforced to percent their removal from outside the room. Other possible access means such as dumbwaiter shafts, rood or wall ventilator housings, etc. must be secured by an appropriate means.

b. Door Construction: Doors are to be of 45mm (1-3/4 in.) solid core hardwood or hollow steel construction. Dutch or half doors are unacceptable. Removable hinge pins on door exteriors must be retained with set pins or spot welded, preventing their removal.

c. Mechanical locking systems. Where mechanical lock systems are used, installed lock sets must allow for a single motion egress. The installation of a high security exit device meeting NFPA Life Safety Code standards is required. If a door is not set in a steel frame, one of the two locks must be a jimmy proof rim dead lock. Doors set in steel frames must be fitted with a mortise lock with a deadlock pin feature. The day lock on the main door must be automatically locking, with a minimum 19mm (3/4 in.) dead bolt and inside thumb latch. Combinations or keys to day locks will be restricted to VA OI & T personnel.

d. Hinges either on inside of closets or if exterior are welded or pinned to prevent removal of hinge bolt.

e. Closets may not be shared space with any other services such as housekeeping, storage, electrical panels, alarm systems, etc.

f. Motion Intrusion Detectors installed by Lessor approved by VA OI & T. Monitored by DHS Mega Center and OI & T. – An intrusion detection alarm system which detects entry into the room and which broadcasts a local alarm of sufficient volume to cause an illegal entrant to abandon a burglary attempt. Intrusion detector equipment which operates on the principle of narrow beam interception, door contacts, microwave, or photoelectric eye are unacceptable.

Intrusion detectors must have the following features.

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- An internal, automatic charging DC standby power supply and a primary AC power operation.

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

- An automatic reset capability following intrusion detection.

- A local alarm level of 80 dB (min) to 90 dB (max) within the configuration of the protected area.

- An integral capability for the attachment of wiring for remote alarm and intrusion indicator equipment (visual or audio).

- A low nuisance alarm susceptibility.

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

(6) UTILITIES:

a. At least two 120-volt 20 AMP 4 plex grounded electrical outlets (NEMA 5-20R)

b. At least one 240-volt 30-amp outlet.

c. 2 or 4 bulb Fluorescent Electrical light with light switch mounted on inside of the room.

d. HVAC or ventilation sufficient to cool and control humidity for equipment. (If the existing system cannot be zoned to supply individual room control then a separate AC system will be required). Temperature should be maintained between 68-75 degrees with humidity between 20%-60%.

e. No water lines may run through or over closet.

f. The data closet will be provided a separate, thermostatically controlled cooling unit capable of maintaining 70 degrees F with computer equipment producing a 12,000 btu heat load.

(7) OTHER:

a. Room must be protected from weather.

b. No windows in door or wall. (See ISO for possible exceptions)

c. Minimum 8’ x 8’ = 64’ square feet. Multi-level buildings will require data closets on every level, meeting the same requirements established for the primary Point of Presence (data closet).

Multi-level data closets should be directly above one another unless space restrictions do not permit it. Any variance from this design must be coordinated and accepted through the COTR and all affected parties.

d. Exterior telecom service equipment must be in secure area or secure cabinet.

e. Building ground should be supplied to closet via green jacketed #2 stranded copper wire.

Building ground cables should enter the room via 1/2” or smaller conduit that is securely fastened to the wall. (Unistrut or similar device) The conduit should not extend lower than 7’ 10” from the floor. This will accommodate room for a cable tray connected to a 7’ equipment rack.

f. Cat 6E cables should enter the room via 6” or larger conduit that is securely fastened to the wall. (Unistrut or similar device) The conduit should not extend lower than 7’ 10” from the floor (8’ to 8’ 6” would be ideal if possible). This will accommodate room for a cable tray connected to a 7’ equipment rack.

g. 25 Pair cable cables should enter the room via 3/4” or larger conduit that is securely fastened to the wall. (Unistrut or similar device) The conduit should not extend lower than 7’ 10” from the floor. This will accommodate room for a cable tray connected to a 7’ equipment rack.

h. If signage provided, signage must state room number only. Room name or purpose must not be stated on sign.

i. Install 2 120-volt 20 AMP 2 plex grounded electrical outlets (NEMA 5-20R) and 1 biplex data jack in each data closet for security camera installation. The location will be designated on the site drawing or by an IM representative. The 2 outlets will be connected as a stand-alone circuit

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j. There must be emergency power supply to this room to connect the UPS, approved by COTR through IT.

k. There must be water sensors on the floor to prevent water damage to equipment.

l. Power equipment for the information system needs to be protected from tampering, damage, and destruction. The breaker box that controls power to the facility including the telecommunications closet is required to be secured.

m. Employ and maintain an automatic emergency lighting that activates in the event of power outage or disruption, and that covers emergency exits and evacuation routes within the vicinity of the telecommunications wiring closet.

n. Employ and maintain fire suppression and detection devices/system that are automatically activated in the event of a fire such as an automatic sprinkler system inside the telecommunications wiring closet.

o. Water sensor installed and maintained on the floor to prevent water damage to equipment.

p. Other specifics to be determined by the VA upon reviewing the DRAFT blueprints/floor plans will include door hinges on the inside of the data closet. Wire ladder trays will be located in each hallway and run the entire length of the hallway. All outside of the building wiring will be secured in 2” PVC pipe. The use of “J” hooks is prohibited. Conduit from the jack to above the firewall shall be a minimum of ¾”. The data closet shall have a ceiling that is hard (fixed) to prevent over wall access. Access to the closet will be restricted to include only those persons specifically authorized by the VA-OIT, including facility lessors. The contractor will meet with the VA’s Network Manager before wiring is started, drywall completed and final inspection at the end of construction.

ACOUSTICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Reverberation Control. Ceilings in carpeted space shall have a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of not less than 0.55 in accordance with ASTM C-423. Ceilings in offices, conference rooms, and corridors having resilient flooring shall have an NRC of not less than 0.65.

2. Ambient Noise Control. Ambient noise from mechanical equipment shall not exceed noise criteria curve (NC) 35 in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals in offices and conference rooms; NC 40 in corridors, cafeterias, lobbies, and toilets; NC 50 in other spaces.

3. Noise Isolation. Rooms separated from adjacent spaces by ceiling-high partitions (not including doors) shall not be less than the following noise isolation class (NIC) standards when tested in accordance with ASTM E-336:

a. Group Rooms NIC 50

b. Counseling Offices NIC 50

5. The sound resistant enclosures (partitions, doors, duct system) of the spaces listed below shall be designed to suppress generated noise and provide a satisfactory degree of acoustical isolation for adjacent occupied spaces. A minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 50 shall be achieved. The required rating may be achieved through the use of construction such as a double layer of GWB or Quiet Rock product on both sides, slab/slab and/or ROXUL insulation for above ceiling.

6. Alternatively, a gypsum board ceiling or gypsum board lay-in ceiling panels, both with sound attenuation blanket above the ceiling, shall be provided where ducts, pipes, etc., make it impractical to extend sound partitions to slabs or deck above. Where gypsum board ceilings with attenuation blankets are used, the double GWB partitions and sound attenuation blanket shall extend 4" above the ceiling. Studs shall continue to the floor above. Special attention shall be given to prevent possible flanking paths for noise transmission.

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7. The sound resistant enclosures of the following spaces shall be designed to assure speech privacy and achieve an STC rating of 50.

8. Partition and ceiling construction shall be similar to above, except that for spaces requiring an STC value of 50 only a single layer of gypsum board shall be used on both sides.

9. Use sound gasketing around doors and door sweeps.

10. In the design of exterior building walls at sites near airports, freeways, or heavy city traffic, consideration shall be given for the control of noise transmission from external sources.

OTHER:

CONDITION: Facility must be in a like new condition prior to VA occupancy.

DOCUMENTS: In addition to regular contract documents, test results described above and proof that the construction meets contract requirements, the lessor must provide MSDS sheets on chemicals used in maintenance such as pest control products, etc.

DRAWINGS: Lessor to provide drawings of facility building, site and location plan as part of bid and will provide “as-builts” as well as CAD drawings to the VA when the facility is turned over to the VA for occupation.