Amendment 0003 - Revisions to Specification Sections 270511-280500-281300-282300.pdf

Department of Veterans Affairs Solicitation #W912WJ26RA008/VA #VAWH-689-040 West Haven VA Medical Center Phase A2-Chilled Water Plant Replacement

(17) Conductors and cables for electronic safety and security systems: Section 28 05 13 , CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY.

(18) Low impedance path to ground for electronic safety and security system ground fault currents: Section 28 05 26 , GROUNDING AND

BONDING FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS.

(19) Conduits and partitioned telecommunications raceways for Electronic Safety and Security systems: Section 28 05 28.33 , CONDUITS AND BACK BOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.

(20) Physical Access Control System field-installed controllers connected by data transmission network: Section 28 13 00 , PHYSICAL ACCESS DETECTION.

(21) Detection and screening systems: Section 28 13 53 , SECURITY

ACCESS DETECTION.

(22) Intrusion sensors and detection devices, and communication links to perform monitoring, alarm, and control functions: Section

28 16 11 , INTRUSION DETECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS.

(23) Video surveillance system cameras, data transmission wiring, and control stations with associated equipment: Section 28 23 00 , VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS.

(24) Duress-panic alarms, emergency phones or call boxes, intercom systems, data transmission wiring and associated equipment:

Section 28 26 00 , ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND

SYSTEMS.

(25) Alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control units, fire safety control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring: Section 28 31 00 , FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

(26) Emergency Call telephones, intercom systems, with blue strobe light and equipment: Section 28 52 31 , SECURITY EMERGENCY

CALL/DURESS ALARM/COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT.

1.6 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

a. Assign a single communications project manager to serve as point of contact for Government, contractor, and design professional.

b. Be proactive in scheduling work.

(1) Use of premises is restricted at times directed by Contracting Officer.

(2) Movement of materials: Unload materials and equipment delivered to site.

(3) Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and sleeves to be set in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components, as they are constructed.

(4) Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of materials and equipment for efficient flow of Work.

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

a. This Section, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security (ESS), applies to all Sections of Division 28.

b. Furnish and install fully functional electronic safety and security cabling system(s), equipment and approved accessories in accordance with the specification section(s), drawing(s), and referenced publications. Capacities and ratings of cable and other items and arrangements for the specified items are shown on each system’s required Bill of Materials (BOM) and verified on the approved system drawing(s). If there is a conflict between contract’s specification(s) and drawings(s), the contract’s specification requirements shall prevail.

c. The Contractor shall provide a fully functional and operating ESS, programmed, configured, documented, and tested as required herein and the respective Safety and Security System Specification(s). The Contractor shall provide calculations and analysis to support design and engineering decisions as specified in submittals. The Contractor shall provide and pay all labor, materials, and equipment, sales and gross receipts and other taxes. The Contractor shall secure and pay for plan check fees, permits, other fees, and licenses necessary for the execution of work as applicable for the project. Give required notices; the Contractor will comply with codes, ordinances, regulations, and other legal requirements of public authorities, which bear on the performance of work.

d. The Contractor shall provide an ESS, installed, programmed, configured, documented, and tested. The security system shall include but not limited to: physical access control, intrusion detection, duress alarms, elevator control interface, video assessment and surveillance, video recording and storage, delayed egress, personal protection system, intercommunication system, fire alarm interface, equipment cabinetry, dedicated photo badging system and associated live camera, report printer, photo badge printer, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) interface. Operator training shall not be required as part of the Security Contractors scope and shall be provided by the Owner. The Security Contractor shall still be required to provide necessary maintenance and troubleshooting manuals as well as submittals as identified herein. The work shall include the procurement and installation of electrical wire and cables, the installation and testing of all system components. Inspection, testing, demonstration, and acceptance of equipment, software, materials, installation, documentation, and workmanship, shall be as specified herein. The Contractor shall provide all associated installation support, including the provision of primary electrical input power circuits.

e. Repair Service Replacement Parts On-site service during the warranty

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(d) For additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the CCTV, refer to Section 28 23 00 , VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.

(2) IDS:

(a) Be able monitor door control sensors.

(b) Be able to monitor and control the IDS on a 24 hours basis.

(c) Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an IDS device is put into an alarm state, and notify the operator via an audible alarm.

(d) For additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the IDS, refer to Section 28 16 11 , INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM.

(3) Security Access Detection:

(a) Be able to monitor all objects that have been screened with an x-ray machine and be able to monitor all data acquired by the bomb detection unit.

(b) For additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the Security Access Detection, refer to Section 28 13 53 , SECURITY

ACCESS DETECTION.

(4) EPPS:

(a) Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an emergency call box or duress alarm/panic device is activated, and notify the Physical Access Control System and Database Management of an alarm event.

(b) For additional PACS requirements as they relate to the EPPS, refer to Section 28 26 00 , ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM.

f. Integration with these security subsystems shall be achieved by computer programming or the direct hardwiring of the systems.

g. For programming purposes refer to the manufacturers requirements for correct system operations. Ensure computers being utilized for system integration meet or exceed the minimum system requirements outlined on the systems software packages.

h. The Contractor shall visit the site and verify that site conditions are in agreement with the design package. The Contractor shall report all changes to the site or conditions that will affect performance of the system. The Contractor shall not take any corrective action without written permission from the Government.

i. The Contractor shall visit the site and verify that site conditions are in agreement/compliance with the design package. The Contractor shall report all changes to the site or conditions that will affect performance of the system to the Contracting Officer in the form of a report. The Contractor shall not take any corrective action without written permission received from the Contracting Officer.

j. Existing Equipment:

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e. For integration purposes, the VASS System shall be integrated where appropriate with the following associated security subsystems:

(1) PACS:

(a) Provide 24 hour coverage of all entry points to the perimeter and agency buildings, as well as all emergency exits utilizing a fixed color camera.

(b) Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

(c) Be programmed go into an alarm state when an emergency exit is opened, and notify the Physical Access Control System and Database Management of an alarm event.

(2) IDS:

(a) Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the IDS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

(b) Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

(c) Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an IDS device is put into an alarm state, and notify the PACS.

(d) For additional VASS System requirements as they relate to the IDS, refer to Section 28 16 00 “INTRUSION DETECTION”.

(3) Security Access Detection:

(a) Provide full coverage of all vehicle and lobby entrance screening areas utilizing a fixed color camera.

(b) Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

(c) The VASS System should have facial recognition software to assist in identifying individuals for current and future purposes.

(4) EPPS:

(a) Provide a recorded alarm event via a color camera that is connected to the EPPS system by either direct hardwire or a security system computer network.

(b) Record cameras on a 24 hours basis.

(c) Be programmed to go into an alarm state when an emergency call box or duress alarm/panic device is activated, and notify the Physical Access Control System and Database Management of an alarm event.

f. Integration with these security subsystems shall be achieved by computer programming or the direct hardwiring of the systems.

g. For programming purposes refer to the manufacturers requirements for correct system operations. Ensure computers being utilized for system integration meet or exceed the minimum system requirements outlined on the systems software packages.

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