TIME: 2:00 p.m. Project Number: IT1177 LOCATION ... DOCUMENTS...4e) Group 6: Blasters, nuclear and toxic waste removal. 33.75 20.84 4f) Group 7: Asbestos/lead removal and encapsulation

BID CLARIFICATION #1 March 11, 2020 DUE DATE: March 24, 2020 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PROJECT: Sprague Building Network Infrastructure & Cabling Upgrades Project Number: IT1177 LOCATION: University of Connecticut Capital Projects & Facilities Procurement 3 Discovery Drive Storrs, CT 06269 Attn: Walt Dalia Please note the following information must be incorporated into your proposal for the Sprague Building Network Infrastructure & Cabling Upgrades, Project #IT1177:

1) Attached is the Pre-Bid Sign In Sheet 2) Attached are the CT Department of Labor Wage and Workplace Standards Division, Minimum Rates

and Classifications for Building Construction dated March 3, 2020 3) Attached is Specification Section 27 1000, Structure Cabling which was handed out at the Pre-Bid

Meeting 4) Attached are the Clarifications discussed at the Pre-Bid Meeting on March 4, 2020 5) Attached are Revised Alternate and Unit Price Sheets. Please replace those in the Bid

Submission/Form of Proposal with these.

End of Bid Clarification #1

CLASSIFICATION Hourly Rate Benefits

IT Cabling ProjectsProject:

Minimum Rates and Classifications forBuilding Construction

ID#:

UCONN

By virtue of the authority vested in the Labor Commissioner under provisions of Section 31-53 of the GeneralStatutes of Connecticut, as amended, the following are declared to be the prevailing rates and welfarepayments and will apply only where the contract is advertised for bid within 20 days of the date on which therates are established. Any contractor or subcontractor not obligated by agreement to pay to the welfare andpension fund shall pay this amount to each employee as part of his/her hourly wages.

Project Number: IT Cabling ProjectsState#:

Project:

FAP#:Project Town:

IT Cabling Projects

IT CablingMansfield

Connecticut Department of Labor Wage and Workplace Standards Division

20-10692

1b) Asbestos/Toxic Waste Removal Laborers: Asbestos removal andencapsulation (except its removal from mechanical systems which arenot to be scrapped), toxic waste removers, blasters.**See LaborersGroup 7**

1c) Asbestos Worker/Heat and Frost Insulator 40.21 30.99

2) Boilermaker 38.34 26.01

3a) Bricklayer, Cement Mason, Concrete Finisher (including caulking),Stone Masons

35.71 33.31 + a

3b) Tile Setter 34.9 25.87

3c) Terrazzo Mechanics and Marble Setters 31.69 22.35

3d) Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Finishers 26.7 21.75

3e) Plasterer 33.48 32.06

------LABORERS------

4) Group 1: Laborers (common or general), acetylene burners,carpenter tenders, concrete specialists, wrecking laborers, firewatchers.

30.75 20.84

4a) Group 2: Mortar mixers, plaster tender, power buggy operators,powdermen, fireproofer/mixer/nozzleman (Person running mixer andspraying fireproof only).

31.0 20.84

As of: March 3, 2020


4b) Group 3: Jackhammer operators/pavement breaker, masontender (brick), mason tender (cement/concrete), forklift operatorsand forklift operators (masonry).

31.25 20.84

4c) **Group 4: Pipelayers (Installation of water, storm drainage orsewage lines outside of the building line with P6, P7 license) (thepipelayer rate shall apply only to one or two employees of the totalcrew who primary task is to actually perform the mating of pipesections) P6 and P7 rate is $26.80.

31.75 20.84

4d) Group 5: Air track operator, sand blaster and hydraulic drills. 31.5 20.84

4e) Group 6: Blasters, nuclear and toxic waste removal. 33.75 20.84

4f) Group 7: Asbestos/lead removal and encapsulation (except it'sremoval from mechanical systems which are not to be scrapped).

31.75 20.84

4g) Group 8: Bottom men on open air caisson, cylindrical work andboring crew.

29.03 20.84

4h) Group 9: Top men on open air caisson, cylindrical work andboring crew.

28.49 20.84

4i) Group 10: Traffic Control Signalman 18.0 20.84

5) Carpenter, Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Soft Floor/CarpetLaying, Metal Stud Installation, Form Work and Scaffold Building,Drywall Hanging, Modular-Furniture Systems Installers, Lathers,Piledrivers, Resilient Floor Layers.

33.53 25.66

5a) Millwrights 34.94 26.19

6) Electrical Worker (including low voltage wiring) (Trade Licenserequired: E1,2 L-5,6 C-5,6 T-1,2 L-1,2 V-1,2,7,8,9)

40.0 27.67+3% ofgross wage

7a) Elevator Mechanic (Trade License required: R-1,2,5,6) 53.37 33.705+a+b

-----LINE CONSTRUCTION----

Groundman 26.5 6.5% + 9.00

Linemen/Cable Splicer 48.19 6.5% + 22.00

8) Glazier (Trade License required: FG-1,2) 38.18 21.80 + a



9) Ironworker, Ornamental, Reinforcing, Structural, and PrecastConcrete Erection

36.67 35.77

----OPERATORS----

Group 1: Crane handling or erecting structural steel or stone,hoisting engineer 2 drums or over, front end loader (7 cubic yards orover), work boat 26 ft. and over and Tunnel Boring Machines. (TradeLicense Required)

40.97 24.80 + a

Group 2: Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over); Excavator over 2cubic yards; Piledriver ($3.00 premium when operator controlshammer); Bauer Drill/Caisson. (Trade License Required)

40.64 24.80 + a

Group 3: Excavator; Backhoe/Excavator under 2 cubic yards; Cranes(under 100 ton rated capacity), Grader/Blade; Master Mechanic;Hoisting Engineer (all types of equipment where a drum and cable areused to hoist or drag material regardless of motive power ofoperation), Rubber Tire Excavator (Drott-1085 or similar);GraderOperator; Bulldozer Fine Grade. (slopes, shaping, laser or GPS, etc.).(Trade License Required)

39.88 24.80 + a

Group 4: Trenching Machines; Lighter Derrick; Concrete FinishingMachine; CMI Machine or Similar; Koehring Loader (Skooper).

39.48 24.80 + a

Group 5: Specialty Railroad Equipment; Asphalt Paver; AsphaltReclaiming Machine; Line Grinder; Concrete Pumps; Drills with SelfContained Power Units; Boring Machine; Post Hole Digger; Auger;Pounder; Well Digger; Milling Machine (over 24

38.87 24.80 + a

Group 5 continued: Side Boom; Combination Hoe and Loader;Directional Driller; Pile Testing Machine.

38.87 24.80 + a

Group 6: Front End Loader (3 up to 7 cubic yards); Bulldozer (roughgrade dozer).

38.55 24.80 + a

Group 7: Asphalt roller, concrete saws and cutters (ride on types),vermeer concrete cutter, Stump Grinder; Scraper; Snooper; Skidder;Milling Machine (24

38.2 24.80 + a

Group 8: Mechanic, grease truck operator, hydroblaster; barriermover; power stone spreader; welding; work boat under 26 ft.;transfer machine.

37.79 24.80 + a

Group 9: Front end loader (under 3 cubic yards), skid steer loaderregardless of attachments, (Bobcat or Similar): forklift, powerchipper; landscape equipment (including Hydroseeder).

37.34 24.80 + a

Group 10: Vibratory hammer; ice machine; diesel and air, hammer,etc.

35.24 24.80 + a

Group 11: Conveyor, earth roller, power pavement breaker(whiphammer), robot demolition equipment.

35.24 24.80 + a



Group 12: Wellpoint operator. 35.18 24.80 + a

Group 13: Compressor battery operator. 34.58 24.80 + a

Group 14: Elevator operator; tow motor operator (solid tire no roughterrain).

33.41 24.80 + a

Group 15: Generator Operator; Compressor Operator; PumpOperator; Welding Machine Operator; Heater Operator.

32.99 24.80 + a

Group 16: Maintenance Engineer/Oiler. 32.32 24.80 + a

Group 17: Portable asphalt plant operator; portable crusher plantoperator; portable concrete plant operator.

36.76 24.80 + a

Group 18: Power safety boat; vacuum truck; zim mixer; sweeper;(Minimum for any job requiring a CDL license).

34.26 24.80 + a

------PAINTERS (Including Drywall Finishing)------

10a) Brush and Roller 34.62 21.80

10b) Taping Only/Drywall Finishing 35.37 21.80

10c) Paperhanger and Red Label 34.12 21.05

10e) Blast and Spray 36.62 21.05

11) Plumber (excluding HVAC pipe installation) (Trade Licenserequired: P-1,2,6,7,8,9 J-1,2,3,4 SP-1,2)

43.62 32.06

12) Well Digger, Pile Testing Machine 37.26 24.05 + a

13) Roofer (composition) 37.6 20.65

14) Roofer (slate & tile) 38.1 20.65

15) Sheetmetal Worker (Trade License required for HVAC andDuctwork: SM-1,SM-2,SM-3,SM-4,SM-5,SM-6)

37.98 38.31

16) Pipefitter (Including HVAC work)(Trade License required: S-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 B-1,2,3,4 D-1,2,3,4, G-1,G-2, G-8 & G-9)

43.62 32.06



------TRUCK DRIVERS------

17a) 2 Axle 29.51 24.52 + a

17b) 3 Axle, 2 Axle Ready Mix 29.62 24.52 + a

17c) 3 Axle Ready Mix 29.67 24.52 + a

17d) 4 Axle, Heavy Duty Trailer up to 40 tons 29.72 24.52 + a

17e) 4 Axle Ready Mix 29.77 24.52 + a

17f) Heavy Duty Trailer (40 Tons and Over) 29.98 24.52 + a

17g) Specialized Earth Moving Equipment (Other Than ConventionalType on-the-Road Trucks and Semi-Trailers, Including Euclids)

29.77 24.52 + a

18) Sprinkler Fitter (Trade License required: F-1,2,3,4) 45.57 24.33 + a

19) Theatrical Stage Journeyman 25.76 7.34



ALL Cranes: When crane operator is operating equipment that requires a fully licensed craneoperator to operate he receives an extra $4.00 premium in addition to the hourly wage rate and benefitcontributions:

Welders: Rate for craft to which welding is incidental.*Note: Hazardous waste removal work receives additional $1.25 per hour for truck drivers.**Note: Hazardous waste premium $3.00 per hour over classified rate

Crane with 150 ft. boom (including jib) - $1.50 extra





1) Crane handling or erecting structural steel or stone; hoisting engineer (2 drums or over)2) Cranes (100 ton rate capacity and over) Bauer Drill/Caisson3) Cranes (under 100 ton rated capacity)

All classifications that indicate a percentage of the fringe benefits must be calculated at the percentage ratetimes the "base hourly rate".

Apprentices duly registered under the Commissioner of Labor's regulations on "Work Training Standards forApprenticeship and Training Programs" Section 31-51-d-1 to 12, are allowed to be paid the appropriatepercentage of the prevailing journeymen hourly base and the full fringe benefit rate, providing the work siteratio shall not be less than one full-time journeyperson instructing and supervising the work of eachapprentice in a specific trade.

The Prevailing wage rates applicable to this project are subject to annual adjustmentseach July 1st for the duration of the project. Each contractor shall pay the annual adjusted prevailing wage rate that is in effect eachJuly 1st, as posted by the Department of Labor. It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain the annual adjusted prevailing wage rateincreases directly from the Department of Labor's website. The annual adjustments will be posted on the Department of Labor's Web page:www.ct.gov/dol. For those without internet access, please contact the division listedbelow. The Department of Labor will continue to issue the initial prevailing wage rate scheduleto the Contracting Agency for the project. All subsequent annual adjustments will be posted on our Web Site for contractoraccess. Contracting Agencies are under no obligation pursuant to State labor law to pay anyincrease due to the annual adjustment provision.

Effective October 1, 2005 - Public Act 05-50: any person performing the work of any mechanic, laborer,or worker shall be paid prevailing wage

All Person who perform work ON SITE must be paid prevailing wage for theappropriate mechanic, laborer, or worker classification.

All certified payrolls must list the hours worked and wages paid to All Personswho perform work ON SITE regardless of their ownership i.e.: (Owners,Corporate Officers, LLC Members, Independent Contractors, et. al)

Reporting and payment of wages is required regardless of any contractualrelationship alleged to exist between the contractor and such person.



~~Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of theclassifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the laborstandards contract clause (29 CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

Please direct any questions which you may have pertaining to classification of work and payment ofprevailing wages to the Wage and Workplace Standards Division, telephone (860)263-6790.


CABLING SPECIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (UCONN)

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FY20 RESIDENCE HALL UPGRADES

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SECTION 27 1000–STRUCTURED CABLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions, Supplementary

General Conditions.

B. Refer to and follow, the following attached UITS Design Standards for this project:

1. UCONN Purchasing

2. Appendix-IV (latest Version) -Telecommunications-Design Guidelines and Performance

Standards

3. Labeling Standard and Examples

C. Examine all Project Specifications and Drawings for requirements that affect this SECTION,

whether or not such work is specifically mentioned in this SECTION.

D. In Addition:

1. Data electronic equipment (active data electronics, WAP’s, etc.) and final connections be-

tween wall outlets and active field devices shall be provided by UITS.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. These Dorms are undergoing renovations to upgrade existing building services to newer technol-

ogy infrastructure allowing better telecom speed and capacity.

1. The Structured Cablings Contractor will be responsible for providing New In-Room Metal

Wiremold (700-Series), Fiber Optic, Data and Voice cabling as indicated in the contract

documents.

2. Coax Cabling - Existing Coax cabling, raceway, outlet to all field device locations shall

remain unless otherwise noted.

a. Removing all abandoned cabling including:

1) Coax

a) Some existing unterminated coax cabling shall be removed.

b) Newer coax cabling that passes thru spaces shall remain.

c) Provide blank cover plates as required.

b. Electrical Closets on each floor, remove abandoned coax cabling, all active existing

coax shall remain

c. Coax cabling outlets clarification.

1) Dorm Rooms that have 2-separate existing coax outlet boxes:

2) The stand-alone coax outlet box (Husky Vision) shall remain, provide new

single RF Feed-Thru Connector on a stainless-steel faceplate.

3) The 2nd coax outlet, that may also have a voice and/or data jack on the same

plate, shall be eliminated, provide a new single blank faceplate.

a) All existing coax, voice, data cabling shall be removed as per NEC.



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3. Voice and Data Cabling - Existing voice and Data raceway and outlet to all field device

locations shall remain.

a. Cabling shall be removed

b. Provide blank cover plates (to replace the outlet being removed) as required.

B. All new cabling in hallway areas with drop ceilings, cabling shall be installed above hallway drop

ceilings, Wiremold surface mounted raceway shall not be used in these hallways, new cabling

shall be run in above ceilings with proper support, such as J-Hooks, etc. UCONN UITS may

review and approve use of existing wiremold upon request for certain hallways.

C. A Coordination Meeting shall be scheduled with the Structured Cablings Contractor, the IT Di-

rector, the Technology Designer, and key members of the project team to review the entire Struc-

tured Cabling specification and the current Project Schedule.

D. The Structured Cabling Contractor will need to provide a Typical Copper Ground Bus on a ply-

wood backboard (if none exists) , near the Ladder Rack in each Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

Room.

E. The work under the Structured Cabling Sections includes the provision of all material, labor,

equipment, and supplies, and the performance of all operations, to provide a complete working

Structured Cabling System, as required by the Drawings and details, and as specified herein.

Where the Drawings, Specifications, Codes, Regulations, Laws, or the requirements of the local

Authority conflict, provide the higher quality and higher quantity indicated or required, and fol-

low the strictest requirements.

F. This Section includes the following:

1. General

a. All work shall be provided by the Structured Cabling Contractor unless otherwise

noted.

b. Walk-through’s NOT mandatory

c. Existing Drop ceilings in both facilities

2. Scope of work:

a. Existing dorm buildings

1) These are multi-floor buildings.

b. All new cabling shall be 6E:

1) Exception: Casbling for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations

shall be 6A cabling

3. New MPTL-1 Work Area Outlet

4. New MPTL-2 Work Area Outlet

5. Alternate #1: D1, Back-to-Back Wall Outlet Configuration, Expanded Scope of Work

a. Pathway only, no cabling.

b. Via the common wall that divides 2-Dorm Rooms, and directly behind the 1st double

deep metal Wiremold device box in the adjacent room.

c. Provide a 2nd double deep metal Wiremold device box (back-to-back) in the adjacent

Dorm room.

d. Wall Wiremold raceway shall NOT be required for the 2nd device outlet in this

adjacent room for this configuration. Provide a 1.0” EMT” sleeve bushing through

the wall as a feed through to the 2nd device outlet.

e. Single-gang blank face plate.

1) The color of all faceplates shall be White.



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f. Refer to Technology drawings for placement of Work Area Outlets.

6. Refer to Technology drawings for placement of Work Area Outlets.

7. Hallway WAP data locations, both existing and new locations, cabling shall be updated.

a. Wall Mounted WAP’s

b. Ceiling Mounted WAP’s

8. Open Telecom racks, patch panels, patch cords and grounding.

a. Structural Cabling Contractor shall coordinate with UITS:

1) The proper Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room rack locations within the

Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room

2) The direction to face the rack prior to running cables.

9. UITS shall provide:

a. All WAP’s

1) Wall Mounted, Cisco 1815W PoE WAP with mounting bracket or similar

2) Ceiling Mounts, Cisco #3500 Series with mounting bracket or similar

b. Data switches

1) Structured Cabling Contractor shall provide 6E patch cables to the new data

switches, except:

a) Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A cabling

2) The active rack design shall include LAN switches (switches NIC, provided

by UITS) for this project (not to exceed 240 LAN connections), horizontal

wire management, power strip, and if necessary LAN distribution equipment

(if applicable).

3) Do NOT mix Patch Panels and Data Switches in racks, each in separate sec-

tions.

10. Painting of pathways by others

a. Any exposed pathways including wiremold that are disturbed during installation

shall be re-painted by others

11. Structured Cabling mounting elements.

12. Structured Cabling equipment racks and cabinets.

13. Campus Cabling to Building Entrance Facility (EF) Room.

14. Grounding and Bonding.

15. Network equipment coordination and installation.

16. New Fiber and Multi-Pair UTP Riser Cabling from (if applicable) Building Entrance Facil-

ity (EF) Room location to Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room.

17. Equipment Racks.

18. Data, Voice, Video (Existing Coax to Remain) Fiber Riser cabling, and all other cabling

specified.

a. Cabling for Fiber and UTP, including:

1) Horizontal Cabling.

2) Riser Cabling.

3) Cable Management.

4) Network Interface Outlets.

5) Modular Jacks.

6) Patch Panels.

7) Connectors and Couplings.

8) Innerduct and/or Armored Cable

9) Patch Cords.



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G. Before construction can begin in any communications equipment room, the contractor shall co-

ordinate layout locations and clearances of all equipment with the owner representative to approve

the installations and any future space.

H. UCONN/UITS reserves the right to choose low bidder per building.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Evidence of ability: Qualified firms shall have demonstrable design and installation training, with

certifications of competence. Certified training shall be industry recognized and at least equal to:

1. Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc. (BICSI)

2. Hubbell Certified Installer

3. Licensed Contractor State of Connecticut

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The Structured Cabling System shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Horizontal Permanent Links: Category 6

2. UTP Backbone Cabling: Category 3 compatible

3. Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling and Permanent Links: ITU‐T G.652.D compliant Full

4. Spectrum Single-mode (OS2)

1.5 ASBESTOS / LEAD

A. In the event the Contractor encounters suspected asbestos/lead containing materials which have

not been rendered harmless, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the area affected and

report the condition to Contractor, Owner verbally and followed by written notice. If in fact the

material contains asbestos/lead and has not been rendered harmless, the project work in the af-

fected area shall not thereafter be resumed except by written agreement of Owner and the Con-

tractor. In the absence of asbestos/lead, or when it has been rendered harmless, project work shall

be resumed by written agreement of Owner and the Contractor.

1.6 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. It is the intention of these specifications and related project drawings to call for finished work,

tested and ready for operation in complete accordance with all applicable codes, regulations,

standards, and ordinances.

1.7 EXAMINATION OF PROJECT SITE

A. Prior to any project work, examine the project site carefully, including all project drawings show-

ing existing (if applicable) systems and equipment. The Contractor shall be fully informed and

shall identify all utility, state, and local requirements that will affect the work at the project site.

1.8 WORKMANSHIP

A. Materials and workmanship shall meet or exceed industry standards and UITS Design Standards,

be fully guaranteed for one full year from final acceptance for each project. All equipment, soft-

ware, cable integrity and associated terminations shall be thoroughly inspected, fully tested and

guaranteed as free from defects, transpositions, opens/shorts, tight kinks, damaged jacket insula-

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1.9 PERMITS, LICENSES, INSPECTIONS AND FEES

A. The Technology Contractor shall obtain all required permits, licenses and inspections and shall

pay all legal and proper fees and charges including taxes, royalties, and other related charges. No

work shall be started before obtaining all necessary permits and paying all required fees.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING AND STAGING

A. Supply, transport, deliver, unload, move to the installation location, unpack, place, assemble, se-

cure, connect, and install all equipment needed to complete the installation. Be responsible for

transportation, parking, delivery, and on-site storage of the system’s equipment. Be responsible

for all transportation of personnel to and from the site.

1.11 SUBMITTALS

A. Review is only for conformance with the general design criteria.

1. Review by the Reviewing Authority does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for

quantities, submittal errors, omissions or from meeting all the requirements of the Contract

Documents.

2. Approval of item(s) does not relieve the contractor from the responsibility to provide for a

fully functioning system(s) as delineated in the specifications and/or drawings associated

with the project, or from providing the necessary quantities for the item(s) or from meeting

all the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. The review is undertaken solely to satisfy Engineer’s obligations and does not relieve Con-

tractor from its obligation fully to perform all Contract requirements, nor shall such review

give rise to any right or action or suit in favor of Contractor or third persons, against the

Owner.

4. Review does not authorize changes to contract requirements unless stated in separate

change order or letter.

B. All data sheets, shop drawings, and coordination drawings shall be submitted at one (1) time in

their entirety.

C. Product Data for all materials specified and shown on drawings to be installed.

D. Submittal Format.

1. Submittals shall be electronically submitted as follows:

a. All 8 ½ “ X 11” to 11’ X 17” information shall be submitted in color PDF format

b. All information larger than 11” X 17” shall be submitted in PDF or AutoCAD for-

mat.

1) Hard copies of this larger format information shall also be submitted with

electronic copies.

2. Provide a Submittal Bill of Materials Index/Equipment List, with column headings that

clearly identify the information requested herein for every item submitted.

a. Each and every specification sheet submitted shall include a page number in the

lower outside corner of the sheet. Double-sided specification sheets shall be identi-

fied by two (2) separate page numbers.

b. On each and every specification sheet submitted, indicate the applicable part num-

bers (s) on the sheet (s) by one of the following methods:



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1) Circling the applicable part number (s)

2) Putting an arrow next to the applicable part number (s)

3. The Submittal Bill of Materials Index/Equipment List column headings shall identify the

following minimum information. Submittals must be submitted using the following “head-

ings” in the order indicated from left-to-right on the Bill of Materials Index/Equipment

List:

a. All Bill of Material items shall be listed in the Bill of Material Index/Equipment

List.

1) Bill of Material Index/Equipment List shall be in the SAME ORDER AS

THEY APPEAR IN THE SPECIFICATION, starting from the beginning of

the specification.

2) Provide reviewing authority with an electronic file/copy of the Bill of Mate-

rial Index/Equipment List.

b. “Specification Paragraph # Information”, reference specification paragraph/line

number/location, that identifies each individual item, for every item specified and

submitted.

1) Example of paragraph/line number/location: 2.13, B., 7., c., 4), e) Power

Supply

c. “Description” of each item

d. Manufacturer’s “Name” for each item

e. Manufacturer’s “Model #” for each item

f. “Quantity” of each item being provided for reference use.

g. “Specification Paragraph #-location Information”, for each and every item specified

h. “Submittal Page Number(s)” of data/specification sheet(s) for each item

E. Example of cover page for the Submittal Bill of Material Index/Equipment List column headings

for each and every item submitted:

1. Spec. Pharag. # - Descri. – Manu. Name – Manu. Model # - Qty. – Data Sheet Page # (s)

2. 2.12, C., 4, b., 2). UPS APC SUM1500RMXL 6 27 to 31

3. Any submittal that does not include a submittal Bill of Materials, and provides a minimum

of the information requested herein, shall be rejected without further review and returned

to the applicable parties.

F. Shop Drawings and Data Sheets.

1. Shop Drawings for all equipment, floor plan areas and coordination issues, as called for in

this Section, shall be required to be submitted to the Construction Manager.

G. As Built/Record Drawings And O&M Manuals

1. The Contractor shall create and maintain in accordance with the General Conditions and

this Section, the following evidence of the “As-Built” condition of the project. “As-Builts”

shall be provided in AutoCAD Format.

H. Test Reports

1. Test reports are required for the work of this Section. These reports shall be submitted to

document pre-acceptance factory equipment “burn-in” test, as well as documentation of all

site tests performed for final system functional checkout and acceptance. Two test reports

shall be submitted as required for review and record documentation purposes.



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I. Color Selection

1. Color options for all items as applicable coordinate with UITS.

2. Wall plate finishes should be coordinated with UITS.

1.12 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. At the completion of the installation, but before Final Acceptance, provide for review and ap-

proval the following, in compliance with Division 1 Section Closeout Procedures.

1. Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

2. Warranty

a. Provide list and dates of activation of equipment warranties

b. Provide original manufacturers’ certificates.

3. As-built Drawings

a. “As-Builts” shall be provided in AutoCAD Format.

b. Include contractor generated (mark-up of contract documents is not acceptable) dig-

ital record diagrams for all systems including, but not limited to:

c. Labelling of all areas, outlets, etc. per UITS Standards

d. Schematic wiring diagrams with cable markings.

e. Internal wiring diagrams of the equipment rack cabinets.

f. Custom equipment modifications.

g. Final test results and nominal settings for all adjustable controls.

1.13 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

A. Manufactures:

1. Manufacturers are listed for the purpose of establishing a specification standard for that

particular item. Other manufacturers shall be considered for approval, provided they meet

or exceed all the specification requirements.

B. Basis of design:

1. Refer to UITS:

a. Appendix IV – Telecommunications Design Guidelines and Performance Standards

b. Labeling Standard and Examples

1.14 FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND WORK

A. The Technology Contractor shall inspect the entire system installation to assure all work is com-

pleted and all systems are completely operational before calling for final inspection, testing and

acceptance of work.

1.15 WARRANTY

A. Either a permanent link or channel model configuration may be applied to the horizontal and/or

backbone sub-systems of the structured cabling system. Applications assurance is only applied

to a channel model configuration. All channels are to be qualified for linear transmission perfor-

mance up to CAT 6E to ensure that high-frequency voltage phase and magnitude contributions

do not prove cumulative or adversely affect channel performance.

1. The Technology Contractor shall provide proof that he/she is authorized and certified, and

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2. A twenty-five (25) year warranty available for the category 6E structured cabling system

shall be provided for an end-to-end channel model installation which covers applications

assurance, cable, connecting hardware and the labor cost for the repair or replacement

thereof.

3. Additional features of the warranty shall include: The warranty shall include connecting

hardware products and installed cable as part of the structured cabling system.

1.16 MAINTENANCE

A. There shall be no cost to the Owner for maintenance performed during the warranty period beyond

the fixed cost of the contract.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Refer to and follow, the following UITS Design Standards for this project:

1. Appendix IV – Telecommunications Design Guidelines and Performance Standards

2. Labeling Standard and Examples

2.2 MATERIALS:

A. All materials shall conform with the current applicable industry standards including, but not lim-

ited to:

1. NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers' Association)

2. ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

3. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

4. ICEA (Insulated Cable Engineers Association)

5. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)

6. National Electrical Safety Code

2.3 MANUFACTURERS:

A. Manufacturers are listed for the purpose of establishing a specification standard for that particular

item. Other manufacturers shall be considered for approval, provided they meet or exceed all the

specification requirements.

2.4 SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS AND CABLES

A. Provided by Contractor.

1. New Horizontal Cabling Sleeves

a. Provide for each Dorm Room

1) Corridor to room, new Holes with 1” Sleeves as required

2) Common wall with D1 back-to-back outlet boxes, new Holes with 1” Sleeves

3) Includes Core Drilling

b. Between Floors (and Walls if Required)

1) New Holes and Sleeves as required, 2” or 4”.

2) Includes Core Drilling

2.5 GROUT


2.6 FIRESTOPS AND PENETRATION SEAL MATERIALS


2.7 ANCHORING MATERIALS AND SUPPORTS

A. Metal bars, plates, channel tubing, shall confirm to ASTM Standards:

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A. Re-use existing pathways where applicable and meets these requirements.

1. At a minimum use J-Hooks

B. General Requirements: Comply with TIA/EIA- 568-C and TIA/EIA-569-B.

C. Cable Support: NRTL labeled. Cable support brackets shall be designed to prevent degradation

of cable performance and pinch points that could damage cable. Cable tie slots fasten cable ties

to brackets.

D. Cable Trays:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following

a. Chatsworth Products

b. Cooper B-Line

c. Middle Atlantic Products

d. Other Approved Equal

2. Cable Tray Materials: Metal, suitable for indoors.

a. Ladder Rack: Nominally 12 inches (230 mm) wide, and a rung spacing of 12 inches

(300 mm)

E. Surface Mount Raceway

1. Wiremold 700-Series - Raceways shall be metallic and sized to accommodate the number

of cables specified for installation. They shall maintain proper cable bend radii and provide

room for additional cables.

2. Back-to-Back Data Outlets on a common wall share 1-Wiremold drop that feeds both outlet

boxes.

2.9 BACKBOARDS

A. Backboards: Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room’s - Provide plywood, fire-retardant treated,

3/4 by 48 by 96 inches. Comply with requirements for plywood backing panels.

B. Provide ¾” fire‐retardant plywood backboard on all telecommunication space walls that do not

have doors. 4’ by 8’ sheets with the long side vertical and mounted with the bottom of the sheet

6” AAF.

2.10 EQUIPMENT RACKS

A. Provide for structured cabling as indicated on drawings.

B. Manufacturer: Provide products meeting the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications

from:

1. Chatsworth Products Inc. (CPI)

C. Provide equipment racks in quantities and types as described below. Racks shall be of a high

strength extruded aluminum construction with a black powder‐coat finish; standard TIA 19” de-

sign with #12‐24 threaded holes spaced according to the EIA‐310‐D Universal Hole pattern on

both the front and rear of the rails. The rails shall be labeled along the front to identify the Rack

Mount Unit (RMU, 1.75”) spaces. Racks shall be 7’‐0” tall providing 45‐RMU of mounting

space. Provide cable management troughs with rounded “waterfall” edges at the top of each rack.

The racks shall be securely fastened to the floor and to the ladder racking above. Mount racks

side‐by‐side in continuous row with 10” wide vertical cable management in between each pairing

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shall be double‐sided, 7’‐0” tall with deep “T” shaped rigid cable guides spaced at 1‐ RMU in-

crements. They shall have hinged covers that open to the left or right by a single control action

(i.e. Chatsworth Products, Inc. EVOLUTIONT series or approved equal)

D. Free Standing Equipment Racks (Provide quantity as required)

1. Free standing equipment racks shall be 45 rack units, 84" (2.2 m) high, 23.75" (603 mm)

wide, 16.25" (398 mm) deep, open bay as indicated on the Drawings. Rack features shall

include the following:

a. Universal whole pattern on the front and rear flanges, and mounting holes on both

sides of rack assembly for management brackets.

b. Racks shall be extruded (not sheet metal) with 10 - 32 threaded equipment mounting

holes. Mounting holes that require supplemental threaded clips are specifically pro-

hibited.

c. Shelves for electronic equipment with load-carrying capacity to support at least 125

percent of each piece of electronic equipment weight. Shelves shall have adequate

openings within them to dissipate heat and allow for adequate electronic equipment

ventilation.

d. Mounting brackets specifically designed to support the equipment installed within

the rack.

e. Hook and loop (Velcro) cable strain-relief system on rear of rack to support hori-

zontal and backbone cables. Tie-wraps are specifically prohibited.

f. Hook and loop (Velcro) horizontal and vertical cable management on front of rack

for dressing patch cable and cross-connect wiring. Tie-wraps are specifically pro-

hibited.

g. Hook and loop (Velcro) cable management system independent of Structured Ca-

bling management to properly dress the electronic equipment power cords through

the rack maintaining as much clearance between the two as possible. Tie-wraps are

specifically prohibited.

h. Bonding and grounding cables for all equipment not directly bolted to equipment

rack (i.e. shelf mounted electronic equipment, etc.).

i. Bonding and grounding bus bar with individually-set screw terminals for a minimum

of six #6 Cu. bonding cables.

j. Surge-protected power strip as described in this specification.

k. Patch panels as described in this specification.

2. All hardware, supplementary steel, channel and supports as required properly assembling

the cabinet and securing it to the building structure at the top and bottom.

3. All equipment racks and their hardware shall be properly assembled and match in appear-

ance and shall be provided by the same manufacturer.

4. Location and direction of open bay racks.

a) Middle of room, facing direction as indicated on drawings and details, approved by

UITS.

2.11 SURGE PROTECTED POWER STRIP

B. Provide products meeting the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications from one of the

following Manufacturers

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C. UITS shall provide two (2) L6-30R 208V and one (1) 5-20R duplex receptacle above each cabi-

net/rack.

D. The contractor shall provide in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room:

1. Two (2) 30A 208V 1U rack mounted PDU’s in each cabinet with two (2) 20A trip circuit

breakers and (8) C13 outlets.

2. Provide two (2) 208/120VAC 30A 3‐phase wye branch circuits with NEMA L21‐30R re-

ceptacles from Telecommunications power supply for each equipment rack with active

electronic equipment

E. Surge protected power strip shall be rack mount type with 10-foot cord.

1. UITS to describe plug and cord outlet type.

F. Surge protected power strip with six NEMA 5-15R outlets 15-amp capacity, 120 volts, UL 1449

listed, maximum surge current of 33,000 amps, clamping voltage of 260 volts, maximum 5 pico-

second response time, resettable overload circuit breaker, surge suppression warning light, surge

protection for line to neutral, line to ground, neutral to ground, EMI/RFI filters. One required for

each load up to 1200 watts (total of individual connected equipment loads).

2.12 CABLE MANAGEMENT

A. Each equipment rack and equipment cabinet shall have two 6” cable management units on each

side of rack.

2.13 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate with owner’s IT representative about arrangement of all racks before installing. Where

there is any uncertainty regarding these requirements or a question regarding structured cable

placement or termination, the issue must be brought to the attention of IT representative for di-

rection prior to field installation.

B. IT representative must review and approve placement of all equipment in racks, cabinets, or on

walls prior to installation.

C. No more than 288 drops per rack/6 patch panels, 48 ports each. Fill racks up to 288 drops before

placing any drops in the next rack.

1. Example: if a closet has two data racks with a total of eight patch panels, the left data rack

will have six patch panels and the right data rack will have two.

D. Patch panels shall be straight-through 48-port, high-density 2U in size. All patch panels will have

1u or 2u space empty between each patch panel (coordinate with IT owner’s representative).

E. Fiber LIUs shall be placed at the top of the left-most rack in the closet.

F. Leave 1U empty below any installed LIU before starting with any wire managers and patch panels

in the rack.

G. All structured cable in support of the Wireless Access Points or (WAP’s) shall be installed utiliz-

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H. On the wall field, new 110 blocks shall be installed (remove existing 110 blocks) in the following

order from left to right: 110 block for Riser, 110 block reaching to Main Distribution Frame

(MDF) Room voice rack patch panel and 110 block for specialty connections.

I. The one (50)-pair riser cable shall terminate on a new 110 block (remove existing 110 blocks) on

J. In the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room install one (50)-pair CAT5e cables from the wall

field to the rack, terminated on a new 110 block (remove existing 110 blocks) on the wall field

and on a patch panel in the rack. Terminate the patch panel as described in UITS Standards; place

it at the top of the first rack.

1. Special Services: the IT department requires that all non-IP telephone and non-standard data

services be served by dedicated cable drops terminated at the Main Distribution Frame

(MDF) Room in patch panel ports.

a. Failover and emergency trunk lines to Call Managers (IP-PBXs)

K. Intra-MDF Backbone

1. Provide an intra‐MDF backbone in each MDF. An intra‐MDF backbone is a category 3

UTP backbone from the plywood backboard, near the UTP backbone, to the equipment

rack.

2. This backbone should terminate to a 110‐type wiring block mounted on the plywood back-

board and to 48‐port T568B patch panel(s) on the equipment rack. Equip the 110-type

wiring block with 110‐C4 connector blocks.

3. This backbone shall be sized in 48 port increments so as to provide 1.1 patch panel ports

(4‐pairs per port) for each standard and wall‐phone WAO served from the MDF.

2.14 CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Manufacturer: Provide products meeting the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications.

B. J-Hooks shall be sized to correctly support the number of cables that pass through them. Under

no circumstances shall cable quantity exceed 50 in any given support. Fill capacity shall be as

required by code for conduit. That is to say that every J-Hook shall have a maximum of 40 percent

fill capacity. Install additional supports as required.

C. Hook and loop fasteners shall be designed for their specific application. For example, if a hook

and loop fastener is used to support cables to a rack; it shall have a grommeted outlet for use with

a 10-32 rack mounting screw.

D. Cable-ties shall be correctly sized to support the quantity and types of cables installed.

E. Beam clamps shall be steel with threaded bolt type closure. Spring steel or "quick-clip" type

clamps are prohibited.

F. Split mesh strain-reliefs shall be properly sized for each cable that they support. Only one cable

shall be installed in each split mesh strain-relief.

2.15 BONDING AND GROUNDING JUMPER CABLE

A. Comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-B.

B. Provide proper cable and termination of Bonding and Grounding Jumper Cable to all Equipment

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C. The Structured Cabling Contractor will need to provide a Typical Copper Ground Bus on a ply-

wood backboard (if none exists) , near the Ladder Rack in each Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

Room. The Cable Tray, Ladder Rack, all Equipment Racks, and all Structured Cabling shall be

bonded to the Main Telecommunication Ground Bus “MTGB.”

2.16 LABELING

A. Refer to UITS’s “Labelling Standards and Examples” for all labelling.

B. Comply with TIA/EIA-606-A and UL 969 for a system of labeling materials, including label

stocks, laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers.

2.17 UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP) CABLING SYSTEMS

A. All cabling shall meet or exceed Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1

B. Channel Performance Specifications: The data channel shall be comprised of the passive compo-

nents including cabling, connectors, patch panel port, and patch cords, providing connections

between the Owner's network electronics (not in the contract). Manufacturer: Provide products

meeting the requirements of the Hubble Mission Critical Warranty Program.

1. Wire and Cable

2. Faceplate

a. Shall be Hubble, (No Substitutes)

3. Modular Jacks

a. Shall be Hubble, No Substitutes

4. Patch Panels

a. All 6E termination panels shall facilitate cross-connection and inter-connection us-

ing modular patch cords and shall conform to EIA standard, 19-inch relay rack

mounting requirements.

1) Exception: Patch Panels for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations

shall be 6A cabling

5. Patch Cables

a. Shall be NETSOURCE or approved equal

6. Cable Management

a. Shall be Hubble or approved equal

7. NOTE: Each of the products listed above shall be provided by a single manufacturer

C. UTP Permanent Links

1. Solid copper, 23 AWG, 100 ohm balanced twisted-pair (UTP) Enhanced Category 6E ca-

bles with four individually twisted-pairs, which meet or exceed the mechanical and trans-

mission performance specifications in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1, sweep tested up to 650

MHz; minimally compliant category 6 cables shall not be accepted. Cables must meet the

Hubbell 25-Year Mission Critical partner requirements with one of the following approved

manufacturers:

a. Hubbell Premise Wiring

b. Belden/CDT

c. Berk-Tek

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f. Hitachi cable America

g. Mohawk/CDT

h. Superior/Essex

2. Exception: Patch Panels for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A

cabling

3. The color of the cable’s outer jacket shall be WHITE. Data cables shall be UL listed for

the application and environment for which they are installed with the following modifica-

tion: cables installed in residence buildings and places of public assembly shall be, at a

minimum, UL listed to be installed in an environmental return‐air plenum space (CMP).

4. Modular Connectors (Jacks) shall be category 6; “Keystone” in design; wired T568B; and

meet or exceed the mechanical and transmission performance specifications in ANSI/TIA‐

568‐C.2. The color of the jacks shall match the color of the mounting frame and the nearby

electrical outlets.

5. Patch Panels shall be category 6E; wired T568B; 48 port; 2‐RMU; designed to mount on a

standard TIA 19” frame; and shall meet or exceed the mechanical and transmission

performance specifications in ANSI/TIA‐568‐C.2; color BLACK. Each port shall be

uniquely and permanently numbered from the manufacturer.

a. Exception: Patch Panels for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall

be 6A cabling

6. Test each Permanent Link as a complete horizontal cabling system, with jacks and face-

plates completely assembled and properly mounted in their final position. Perform perma-

nent link field tests with a Level III field tester; in accordance to test unit manufacturer

instructions. Field‐test each category 6E permanent link in accordance with ANSI/TIA‐568‐

C.0, ANSI/TIA‐568‐C.1 and ANSI/TIA ‐568‐C.2, including their addenda. UITS will ac-

cept only those permanent links whose field‐test results with a PASS. Permanent links with

a field‐test result of FAIL or *PASS will be rejected. Store and identify test results by the

permanent link identification as shown on the contract drawings. As part of the close‐out

documentation provide the University Representative and UITS the test results and the test-

ing equipment’s make, model, serial number, and most recent certification of calibration by

the manufacturer. List the setting(s) used, as well as, cable identification, from/to locations

of each cable, test date and the names of the testing technicians.

D. Horizontal Cable -Voice and Data

1. Existing unterminated voice and data cabling shall be removed end-to-end as per NEC.

a. Removal of this cabling shall free-up space in existing conduit pathways.

2. Provide and terminate cabling from each station location to applicable

TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM (applicable TR or MDF, or IDF) locations.

3. A one (1) foot coil of each cable shall be placed in the ceiling at the last support (e.g. J-

Hook, Bridal Ring, etc.) before the cables enter a fishable wall, conduit, surface raceway or

box.

4. Cable Jackets.

a. Plenum-rated cable - CMP rated jacket.

b. Data cable shall be White.

c. Voice cable shall be White

1. Cable Performance Specifications: Voice and Data Cabling shall be the approved

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 Category 6E Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable perfor-

mance standard for 24AWG four pair Category 6E (tested to 650MHz as approved by Hub-

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ponents including cabling, connectors, patch panel port, and patch cords, providing con-

nections between the Owner's network electronics (not in the contract). The Category 6E

channel shall be component compliant, and shall have a guaranteed channel performance

as follows:

d. Exception: Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A cabling

E. Backbone Cable – Voice and Data

1. Size the UTP copper backbone in 100 pair increments so as to provide at least 2.3 pairs for

each standard and wall‐phone WAO served

2. Terminate the cable(s) to wall‐mount 300‐pair 110‐type wiring block(s) in the (if applica-

ble) EF and MDF. The 110‐type wiring blocks shall be equipped with 110‐C5 connector

blocks. Provide cross‐connect wire management above and below each 110 wiring block.

F. Voice - Outside Telephone Line Interface Cable, provide one (50)-pair (Category 3) cables.

1. This cabling does not need to be in conduit.

2. Category 3 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

a. Cable shall meet or exceed all current specifications for Category 3 cable per

ANSI/TIA/EIA-586-B.2-1. 24 AWG, 50 - pair cable.

b. Plenum-rated cable - CMP rated jacket.

3. Provide and terminate cables from (if applicable) Entrance Facility (EF) location to Main

Distribution Frame (MDF) Room for interface to Voice systems.

4. Provide and terminate the Category 3 voice cabling from the Main Distribution Frame

(MDF) Room to applicable voice equipment head end rack location.

a. Terminate the cable at the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room on the same type

termination hardware as the voice risers.

2.18 WORK AREA OUTLETS

A. All data network Work Area Outlet modular connectors shall meet or exceed all specifications

for Category 6E per the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 Series standard.

B. Mounting Frames and Faceplates

1. Connector modules and adapters shall be installed in a NEMA standard rectangular (Style‐

Line®, GFCI) shaped plastic mounting frame. The frame shall be the rear‐loading type and

shall be made by the same manufacturer as the connector and adaptor modules. The con-

nector and adaptor modules shall mount flush with the frame’s front surface.

2. The color of the frames should match the color of the nearby electrical outlets. Each frame

shall have no more than three ports. If more than three ports are required at a location, than

consider using multiple‐gang faceplates.

3. Faceplates shall accommodate the rectangular mounting frames and shall match the nearby

electrical outlet faceplates in appearance. The faceplates shall have provisions to affix and

display labeling for the connector or adaptor modules.

C. Work Area Outlet (WAO) boxes shall be new Wiremold 700 Series typical 2” X 4” single-gang

double-deep Outlet Boxes. Conduit openings shall be bushed to protect cables from damage.

D. Work Area Outlet Labeling, shall meet UITS IT Department’s requirements.

1. Work Area Outlets shall have cable strain relief for each cable terminated. Cables shall not

rely on the conductor termination for support.

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1. Hubbell

F. Surface-Mount Raceways:

1. Single-gang faceplates: For areas that use surface-mount raceway and require single-gang

faceplates, the faceplates shall have a separate full size single-gang opening/bracket to ac-

commodate all present outlets and include blanks to accommodate future faceplate ex-

pandability. Faceplates shall be horizontally mounted and filled with applicable outlets for

the designated symbol.

G. New MPTL-1 Work Area Outlet shall consist of the following:

1. 10 feet of Wiremold run from Hallway side of room along wall (close to ceiling) towards

center of room, then run 5 feet down wall, to typical 2” X 4” single-gang double-deep

box.

2. Provide 1-New Voice/Data Category cable, with direct connect MPTL plug being at-

tached to a Cisco 1815W PoE WAP (WAP provided by UITS and wall mounted by con-

tractor). Provide cabling with 12” service loop. Contractor shall install Cisco mounting

bracket on the outlet box (Bracket furnished by UITS) for all WAP and applicable Data

locations.

3. Alternate #1: D1, Back-to-Back Wall Outlet Configuration, Expanded Scope of Work

a. Pathway only, no cabling.

b. Via the common wall that divides 2-Dorm Rooms, and directly behind the 1st dou-

ble deep metal Wiremold device box in the adjacent room.

c. Provide a 2nd double deep metal Wiremold device box (back-to-back) in the adja-

cent Dorm room.

d. Wall Wiremold raceway shall NOT be required for the 2nd device outlet in this ad-

jacent room for this configuration. Provide a 1.0” EMT” sleeve bushing through

the wall as a feed through to the 2nd device outlet.

e. Single-gang blank face plate.

1) The color of all faceplates shall be White.

f. Refer to Technology drawings for placement of Work Area Outlets.

H. New MPTL-2 Work Area Outlet shall consist of the following:

1. The MPTL -2 shall be the same as the MPTL-1 Plus:

a. Voice Line in each Resident Assistant’s room (RA’s) for Present/Future Voice use,

see drawings for (RA) locations per floor.

I. Hallway WAP data locations, both existing and new locations, cabling shall be updated.

1. Wall Mounted WAP’s

a. Provide 1-New Voice/Data Category cable, with direct connect MPTL plug being

attached to a WAP (WAP provided by UITS and wall mounted by contractor). Pro-

vide cabling with 12” service loop. Contractor shall install WAP mounting bracket

on the outlet box (Bracket furnished by UITS) for all WAP and applicable Data

locations.

2. Ceiling Mounted WAP’s

a. Shall use a T-Rail clip, terminated on connectorized cable; no backbox needed. Pro-

vide 1-New Voice/Data Category cable, with direct connect MPTL plug being at-

tached to a WAP (WAP provided by UITS and wall mounted by contractor). Provide

cabling with 12” service loop. Contractor shall install WAP mounting bracket on the

outlet box (Bracket furnished by UITS) for all WAP and applicable Data locations.

3. Cabling for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A cabling

J. Curtesy Phones:

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K. Existing Coax Cabling (Typically 1-per Dorm Room) - Existing Coax Cabling, that was run open

ceiling in hallways, and outlet shall remain in place for Dorm Rooms.

1. Coax cabling outlets clarification.

a. Dorm Rooms that have 2-separate existing coax outlet boxes:

1) The stand-alone coax outlet box (Husky Vision) shall remain, provide new

single RF Feed-Thru Connector on a stainless-steel faceplate.

2) The 2nd coax outlet, that may also have a voice and/or data jack on the same

plate, shall be eliminated, provide a new single blank faceplate.

a) All existing coax, voice, data cabling shall be removed as per NEC.

L. Category 6E Jacks

1. Category 6E jacks shall meet or exceed Category 6E transmission requirements for con-

necting hardware, as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 Category 6E series Commer-

cial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, and be part of the UL LAN Certifica-

tion and Follow-up Program. Category 6E jacks shall contribute to the overall Channel

Performance Specifications. Jacks shall be rear-loading, 110 style, 8-pin insulation dis-

placement contact (IDC), modular (RJ-45) jacks as specified herein and indicated on the

Technology Outlet Plans.

a. Exception: Jacks for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A

cabling

2. Each 8-position modular jack shall be uniquely color-coded for its use and shall have an

icon installed to indicate data, voice.

a. Data jacks shall be coordinated with owner and terminated on a data patch panel.

b. VoIP jacks shall be coordinated with owner and terminated on a voice patch panel.

c. Wireless access points (WAP) shall be terminated in the center of the location with

20’ of slack. The color shall be coordinated with owner.

3. Mechanical Specifications:

a. Plug/Jack Contact Force: 100 grams minimum per contact using approved plug.

b. Plug Retention Force: 30-lb. (133 N) minimum between modular plug and jack.

c. Temperature Range: -40to 150F. (-40 to 66C)

4. Modular jacks that allow pre-connectorized cables to be connected to the jacks are specifi-

cally prohibited. Cables shall have single point IDC Type connection to the jacks only.

5. Modular jacks for Work Area Outlets shall be integral to a jack module either having one

or two jacks per module. Single jacks shall be located in the center of the module while

double jacks shall be side-by-side horizontally. Jack modules with a single jack and a blank

in the opening where a second jack would normally be located are specifically prohibited.

6. Jack modules shall be flame retardant thermoplastic with integral cable strain relief.

M. Patch Panels (CAT 6E) – Data


cabling

2. Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room

3. Patch Panels are “Unloaded-Type”, meaning that the contractor will terminate both ends of

the cables using the Hubbell “XJ” jacks.

4. Patch panels shall be EIA 19-inch (518mm), rack mounted, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 Cat-

egory 6E RJ45/110 Type modular jack panels shall be 48 ports as shown on the Technology

Drawings. UL Category 6E type patch panels with integral printed circuit board, color-

coded, high density, IDC type terminations and 8-position modular jacks. Keyed port con-

nectors are not allowed. Port connectors shall be able to withstand at least a minimum of

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5. All horizontal cables shall be punched to a single point IDC-type connection on the rear of

each port connector only.

6. Each port shall have color-coded identification label. Continuous label strips for multiple

in-line ports are acceptable. Silk screened identifiers "l” through "96" are acceptable.

7. The patch panel shall support the appropriate Category 6E applications and contribute to

the overall Channel Performance specification per Hubble Mission Critical Warranty Pro-

gram. The patch panel shall facilitate cross connection and inter connection using modular

patch cords.

8. Provide rear cable management strain relief brackets, one for each row of patch panel ter-

minations.

9. Provide #HPRCMB rear management bars, 2-for 48 port patch panels.

N. Patch Panels (CAT 3) – for Voice Multi-Pair Backbone.

1. Patch panels shall be EIA 19-inch (518mm), rack mounted, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2-1 Cat-

egory UL. Category patch panels with integral printed circuit board, color-coded, high den-

sity, IDC type terminations and 8-position modular jacks. Keyed port connectors are not

allowed. Port connectors shall be able to withstand at least a minimum of 2,000 mating

cycles without any transmission degradation.

2. All horizontal cables shall be punched to a single point IDC-type connection on the rear of

each port connector only.

3. Each port shall have color-coded identification label. Continuous label strips for multiple

in-line ports are acceptable. Silk screened identifiers "l” through "96" are acceptable.

4. Patch panel shall have horizontal strain relief bar mounted on rear.

O. Data Patch Cables:

1. Patch Cords shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-1 series Com-

mercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Horizontal Cabling Section.

2. Patch Cords shall be UL® Verified for ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-1 series Electrical Perfor-

mance; UL® and c (UL®) Listed for Fire Safety; produced by and ISO 9001 Certified

Manufacturer; and FCC Compliant.

2. Patch Cords shall be equipped with an 8-pin modular connector on each end and shall

conform to the length(s) specified. In addition, patch cords shall be constructed with strain

relief and snag prevention.

3. Patch cords shall be Category 6E, 24 AWG copper, stranded conductors, tightly twisted

into individual pairs and shall meet or exceed the following electrical specifications:

a. Exception: Patch cords for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall

be 6A cabling

b. Patch Cords shall incorporate the "cross-over lead" concept. The patch cord shall

have built-in exclusive features to prevent accidental polarity reversals and split

pairs.

c. Patch Cords shall be hand delivered to, and signed for, by the Owner or Owner’s

representative. It is the Structured Cabling Contractor’s responsibility to obtain sig-

nature receipt for all patch cords.

d. Data patch cable shall be color Blue.

P. Category 6E UTP, 4 Pair Cable (Station Side)

1. Voice and Data horizontal station cables shall be extended between the station location and

its associated Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room, and consist of 4 pair, 24AWG, UTP,

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shall comply with Article 800 NEC for use as a plenum cable. The 4-pair UTP cable shall

be UL® and c (UL®) Listed Type CMP (plenum).

a. Exception: Cable for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall be 6A

cabling

Q. Cross Connect Blocks – Voice Cabling Systems

1. Category 3:

a. Cross-connect blocks shall be TIA/EIA Category 3 (UL Category 3) color-coded,

high density, IDC type terminations, 100, 200, or 300 pair, cross connect blocks.

Type 66 IDC cross connect blocks or similar are not allowed except where noted.

Cross-connect blocks shall have integral stand-off support.

b. Modular connectors that allow pre-connectorized cables to be connected to the cross

connect blocks are specifically prohibited. Cables shall have single point IDC type

connection to the cross-connect blocks only.

c. Each (4 pair) connection shall have color-coded identification label. Continuous

label strips for multiple in-line terminations are acceptable.

d. Provide with horizontal and vertical cable management.

e. Provide separate, dedicated cross-connect blocks for voice cabling systems.

2. Cross-connect cabling shall be NRTL certified that it meets or exceeds the TIA/EIA UL

category rating of the system installed.

3. Type 66 IDC Blocks provided in Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room Only for Emer-

gency Services telephone lines, i.e.:

a. Elevator Phones, Fire Alarm System, Area of Refuge, etc. lines

1) Provide applicable cabling for POTS lines to each applicable system/device

and terminations at MDF.

a) Terminations to applicable system/device provided by others

2.19 FIBER OPTIC CABLING SYSTEMS

A. All cabling shall meet or exceed Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.

B. Manufacturers:

1. Provide products meeting the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications from:

a. Corning Cable Systems.

b. Cable

1) Holcomb Hall, Whitney Hall and Sprague Hall

a) Cut, relocate, and splice existing 48 strand SME Ribbon Lateral from

room 027.

b) Reuse rack mount housing and cassettes

2) Corning (Interlocking Plenum Armored (2) - 24 Strand, OS3 5 Single-Mode

cable type Tight Buffered) Cable vendor to terminate both ends.

a) NOTE: Cabling installed in underground conduits shall be OSP gel-

filled or OFNR Indoor/Outdoor Rated cables.

c. Connectors and Couplers

1) Corning

d. Patch Panels

1) Corning.

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1) Shall be provided by Corning

C. Fiber Optic Backbone Cable

1. Provide a single-mode optical fiber backbone from each MDF back to the (if applicable)

EF. The cable shall be of a tight‐buffer construction with an aluminum interlocking armor

jacket and UL listed to be installed in an environmental return‐air plenum space (OFCP).

The fiber shall be ITU‐T G.652.D compliant Full Spectrum Single-mode (OS2).

2. Size the optical fiber backbone in 12‐fiber increments so as to provide at least 8 fibers per

application (UITS typically has one application per MDF).

3. Terminate fiber cables by fusion‐splicing pigtail cable assemblies to the cable ends. The

pigtail cable assemblies shall be factory terminated with SC/APC connectors. Protect the

fusion‐splices with reinforced heat‐shrink sleeves and place them in splice trays. Provide

rack‐mount patch panels with SC‐APC couplers and storage for splice trays.

4. Optical fiber testing shall be performed in accordance with ANSI‐TIA/EIA‐568 C.0 and

C.1. Perform a Tier 1 (LS/PM) test on each optical fiber. Fibers that are spliced, with

other than pigtail splicing, shall also undergo a Tier 2 (OTDR) test. As part of the close‐out

documentation provide the University Representative and UITS the test results of each

fiber along with the testing equipment’s make, model, serial number, and most recent cer-

tification of calibration by the manufacturer. List the setting(s) used, as well as, cable iden-

tification, from/to locations of each cable, test date and the names of the testing technicians.

5. Provide and terminate an Interlocking Plenum Armored two (2) 24-strand Single Mode

fiber optic cable from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room to (if applicable) Building

Entrance Facility (EF).

6. For Fiber specifications refer to UITS:


7. Jacket:

a. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA/EIA-

598-B.

b. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not

to exceed 40 inches (1000 mm).

8. Installation; Installation shall be conducted following guidelines established by the product

manufacturer and industry standards.

a. Fiber Optic Cable: During installation of the optical fiber cable segments into the

conduit system, special care shall be taken to avoid damage to the cable. While

under pulling tension, the cable shall not be bent into a curve with a radius of less

than twenty (20) times the cable diameter. Pulling tension shall not exceed manu-

facturer's recommended maximum tensile load. Contractor shall utilize a winch with

tension control or a "break-away" link designed to break away at or below the rec-

ommended maximum tension.

b. The optical fiber cable shall be routed through the innerduct and onto the appropriate

HC backboard. Routing on the backboard shall be straight and plumb. A minimum

10-foot service loop shall be provided at each terminal location.

c. Connectors and couplings shall be able to withstand a minimum of 2,000 mating

cycles without any transmission degradation. Maximum optical loss budget shall

not exceed .75 dB per termination and 1.5 dB per mated pair.

d. The connectors and couplings shall be compatible with the installed fiber optics:

50/125-micron optics.

e. Fiber optic connectors shall be terminated by Fusion Splice method only.

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g. SC/APC connectors shall be green in color.

9. Fiber Optic Patch Panels

a. Patch panels shall be capable of terminating all strands of the fiber optic cables in-

stalled in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room.

b. Patch panels shall be rack-mounted 1.75 inch (44mm) high EIA nineteen inch

(518mm) wide, rack mounted, drawer type with integral cable management, patch

panels pre-loaded with duplex “APC/SC” couplings.

10. Fiber Optic Patch Cables

a. Provide NRTL-certified EIA/TIA 492AAAA, EIA/TIA 6eB Series standard perfor-

mance tested patch cables as required for a complete operational system. Patch ca-

bles shall be factory pre-connectorized, two-strand, tight buffer.

1) Fiber Optic patch cables shall have “APC/SC” type connectors.

b. One strand of the patch cable shall have a distinguishing mark throughout its entire

length to simplify the distinction between Transmitting (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) at

the patching area. Color coded factory marked (Tx-Rx) connectors are preferred.

11. Fiber Optic Cable Management

a. Each equipment rack shall have horizontal and vertical cable management panels

and brackets.

1) Horizontal cable management shall be EIA 19-inch (482mm) rack mounted

1.75 inch (44mm) high drawer panel with integral cable management, and

shall be provided for each fiber optic patch panel. This cable management

drawer panel is for the fiber optic patch cables and is separate from the fiber

optic patch panel drawer.

D. Unspecified Equipment and Material: Any item of equipment or material not specifically ad-

dressed on the Drawings or in this document and required to provide a complete and functional

installation shall be provided in a level of quality consistent with specified items.

2.20 PATCH PANEL, PATCH CABLE, AND PATCH CABLE QUANTITIES

A. Provide sufficient quantities of Category 6E patch panels in each wire center (Main Distribution

Frame (MDF)) Room to allow for twenty percent (20%) growth.


cabling

B. Provide Patch Cables as follows:

1. UTP Patch Cables: Provide one (1) Category 6E UTP patch cable for each horizontal Cat-

egory 6E UTP cable terminated within the patch panels.

a. 5 feet in rack

b. Exception: Patch Panels for Hallway ceiling or wall mounted WAP locations shall

be 6A cabling

2. Fiber Patch Cords:

a. Shall be furnished by UITS

2.21 BROADBAND RF CABLING SYSTEMS

A. In each Dorm Room, existing coax to remain:

1. Coax field cabling

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B. Coax cabling outlets.

1. All existing or new coax outlets shall be replaced by a single RF Feed-Thru Connector on

a stainless-steel faceplate.

2. If the existing outlets also has a voice and/or data jack on the same plate, they shall be

eliminated from the new faceplate.

C. Some existing unterminated coax cabling shall be removed.

1. Newer coax cabling that passes thru the spaces shall remain.

D. Headend equipment and headend final connections provided by a separate UCONN CATV con-

tractor.

E. All active equipment shall be provided by others.

2.22 ACCESSORIES

A. All supplementary steel, channels, supports, and fittings, shall be Underwriters' Laboratories, In-

corporated-approved, be galvanized steel, and be manufactured by Steel City, Unistrut, Power-

Strut, T. J. Cope, Chalfant, or approved equal.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORK

A. Existing System Operation:

1. Make sure necessary provisions are made to provide continuous service of all applicable

existing systems throughout all occupied areas.

3.2 EQUIPMENT RACKS, CABINETS, AND BRACKETS

A. Securely mount freestanding and wall-mounted equipment racks and cabinets to the building

structure. Equipment racks shall be secured to the building structure at the top and bottom of the

rack. 3/8" lag screws and expansion anchors shall be used. Proper quantity of supports shall be

utilized. Drywall screws and other types of supports not specifically approved to support equip-

ment are specifically prohibited. Submit mounting supports for approval before installation.

B. Install terminating components such as patch panels (UTP, Fiber optic), cable management, etc.

into the racks, cabinets and wall-mounted relay brackets.

C. Once the cabling system has been installed and terminated, install all active components and

surge-protected power strips into the racks, cabinets and wall-mounted relay brackets.

D. Surge-Protected Outlet Strips: Mount surge-protected outlet strips per Manufacturer's directions.

3.3 WORK AREA OUTLETS

A. All Work Area Outlet locations shall be as indicated on the Technology Series Drawings.

Uniquely label each Work Area Outlet and jack within the outlet according to the numbering

convention required by UITS.

3.4 TERMINATIONS

A. All copper or fiber conductors of every cable shall be completely terminated at both ends.

3.5 CABLE PATHWAYS

A. Whitney, Holcomb and Sprague:

1. All new cabling in hallway areas with drop ceilings, cabling shall be installed above hall-

way drop ceilings, Wiremold surface mounted raceway shall not be used in these hall-

ways, new cabling shall be run in above ceilings with proper support, such as J-Hooks,

etc.

B. Re-use existing pathways where applicable

1. At a minimum use J-Hooks

C. Provide all equipment and cabling for a completely installed operating system. In general, path-

ways, outlet boxes and grounding are provided by the Structural Cabling Contractor.

D. Clearances: Clearances between cabling and other building systems, as required by EIA/TIA

569A and BICSI, shall be maintained throughout the building.

E. Fire/smoke seal all conduits, raceways, sleeves, slots etc. where cables pass from one location to

another, provided by Structural Cabling Contractor.

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1. Any exposed pathways including wiremold that are disturbed during installation shall be

re-painted by others

3.6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUNDING/BONDING

A. Provide Bonding to Grounding Buses.

B. Grounding/Bonding conductors shall be of electrical grade copper except where otherwise indi-

cated.

3.7 INSTALLATION

A. Refer to UITS:


2. Labelling Standards and Examples

B. All projects consecutive named foreman for duration of projects.

C. All cabling shall be installed in existing/new conduit where indicated on plans or shall be installed

open using "J" hooks.

D. At telephone board locations designated on the Drawings, furnish 3/4-inch-thick sheet of MDO

plywood backboard.

1. Backboards: Main Distribution Frame (MDF) Room - Provide plywood, fire-retardant

treated, 3/4 by 48 by 96 inches. Comply with requirements for plywood backing panels.

2. Provide ¾” fire‐retardant plywood backboard on all telecommunication space walls that do

not have doors. 4’ by 8’ sheets with the long side vertical and mounted with the bottom of

the sheet 6” AAF.

E. Weatherproofing:

1. Provide weatherproof enclosures for items to be mounted outdoors or exposed to weather.

F. Typical Layouts and Requirements:

1. Equipment racks and cabinets

a. Refer to UITS:

1) Appendix IV – Telecommunications Design Guidelines and Performance

Standards

2) Labelling Standards and Examples

2. Head End

a. Refer to UITS:


Standards


3. Typical backbone cabling

a. Refer to UITS:


Standards


G. UTP Cable Installation:

1. Refer to UITS:




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b. Labelling Standards and Examples

H. Optical Fiber Cable Installation:

1. Refer to UITS:



I. Open-Cable Installation:

1. Refer to UITS:



J. Separation from EMI Sources:

1. Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA/EIA-569-A recommendations for separating un-

shielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including

electrical power lines and equipment.

K. Coax cabling outlets clarification.

1. Dorm Rooms that have 2-separate existing coax outlet boxes:

a. The stand-alone coax outlet box (Husky Vision) shall remain, provide new single

RF Feed-Thru Connector on a stainless-steel faceplate.

b. The 2nd coax outlet, that may also have a voice and/or data jack on the same plate,

shall be eliminated, provide a new single blank faceplate.

1) All existing coax, voice, data cabling shall be removed as per NEC.

3.8 ACCESS PANELS

A. Furnish access panels for access to all concealed equipment junction boxes, pull boxes, etc. of the

Structured Cabling systems that require accessibility for the proper operation and maintenance of

the system or as required by Code.

3.9 CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Refer to Appendix IV – Telecommunications Design Guidelines and Performance Standards

3.10 CABLE PROTECTION

A. Refer to Appendix IV – Telecommunications Design Guidelines and Performance Standards

3.11 UTP CABLING SYSTEMS

A. The general topology shall be a "hierarchal star" configuration. All segments shall originate in

NRTL-listed patch panels. Located in the telecommunication equipment racks/cabinets, and shall

end at the Work Area Outlet.

1. Refer to UITS:



3.12 FIBER OPTIC CABLING SYSTEMS

1. Refer to UITS Appendix IV Standards and Labelling Standards:

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A. Deliver all patch cables and line cords thirty (30) days prior to Substantial Completion Date.

3.14 TELECOMMUNICATIONS IDENTIFICATION

A. Refer to UITS:



A. Color codes per UITS IT Department, and maintain consistent color-coding throughout the build-

ing.

3.15 LABELING INSTALLATION

A. Refer to UITS:



3.16 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TESTING

A. Refer to UITS:


A. Cabling systems shall meet or exceed the electrical and transmission characteristics of the systems

specified.

B. Cable segments and links shall be tested from both ends of the cable for each of the construction

phases. (Verify that cable labeling matches at both ends).

C. Test Reports: Upon completion and testing of the installed system for each of the construction

phases, test reports shall be submitted in booklet form, and shall show all factory and field tests

performed. Organize test reports by each telecommunication closet. Test reports shall be type-

written. Provide documentation and a copy of the standards being tested to. Indicate where test

is in compliance and acceptable limits for the test, measured value of the test and application

involved. Submit test report formats for approval during shop-drawing review.

D. Documentation

1. All test reports shall be submitted in hardcopy and electronic format. Hand-written test

reports are not acceptable.

2. Hardcopy reports are to be submitted in labeled, 3-ring binders with a witness signature

verifying passing execution of all tests.

3. Electronic reports must be accompanied by a Certificate signed by an authorized representa-

tive of the Technology Contractor, warranting the truth and accuracy of the electronic re-

port. Certificate must reference traceable circuit numbers that match the electronic record.

E. Equipment Manufacturer's Factory Test

1. Each cable and equipment manufacturer shall factory-test their respective products being

installed on this project and provide test reports at time of delivery.

F. Field Testing Equipment: Submit during shop-drawing review, the testing equipment to be uti-

lized on this project. The installer shall test all cables installed under this Section. Provide a hard

copy of all field testing.

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A. Refer to UITS:



A. Label all equipment as herein specified.

B. Provide:

1. Provide Building Structured Cabling Systems Administration Report indicating EIA/TIA-

606 required information.

2. "Record" drawings indicating location of all equipment, including but not limited to Work

Area Outlets, patch-panels, cross-connect blocks, on each segment and cable routing. In-

dicate labeling for each piece of equipment.

3. Record drawings indicating actual cable routes and outlet identifiers. Provide respective

copies mounted in each telecommunications closet and the main cross-connect.

4. Provide "As-built" Drawings in hard copy and in electronic format, AutoCAD Version 2016

or higher to the Owner with at least the minimum information including "required linkages",

"other linkages" and "user codes" required by EIA/TIA 606 for the following: Obtain copy

of original Drawings from the Architect.

a. Pathway Records

b. Termination Hardware Records

c. Space Records

d. Termination Position Records

e. Cable Records

f. Grounding Records

g. All telecommunications outlet locations identified. All telecommunication identifi-

cation labeling indicated for each connector in all outlets.

h. All Wire Closets and Racks identified.

i. Riser diagrams shall include:

1) One-line diagrams for UTP copper cabling with cable counts.

2) One-line diagrams for optical fiber cabling with cable counts.

j. Floor diagrams shall include:

1) Wire Closet locations and room numbers.

2) Work Area Outlet (WAO) locations and faceplate labels.

3) Wire Closet Wiring Zones, which identify all WAOs served.

4) Horizontal cabling pathways including penetrations and fire stopping.

5. “As-Builts” shall also include all UITS Labelling Standards for every WAO served.

6. Provide a UTP patch panel information in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format in hard copy

and in an electronic file on CD cross-referencing each UTP patch panel port by wire center

room, by patch panel, by port to its corresponding WAO connector label.

7. Provide all voice system 110-binding post information in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for-

mat in hardcopy and in an electronic file on CD prior to testing and/or activation of the

systems.

C. Submit NRTL certification that the voice and data cabling systems meet the transmission require-

ments of EIA/TIA 568B Series standard and TSB72.

D. Submit NRTL certification that the fiber optic cabling system meets the transmission require-

ments of TIA/EIA 455, 492AAAA, EIA/TIA 568B Series standard and TSB72.

E. Provide installer/tester certificate indicating compliance with transmission and reliability require-

ments for all components of the systems installed.



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3.18 TRAINING

A. Prior to the Substantial Completion of the work, give detailed instructions to the responsible per-

sonnel designated by the Owner in the operation and maintenance of all work installed under this

Section. A letter with two copies containing the name of the person or persons to whom the

instructions were given, and the dates of the instruction period, shall be submitted to the Architect

at the completion of the project.

B. All training for every system shall include a videotaped training session of all applicable features,

functions, programming and operations done by either the manufacturer or an authorized manu-

facturer’s representative (if Applicable)

C. Sign-Off from Owner:

1. The Technology Contractor shall be required to get a sign-off from the owner indicating

the owner has received proper training from the Technology Contractor for each system

specified.

END OF SECTION 27 1000

Clarifications to ITS bid meeting and contractor walk-through, on March 5th, 2020, for Holcomb, Whitney

and Sprague telecommunications cabling upgrades.

1) Alternate #1 – referenced in section 1.2.F.5 of the specifications. the installation of conduit only

for any location denoted at D1 on the prints. This alternate does NOT include the installation of

CAT6 cabling.

a. Conduit size shall be ¾” and a standard depth box is required, not 1” conduit and double

deep box as stated.

2) Alternate #2 – removal of riser cabling and demo of existing telecom rooms.

a. Note sections 1.2.A.2 and 2.18.K of the specifications denotes that all voice/video/data

outlets shall be eliminated back to the TR and a blank faceplate shall be installed in its

place.

3) Unit price #1 – installation of (1) CAT6 cable work area outlet

4) Unit price #2 – installation of (1) CAT6A cable work area outlet for wireless location. This

includes the installation of OWNER provided access points

5) Schedule of work – May 17th through Aug.16th

a. Both Saturdays and Sundays are available during those blocks of time.

6) Sequence of work – as noted in comment 2.A, old cabling within each residential room shall be

removed, the existing CAT6 wireless access point locations as well as the administration areas

listed in Note #14 shall remain in place for the duration of the project and removed once the

new cabling/system is active.

7) Riser cabling – as denoted on DWG T0.0 detail 1 and 3, there is a discrepancy both the copper

and fiber riser type of cabling and pair count.

a. Please install a 12-strand single mode fiber, with SC/APC connector and a 50-pair CAT3

copper riser from EF to new Telecom room.

8) Work area outlet type (DX) – as denoted on DWG T0.0, the DX notation states that the number

should represent the number of CAT6 cables we want installed.

a. As denoted on DWGs T2.0, T2.1 and T2.2, the D1 work area outlets should be D0. No

cabling is required at any of these locations.

b. Note that Alternate #1 is in reference to these comments.

9) Work area outlet type (MPTL) - as denoted on DWG T0.0, the field termination plug used for

MPTL locations shall be a Hubbell SP690 CAT6 90-degree connector.

10) Vertical Cores

a. It is the responsibility of the telecom contractor to use non-destructive testing/location

methods to field locate all slab reinforcing prior to coring existing and/or new slabs.

Modify core locations as required to avoid damaging any reinforcement

b. Adjacent slab cores shall be spaced a minimum of 12’ center to center.

c. The number of cores needed can be adjusted based on needed cable count/fill ratios as

we get to lower/higher floors.

d. UConn IT is following up with Planning & Design to see if UConn has preferred vendors

for floor x-raying.

11) Residential Assistant rooms – refer to specifications 2.18.H. For bidding purposes, provide one

(1) MPTL-2 work area outlet of two (2) CAT6 cabling for an RA room per floor. Eight (8) total

locations in the three buildings

a. Holcomb – (3)

i. 113



ii. 220

iii. 320

b. Sprague – 3

i. 136

ii. 227

iii. 327

c. Whitney – 2

i. 218

ii. 321

12) Clarification/Changes to Specifications

a. Page 2

i. 1.2.D – Telecom Ground Bus Bar provided by OTHERS. Contractor responsible

for grounding/bonding of equipment and ladder racking within TR 534.

ii. 1.2.5.d – Use standard depth boxes

iii. 1.2.F.5.d – Use ¾” sleeve

b. Page 9

i. 2.4.A.1.a.1 – Use ¾” sleeve

c. Page 10

i. 2.9 – Plywood provided by OTHERS

d. Page 11

i. 2.11.B - F – Telecom contractor shall install OWNER supplied PDUs

e. Page 12

i. 2.13.D – Use Hubbell Unloaded Patch Panel (Part Number HPJ48)

ii. 2.13.G – No separate patch panel for 6A ceiling mounted wireless cables. Use

YELLOW CAT6A jacks in HPJ48

f. Page 14

i. 2.15.C – Telecom Ground Bus Bar provided by OTHERS.

ii. 2.17.B.5.a – Provide Hubbell CAT6 and CAT6A reduced diameter patch cords

g. Page 15

i. 2.17.C.3 – 6A cable for ceiling mounted wireless cables shall be YELLOW in color.

ii. 2.17.C.5.a – No separate patch panel for 6A ceiling wireless cables. Use YELLOW

jacks in HPJ48

iii. 2.17.D.1(2nd 1) – Duplicate. Remove.

h. Page 16

i. 2.17.E.1 – Contractor shall refer to addendum (note #7) and DWG T0.0 for

details.

ii. 2.18.C – Use standard depth boxes

i. Page 18

i. 2.18.L.2. – All cables terminate in one field. No separate voice or wireless patch

panels.

ii. 2.18.M.1 - No separate patch panel for 6A wireless cables. Use YELLOW CAT6A

jacks in HPJ48

iii. 2.18.M.4 – Use Hubbell Unloaded Patch Panel (Part Number HPJ48)



j. Page 19

i. 2.18.O - Provide Hubbell CAT6 and CAT6A reduced diameter patch cords

13) Room Cutovers – There hare a handful of offices in the three buildings that will require cutovers

to the new cables for voice and data.

a. Holcomb

b. Whitney

i. All cut overs will be done in the telecom room with existing cable. We will be

moving the patch panels to the new rack.

c. Sprague

i. 003,103, 120A, and 123

001 003 004 005

007 007 009 010

010A 013 015

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPRAGUE HALL BUILDING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & CABLING UPGRADES #IT1177 FORM OF PROPOSAL

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E. SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES:

Provide Alternate Prices which reflect the work of the bid package under which this bid proposal was submitted and shall remain valid for the life of the project and include all costs for a complete installation. All pricing is inclusive of all costs of wages, applicable taxes, benefits, and applicable insurance. The Prices herein shall remain valid for the life of the project and include all costs for a complete installation. Alternate prices are good for both adds and deducts.

Alternate #1

1 Additional Conduit and Wiremold Workbox through wall to adjacent room for future cabling use, as indicated on the Drawings

$_______________________

Alternate #2

2 Remove Existing Voice Service Riser from each floors Electrical Room after it is decommissioned by UConn Voice Services as currently located on the floor as indicated on the Drawings (Rooms 129 – 929)

$_______________________

END OF ALTERNATES

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPRAGUE HALL BUILDING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & CABLING UPGRADES #IT1177 FORM OF PROPOSAL

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F. SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES: All rates are inclusive of all costs of wages, applicable taxes, benefits, applicable insurance. The rates provided will be negotiated and included as part of the contract and of your subcontracts. The Unit Prices herein shall remain valid for the life of the project and include all costs for a complete installation. Unit prices are good for both adds and deducts.

Unit Price 1

Cabling and installation of per unit Horizontal Cable Drop (CAT6E)

$_______________________ Each

Unit Price 2

Cabling and installation of University furnished WAP’s (CAT6A-YL)

$_______________________ Each

End of Unit Prices