ITB 22-023-06 Telecommunications Wiring Belle Isle Library.pdf

Metropolitan Library System

Telecommunications Bid Specifications

Belle Isle Library

ITB 22-023-06

Issue Date - October 1, 2021

Due Date – October 14, 2021 10:00AM-Downtown Library

Mandatory Pre-Bid October 8, 2021 10:00AM-Belle Isle Library

Contents

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

GENERAL BIDDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BID PROPOSAL – ITB 22-023-06

GENERAL

Work Included

Scope of Work

Regulatory References

Quality Assurance

Approved Products

PRODUCTS

Work Area Subsystem

Horizontal Distribution Cabling

Telecommunication Room

EXECUTION

Work Area Outlets

Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation

Horizontal Cross connect Installation

Copper Termination Hardware

Racks

Firestop System

Identification and Labeling

Testing and Acceptance

System Documentation

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BELLE ISLE LIBRARY

DATA ROOM RACK SPECIFICATIONS

DATA DROP LIST

MAIN LEVEL DRAWING

LOWER LEVEL DRAWING

Notice to Bidders

The Metropolitan Library System requesting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of Telecommunications Wiring for the newly remodeled Belle Isle Library located at 5501 N Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

Sealed bids will be accepted until October 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the first floor Security Desk at the Downtown Library (1st floor), 300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Or may be uploaded with a registration at www.bidnetdirect.com/oklahoma. Immediately after the deadline, bids will be opened and read aloud in 3rd floor conference room.

Hard copy bids shall be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Sealed Bid – Telecommunications Wiring-Belle Isle Library” and shall have the solicitation number (ITB 22-023-06), name of the Vendor, and the time and date of the bid opening.

The bid documents may be obtained by contacting the Business Office at the Downtown Library (3rd floor), 300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 or by calling John Rahhal at 405-606-3794 or Lisa Walker at 405-606-3792 or downloaded at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/oklahoma/.

A Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 8, 2021 at 10:00AM at the Belle Isle Library.

Following the evaluation of bids, a recommendation will be made to the Metropolitan Library Commission for approval.

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/oklahoma

General Bidding Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions:

1.1 “Bid” or “proposal” means an offer to provide the goods and/or services by the bidder in response to a solicitation.

1.2 “Bidder” means an individual or legal entity that submits a bid in response to a solicitation.

1.3 “Solicitation” means a request or invitation by the Metropolitan Library System (MLS) for a supplier to sell goods and/or services to the MLS. A solicitation may be an Invitation to Bid, a Request for Proposal, or a Request for Quote.

1.4 “Supplier”, “vendor”, or “contractor” means an individual or legal entity that sells or desires to sell goods and/or services to the MLS.

2. Preparation and Submission of Bids

2.1 These General Bidding Terms and Conditions, any Special Terms and Conditions, and the provisions of the Solicitation Specifications and/or attachments apply to and become a part of the terms and provisions of the Bidder's Proposal. Bidders are expected to examine these general instructions and any special instructions and conditions prior to submitting the bid proposal. Failure to comply with any of the instructions contained herein may result in rejection of the bid.

2.2 Submitted bids shall include the “Bidder Information Sheet”, a properly executed “Affidavit for Filing a Competitive Bid”, a “Business Relationships Affidavit”, a completed W-9, and any other forms required by this solicitation.

2.3 Bids must be submitted to the MLS Business Office in a sealed envelope or package. The solicitation number and response due date must appear on the face of the envelope or package. The bidder name and address must also appear on the face of the envelope or package. Bid proposals must be submitted in ink or typewritten and signed by the Bidder.

2.4 Bidders are invited, prior to submitting any proposal, to visit the job site and to examine carefully all local conditions. The Bidders should inform themselves, by their independent research, of the difficulties to be encountered and the accessibility of the work. Bidders should take into all accounts the attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work or the time required for its completion.

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain all necessary information required to make an intelligent proposal. Bidders should rely exclusively upon their own measurements, estimates, investigations and other data that are necessary for full and complete information upon which the proposals are to be based.

2.5 The bids filed with the Business Office will be opened immediately after the time stated in the "Notice to Bidders" and read aloud. For projects exceeding $50,000, bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays before the time set for the opening of bids, or any bid so received after the time set for opening of bids, shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the bidder submitting same. Bids received after the response due date and time shall be considered non-responsive and shall not be considered for any resulting award. Bidders are invited to attend at the time set for opening proposals.

3. Sales Tax and Incurred Expenses

3.1 The Library is qualified for exemption from State and Local Sales Tax. Bidders shall not include these taxes in price quotes.

3.2 All costs and time incurred by the Bidder in preparing the response to the bid requirements and specifications or that is required to finalize the bid award and/or contract, is at the sole expense of the Bidder. The MLS will not be held responsible or accountable for any costs incurred by the Bidder in preparing the bid proposal.

4. Insurance, Bonds, and Indemnification

4.1 At contractor’s expense, the contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work performed by the contractor. The minimum scope of such insurance is as follows:

4.1.1 Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. Coverage shall include product liability and completed operations.

4.1.2 Automobile Insurance: Coverage to include all Contractor’s owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage each occurrence.

4.1.3 Workers Compensation and Employers Liability: Contractor agrees to comply with applicable federal and state workers compensation statutes.

4.1.4 On all policies the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the Metropolitan

Library System (MLS), its officers, officials, employees, Boards and Commissions. The MLS must be shown as an additional insured on all policies, except workers compensation coverage.

4.2 Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to MLS.

4.3 The contractor shall furnish MLS with certificates of insurance detailing coverage requirements by this clause. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on the insurer’s behalf. The certificates are to be received and approved by MLS and shall be furnished with the proposal. The requirements of waiver of subrogation and naming the MLS as an additional insured will only be required after the contract is awarded. MLS reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

4.4 For projects exceeding $50,000, the MLS requires all bidders to submit with the bid proposal a Bid

Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price.

4.5 For projects exceeding $50,000, the MLS requires the successful bidder to provide a Performance Bond in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price to ensure completion of the work.

4.6 For projects exceeding $50,000, the MLS requires the successful bidder to provide a Payment Bond in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the bid price to assure that MLS is protected from the action of subcontractors, suppliers and employees for unpaid debts of the contractor.

4.7 For projects exceeding $50,000, the MLS requires the successful bidder to provide a Defect Bond in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the bid price to provide corrections of defects in the construction and equipment for one year after acceptance of the work.

4.8 The successful bidder agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless MLS, the Metropolitan Library Commission, its officers, officials, employees, Boards and Commissions from any and all claims, judgements, suits, demands, or other liabilities arising out of or resulting from or related to the work performed in connection with this bid that are due to the negligence or fault of the successful bidder or any of its agents, employees, subcontractors or suppliers.

5. Delivery and Installation Requirements

5.1 All Prices quoted shall be F.O.B destination unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

5.2 Bid proposals must show the number of days estimated for production, delivery and installation of the product, services, work and/or project under normal conditions. Unrealistically short or long completion dates may cause bids to be rejected. The Manager of Planning and Assessment must be kept advised at all times of the commencement date and the progress of the work being performed by the successful bidder.

5.3 Final inspection and acceptance shall be at destination.

6. Quantities And Measurements

6.1 All quantities and measurements indicated in the technical specifications shall be considered on a more or less basis. Contractors must rely on their own measurements and calculations for material and supplies. Invoices and claims will be processed for payment based upon the exact quantity of material delivered and/or work performed by the contractor.

7. Manufacturers’ Name/Approved Equivalents

7.1 Unless otherwise specified, manufacturers’ names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers listed in specifications are for information and not intended to limit competition. Bidder may offer any brand for which they are an authorized representative, and which meets or exceeds the specification for any item(s). If bids are based on equivalent products, indicate on the bid form the manufacturer’s name and number. Bidder shall submit sketches, descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications with their bid. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid will not satisfy this requirement.

The bidder shall also explain in detail the reason(s) why the proposed equivalent will meet the specifications and not be considered an exception thereto.

8. Interpretation Of Specifications

8.1 Any exceptions to these general instructions and any deviations from the specifications must be submitted in writing, attached and made a part of the bidder’s proposal. If the bidder does not indicate any exceptions, it will be construed to mean that the bidder proposes to comply with all instructions and all terms and conditions and specification contained in the solicitation the price quoted in the proposal.

8.2 A bidder requiring an interpretation of any documents included in the solicitation may submit a written request to the Purchasing Officer twenty-four (24) hours prior to the pre-bid conference. The person submitting such a request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. An interpretation of the bid package documents will only be made by an Addendum. The Addendum will be duly issued and a copy of such Addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving/requesting the solicitation.

However, it is the responsibility of the bidder to contact the Purchasing Officer/Business Office to determine if there have been any addenda to the solicitation. The MLS will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed documents other than those described in official addenda to the solicitation.

9. Evaluation and Acceptance of Proposal

9.1 All bid proposals received at the published bid opening date and time will be opened and read aloud.

Unless alternate criteria are included in any specifications, the criteria used to determine best and lowest bidder will be the Bidder's compliance with all requirements and technical specifications, completion dates, experience, qualifications, history of contract relations with the MLS, references if required, and pricing.

9.2 Preferential Consideration of Local Vendors

9.2.1 The Metropolitan Library System, in accordance with its purchasing policy as amended by the

Metropolitan Library Commission on May 15,1986, will give preferential consideration when purchasing supplies, and/or services, through the competitive bidding process, to Oklahoma County residents, vendors and contractors whose property taxes directly support the Metropolitan Library System.

9.2.2 Preferential consideration will only be given when all other factors used in determining lowest and best bidder are equal, and when the differential between the local and non-local vendor's bid price does not exceed 5% or $1,000, whichever is less.

9.3 The Library reserves the right to; award by item, groups of items or all items of the bid; to reject any or all bids received, in whole or in part, and to waive any technical defects, irregularities and omissions, if found to be in the best interest of the Library.

9.4 The administration will submit to the Library Commission, a recommendation of contract award based on the evaluation of the successful Bidder's proposal.

10. Choice of Law & Venue

10.1 Any claims, disputes, or litigation relating to the solicitation, or the execution, interpretation, performance, or enforcement of the contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

10.2 Venue for any action, claim, dispute or litigation relating in any to the contract shall be in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

11. Termination for Cause

11.1 The MLS may terminate the contract for default or any other just cause upon notice to the supplier.

11.2 The Library may terminate the contract immediately, without notice to the supplier, when violations are found to be an impediment to the function of the Library and/or detrimental to its cause or when conditions preclude notice.

11.3 If the Contract is terminated, the MLS shall be liable only for payment for products and/or services delivered and accepted.

12. Termination for Convenience

12.1 The MLS may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, for convenience if it is determined that termination is in the best interest of the MLS. The MLS will deliver a Notice of Termination for Convenience to the supplier specifying the effective date of the Contract termination. The Contract termination shall be a minimum of 60 days from the date of the Notice of Termination for Convenience.

12.2 If the Contract is terminated, the MLS shall be liable only for payment for products and/or services delivered and accepted or according to any Special Terms and Conditions.

13. Compliance With Applicable Laws

13.1 The products and services supplied under this contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations including those of the Metropolitan Library System.

The supplier shall maintain all applicable licenses and permit requirements.

14. Payment

14.1 Payment shall be made to the Contractor after products have been delivered and accepted or services have been provided and accepted.

15. Special Terms and Conditions

15.1 Any requirements of the Solicitation Specifications apply with the same force and affect as these General Bidding Terms and Conditions. However, conflicts or inconsistencies shall be resolved in favor of the Solicitation Specifications.

METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM

BID PROPOSAL – ITB 22-023-06

TELECOMMUNICATIONS – BELLE ISLE LIBRARY

Bid Opening Date & Time: 10:00a.m., October 14, 2021

FIRM/VENDOR:

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

TELEPHONE:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

TAX ID #:

The undersigned, as the Bidder, declares that, before preparing this bid, (s)he has read carefully the requirements for bidders, specifications, and affidavits, and that (s)he is familiar with all provisions of the same. Said Bidder proposes and agrees that if the proposal is accepted, (s)he will enter into a contract with the Library after acceptance of this proposal by the Commission.

BID PROPOSAL: Provide all labor, equipment, material, and supplies necessary to install the Telecommunications cabling in the Belle Isle Library as described in these Bid Documents for the pricing contained herein.

Total Bid price for the following items:

151 drops from endpoint to communications cabinet or area specified

Three racks as specified in bid document

Cat6 patch panels – list Brand/Model

Brand __________________________________

Model __________________________________

Horizontal & Vertical cable management $

Cable Tray Materials & Installation $

Additional items: Patch cables – must match cabling solution being bid.

25ft – Qty: 5 $ 7ft – Qty: 90 $

15ft – Qty: 15 $ 5ft – Qty: 30 $

10ft – Qty: 20 $ 3ft – Qty: 150 $

Total cost for materials and installation of Telecommunications cabling

Amount per drop for any additional drops determined to be needed during project

Number of days estimated to complete job

List cabling solution being bid: _______________________________________________________________

Certifications of Contractor:

List person responsible for the project:

RCDD?:

Installers certified in solution being bid:

Provide a copy of all certifications that relate to this project.

SECTION 17160

HORIZONTAL CABLING REQUIREMENTS

General

Work Included A. Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment required for the complete installation of work called for in the Construction Documents.

Scope of Work A. This document describes the products and execution requirements relating to furnishing and installing Telecommunications Cabling for the Metropolitan Library System. Horizontal cabling comprised of Copper and support systems are covered under this document.

B. The Horizontal (Telecommunications room and workstation) Cabling System shall consist of

Category 6 rated, 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Copper Cables to each work area outlet unless otherwise noted for specific locations. The cables shall be installed from the Work Area Outlet to the Telecommunications Room (TR) designated in this document, and on the drawings, and routed to the appropriate rack serving that area and terminated as specified in this document. The installed solution shall be an end-to-end channel solution and covered by a manufacturer’s warranty for the lifetime of the product.

C. This section includes minimum requirements for the following:

• Plenum rated Category 6 UTP Cable from TR to Work Area

• White UTP WA Patch Cords

• White UTP TR Patch Cords

• Category 6 UTP Connector Modules

• Faceplates and Modules

• Additional cable support systems

D. All cables and related terminations, additional support and grounding hardware shall be furnished, installed, wired, tested, labeled, and documented by the Telecommunications contractor as detailed in this document.

E. Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in this document. Quantities of telecommunications outlets, typical installation details, cable routing and outlet types are provided as an attachment to this document. If the bid documents are in conflict, this specification shall take precedence. The successful vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document.

Regulatory References A. The following industry standards are the basis for the structured cabling system described in this document.

1. TIA/EIA

TIA -568-C.0 Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises EIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard EIA-568-C.2 Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components Standard TIA -569-C Commercial Building Standard for Telecom Pathways and

Spaces TIA -606-A Administration Standard for the Telecommunications

Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings TIA-607 Commercial Building Grounding/Bonding Requirements

2. NFPA

• NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

3. ISO/IEC

• ISO 11801 Generic Cabling for Customer Premises

B. If there is a conflict between applicable documents, then the more stringent requirement shall apply. All documents listed are believed to be the most current releases of the documents.

The Contractor has the responsibility to determine and adhere to the most recent release when developing the proposal for installation.

C. This document does not replace any code, either partially or wholly. The contractor must be aware of all local codes that may impact this project.

Quality Assurance A. The contractor shall have worked satisfactorily for a minimum of five (5) years on systems of this type and size.

B. The contractor shall furnish a list of three (3) references with specific information regarding type of project and involvement in providing of equipment and systems.

C. The contractor (or subcontractor) must have an RCDD® (Registered Communications

Distribution Designer) on staff who will be ultimately responsible for this project. The RCDD must have sufficient experience in this type project as to be able to lend adequate technical support to the field forces during installation, during the warranty period, and during any extended warranty periods or maintenance contracts.

D. The contractor (or subcontractor) must have staff assigned to the project that are certified in the channel solution bid for this project. The project shall be staffed at all times by Installers and Technicians who, in the role of lead craftspersons, will be able to provide leadership and technical resources for the remaining craftspersons on the project. Upon completion of the job, contractor must provide a manufacturer’s end-to-end warranty certificate.

E. Equipment and materials of the type for which there are independent standard testing requirements, listings, and labels, shall be listed and labeled by the independent testing laboratory.

F. Where equipment and materials have industry certification, labels, or standards (i.e., NEMA -

National Electrical Manufacturers Association), this equipment shall be labeled as certified or complying with standards.

G. Material and equipment shall be new, and conform to grade, quality, and standards specified.

Equipment and materials of the same type shall be a product of the same manufacturer throughout.

H. Subcontractors shall assume all rights and obligations toward the contractor that the contractor assumes toward the owner and engineer/designer.

Approved Products

A. All materials shall be new and free from defects.

Products

Work Area Subsystem

A. The Work Area shall consist of the connectivity equipment used to connect the horizontal cabling subsystem and the equipment in the work area. The connectivity equipment shall include the following options:

• Patch (equipment) cords and modular connectors

• Outlets and surface mount boxes

• Surface raceway

B. Patch Cords and Modular Connectors

1. The modular connectors and patch cords will be chosen to match the horizontal cabling medium and rating. The same manufacturer shall provide the modular connectors and patch cords. The typical total patch cord length at the work area is not to exceed 3 meters (10 ft). Exception: When implementing an open office cabling system as specified under TIA TSB-75 and noted in the design documents.

2. Copper

The network cabling system shall be comprised of modular connectors in support of high-speed networks and applications designed for implementation on copper cabling. All outlets shall utilize fully interchangeable and individual connector modules that mount side-by-side to facilitate quick and easy moves, adds and changes.

• Category 6 UTP

Eight position insert modules shall be used in all work areas and shall meet or exceed the connector requirements of the TIA/EIA Category 6 standard.

Termination shall follow the direction of the manufacturer, meeting all installation and warranty requirements of selected products. The terminations shall provide strain relief on the cable jacket, ensure cable twists are maintained to within 1/8” (3.18 mm) and include a wiring scheme label. All terminations for this project shall use the T568B(A) wiring scheme. The modules shall terminate 4 pair 24 or 22 AWG 100 ohm solid unshielded twisted pair cable. The modules shall be universal in design, including complying with the intermateability standard IEC 60603-7 for backward compatibility. Category 6 modules shall have UL and CSA approval.

The modules shall have ETL verified Category 6 performance and ISO Class E performance (as defined in ISO/IEC 11801) in both the basic and channel links.

Category 6 Patch Cords shall be factory terminated with modular plugs featuring a one-piece, tangle-free latch design and strain-relief boots to support easy moves, adds and changes. They shall be constructed with Category 6 24-AWG stranded UTP cable. Each patch cord shall be 100% performance tested at the factory.

C. Outlets and Surface Mount Boxes

The faceplates, outlets and surface mount boxes shall support the network system by providing high-density in-wall, surface mount or modular office furniture cabling applications. The outlets consist of faceplates for flush and recessed in-wall mounting as well as mounting to the modular office furniture systems. The surface mount components shall be mounted where in-wall applications are not possible or to support applications where surface mount is the best option and designated in the drawings.

All outlets shall utilize fully the interchangeable and individual connector modules that mount side by side to facilitate quick and easy moves, adds and changes. All outlets shall be manufactured from high-impact thermoplastic material with a U.L. flammability rating of 94 HB or better.

Wall Faceplates

Faceplates shall be 1, 2, 4 and 6 port vertical single and or double gang faceplates with combination head screws, screw covers, and labels. The faceplates shall mount to standard U.S. NEMA boxes and adapters with screw-to-screw dimensions of 3.28" (83.3mm). The insert labels shall meet UL 969. Each faceplate shall accept modules that can be individually inserted and removed as required.

1. Faceplate Frames and Inserts

Faceplate Frames shall be vertical, single gang frames with combination head screws, screw covers and labels. The faceplates shall mount onto standard U.S. NEMA boxes and adapters with screw-to-screw dimensions of 3.28" (83.3mm). Each faceplate frame shall accept module inserts that can be individually inserted and removed as required from the frame.

2. Surface Mount Boxes

Low Profile Surface Mount Boxes shall be 1,2, and 4 port low profile surface mount boxes with a 28 mm (1.1”) maximum height. All connections shall exit one side of the box, parallel to the wall. The boxes shall be capable of mounting with screws. The 2 port boxes shall include a removable blank for addition of a second port.

D. Open Office Areas

Open Office Areas will use a cabling system for longer patch cords from an intermediate connection to facilitate frequent moves, adds and changes (MACs) as specified per TIA TSB-

75. These jacks will be chosen to match the horizontal cabling medium and performance category. The same manufacturer shall provide the modular connectors and patch cords.

Maximum length of horizontal and work area cables

Horizontal Area Cable Max Combined Length Max Work Area

(H) of Patch Cords, Work Area Cable Length & Equip. Cable (C) (W)

90 m (295 ft) 10 m (33 ft) 5 m (16 ft) 85 m (279 ft) 14 m (46 ft) 9 m (30 ft) 80 m (262 ft) 18 m (59 ft) 13 m (44 ft) 75 m (246 ft) 22 m (72 ft) 17 m (57 ft) 70 m (230 ft) 27 m (89 ft) 22 m (71 ft) Formulas: C = (102 - H)/1.2 W = C - 5 , <22m

Surface Raceway

Surface raceway refers to a surface raceway system used for branch circuit wiring and/or data network, voice, video and other low-voltage cabling. Surface raceway shall be used in solid wall applications or for applications where moves, adds and changes are very typical to the workflow. The raceway system shall consist of raceway, appropriate fittings and accessories to complete installation per electrical drawings.

Non-metallic surface raceway is to be utilized in dry interior locations only as covered in Article 352, part B of the NEC, as adopted by the NFPA and as approved by the ANSI.

Horizontal Distribution Cabling

The horizontal distribution cabling system is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that extends from the work area telecommunications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-connect in the TC.

• Horizontal cabling in an office should terminate in a TC as shown in the construction drawings.

• Horizontal cabling is installed in a star topology (home run)

• Bridged taps and splices are not permitted as part of the copper horizontal cabling.

A. Copper Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable

• Minimum one Four-pair 100 ohm, 24 AWG, UTP cable—Category 6

• Maximum cable length is 90 meters

• All cable shall meet or exceed the following specifications:

1. Category 6 UTP

These specifications are for cable that will meet or exceed the proposed requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA Category 6.

The cable shall consist of four unshielded twisted pairs of thermoplastic insulated bare copper enclosed in a thermoplastic jacket.

All cable shall conform to the requirements for communications circuits defined by the National Electrical Code (Article 800) and the Canadian Building Code. Cable listed to NEC Article 800-51(a) will be used for “Plenum” installations. Cable listed to NEC Article 800-51(b) shall be installed in vertical runs penetrating more than one floor.

Mechanical

Insulated Conductor The diameter of the copper conductor shall be 0.022” minimum. The insulated conductor used as the white single shall have a coextruded colored stripe as defined in “Color Codes”. The stripe shall be of the same material as the insulation.

Pair Assembly The cable shall be restricted to four-pair size to support a broad range of applications. The pair twist lengths shall be selected to ensure compliance with all requirements listed in the Transmission section.

Color Codes The color code shall be as follows:

Pair 1 Blue-White/with extruded Blue stripe on White single Pair 2 Orange-White/with extruded Orange stripe on White single Pair 3 Green-White/with extruded Green stripe on White single Pair 4 Brown-White/with extruded Brown stripe on White single

Ripcord The cable shall incorporate a ripcord under the jacket to facilitate jacket removal and allow easy access to the pairs.

Cable Jacket The jacket shall be continuous, free from pinholes, splits, blisters or other imperfections.

Cable jacket shall be Yellow in color.

Cable Jacket Print The cable jacket shall be printed with a minimum of the following information: Manufacturer, Manufacturer’s part number, cable type, listing file number, number of pairs, listing type (i.e.

CMP), and sequential footage markings.

Pulling Tension The pulling tension will be 45 lbs.

Bending Radius The cable shall withstand a bend radius of 0.1”.

Transmission

DC Resistance The resistance of any conductor shall not exceed 9 ohms per 100 m (328 ft) at or corrected to a temperature of 20° C.

DC Resistance Unbalance The resistance unbalance between the two conductors of any pair shall not exceed 3% when measured at or corrected to a temperature of 20°C.

Capacitance The capacitance of any pair at 1 kHz and measured at or corrected to a temperature of 20° C shall be 15pf/ft.

Input Impedance The cable shall have typical input impedance values based on swept frequency cable input measurements only. Curve fitting or smoothing functions will not be accepted.

Input Impedance:

Frequency (MHz) Impedance (Ohms)

1.0 - 20.0 100 +/- 12

20.0 - 200.0 100 +/- 15

200.0 - 310.0 100 +/- 20

310.0 - 350.0 100 +/- 22

Return Loss The RL values shall be based on swept frequency cable input measurements only. Curve fitting or smoothing will not be accepted. The values listed in the table are for information only and are calculated from the equation.

RL: ≥ 20 + 5*Log (freq) dB 1.0 - 10.0 MHz ≥ 25 10.0 - 20.0 ≥ 25 – 7*Log (freq/20) 20.0 - 75.0 ≥ 21 75.0 - 200.0 ≥ 18 200.0 - 310.0 ≥ 17 310.0 - 350.0

Frequency (MHz) Min Return Loss (dB)

1.0 20.0

4.0 23.0

8.0 24.5

10.0 25.0

16.0 25.0

20.0 25.0

25.0 24.3

31.25 23.6

62.5 21.5 100 21.0 155 21.0 200 31.0

250 18.0 350 17.0

Attenuation The attenuation is derived from swept frequency signal level measurements at the output of cable lengths greater than or equal to 100 m (328 ft). The maximum attenuation of any pair, in dB per 100 m, measured at or corrected to a temperature of 20° C shall be less than or equal to the values calculated from the following equation from 1 to 350 MHz. The values listed in the table are for information only and are calculated from the equation.

Attenuation ≤ 1.808*Sqrt[freq] + 0.017*freq + 0.05/Sqrt[freq])

Frequency (MHz)

Attenuation (dB/100m)

0.772 1.7

1.0 1.9

4.0 3.7

8.0 5.3

10.0 5.9

16.0 7.6

20.0 8.4

25.0 9.5

31.25 10.7

62.5 15.5 100 19.9 155 25.3 200 29.1 250 33.0 350 40.0

Crosstalk Power-Sum Near End Crosstalk (PSNEXT) PSNEXT loss is derived from swept frequency measurements using a network analyzer and a s-parameter test set. The minimum PSNEXT loss for any pair combination at room temperature shall be greater than or equal to the value determined using the following formula. The values listed in the table are for information only and are calculated from the equation.

PSNEXT(f) ≥ 74 dB - 15 log(freq/0.772)

Frequency (MHz)

Min PSNEXT (dB)

0.772 74

1.0 72.3

4.0 63.3

8.0 58.8

10.0 57.3

16.0 54.3

20.0 52.8

25.0 51.3

31.25 49.9

62.5 45.4 100 42.3 155 39.5 200 37.8 250 36.3 350 34.2

Power Sum Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (PSELFEXT) PSELFEXT loss is derived from swept frequency measurements using a network analyzer and a s-parameter test set. The minimum PSELFEXT loss for any pair combination at room temperature shall be greater than or equal to the value determined using the following formula. The values listed in the table are for information only and are calculated from the equation.

PSELFEXT(f) ≥ 67 dB - 20 log(freq/0.772)

Frequency (MHz)

Min PSELFEXT (dB/100 m)

0.772 67

1.0 64.8

4.0 52.7

8.0 46.7

10.0 44.8

16.0 40.7

20.0 38.7

25.0 36.8

31.25 34.9

62.5 28.8 100 24.8 155 20.9 200 18.7 250 - 300 - 350 -

Propagation Delay The propagation delay of any pair at 10 MHz shall not exceed 510ns/100m.

Propagation Delay Skew The propagation delay skew between any two pairs shall not exceed 18 ns/100m at 10 MHz.

Powersum Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio (ACR) dB/100m

Frequency (MHz)

Min PSum ACR (dB/100m)

0.772 72

1.0 70

4.0 59

8.0 53

10.0 51

16.0 46

20.0 44

25.0 42

31.25 39

62.5 30 100 25 155 16 200 10 250 3 300 > 0 350 -

Telecommunication Room

The telecommunications room (TR) includes those products that connect the networking equipment to the horizontal and backbone cabling subsystems. These products include termination hardware (connectors and patch cords), racks, cable management products and cable routing products.

A. Cable Termination Hardware

Each horizontal or backbone cabling run will be terminated using appropriate connectors or connecting blocks depending upon the cable type. Matching patch cords will be used to perform cross-connect activities or to connect into the networking/voice hardware.

1. Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

Four-pair Category 6 UTP cabling shall be terminated onto a four-pair Category 6 module.

All modules shall be terminated using the T568B (A) wiring scheme. The eight-position module shall meet or exceed the connector requirements of the proposed TIA/EIA Category 6 standard. All conductors of all cables shall be terminated.

Patch Cords shall be used between modular patch panels configured as a cross-connect or between the patch panel and networking hardware when the patch is used as an interconnect. The patch cords shall be factory terminated with modular plugs featuring a one-piece, tangle-free latch design and strain-relief boots to support easy moves, adds and changes. They shall be constructed with Category 6 24-AWG stranded UTP cable. Each patch cord shall be 100% performance tested at the factory in a channel test to the Category 6 standard.

B. Cable Management

The Cable Management System shall be used to provide a neat and efficient means for routing and protecting copper cables and patch cords on telecommunication racks and enclosures. The system shall be a complete cable management system comprised of vertical and horizontal cable managers to manage cables on both the front and rear of the rack. The system shall protect network investment by maintaining system performance, controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief.

1. Rack System

Cable Management shall be provided using a system that supports heavy equipment and high capacity cable for cross connect or interconnect applications in a telecommunications closet. The Rack system shall be modular and support copper and fiber cables. The rack system solution shall be constructed of metal and support assembled to accommodate 19" components. The rack system solution shall provide integral cable management including vertical channels, pass through holes and slots for additional cable management accessories. Pass through holes shall be located on the front, back and side of the rack for maximum flexibility.

2. Vertical Cable Management

Vertical cable managers shall include components that aid in routing, managing and organizing cable to and from equipment. Panels shall protect network equipment by controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief. Panels shall be a universal design mounting to EIA 19" racks.

3. Horizontal Cable Management

Horizontal cable managers shall include components that aid in routing, managing and organizing cable to and from equipment. Panels shall protect network equipment by controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief. Panels shall be a universal design mounting to EIA 19" racks. Two rack unit space, horizontal cable management panel shall be installed in between the patch panels.

C. Closed Cabinet Equipment Racks

Closed cabinet equipment racks with caster base are required. See further specifications later in document.

D. Grounding and Bonding

The facility is equipped with a Telecommunications Grounding Backbone (TGB). This backbone shall be used to ground all telecommunications equipment, racks, cabinets, metal raceways, and other associated hardware that has the potential to act as a current carrying conductor.

All racks, metallic backboards, metallic strength members, splice cases, cable trays, etc.

entering or residing in the TR shall be grounded to the respective TGB using a minimum #6 AWG stranded copper bonding conductor and compression connectors.

All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with a green insulation. Non-insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with a wrap of green tape. All cables and busbars shall be identified and labeled in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification.

E. Firestop

A firestop system is comprised of the item or items penetrating the fire rated structure, the opening in the structure and the materials and assembly of the materials used to seal the penetrated structure. Firestop systems comprise an effective block for fire, smoke, heat, vapor and pressurized water stream.

All penetrations through fire-rated building structures (walls and floors) shall be sealed with an appropriate firestop system. This requirement applies to through penetrations (complete penetration) and membrane penetrations (through one side of a hollow fire rated structure).

Any penetrating item i.e., riser slots and sleeves, cables, conduit, cable tray, and raceways, etc.

shall be properly firestopped.

Firestop systems shall be UL Classified to ASTM E814 (UL 1479) and shall be approved by a qualified Professional Engineer (PE), licensed (actual or reciprocal) in the state where the work is to be performed. A drawing showing the proposed firestop system, stamped/embossed by the PE shall be provided to the Owner’s Technical Representative prior to installing the firestop system(s).

Firestop pillows are the preferred method for cable tray penetrations.

Execution

Work Area Outlets

Cables shall be coiled in the in-wall or surface-mount boxes if adequate space is present to house the cable coil without exceeding the manufacturer’s bend radius. 12” of UTP and 36” of fiber slack shall be stored in an in-wall box, modular furniture raceway, or insulated walls. Floor boxes set in concrete need to have 12” of UTP slack to allow for adds or changes as needed. For floor boxes in raised flooring areas, 36” of UTP slack shall be provided and be coiled and tied up under the floor box where cable terminates. Excess slack shall be loosely coiled and stored in the ceiling above each drop location when there is not enough space present in the outlet box to store slack cable.

Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations made in the TIA/EIA-568 document, manufacturer's recommendations and best industry practices.

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 3.18mm (0.125 inch).

Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not be less than 4 times the outside diameter of the cable.

The cable jacket shall be maintained to within 25mm (one inch) of the termination point.

Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation

Cable shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and best industry practices.

A pull cord (nylon; 1/8" minimum) shall be co-installed with all cable installed in any conduit where pull cords are non-existent.

Cable raceways shall not be filled greater than the TIA/EIA-569-A maximum fill for the particular raceway type or 40%.

Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices).

The cable’s minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension shall not be exceeded.

If a J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles all horizontal cables shall be supported at a maximum of 48-inch (1.2 meter) intervals. At no point shall cable(s) rest on acoustic ceiling grids or panels.

Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of no more than 50 cables.

Cable shall not be attached to the fire protection system or any ancillary equipment or hardware. The cable system and support hardware shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices.

Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires. Where support for horizontal cable is required, the contractor shall install appropriate carriers to support the cabling.

Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation shall be replaced by the contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to the Owner.

Cables shall be identified by a self-adhesive label in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification. The cable label shall be applied to the cable behind the faceplate on a section of cable that can be accessed by removing the cover plate.

Unshielded twisted pair cable shall be installed so that there are no bends smaller than four times the cable outside diameter at any point in the run and at the termination field.

Pulling tension on 4-pair UTP cables shall not exceed 25-lbf for a four-pair UTP cable.

Horizontal Cross connect Installation

TIA/EIA-568 standard, manufacturer's recommendations and best industry practices.

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 3.18 mm (0.125 inch).

Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside diameter of the cable.

Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels. Each panel or shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point of cable entrance into the rack or frame.

The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point.

Each cable shall be clearly labeled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties. Cables labeled within the bundle, where the label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

Copper Termination Hardware

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 standard, manufacturer's recommendations and best industry practice.

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 3.18mm (0.125 inch).

Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside diameter of the cable.

Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels. Each panel or shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point of cable entrance into the rack or frame.

The cable jacket shall be maintained to within 25 mm (one inch) of the termination point.

Each cable shall be clearly labeled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a location that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties. Cables labeled within the bundle, where the label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

Racks

Racks shall be Rack Solutions RACK-151 racks or equivalent. See later in document for exact specifications.

Racks shall be placed with a 36-inch (minimum) clearance from the walls on all sides of the rack.

When mounted in a row, maintain a minimum of 36 inches from the wall behind and in front of the row of racks and from the wall at each end of the row.

All racks shall be grounded to the telecommunications ground bus bar in accordance with Section

2.3 of this document.

Rack mount screws not used for installing patch panels and other hardware shall be bagged and left with the rack upon completion of the installation.

Wall mounted termination fields shall be installed with the lowest edge of the mounting frame 18” from the finished floor.

Firestop System

A. General

New and existing raceways, cable trays, and cables for power, data, and communications systems penetrating fire-rated floors, walls, and other partitions of building construction shall be firestopped where they penetrate new or existing building construction.

Firestopping shall be accomplished by using a combination of materials and devices, including penetrating raceway, cable tray, or cables, required to make up complete firestop.

Verify that cabling and other penetrating elements and supporting devices have been completely installed and temporary lines and cables have been removed.

B. Installation

Select appropriate type or types of through penetration firestop devices or systems appropriate for each type of communications penetration and base each selection on criteria specified herein.

Selected systems shall not be less than the hourly time delay ratings indicated in the Contract Documents for each respective fire-rated floor, wall, or other partition of building construction.

Firestop for each type of communications penetration shall conform to requirements of an independent testing laboratory design drawing or manufacturer's approved modification when used in conjunction with details shown on the Drawings.

Perform all necessary coordination with trades constructing floors, walls, or other partitions of building construction with respect to size and shape of each opening to be constructed and device or system approved for use in each instance.

Coordinate each firestop selection with adjacent Work for dimensional or other interference and for feasibility. In areas accessible to public and other "finished" areas, firestop systems Work shall be selected, installed, and finished to the quality of adjacent surfaces of building construction being penetrated.

Use materials that have no irritating or objectionable odors when firestopping is required in existing buildings and areas that are occupied.

Provide damming materials, plates, wires, restricting collars, and devices necessary for proper installation of firestopping. Remove combustible installation aids after firestopping material has cured.

All firestops shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain the specific rating assigned by the independent testing laboratory.

C. Additional requirements for existing penetrations are as follows

Existing raceways, cable trays, and cabling that penetrate existing building construction shall be firestopped to the extent necessary to fill cavities that may exist between existing building construction and existing communications penetrations or existing conduit sleeve, and between existing conduits and existing conduit sleeve.

Assemblies consisting of individual steel hat type restricting collars filled with intumescent type materials that surround communications penetration shall be used for nonmetallic raceways and cabling.

D. If required by inspecting authorities

Expose and remove firestopping to the extent directed by inspecting authority to permit his or her inspection.

Reinstall new firestopping and restore Work where removed for inspection.

Identification and Labeling

A. All cables shall be neatly and clearly identified on both ends of the cable. All faceplates and patch panels shall also be clearly and neatly labeled and visible from the front. The labeling scheme shall be as follows:

The first three digits in the label shall represent the room area as assigned in the architectural drawings.

The next three to four characters indicate the floor box or wall outlet number. (See Belle Isle specifications for code definition.)

The last two digits indicate the jack number within the…