Amendment 0003 W912QR26RA016_Specs-0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

14 MAY 2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

99248

6. ISSUED BY CODE W912QR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 220 W MAIN STREET 3R

LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-2230

UNITED STATES

RANZEL MERIDETH, EMAIL: RANZEL.L.MERIDETH@US

(502) 315-6590

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ACE.AMY.MIL TELEPHONE:

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

W912QR26RA016

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13 MAR 2026

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

11. THIS IT

FACILITY CODE

EM ONLY APPLIES TO A MENDMENTS OF S OLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See Summary of Changes

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT 0003 - P2 511686 UEPH FY 26 Barracks

Ft Campbell, KY

W912QR26RA016

Amendment 0003

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been revised and replaced in their entirety:

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

00 10 00 511686_00 Price Breakout Schedule_Amendment 0003

2. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been added in their entirety:

NONE for Amendment 0003

3. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been deleted in their entirety:

NONE for Amendment 0003

4. The following PLAN SHEETS have been revised and replaced in their entirety:

A-444 ENLARGED BUILDING SIGNAGE PLAN AND ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS AND

DETAILS

M-112 FIRST FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA 1B

M-122 SECOND FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA 2B

M-132 THIRD FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA 3B

M-142 FOURTH FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA 4B

M-152 FIFTH FLOOR HVAC DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA 5B

M-403 ENLARGED HVAC PLAN

M-601 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-603 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-604 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

M-605 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

S-502 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

5. The following PLAN SHEETS have been added new:

M-718 THERMOSTAT SCHEDULE

M-719 THERMOSTAT SCHEDULE

6. The following PLAN SHEETS have been deleted:

NONE for Amendment 0003

7. The following REFERENCE documents have been added new:

NONE for Amendment 0003

8. The proposal due date has been extended from 26-MAY-2026 to 28-MAY-2026.

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due

Time

02:00 PM 12:00 PM

Response Due

Date

26 May 2026 28 May 2026

Section 00 10 00

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Amendment 0003

PROJECT : UEPH Barracks FY26

LOCATION : Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

PROPOSER’S NAME :

BASE PROPOSAL

Item No. Description Unit Amount

0001 Primary Facilities JOB $

0002 Project Site Work (excluding demo) JOB $

0003 Demolition JOB $

0004 Base Bid 30 Inch Drilled Shaft – No Socket JOB $

0005 Base Bid 42 Inch Drilled Shaft – With Socket JOB $

0006 City Light & Power Inc. (CLP) Construction and Demolition

JOB

$ 745,100.00

0007 Jacobs Engineering Water and Sewer construction and demolition

JOB

$ 1,060,467.00

BASE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL $

BID OPTION ITEMS

UNIT OF

MEASUR

E

Est. QTY TOTAL

0008 Optional Bid Item ‘001’ 30” Drilled Shaft – No Socket

PER FOOT

240 ft

0009 Optional Bid Item ‘002’ 42” Drilled Shaft – With Socket

60 ft

0010 Optional Bid Item ‘003’ Additional Proof Test Hole

120 ft

TOTAL BID OPTION ITEMS $

TOTAL BASE PROPOSAL + BID OPTION ITEMS $

Description of Base Proposal Items

(a) Item No. 0001 “Primary Facilities – Barracks Building” includes all Base Proposal construction work required within a line five feet outside of the building.

(b) Item No. 0002 “Project Site Work”, includes all Base Proposal construction work required beyond a line five feet outside the building. The Project Site Work includes, but is not limited to, the construction of grading and drainage, utilities (outside of 5’ from the building), pavements for the parking lot, entrances, sidewalks, equipment pads, etc.

(c) Item No. 0003 “Demolition’, includes the cost for demolition of all existing structures currently covering area of building site.

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(d) Item No. 0004 “Base Bid 30 Inch Drilled Shaft – No Socket” includes the cost, material, proof hole inspection and labor to install 30 inch drilled shafts with no rock socket. This includes 3,125 feet of soil and rock drilling and 720 feet of proof hole drilling. Drilling is unclassified.

(e) Item No. 0005 “Base Bid 42 Inch Drilled Shaft – Socket” includes the cost, material, proof hole inspection and labor to install 42 inch drilled shafts with a rock socket. This includes 2,323 feet of soil and rock drilling, and 480 feet of proof hole drilling. Drilling is unclassified.

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(f) Item No. 0006 “City Light & Power Inc. (CLP) Construction and Demolition” includes all existing site overhead distribution-level primary conductors, street lighting, associated poles, and underground wiring to be removed/demolished by CLP prior to construction. CLP (City Light and Power) will tie into existing overhead utility and install primary ug duct bank consisting of one (1) 6 inch conduit containing one (1) 15kv 4/0 al 133% 1/3 concentric neutral cable. Transformer sizes specified and supplied by CLP based on available load data. CLP utilizes a concrete pad of a sufficient size for three phase transformers. CLP will install bollards around transformers. For each transformer, CLP will install a grounding electrode system consisting of two ground rods and a ground ring.

CLP subcontractor will install an empty elbow with caps and will mark through GIS for future (re)location. CLP will make secondary connections to transformers, then route cables through separate duct banks to line side of MCB in 1st floor electrical room for final connection by customer. CLP will bond neutral to ground at the transformer secondary and will not run a dedicated ground to service entrance equipment.

(g) Item No. 0007 “Jacobs Engineering Water and Sewer construction and demolition” includes the demolition of existing water and sewer lines that serve the two (2) existing facilities on site and any water lines serving hydrants on site. The demolition plan outlines existing lines and features to be demolished by Jacobs. Jacobs is responsible for the construction of the 8 inch sanitary sewer service line and connections to the existing pipe and junctions and cleanouts until 5 feet outside of the facility. Jacobs is responsible for the construction of the 12-inch water main loop that will serve the hydrants and facilities for the FY26 Barracks and tie into the existing water line infrastructure for the surrounding area. Jacobs will provide the water service lines to the building, including domestic and fire protection lines up to five (5) feet outside of the building. Jacobs provides the meter for the building. Jacobs provides the three (3) fire hydrants exterior to the building and post indicator valve and gate valves and bends of various sizes for lines outside of the facility. The contractor must appropriately phase construction activities to ensure water line and sewer line services are not impacted to existing facilities still in use.

Description of Option Items

(h) Item No. 0008 “Option ‘001’ 30 Inch Drilled Shaft – No Socket includes all cost, material and labor to install extra footage of 30 inch drilled shaft to account for variations in rock elevation that differ for the original lump sum. Drilling is unclassified.

Option Item No. 001 can be exercised 365 calendar days after Administrative NTP.

(i) Item No. 0009 “Option ‘002’ 42 Inch Drilled Shaft – With Socket includes all cost, material and labor to install extra footage of 42 inch drilled shaft to account for variations in rock elevation that differ from the original lump sum.

Drilling is unclassified.

Option Item No. 002 can be exercised 365 calendar days after Administrative NTP.

(j) Item No. 0010 “Option ‘003’ Additional Proof Test Holes includes all cost, material, and labor to install additional proof test holes to account for variations in rock irregularities that differ from the original lump sum.

Option Item No. 003 can be exercised 365 calendar days after Administrative NTP.

P2 511686 UEPH

Fort Campbell, KY

SECTION 27 10 00

BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

08/11

Amendment 0003

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D709 (2017) Standard Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (ECIA)

ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E (2005) Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)

ICEA S-83-596 (2021) Indoor Optical Cable

ICEA S-90-661 (2021) Category 3 and 5E Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in General Purpose and LAN Communications Wiring Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NECA)

NECA/BICSI 568 (2006) Standard for Installing Building Telecommunications Cabling

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI/NEMA WC 66 (2019) Performance Standard for Category 6 and Category 7 100 Ohm Shielded and Unshielded Twisted Pairs

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2023) National Electrical Code

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-455-21 (1988a; R 2012) FOTP-21 - Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 1 CERTIFIED FINAL - Amendment 0003

Devices

TIA-526-7 (2015a; R 2022) Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber Cable Plant, Adoption of IEC 61280-4-2 edition 2: Fibre-Optic Communications Subsystem Test Procedures - Part 4-2:

Installed Cable Plant - Single-Mode Attenuation and Optical Return Loss Measurement

TIA-568.0 (2020e) Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises

TIA-568.1 (2020e) Commercial Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

TIA-568.2 (2018d) Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standards

TIA-568.3 (2022e) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard

TIA-569 (2019e; Add 1 2022) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

TIA-606 (2021d) Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure

TIA-607 (2019d) Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises

TIA-1152 (2016; R 2021) Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling

TIA/EIA-598 (2014D; Add 2 2018) Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding

TIA/EIA-604-10 (2002a) FOCIS 10 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard - Type LC

U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

FCC Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (47 CFR 68)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 50 (2024) UL Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

UL 444 (2017; Reprint Jun 2021) UL Standard for Safety Communications Cables

UL 467 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Grounding

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 2 and Bonding Equipment

UL 514C (2014; Reprint Apr 2024) UL Standard for Safety Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

UL 969 (2017; Reprint May 2023) UL Standard for Safety Marking and Labeling Systems

UL 1286 (2022; Reprint Mar 2024) UL Standard for Safety Office Furnishings

UL 1666 (2007; Reprint Sep 2021) UL Standard for Safety Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts

UL 1863 (2004; Reprint Oct 2019) UL Standard for Safety Communication Circuit Accessories

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM , Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP), and Fort Campbell (FTC) Technical Design Guide, Revision 05 (12/15/21), Section 27 10 00/Appendix H apply to this section with additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in this specification shall be as defined in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 , TIA-569 , TIA-606 and IEEE 100 and herein.

1.3.1 Campus Distributor (CD)

A distributor from which the campus backbone cabling emanates.

(International expression for main cross-connect (MC).)

1.3.2 Building Distributor (BD)

A distributor in which the building backbone cables terminate and at which connections to the campus backbone cables may be made. (International expression for intermediate cross-connect (IC).)

1.3.3 Floor Distributor (FD)

A distributor used to connect horizontal cable and cabling subsystems or equipment. (International expression for horizontal cross-connect (HC).)

1.3.4 Telecommunications Room (TR)

An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable, terminations, and cross-connects. The room is the recognized cross-connect between the backbone cable and the horizontal cabling.

1.3.5 Entrance Facility (EF) (Telecommunications)

An entrance to the building for both private and public network service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point at the building

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 3 wall and continuing to the equipment room.

1.3.6 Equipment Room (ER) (Telecommunications)

An environmentally controlled centralized space for telecommunications equipment that serves the occupants of a building. Equipment housed therein is considered distinct from a telecommunications room because of the nature of its complexity.

1.3.7 Open Cable

Cabling that is not run in a raceway as defined by NFPA 70 . This refers to cabling that is "open" to the space in which the cable has been installed and is therefore exposed to the environmental conditions associated with that space.

1.3.8 Open Office

A floor space division provided by furniture, moveable partitions, or other means instead of by building walls.

1.3.9 Pathway

A physical infrastructure utilized for the placement and routing of telecommunications cable.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The building telecommunications cabling and pathway system shall include permanently installed backbone and horizontal cabling, horizontal and backbone pathways, service entrance facilities, work area pathways, telecommunications outlet assemblies, conduit, raceway, and hardware for splicing, terminating, and interconnecting cabling necessary to transport telephone and data (including LAN) between equipment items in a building.

The horizontal system shall be wired in a star topology from the telecommunications work area to the floor distributor or campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The backbone cabling and pathway system includes intrabuilding and interbuilding interconnecting cabling, pathway, and terminal hardware. The intrabuilding backbone provides connectivity from the floor distributors to the building distributors or to the campus distributor and from the building distributors to the campus distributor as required. The backbone system shall be wired in a star topology with the campus distributor at the center or hub of the star. The interbuilding backbone system provides connectivity between the campus distributors and is specified in Section 33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP). Provide telecommunications pathway systems referenced herein as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. The telecommunications contractor must coordinate with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor concerning access to and configuration of telecommunications spaces. The telecommunications contractor may be required to coordinate work effort within the telecommunications spaces with the NMCI/COSC/NGEN contractor.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 4

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Telecommunications Drawings ; G, AE,RNEC

Telecommunications Space Drawings ; G, AE,RNEC

In addition to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, provide shop drawings in accordance with paragraph SHOP DRAWINGS.

SD-03 Product Data

Telecommunications Cabling (backbone and horizontal); G, AE,RNEC

Patch Panels ; G, AE,RNEC

Telecommunications Outlet/Connector Assemblies ; G, AE,RNEC

Equipment Support Frame ; G, AE,RNEC

Submittals shall include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number. Include performance and characteristic curves. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, the supplemental information shall be submitted as specified in paragraph REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS and as required in Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

SD-06 Test Reports

Telecommunications Cabling Testing ; G, AE,RNEC

SD-07 Certificates

Telecommunications Contractor Qualifications; G, AE,RNEC

Key Personnel Qualifications; G, AE,RNEC

Manufacturer Qualifications ; G, AE,RNEC

Test Plan ; G, AE,RNEC

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Factory Reel Tests ; G, AE,RNEC

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Telecommunications Cabling and Pathway System Data Package 5; G, AE,RNEC

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Documentation ; G, AE,RNEC

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 5

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Shop Drawings

In exception to Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, submitted plan drawings shall be a minimum of 11 by 17 inches in size using a minimum scale of 1/8 inch per foot . Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment.

Drawings shall indicate adequate clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacement of operating equipment devices. Submittals shall include the nameplate data, size, and capacity. Submittals shall also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

1.6.1.1 Telecommunications Drawings

Provide registered communications distribution designer (RCDD) approved, drawings in accordance with TIA-606 . The identifier for each termination and cable shall appear on the drawings. Drawings shall depict final telecommunications installed wiring system infrastructure in accordance with TIA-606 . The drawings should provide details required to prove that the distribution system shall properly support connectivity from the EF telecommunications and ER telecommunications, CD's, BD's, and FD's to the telecommunications work area outlets. Provide a plastic laminated schematic of the as-installed telecommunications cable system showing cabling, CD's, BD's, FD's, and the EF and ER for telecommunications keyed to floor plans by room number. Mount the laminated schematic in the EF telecommunications space as directed by the Contracting Officer. The following drawings shall be provided as a minimum:

a. T1 - Layout of complete building per floor - Building Area/Serving Zone Boundaries, Backbone Systems, and Horizontal Pathways. Layout of complete building per floor. The drawing indicates location of building areas, serving zones, vertical backbone diagrams, telecommunications rooms, access points, pathways, grounding system, and other systems that need to be viewed from the complete building perspective.

b. T2 - Serving Zones/Building Area Drawings - Drop Locations and Cable Identification (ID’S). Shows a building area or serving zone. These drawings show drop locations, telecommunications rooms, access points and detail call outs for common equipment rooms and other congested areas.

c. T4 - Typical Detail Drawings - Faceplate Labeling, Firestopping, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Safety, Department of Transportation (DOT). Detailed drawings of symbols and typicals such as faceplate labeling, faceplate types, faceplate population installation procedures, detail racking, and raceways.

1.6.1.2 Telecommunications Space Drawings

Provide T3 drawings in accordance with TIA-606 that include telecommunications rooms plan views, pathway layout (cable tray, racks, SECTION 27 10 00 Page 6 ladder-racks, etc.), mechanical/electrical layout, and rack, backboard and wall elevations. Drawings shall show layout of applicable equipment including incoming cable stub or connector blocks, building protector assembly, outgoing cable connector blocks, patch panels and equipment spaces and cabinet/racks. Drawings shall include a complete list of equipment and material, equipment rack details, proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation. Drawings may also be an enlargement of a congested area of T1 or T2 drawings.

1.6.2 Telecommunications Qualifications

Work under this section shall be performed by and the equipment shall be provided by the approved telecommunications contractor and key personnel.

Qualifications shall be provided for: the telecommunications system contractor, the telecommunications system installer, and the supervisor (if different from the installer). A minimum of 30 days prior to installation, submit documentation of the experience of the telecommunications contractor and of the key personnel.

1.6.2.1 Telecommunications Contractor

The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment.

The telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years of similar scope and size. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for the telecommunications contractor.

1.6.2.2 Key Personnel

Provide key personnel who are regularly and professionally engaged in the business of the application, installation and testing of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. There may be one key person or more key persons proposed for this solicitation depending upon how many of the key roles each has successfully provided. Each of the key personnel shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems within the past 3 years.

Supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall be Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Registered Cabling Installers, Technician Level.

Submit documentation of current BICSI certification for each of the key personnel.

In lieu of BICSI certification, supervisors and installers assigned to the installation of this system or any of its components shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in the installation of the specified copper and fiber optic cable and components. They shall have factory or factory approved certification from each equipment manufacturer indicating that they are qualified to install and test the provided products. Submit documentation for a minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system installations for each of the key personnel.

Documentation for each key person shall include at least two successful system installations provided that are equivalent in system size and in construction complexity to the telecommunications system proposed for this

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 7 solicitation. Include specific experience in installing and testing telecommunications systems and provide the names and locations of at least two project installations successfully completed using optical fiber and copper telecommunications cabling systems. All of the existing telecommunications system installations offered by the key persons as successful experience shall have been in successful full-time service for at least 18 months prior to the issuance date for this solicitation.

Provide the name and role of the key person, the title, location, and completed installation date of the referenced project, the referenced project owner point of contact information including name, organization, title, and telephone number, and generally, the referenced project description including system size and construction complexity.

Indicate that all key persons are currently employed by the telecommunications contractor, or have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project. All key persons shall be employed by the telecommunications contractor at the date of issuance of this solicitation, or if not, have a commitment to the telecommunications contractor to work on this project by the date that the bid was due to the Contracting Officer.

Note that only the key personnel approved by the Contracting Officer in the successful proposal shall do work on this solicitation's telecommunications system. Key personnel shall function in the same roles in this contract, as they functioned in the offered successful experience. Any substitutions for the telecommunications contractor's key personnel requires approval from The Contracting Officer.

1.6.2.3 Minimum Manufacturer Qualifications

Cabling, equipment and hardware manufacturers shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in the manufacturing, assembly, and factory testing of components which comply with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and TIA-568.3 .

1.6.3 Test Plan

Provide a complete and detailed test plan for the telecommunications cabling system including a complete list of test equipment for the components and accessories for each cable type specified, 60 days prior to the proposed test date. Include procedures for certification, validation, and testing.

1.6.4 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship shall be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.5 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 8 opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

1.6.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.6.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 1 year prior to date of delivery to site shall not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.7 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Provide protection from weather, moisture, extreme heat and cold, dirt, dust, and other contaminants for telecommunications cabling and equipment placed in storage.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Connecting hardware shall be rated for operation under ambient conditions of 32 to 140 degrees F and in the range of 0 to 95 percent relative humidity, noncondensing.

1.9 WARRANTY

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations which are reasonably convenient to the equipment installation in order to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.10 MAINTENANCE

1.10.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Commercial off the shelf manuals shall be furnished for operation, installation, configuration, and maintenance of products provided as a part of the telecommunications cabling and pathway system , Data Package

5. Submit operations and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein not later than 7 days after project completion . In addition to requirements of Data Package 5, include the requirements of paragraphs TELECOMMUNICATIONS DRAWINGS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACE DRAWINGS, and RECORD DOCUMENTATION.

Ensure that these drawings and documents depict the as-built configuration.

1.10.2 Record Documentation

Provide T5 drawings including documentation on cables and termination hardware in accordance with TIA-606 . T5 drawings shall include schedules to show information for cut-overs and cable plant management, patch panel

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 9 layouts and cover plate assignments, cross-connect information and connecting terminal layout as a minimum. T5 drawings shall be provided in hard copy format Provide the following T5 drawing documentation as a minimum:

a. Cables - A record of installed cable shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . The cable records shall include only the required data fieldsin accordance with TIA-606 . Include manufacture date of cable with submittal.

b. Termination Hardware - A record of installed patch panels, cross-connect points, distribution frames, terminating block arrangements and type, and outlets shall be provided in accordance with TIA-606 . Documentation shall include the required data fields as a minimum in accordance with TIA-606 .

c. The following additional information/documentation is required by RNEC:

Deliverable Time Frame #Copies Medium/Format

OTDR Test Upon completion of termination of CAT6 cables in each room in the facility.

2 Hard Copies/DVD or 1 email version

Downloaded file, with test equipment used, date, cable name, installer/tester company name, project title

Red line Drawings Within 7 days of project completion.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS

Components shall be UL or third party certified. Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations, submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, SECTION 27 10 00 Page 10 submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard. Provide a complete system of telecommunications cabling and pathway components using star topology. Provide support structures and pathways, complete with outlets, cables, connecting hardware and telecommunications cabinets/racks.

Cabling and interconnecting hardware and components for telecommunications systems shall be UL listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified, and shall comply with NFPA 70 and conform to the requirements specified herein.

2.2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

Provide telecommunications pathways in accordance with TIA-569 and as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Provide system furniture pathways in accordance with UL 1286 .

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2.3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

Cabling shall be UL listed for the application and shall comply with TIA-568.0 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 and NFPA 70 . Armored/Metal-Clad cable is not permitted, cable is to be routed only in tray, hooks and conduit as indicated in drawings. Provide a labeling system for cabling as required by TIA-606 and UL 969 . Ship cable on reels or in boxes bearing manufacture date for for unshielded twisted pair (UTP) in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 and optical fiber cables in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 for all cable used on this project. Cabling manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of installation shall not be used.

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2.3.1 Backbone Cabling

2.3.1.1 Backbone Optical Fiber

Provide in accordance with ICEA S-83-596 , TIA-568.3 , UL 1666 and NFPA 70 .

Cable shall be imprinted with fiber count, fiber type and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches .

Provide the number of strands indicated, (but not less than 12 strands between the main telecommunication room and each of the other telecommunication rooms), of single-mode(OS1), tight buffered fiber optic cable.

Provide plenum (OFNP), riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

Provide plenum (OFNP) riser (OFNR), or general purpose (OFN or OFNG) rated non-conductive, fiber optic cable in accordance with NFPA 70 .

Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . The cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be in accordance with TIA/EIA-598 .

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2.3.2 Horizontal Cabling

Provide horizontal cable in compliance with NFPA 70 and performance characteristics in accordance with TIA-568.1 .

2.3.2.1 Horizontal Copper

Provide horizontal copper cable, UTP, 100 ohm in accordance with TIA-568.2 , UL 444 , ANSI/NEMA WC 66 , ICEA S-90-661 . Provide four each individually twisted pair, minimum size 24 AWG conductors, Category 6, with a green thermoplastic jacket. Cable shall be imprinted with manufacturers name or identifier, flammability rating, gauge of conductor, transmission performance rating (category designation) and length marking at regular intervals in accordance with ICEA S-90-661 . Provide plenum (CMP), riser (CMR), or general purpose (CM or CMG) communications rated cabling in accordance with NFPA 70 . Substitution of a higher rated cable shall be permitted in accordance with NFPA 70 . Cables installed in conduit within and under slabs shall be UL listed and labeled for wet locations in accordance with NFPA 70 .

2.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES

Provide connecting hardware and termination equipment in the telecommunication equipment rooms to facilitate installation as shown on design drawings for terminating and cross-connecting permanent cabling.

Provide telecommunications interconnecting hardware color coding in accordance with TIA-606 .

2.4.1 Backboards

Provide void-free, interior grade A-C plywood 3/4 inch thick 4 by 8 feet .

Backboards shall be fire rated by manufacturing process. Fire stamp shall be clearly visible. Backboards shall be provided on a minimum of two adjacent walls in the telecommunication spaces.

2.4.2 Equipment Support Frame

Provide in accordance with ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E and UL 50 .

b. Racks, floor mounted modular type , seismic rated 2-post , 1 0 gauge mild steel construction, minimum, treated to resist corrosion. Provide rack with vertical and horizontal cable management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, grounding lug and a surge protected power strip with 6 duplex 20 amp receptacles. Rack shall be compatible with 19 inches panel mounting.

2.4.3 Cable Guides

Provide cable guides specifically manufactured for the purpose of routing cables, wires and patch cords horizontally and vertically on telecommunications backboards. Mount cable guides with screws

2.4.4 Patch Panels

Provide ports for the number of horizontal and backbone cables terminated on the panel plus 25 percent spare. Provide pre-connectorized optical fiber and copper patch cords for patch panels. Provide patch cords, as complete assemblies, with matching connectors as specified. Provide fiber

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 12 optic patch cables with crossover orientation in accordance with TIA-568.3 .

Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements specified in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and TIA-568.3 for cables, cable length and hardware specified.

2.4.4.1 Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Provide panel for maintenance and cross-connecting of optical fiber cables. Panel shall be constructed of 16 gauge steel or 11 gauge aluminum minimum and shall be rack mounted and compatible with a ECIA EIA/ECA 310-E 19 inches equipment rack. Each panel shall provide 12 single-mode adapters as duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, alignment sleeves. Provide dust cover for unused adapters. The rear of each panel shall have a cable management tray a minimum of 8 inches deep with removable cover, incoming cable strain-relief and routing guides. Panels shall have each adapter factory numbered and be equipped with laminated plastic nameplates above each adapter.

2.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET/CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

2.5.1 Outlet/Connector Copper

Outlet/connectors shall comply with FCC Part 68 , TIA-568.1 , and TIA-568.2 .

UTP outlet/connectors shall be UL 1863 listed, non-keyed, 8-pin modular, constructed of high impact rated thermoplastic housing and shall be third party verified and shall comply with TIA-568.2 Category 6 requirements.

Outlet/connectors provided for UTP cabling shall meet or exceed the requirements for the cable provided. Outlet/connectors shall be terminated using a Type 110 IDC PC board connector, color-coded for both T568A and T568B wiring. Each outlet/connector shall be wired T568A. UTP outlet/connectors shall comply with TIA-568.2 for 200 mating cycles.

2.5.2 Optical Fiber Adapters(Couplers)

Provide optical fiber adapters suitable for duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, as indicated.

Provide dust cover for adapters. Optical fiber adapters shall comply with TIA-455-21 for 500 mating cycles.

2.5.3 Optical Fiber Connectors

Provide in accordance with TIA-455-21 . Optical fiber connectors shall be duplex LC in accordance with TIA/EIA-604-10 with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves, ferrule, epoxyless compatible with 8/125 single-mode fiber. The connectors shall provide a maximum attenuation of 0.3 dB at 1550 nm with less than a 0.2 dB change after 500 mating cycles.

2.5.4 Cover Plates

Telecommunications cover plates shall comply with UL 514C , and TIA-568.1 , , ;

oversized design constructed of high impact thermoplastic material white in color. Utilize 302 stainless material for telephone outlets. Provide labeling in accordance with the paragraph LABELING in this section.

2.6 GROUNDING AND BONDING PRODUCTS

Provide in accordance with UL 467 , TIA-607 , and NFPA 70 . Components shall be identified as required by TIA-606 . Provide ground rods, bonding

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 13 conductors, and grounding busbars as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM and plan drawings .

2.7 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL

Provide as specified in Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING.

2.8 MANUFACTURER'S NAMEPLATE

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

2.9 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATES

ASTM D709. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device; as specified or as indicated on the drawings. Each nameplate inscription shall identify the function and, when applicable, the position. Nameplates shall be melamine plastic,

0.125 inches thick, white with black center core. Surface shall be matte finish. Corners shall be square. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core. Minimum size of nameplates shall be one by 2.5 inches .

Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.25 inches high normal block style.

2.10 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

2.10.1 Factory Reel Tests

Provide documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer to confirm compliance with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 , TIA-526-7 for single mode optical fiber cables.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Install telecommunications cabling and pathway systems, including the horizontal and backbone cable, pathway systems, telecommunications outlet/connector assemblies, and associated hardware in accordance with NECA/BICSI 568 , TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 , TIA-569 , NFPA 70 , and UL standards as applicable. Provide cabling in a star topology network.

Pathways and outlet boxes shall be installed as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Install telecommunications cabling with copper media in accordance with the following criteria to avoid potential electromagnetic interference between power and telecommunications equipment. The interference ceiling shall not exceed

3.0 volts per meter measured over the usable bandwidth of the telecommunications cabling. Cabling shall be run with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment.

3.1.1 Cabling

Install UTP, and optical fiber telecommunications cabling system as detailed in TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.3 . Screw terminals shall not be used except where specifically indicated on plans. Use an approved insulation displacement connection (IDC) tool kit for copper cable terminations. Do not exceed manufacturers' cable pull tensions for copper and optical fiber

SECTION 27 10 00 Page 14 cables. Provide a device to monitor cable pull tensions. Do not exceed 25 pounds pull tension for four pair copper cables. Do not chafe or damage outer jacket materials. Use only lubricants approved by cable manufacturer. Do not over cinch cables, or crush cables with staples.

For UTP cable, bend radii shall not be less than four times the cable diameter. Cables shall be terminated; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Cables shall not be spliced. Label cabling in accordance with paragraph LABELING in this section.

3.1.1.1 Backbone Cable

a. Optical fiber Backbone Cable. Install intrabuilding backbone optical fiber in indicated pathways. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended bending radii and pull tension. Prepare cable for pulling by cutting outer jacket 10 inches leaving strength members exposed for approximately 10 inches . Twist strength members together and attach to pulling eye. Vertical cable support intervals shall be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.1.1.2 Horizontal Cabling

Install horizontal cabling as indicated on drawings Do not untwist Category 6 UTP cables more than one half inch from the point of termination to maintain cable geometry. Provide slack cable in the form of a figure eight (not a service loop) on each end of the cable, 10 feet in the telecommunications room, and 12 inches in the work area outlet.

3.1.2 Pathway Installations

Provide in accordance with TIA-569 and NFPA 70 . Provide building pathway as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

3.1.3 Cable Tray Installation

Install cable tray as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM.

3.1.4 Work Area Outlets

3.1.4.1 Terminations

Terminate UTP cable in accordance with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 and wiring configuration as specified.

3.1.4.2 Cover Plates

As a minimum, each outlet/connector shall be labeled as to its function and a unique number to identify cable link in accordance with the paragraph LABELING in this section.

3.1.4.3 Cables

Unshielded twisted pair and fiber optic cables shall have a minimum of 12 inches of slack cable loosely coiled into the telecommunications outlet boxes. Minimum manufacturer's bend radius for each type of cable shall not be exceeded.

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3.1.4.4 Pull Cords

Pull cords shall be installed in conduit serving telecommunications outlets that do not have cable installed.

3.1.5 Telecommunications Space Termination

Install termination hardware required for Category 6 and optical fiber system. An insulation displacement tool shall be used for terminating copper cable to insulation displacement connectors.

3.1.5.1 Patch Panels

Patch panels shall be mounted in equipment racks with sufficient ports to accommodate the installed cable plant plus 25 percent spares.

a. Copper Patch Panel. Copper cable entering a patch panel shall be secured to the panel as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent movement of the cable.

b. Fiber Optic Patch Panel. Fiber optic cable loop shall be 3 feet in length. The outer jacket of each cable entering a patch panel shall be secured to the panel to prevent movement of the fibers within the panel, using clamps or brackets specifically manufactured for that purpose.

3.1.5.2 Equipment Support Frames

Install in accordance with TIA-569 :

b. Racks, floor mounted modular type. Permanently anchor rack to the floor in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.1.6 Electrical Penetrations

Seal openings around electrical penetrations through fire resistance-rated wall, partitions, floors, or ceilings as specified in Section 07 84 00

FIRESTOPPING.

3.1.7 Grounding and Bonding

Provide in accordance with TIA-607 , NFPA 70 and as specified in Section

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

3.2 LABELING

3.2.1 Labels

Provide labeling in accordance with TIA-606 . Handwritten labeling is unacceptable. Stenciled lettering for voice and data circuits shall be provided using laser printer .

3.2.2 Cable

Cables shall be labeled using color labels on both ends with identifiers as indicated in plan drawings .

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3.2.3 Termination Hardware

Workstation outlets and patch panel connections shall be labeled using color coded labels with identifiers as indicated in plan drawings .

3.3 FIELD FABRICATED NAMEPLATE MOUNTING

Provide number, location, and letter designation of nameplates as indicated. Fasten nameplates to the device with a minimum of two sheet-metal screws or two rivets.

3.4 TESTING

3.4.1 Telecommunications Cabling Testing

Perform telecommunications cabling inspection, verification, and performance tests in accordance with TIA-568.1 , TIA-568.2 , TIA-568.3 .

Test equipment shall conform to TIA-1152 .