ILNDCLERK25-DCCI Amendment 01 20250908.pdf

ILNDCLERK25-DCCI - Amendment 01 09/08/2025

1. Statement of Work Clarifications:

Replace Paragraph C.3.3. with:

C.3.3. Scope C: Install one new 6 strand OM4 multimode fiber optic cable between Server Room 771 and IDF 1651A. Connect to new rack mounted connector housings. Terminate all strands and test all connections.”

Replace Paragraph C.3.4. with:

C.3.4. Scope D: Install one new 12 strand OM4 multimode fiber optic cable between Server Room 771 and IDF T-26NE. Connect to new rack mounted connector housings. Terminate all strands and test all connections.

Replace Paragraph C.3.6. with:

C.3.6. Scope F: Install one new shielded CAT 6A cable between IDF T-26NE. and 2661. Connect to new rack mounted patch panels. Terminate and test all connections.

Replace Paragraph C.3.9. with:

C.3.9. CA7 - Cable Locations and Destinations for Scopes C, D, E and F.

Cable # Origination Destination Use Notes 1647- 3 Room 771, Rack, LB3, Plate -1 Room 1647, Rack, LB 4, Plate -1

CA7 Feeds from Core Switches to 16th Floor

6 Strand OM4. Terminate all Strands

T-26NE - 3 Room 771, Rack, LB3, Plate -2

Room T-26NE, Rack, LB 4, Plate -1

CA7 Feeds from Core Switches to 26th Floor

12 Strand OM4. Terminate all Strands

2737A - 3 Room 771, Rack, LB3, Plate -3

Room 2737A, Rack, LB 4, Plate -1

CA7 Feeds from Core Switches to 27th Floor

12 Strand OM4. Terminate all Strands

2661 - 3 Room T-26NE, Rack, Panel 5, Port -1

Room 2661, Rack, Panel 6, Port -1

CA7 Feed from T-26NE to 2661

Single CAT6A. Terminate to Patch Panels

Replace Paragraph G.2. with:

G.2. Period of Performance

Upon the Courts’ acceptance of the Contractor’s proposed milestone schedule, the Contractor shall have seventy-five (75) calendar days to the contractual completion of this project, including correction of any punch list items and invoicing for final payment with release of claims waiver.

2. Response to Contractor’s Questions:

Question 1: Please provide an extension to the bid opening date.

Response 1: An extension to the bid opening date is not warranted at this time.

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Question 2: Will the Courts accept a proposal from a company without a site visit?

Response 2: The Courts will accept proposals without a site visit. The Contractor shall reference

ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions, F.1.3., stating: “In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The submission of a proposal shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has made such an examination.”

Question 3: Is there additional electrical work that will be necessary to complete this project?

Response 3: There is no electrical work referenced in the Statement of Work.

Question 4: Are funds available for this project?

Response 4: There are funds available for this project.

Question 5: Is there an incumbent or is this a new requirement?

Response 5: This is a new requirement (project).

Question 6: Could you please specify the estimated distance between Server Room 771 and each of the IDF closets, between Server Room 771 and Server Room 1538, between Server

Room 771 and Server Room 1647, between Server Room 771 and Server Room 2607A, between

Server Room 771 and Server Room 2737A and 2607A and 2661?

Response 6: The distances between Server Room 771 and each of the IDF closets and server rooms will vary depending on a specific pathway that shall be determined and proposed by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall reference attachment “Data Center IDF Location Plans” dated

09/05/2025, information listed in “Section 3. Drawings” below and ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1.

Existing Conditions.

Question 7: Is conduit required? If yes, please specify the estimated length of conduit required.

Response 7: The fiber optic cable is plenum-rated (armored). No conduit is required for fiber optic cable installation.

Question 8: What materials make up the interior walls of the building?

Response 8: The composition of interior walls varies by location. Typical interior walls consist of

CMU, mortar, concrete, metal studs, drywall or plaster. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing

Conditions.

Question 9: What materials make up the exterior walls of the building?

Response 9: The project does not involve exterior walls of the building.

Question 10: Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

Response 10: The Contractor shall provide code-compliant openings through the existing walls and floors as required to install fiber optic cable and CAT6A cable. The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available. See ILNDCLERK25-

DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

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Question 11: Should the CAT 6A cables be routed through the ceiling or placed underneath the floor?

Response 11: The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

Question 12: Is there an existing ethernet raceway installed in the building (cable channel, or J hooks)?

Response 12: The existing ethernet raceways are present on some but not all floors. The

Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

Question 13: Is there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

Response 13: The existing cable trays may be present above ceilings on some but not all floors.

The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path

Question 14: Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

Response 14: The existing ceiling type varies (suspended or hard) from floor to floor. The

Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path

Question 15: What’s the height of the ceiling?

Response 15: The existing ceiling plenum height varies, from 0’-6” to 3’-0”, from floor to floor.

Question 16: Are there any existing cable pathways or conduits that need to be considered during installation?

Response 16: The existing cable pathways or conduits are present on some but not all floors and should be considered during installation. The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing

Conditions.

Question 17: Is there insulation batting located above the ceiling?

Response 17: Most existing ceilings do not have insulation batting located in the ceiling plenum.

Question 18: Are there existing pathways to all locations?

Response 18: The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

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Question 19: Is cable tray required? If yes, please specify the estimated length required.

Response 19: The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available, including the applicability and length of cable trays that may be required to support the new cable. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

Question 20: Are J-Hooks required? If yes, please specify the estimated quantity required.

Response 20: The Contractor shall inspect all existing conditions to determine the most efficient routing path available, including the number of J-Hooks required to support the new cable. See

ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing Conditions.

Question 21: Are patch cords required? If yes, please specify the estimated length and quantity of patch cord required.

Response 21: See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work.

Question 22: Will the Courts provide a staging site for equipment and materials for the contractors?

Response 22: Limited staging area may be available for the Contractor’s use only upon prior review and approval by the Courts.

Question 23: Could you please specify the total amount of CAT 6 drops required?

Response 23: See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work.

Question 24: Are there any specific documentation requirements for progress reports, as-built drawings, or test results?

Response 24: The Contractor shall provide as-built drawings, fiber certification documentation and any other closeout documentation required by the Courts.

3. Drawings:

See attachment “Data Center IDF Location Plans” dated 09/05/2025. The drawings and the following information are provided for reference only. See ILNDCLERK25-DCCI, F.1. Existing

Conditions.

a. Approximate vertical distance between typical floors: 13’-0”.

b. Approximate horizontal distance from column line to column line: 28’-0”.

c. Approximate horizontal distance from North to South IDFs: between 320’ and 385’, depending on specific room location.

d. Approximate horizontal distance from East to West IDFs: between 60’ and 75’, depending on specific room location.

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