HC102821R0055 solicitation amend.docx

HC102821R0055

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

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SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Jul-2021 10:00 AM to 26-Jul-2021 10:00 AM.

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PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For Furniture and Carpet Replacement Data Center San Antonio July 13, 2021

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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c. Data Center San Antonio - Site POC.

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2. Contract or Task Order Title. Furniture and Carpet Replacement, Data Center San Antonio

3. Background. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Data Center San Antonio (SAT), Building 200, Port San Antonio, TX, is experiencing staff and workload changes. The existing space has furniture and carpet that has reached the end of its expected lifespan, and the furniture layout requires right sizing and updating in order to meet the mission requirements and provide for the most economical use of existing space.

4. Objectives. Replace Systems Furniture at Data Center San Antonio with new cubicles, new console workstations, and new semi-private offices with associated modular office furniture, new demountable wall partition, and new chairs for each desk. Replace carpet tiles and suspended ceiling panels throughout administrative areas. Installation includes electrical connections and communication cabling and connections.

5. Scope. Provide through purchase, delivery, and installation new systems furniture, carpet and suspended ceiling tiles as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A) and in the requirements of this PWS to include new workstation cubicles, new console workstations, semi-private office modular panels with systems furniture, associated new chairs for each desk, and new demountable wall. Replace carpet tiles and suspended ceiling panels throughout all administrative areas. Remove and install new electrical connections and communication cabling including supporting raceway, conductors, cover plates and outlets to accommodate electrical power and IT network connections to, and within, the system furniture. Phased furniture replacement is required to maintain operations in the occupied administrative area.

5.1 Task 1 – Project Management - Project Schedule, Existing Conditions, Submittals, Close-out Documents and General Requirements. The contractor shall prepare and submit for review: project schedule with phasing plan, shop drawings, product data (to include systems furniture, chairs, electrical and communication materials, carpet and ceiling tile), and proposed layout, as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A). Contractor to identify and coordinate phased work zones with site facility management team.

5.2 Task 2 – Furniture Removal. Remove existing systems furniture and demountable partitions in phases. Dispose of the existing systems furniture off site in an environmentally safe manner. Phase, integrate and coordinate work according to the approved contractor generated phasing plan.

5.3 Task 3 – Carpet Replacement. Remove, provide and install carpet tiles in the administrative areas as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A) and in accordance with the Carpet Tile Specification (Appendix B). Work shall progress in phases as shown on the contractor generated phasing plan. Remove existing carpet tiles from floor, to include wall base from wall, and repair any damage to wall finishes/surface. Install new carpet tiles and rubber wall base. Dispose of all removed materials off site in an environmentally safe manner.

5.4 Task 4 – Suspended Ceiling Panel Replacement. Replace suspended ceiling panels in phases with furniture and carpet installations in administration areas as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A).

5.5 Task 5 – Furniture Installation. Provide and install new systems furniture as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A), and per the approved contractor generated layout. Work shall progress in phases as shown on the contractor generated phasing plan.

5.6 Task 6 – Electrical Work. Provide and install electrical wiring and connection to the new furniture per the proposed furniture layout. Verify existing conditions and comply with all pertinent electrical codes. Contractor shall disconnect cabling from furniture for removal.

5.7 Task 7 – Communication Cabling. Provide and install new communication cabling to proposed furniture. Provide and install wire mesh cable trays above the suspended ceiling for the communication and data cabling.

6. Performance Requirements.

6.1 Task 1 – Project Management - Project Schedule, Existing Conditions, Submittals, Close-out Documents and General Requirements

6.1.1 Subtask 1.1 - Project Schedule. The contractor shall develop and submit a detailed project schedule, and contractor generated Phasing Plan for the project. The project schedules shall identify phases and key dates that require action on part of the tenants. These dates shall include, but not limited to, submittals/shop drawings, phasing of work, vacate existing space requirements, start work, electrical service interruption, installation milestones, available move-in dates and completion dates for proposed furniture. An updated schedule shall be provided within two (2) business days of any schedule change. Allow 14 calendar days for Government review of submittal.

6.1.1.1 Phasing Plan. Contractor shall generate a plan, detailing how work will progress in phases. Phased removal of old furniture and installation of new furniture for cubicle and workstations, and semi-private offices is required. The phases are anticipated be in groups of up to approximately 20 work stations at a time. Provide and connect new electrical power and communication/data cabling to the phased installation of new furniture. Replace carpet and ceiling tiles during the phased furniture replacement when associated floor area is vacated. No on-site material storage areas is available. The contractor shall work around the DISA workforce in order to not negatively impact the DISA mission requirements. The contractor’s generated Phasing Plan shall be coordinated with DISA’s input and review comments, and shall include considerations for electrical and communication work. The plan shall be submitted to Government approval.

6.1.2 Subtask 1.2 - Existing Conditions. The contractor shall review the attached appendix documents and perform a detailed site survey, in order to gain a complete understanding of the scope of work, and to verify existing conditions. The contractor shall verify that the furniture will fit in the proposed configurations in the facility as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A). If the contractor determines that additional site visits are required to gather supplementary information, they shall undertake the desired additional site visit(s) at no additional cost to the Government.

6.1.2.1 Existing Drawings – DISA’s existing record AutoCAD drawings will be made available upon award. These drawings shall not be viewed as complete and accurate. The contractor shall verify all existing conditions.

6.1.2.2 Existing Electrical - The contractor shall investigate the existing electrical conditions and determine if the existing available distribution panels, existing junction boxes, existing conductors, and branch circuits can support the proposed layout. Minimum requirements of one (1) 20 amp branch circuit for a maximum of four (4) cubicles or semi-private offices, and dedicated power to work areas. Verify existing distribution to the cubicles to determine wiring routing prior to removing power from partitions to be removed so that it does not affect remaining partitions. Existing electrical panels in Custodial Closet Room 127 and 166 have available circuit breakers and spaces.

6.1.3 Subtask 1.3 - Submittals.

6.1.3.1 Proposed Furniture Layout Submittal. The contractor shall prepare and submit proposed furniture layouts, manufacturer’s written installation instructions, product data, color/finish samples, 3D rendering drawings and a furniture parts list to meet the end user’s requirements, as shown on the Concept Plans (Appendix A) including Enlarged Typical Layout Details and as described in this PWS. Allow 14 calendar days for Government review of submittal.

6.1.3.1.1 Proposed layouts shall meet all applicable codes and guidelines, including but not limited to Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Americas with Disabilities Act - Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADA), and National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code.

6.1.3.1.2 Similar Proposed Layouts - Dimensions shown on the Concept Plans and Enlarged Typical Layouts denote nominal dimensions - actual dimensions can vary based on manufacturer’s standard components. The intent is to use furniture manufacturer’s standard components and sizes, similar layouts will be acceptable if the proposed layout meets the number and approximate size of workstations shown, and meets the basic intent of the Concept Plan (Appendix A) and the requirements described in this PWS. Alternate layouts must fit within the proposed work area shown on the Concept Plans. Drawings for Furniture Layout submittals shall conform to the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center A/E/C CAD Standard Release 6. Models shall be drawn in model space at full scale (1:1). Drawings shall be in paper space, sized at ANSI D, placed in the DISA Title Block. All measurements on project drawings shall be in United States Customary System (USCS) units.

6.1.3.1.3 The contractor shall update supplied AutoCAD Planning drawings to show current system configuration to include: Location of discovered abandoned-in-place systems, equipment, components, and conveyances. Location of all piping, equipment, etcetera to be removed as part of this project. All affected penetrations shall be identified during the site survey. All abandoned conduit, tubing, piping, and ductwork shall be taken back to the respective source panel or branch line. Locate and show on drawings the classification of seal required on new wall or floor penetrations. No IT equipment (racks, cabinets, telephone switches, etc.) shall be shown on any drawings. Red-Line drawings shall be maintained on site and available for review at all times.

6.1.3.1.4 As-Built drawings shall be provided in electronic and hard-copy format by the contractor through the government contracting office to the technical engineer at the end of the project in AutoCAD 2021 compatible and PDF formats prior to final project close-out. Two (2) sets of hardcopy drawings in not less than ANSI D size are required for all formal transmittals. Transmittals shall be made simultaneously to the project Technical POC and the DISA Facility Manager at the site.

6.1.3.2 Carpet Tile and Wall Base Submittals. Contractor shall submit carpet tile and wall base product data and physical samples in accordance with the Carpet Tile Specification (Appendix B). Carpet samples shall feature color and texture for new carpet tiles proposed for the area of work. The contractor shall be responsible for field measuring. Carpet color shall be chosen by the Site POC, from the manufacturer’s standard range of colors.

6.1.3.3 Suspended Ceiling Panel Submittals. Contractor shall submit suspended ceiling tile product data and physical samples. Suspended ceiling tile shall be 2’ x 4’ panels to fit in existing grid. Ceiling tile samples shall feature color and texture features for new ceiling tiles proposed for the area of work. The contractor shall be responsible for field verifying measurements prior to ordering. Ceiling tile color shall be chosen by the Site POC, from the manufacturer’s standard range of colors.

6.1.3.4 Electrical and Communication Submittal. The contractor shall prepare and submit, for Government review and approval, the proposed electrical and communication shop drawings, product data (materials) and connections information in order to show the proposed electrical and communication work meets the existing site conditions, the requirements of this PWS, and will support the proposed furniture. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, detailed layout drawing showing locations of branch circuit panel(s), cable tray runs, raceway runs from panel to furniture and printer stations, communication patch panel racks, and other information to demonstrate compliance with this PWS, NEC, and applicable codes/standards. Allow 14 calendar days for Government review of submittal.

6.1.3.4.1 Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Plan. The contractor shall provide a LOTO plan for review and approval three weeks prior to conducting any work. At a minimum, the LOTO plan should include a basic one-line diagram showing all potential sources of energization and the names/locations of panels and breakers to be opened and LOTO to remove all potential sources of energization. Energized work is not anticipated, but if energized work will be performed, submit an energized work permit at least two (2) weeks prior to scheduled work. The permit must be approved by the Government prior to conducting any power work. Work shall adhere to the DISA electrical safety plan (see Appendix C).

6.1.3.4.2 Electrical Power Outages. All required electrical outages shall be coordinated and scheduled in advance with the Site POC a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to scheduled work. Electrical outages may need to be performed during non-work hours.

6.1.3.5 Close-Out Documents Submittals. The contractor shall submit product warranties, as-built drawings, and installed equipment inventory list for the Government’s review and acceptance at project substantial completion.

6.1.3.5.1 Warranty. The contractor shall submit a five (5) year written manufacturer warranty for all installed furniture systems. The warranty shall cover onsite, parts and labor warranty, in writing, against defects in material and workmanship for 5 years after substantial project completion at no additional cost to the Government. For high pressure laminate surfaces, provide manufacturer's standard performance guarantees or warranties for finish materials. Warranty must include all labor, travel, material, and related expenses to restore system and/or components from failures through the warranty period. The warranty period shall start upon acceptance of installed furniture. The warranty period shall start upon acceptance of installed project.

6.1.3.5.2 As-Built Drawings. The contractor shall submit Red-Lined as-built drawings, showing changes from submitted plans, and installed equipment list for the Government’s review and acceptance.

6.1.3.5.3 Inventory Spreadsheet. The contractor shall submit an installed equipment list on the Systems, Equipment, and Components (SEC) Inventory Spreadsheet format provided at Appendix D for the Government’s review and acceptance.

6.1.4 Subtask 1. 4 - General Requirements. Meetings, Cleaning, Standards and Guidelines.

6.1.4.1 Project Meetings. The contractor shall conduct a project Kick-off meeting within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and recurring weekly progress status meetings and provide a conference phone line for off-site personnel. Coordinate with Site POC to schedule the on-site meeting.

6.1.4.1.1 Meeting Minutes. Contractor shall record meeting minutes and e-mail them to all stakeholders within two days of the meeting. Minutes shall capture relevant discussions on each topic to include review of schedule progress, critical items affecting project delivery, installation issues, and a three-week look ahead of planned work. Closed items shall be maintained at the end of the current minutes for reference.

6.1.4.2 Clean Work Area. Clean work areas at least once a day and remove debris from inside the building daily. Limit dust that is generated to the immediate work areas.

6.1.4.3 Applicable Standards and Guidelines: All work shall be done in accordance with the latest version(s) and/or edition(s) of the following partial list of applicable codes and standards:

Deliverables:

Final 30 Days

*Standard Distribution: One copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Site POCs and Contracting Officer Representative.

6.2 Task 2 - Furniture Removal. Remove existing furniture in accordance with the approved contractor generated Phasing Plan.

6.2.1 Subtask 2.1 – Disconnect Electrical and Data Cables. The contractor shall disconnect electrical and data cables from existing furniture and demountable partitions that are to be removed. All cabling shall be removed back to its source.

6.2.2 Subtask 2.2 – Remove Existing Furniture and Demountable Partitions. The contractor shall remove existing free-standing and system furniture, and demountable partitions, as shown on Concept Plan (Appendix A). Remove and dispose of the existing furniture in each of the phased areas. Removed furniture shall be disposed off-site in an environmentally safe manner.

6.3 Task 3 – Carpet Replacement.

6.3.1 Subtask 3.1 – Remove Existing Carpet and Wall Base. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing carpet tiles and wall base as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A) in coordination with approved contractor generated Phasing Plan. Clean old adhesive and residue from existing floor after carpet removal. Prepare floor surface for new carpet tile installation per manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair wall surfaces that may have been damaged by the carpet and/or wall base removal.

6.3.2 Subtask 3.2 – Install New Carpet and Wall Base. The contractor shall install new carpet tiles and wall base as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A). See Carpet Tile Installation Specification (Appendix B).

6.4 Task 4 –Ceiling Panel Replacement.

6.4.1 Subtask 4.1 – Remove Existing Ceiling Panels. The contractor shall remove and dispose of existing ceiling panels. Where existing demountable partitions are removed, inspect the existing ceiling grid to assure its structural integrity. Where existing demountable partitions are removed, remediate any ceiling grid deficiencies or damage, and touch-up paint, or replace the damaged existing ceiling grid system in order to provide a clean fresh appearance.

6.4.2 Subtask 4.2 – Install New Ceiling Panels and Repair Grid. The contractor shall install new 2’ x 4’ ceiling panels into existing suspended ceiling grid system in all administrative areas as shown in the Concept Plan (Appendix A). The contractor shall be responsible for field verifying measurements prior to ordering. When encountered, fit ceiling tiles around existing fire sprinkler heads and install cover plates. The contractor shall reinstall all ceiling-mounted Public Address speakers, sensors, alarms and warning lights. Color and texture features shall be similar to existing ceiling panels in the area of work. Ceiling panel color and texture shall be chosen by the Site POC, from the manufacturer’s standard range of colors and textures.

6.4.2.1 Ceiling Grid Repair - The contractor shall repair and/or rebuild a portion of the ceiling grid where existing full-height demountable partitions are scheduled to be removed. The contractor shall re-align the small “V” shaped portion of ceiling grid in the Conference Room 106 to align with the rest of the room’s ceiling.

6.5 Task 5 - Furniture Installation.

6.5.1 Subtask 5.1 - Furniture General Requirements. The contract shall provide and install systems furniture cubicles, workstations and demountable partition per the following technical requirements and in coordination with approved contractor generated Phasing Plan.

6.5.1.1 All Products shall be manufactured as new products. Used, reworked, or refurbished products are not acceptable. All products shall meet or exceed all applicable ANSI/BIFMA performance standards.

6.5.1.2 Workstation furniture systems shall be accessible, open/closed by user from a seated position. Cabinets/drawers shall be easily accessible with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) compliant pulls.

6.5.1.3 All furniture systems shall have the capacity to be reconfigured using commonly available tools. Any special tools required to assemble/disassemble products shall be provided to the Government at no additional cost.

6.5.1.4 Shelves and Storage Units – Storage units shall be constructed of a minimum 20-gauge steel with a baked enamel surface or powder coat paint finish. Files shall accommodate letter or legal filing capabilities. All necessary hanging rails shall be included.

6.5.1.5 Warranty – All products shall have a warranty covering all materials and workmanship, for a minimum five (5) years.

6.5.2 Subtask 5.2 – Workstation Detailed Requirements. Colors and Finishes: Site POC will select colors from manufacturer’s standard color group. Provide color/fabric samples from manufacturer’s standard range of materials.

6.5.2.1.1 Typical Cubicle Workstations. The contractor shall provide fifty-two (52) each 6’-0” x 6’-0” typical cubicle workstations with 84” high wall panels consisting of 56” high solid panel, with 12” high framed glass panel and a 16” high frameless safety-glass topper as shown on the proposed Concept Plan and enlarged Typical Cubicle details (Appendix A) and as noted in this document. Existing ceiling height is 9’-0” (108”). Twenty of these cubicles in Room 161 shall have both Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network and Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network data cabling connections.

6.5.2.1.2 Typical Console Workstations. The Vendor shall provide ninety-five (95) each 5’-0” x 3’-0” typical console workstations with 84” high wall panels consisting of 56” high solid panel, with 12” high framed glass panel and a 16” high frameless safety-glass topper as shown on the proposed Concept Plan and Typical Console details (Appendix A) and as noted in this document. These console workstations are all in Room 161 and shall have both Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network and Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network data cabling connections.

6.5.2.1.3 Typical Supervisor Console Workstations. The Vendor shall provide five (5) each 7’-6” x 3’-0” typical Supervisor console workstations with 84” high wall panels consisting of 56” high solid panel, with 12” high framed glass panel and a 16” high frameless safety-glass topper as shown on the proposed Concept Plan and Typical Console Plan (Appendix A) and as noted in this document. These Supervisor console workstations are all in Room 161 and shall have both Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network and Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network data cabling connections.

6.5.2.5 Pedestal – Provide two (2) pedestals per cubicle workstation. One (1) lockable 15” – 18” wide three drawer (box/box/file) mobile pedestal - and One (1) lockable 15” – 18” wide two drawer (file/file) mobile pedestal. Provide with heavy duty ball bearing suspension and full extension, and all hardware required for file units. Note: no pedestals are required for the Supervisor Console Workstations or Consoles Workstations.

6.5.2.6 Monitor Arms.

6.5.2.6.1 Monitor arms shall be slat wall mounting, VESA Plate (75mm/100mm), provides adjustment for tilt (90 degrees min.), pan (swivels 180 degrees min.), rotation (360 degrees), height and depth (12”). Include cable management system. Monitors arms shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 22 pounds.

6.5.2.6.2 For West Admin Area Room #114 - provide two (2) single monitor arms per workstation, each capable of supporting one (1) 24” monitor.

6.5.2.6.3 For East Admin Area Room #161 - provide three (3) single monitor arms per workstation, each capable of supporting one (1) 24” monitor.

6.5.2.7 Workstation Keys. Provide two sets of master keys, which will operate all workstation furniture provided as part of this contract. Provide two sets of keys for locks at each individual Workstation – each Workstation to have unique keys, all locks at an individual workstation shall be keyed alike.

6.5.2.8 Power Distributions Strips. Power distributions strips for Typical Cubicle and Console shall be attached to underside of work surface and shall have a minimum of six (6) outlets and rated at 15 Amp, 125 Voltage, with 6-foot cord.

6.5.3 Subtask 5.3 – Semi-Private Office with Systems Furniture Partitions General Requirements. Colors and Finishes: Site POC will select colors from manufacturer’s standard color group and is to include wood-grain laminate veneers. Provide color/fabric samples from manufacturer’s standard range of materials.

6.5.3.1 Semi-Private Offices - The contractor shall provide nine (9) each Semi-Private Offices consisting of self-supporting Systems Furniture partition modules and associated workstations consisting of self-supporting and/or partition-mounted components, as shown on the proposed Concept Plan and in the Semi-Private Office Layout (Appendix A). Systems Furniture partitions to comply with section “6.4.2.2 – Workstation. Service Wall Panel (walls with built-in electrical power and IT raceways)”. Panels shall be provided with one (1) lockable 36” wide door per office. Panels shall be approximately, yet no taller than 87” (7’-3”), and as shown in the proposed Concept Plan (Appendix A). These semi-private offices shall have both Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) network and Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) network data cabling connections.

6.5.3.3 Semi-Private Office Pedestal – Provide two (2) lockable 15”-18” wide x 15” deep x 28” high pedestal units, per office. One (1) unit to be a three-drawer (box/box/file) pedestal. And one (1) unit to be a two-drawer (file/file) pedestal. Units are preferred to be mobile, but fixed units are acceptable – if required to support work-surface. Provide with heavy duty ball bearing suspension and full extension, and all hardware required for file units. Exposed faces shall match worktop surface material (wood-grain high pressure laminate).

6.5.3.4 Semi-Private Office Lateral File Pedestal – Provide one (1) lockable 30” wide x 15” deep x 28” high, two drawer (file/file) fixed lateral file pedestal, per office. Units are preferred to be mobile, but fixed units are acceptable – if required to support work-surface. Provide with heavy duty ball bearing suspension and full extension, and all hardware required for file units. Exposed faces shall match worktop surface material (wood-grain high pressure laminate).

6.5.3.5 Semi-Private Office Overhead Storage – Provide 10 LF of lockable overhead storage units with flipper doors and tack surface below per office. Exposed faces shall match worktop surface material (wood-grain high pressure laminate).

6.5.3.6 Semi-Private Office Task Lights – Provide one (1) LED task light per overhead storage unit. Task lights shall be mounted to underside of overhead storage units. Provide with integral on-off switch. If multiple lights are mounted in series, all lights in that series shall be controlled by a single on-off switch.

6.5.3.7 Semi-Private Office Whiteboard – Provide one (1) magnetic 3’ x 4’ (approximate size) whiteboard with integral tray for markers and eraser, per office. Unit to be dry-erase, white “porcelain-coated” steel surface with clear anodized aluminum frame. Size and mount whiteboard over Systems Furniture wall partition (via the partition’s “component mounting slots”).

6.5.3.8 Semi-Private Office Monitor Arms – Provide three (3) single monitor arms for each Semi-Private Office each capable of supporting one (1) 24” monitor. Monitor arms shall be slat wall mounted, VESA Plate (75mm/100mm), provides adjustment for tilt (90 degrees min.), pan (swivels 180 degrees min.), rotation (360 degrees), height and depth (12”). Include cable management system. Coordinate location during installation with Site POCs.

6.5.3.9 Semi-Private Office Door Hardware and Keys – Provide keyed locking door lever-type handles for each door. Provide separate keys for each Semi-Private Office door (coordinate with facility’s Master Key system), and for the office’s lockable workstation furniture doors/drawers.

6.5.3.9.1 Provide two sets of master door keys. Also provide two sets of door keys (per office) to operate the Semi-Private Office doors (which are provided as part of this contract) - each office to have unique keys.

6.5.3.9.2 Provide two sets of furniture master keys, which will operate all Semi-Private Office furniture doors/drawers (which are provided as part of this contract). Also provide two sets of furniture keys (per office) for furniture door/drawer locks – each office to have unique keys.

6.5.3.10 Provide the semi-private office furniture in the Security Management office, Room 112, with an additional 6’ workstation desk surface as shown on the Concept Plan (Appendix A).

6.5.4 Subtask 5.4 – Seating.

6.5.5 Subtask 5.5 – Demountable Demising Wall Partition Installation.

6.5.5.1 The contractor shall install demountable demising (separation) wall partitions per the approved layout and Concept Plan (Appendix A) and approved submittals consisting of self-supporting demountable partition modules. Demountable partitions shall divide area/room 161 into 2 separate office areas shall be “full height”, closing to the bottom of the acoustic ceiling grid.

6.5.5.2 Demountable Wall Partition Requirements – The new demountable partitions shall include electrical connection and network communication cabling and connector jack installs. Demountable partitions to comply with sections “6.5.2.2 – Workstation. Service Wall Panel (walls with built-in electrical power and IT raceways)” and “6.5.2.3 – Workstation. Typical Wall Panel (non-power)”.

6.5.5.3 Doors - Demising wall shall be provided with two (2) lockable 36” wide doors with panic hardware to comply with fire egress requirements. Doors shall be fit with signage; “Fire Exit” as shown on the Concept Plan.

6.5.5.4 Sound Insulation - This demountable wall shall have acoustic/batt insulation over the ceiling tiles of 4’ width at each side of demising wall for sound barrier.

6.6 Task 6 – Electrical Installation.

The contractor shall remove electrical wiring from furniture to be removed and install electrical wiring and connections in coordinate with Phasing Plan and Tasks 2 to 7. The existing circuit breakers may be reused if code compliant. Work shall progress in phases as shown on the contractor generated phasing plan.

6.6.1 Subtask 6.1 - Electrical Circuit Removal. The contractor shall verify existing conditions and remove existing branch circuits in the area of work back to the source (turn off breaker and label it as Spare), to support the proposed layout and as per approved submittal. Any resulting opening in the panel shall be covered by approved appropriate method. Dispose of all removed materials.

6.6.2 Subtask 6.2 - Branch Circuits and Breakers Installation. The contractor shall provide new conduit and conductors from existing distribution panels, with new breakers to support the proposed furniture layout. Electrical work shall include installation of branch circuits, supporting conduit, raceway, conductors, and devices to and within the new systems furniture to accommodate power connections. The existing electrical power panels serving the areas of this project are located in Custodial Closet (Rm 166 and 127). The contractor shall evaluate the existing branch circuits and breakers and report conditions to Technical POC/COR. Existing branch circuits and breakers may be reused if they meet current codes. It is anticipated that up to three additional new electrical power panel will need to be installed as part of this project, in order to provide for the new load of additional workstations.

6.6.2.1 The contractor shall install new conduit, and conductors with additional circuit breakers from the existing distribution panels. The electrical work shall be accomplished per the approved submittals in order to support the proposed layout. All work shall meet NEC and applicable codes/standards. Minimum requirements of one (1) 20 amp branch circuit for a maximum of four (4) cubicles (or semi-private office) and dedicated power to Work Areas. Power will be provided through power poles from overhead. The electrical system shall be UL approved.

6.6.2.2 New branch circuit breakers shall match existing and be compatible with the existing distribution panels. Breakers shall comply with the requirements of UL 489, thermal magnetic type. Short circuit rating to match the KAIC rating of breakers in the existing panel.

6.6.3 Subtask 6.3 - Update Panel Schedules. The contractor shall provide updated panel schedules to the electrical panels to reflect all circuit changes. Labels shall include office/cubicle number.

Deliverables:

*Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter without the deliverable to the Contracting Officer; 1 copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Site POCs and Technical POC.

6.7 Task 7 - Communication Network Cabling and Connections Installation.

The contractor shall install communications cabling and connections in coordinate with Phasing Plan and Tasks 2 to 6. Communication work to comply with all pertinent communication standards and be performed by properly licensed/certified installers. Work shall progress in phases as shown on the contractor generated phasing plan.

6.7.1 Subtask 7.1 - Circuit Removal. The contractor shall disconnect and remove network cabling from existing furniture as part of Task 2 prior to existing cubicle removal. Install network cabling to and within the new furniture. Purchase and install approved communication cable connection jacks and cover plates. Dispose of all removed materials.

6.7.2 Subtask 7.2 - Network Cabling Installation. The contractor shall provide new network cabling to, and within, the new furniture of Task 5. Provide approved communication cable connections, cover plates, and all other required materials/equipment for a complete and operable system. The communication portion of this project includes providing all equipment and supporting cable tray, raceway, conductors, and devices to accommodate communication connections to the new work stations.

6.7.2.1 Copper Cabling - Provide CAT 6A cabling (blue color jacket & plenum rated), Cat 6 RJ-45 jacks (female connections) built-in to the furniture, Cat6 RJ45 plugs (female connection) at patch panels inside the Telecommunications Room A7 for all workstations in the Northeast Admin area, Room 161. CAT 6A cabling is also required to each workstation and semi-private office teaming room installed in for Room 114 and run back to the Comm Room 116. Installation shall include faceplates, trim and blanking covers as needed for complete and finished installation. Cabling installation shall be concealed to the maximum extent possible, including inside furniture panels and above the suspended ceiling.

6.7.2.2 Fiber Cabling - Provide 50 microns OM4 standard cabling (red color jacket & plenum rated), LC connectors (female connections) built-in to the furniture, LC connectors (female connection) at existing or new patch panel inside the Telecommunications Room A7 for all workstations in the Northeast Admin area, Room 161. Installation shall include faceplates, trim and blanking covers as needed for complete and finished installation. Cabling installation shall be concealed to the maximum extent possible, including inside furniture panels and above the suspended ceiling.

6.7.2.3 Connection Jacks - The contractor shall provide Cable Connection Jacks, Faceplates and Blanking covers as needed for use with the Cat 6 cabling. NIPR Cooper Cable jacks shall be RJ45 jacks with blue connectors. SIPR Fiber Cable jacks shall be LC jacks with red connectors.

6.7.2.4 The contractor shall provide and install the following cable to the new furniture in the following areas:

6.7.2.4.1 Semi-Private Office.

a. Unclassified NIPR Cabling – Two (2) new Copper drops at each office. Provide a finished connections/ends.

b. Classified SIPR Cabling (for room 161 only) - Two (2) new Fiber drops at each office. Provide a finished connections/ends.

6.7.2.4.2 Cubicles.

a. Unclassified NIPR Cabling – Two (2) new Copper drops at each office. Provide a finished connections/ends.

b. Classified SIPR Cabling (for rooms/areas 161 only) - Two (2) new Fiber drops at each office. Provide a finished connections/ends.

6.7.3 Subtask 7.3 - Cable Tray. The contractor shall procure and install cable trays in accordance with the Concept Plan (Appendix A) and the Cable Trays for Communication Systems specification (Appendix E). Cable trays shall be wire basket type placed above the suspended ceiling for the communication and data cabling in Room 161. Cable tray shall be installed in sections and accommodate NIPR and SIPR in separate trays to maintain three (3) foot separation. The data cables will be run to the cubicles and console workstations through data poles from overhead.

6.7.4 Subtask 7.4 - Communication Patch Panels.

6.7.4.1 Fiber Patch Panels (Communications Room A7) – The contractor shall provide six (6) each communication patch panels with 48 each ports to be placed in existing IT communication racks in Telecommunications Room A7 with coordination by the Site POC. Three patch panels for the unclassified NIRP rack and three patch panels for the classified SIPR rack. Panels shall be Closet Connector Housing (CCH) Panel, SC adapters, duplex, 12 F, UPC, 12 fiber, 50 µm multimode (OM3/4), similar to part number CCH-CP12-E7 by Corning Cable Systems LLC or equal.

a. Fiber Cabling – Multimode Duplex, Plenum rated, 2.0 mm diameter 50 micron (OM4) (Red Jacket)

b. Fiber Cable Connections – 50 micro multimode LC connections at patch panel and furniture (with face plate)

c. Labeling – All cable shall be labeled at each end (port number and desk number).

6.7.4.2 Provide Copper Patch Panels (Communications Room A7) - The contractor shall provide six…