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ADDENDUM NO. E

APRIL 2, 2018

TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS FOR

FOR

PLANT GROWTH ENVIRONMENTS FACILITY

Project Number: 950558 Contract No.: 950558-DB-2017-198

Plant Growth Environments Facility Project No.: 950558

Contract No.: 950558-DB-2017-198 Addendum E, April 2, 2018

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I. GENERAL

The following changes, additions, or deletions shall be made to the listed documents as indicated, and all other conditions shall remain the same.

II. REVISED ANNOUNCEMENT TO PREQUALIFIED PROPOSERS

Replace the Announcement to Prequalified Proposers issued in the Addendum.

III. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Replace the Technical Proposal issued in this Addendum. IV. PROPOSAL RFI’S

BID RFI

No. QUESTIONS / ANSWERS

1.01 Question: The Basis of Design prepared by FLAD Architects is very prescriptive in nature which does not lend itself to innovation by the design build teams. Please clarify if it is UCRs intent that the proposal responses strictly follow the BOD or if deviations from the BOD that enhance the design is desired. Answer: The plans, elevations, and site layout have been supplied in order to prove the feasibility of the provided criterion and are not intended or expected to be prescriptive. Teams are expected to present solutions which are innovative, efficient and responsive to the requirements defined as such within the Basis of Design.

1.07 Question: Conviron is specified as the Basis of Design for the Plant Growth Equipment. Will equal alternate manufacturers be acceptable? Answer: Conviron plant growth chambers are specified as part of the listed add alternates. Substitution with alternate manufactures having equal specification is acceptable.

1.08 Question: Page 3 of the Proposal indicated revised ASF of 31,264 SF. It also references the same 31,264 SF as Gross SF. Please advise on the correct revised Gross SF. Answer: Incorrectly stated GSF of 31,264 has been corrected with Addendum D.

1.09 Question: Sections in the DPP shows 14' clear floor to floor on the first floor. Walk-in growth chambers included in the DPP require at least 13'6" clear for install and maintenance. Please clarify the required floor to floor height. Answer: Design build team to ensure suitable overhead clearance to accommodate installation and maintenance of referenced equipment. Teams to reference equipment cut sheets included with Basis of Design to determine maximum dimensions.



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1.10 Question: Please re-issue a new program to match the new ASF. Answer: A revised program breakdown summary has been issued with Addendum D.

1.12 Question: DPP page 361 indicates data & telecommunications specification 27-0543, 27-1500, and 27-1300 will be provide at a later date. Please provide. Answer: Reference attached Exhibit 1.12A-C.

1.14 Question: Please indicate site point of connection for data. Answer: Communications Manhole (MH-696) will be the proposed “Conduit” Point-of-Connection (POC), see reference sketches sent. See attached Exhibit 1.14A.

1.18 Question: Section 3.5 “Utilities Infrastructure, Grading & Draining” in the Design Build geotechnical engineer…”, which means that each of the design-build teams will have to make their own assumptions about soils conditions (bearing pressures, soil capacity, etc.). These assumptions may affect structure type and building design, and may lead to unanticipated costs if wrong. Wouldn’t it be better if a soils report is commissioned by the University and provided to all of the design-build teams so that everyone is working off the same parameters? Answer: Lath House B site geotechnical report findings are included with RFP, design build teams will need to assess and determine design criterion.

1.19 Question: The 'University Furnished Information' issued with the original RFP leads us to believe that it includes Campus Communication Drawings under section 10, "(Issued in an Addendum)". We have been unable to locate those drawings. Please clarify which Addendum it was issued under (there have been three issued to date - as far as we know) Answer: Campus communications details are included in Basis of Design document, reference Exhibit 1.19A.

1.21 Question: Please confirm that only one ADA stall will be required. Please confirm that it will need to be a 'Van' stall. Please confirm that an accessible path-of-travel from the building to East Campus Drive will be required Answer: Design build teams are to provide a single Van accessible stall. Teams should include a suitable accessible path of travel from East Campus Drive as required per code.

1.28 Question: Addendum C, RFP Table of Contents lists Section 2.3 as "University Controlled Insurance Program", but section 2.3 is Work Phases"m and there is no "UCIP" section. Please confirm that the UCR Plant Growth Environments Facility is not a UCIP Project. Answer: UCIP is not applicable to this project.



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1.29 Question: Technical proposal section 1.2 requires (7) proposal copies. Technical Proposal Submittal Checklist requires (10) copies. Please clarify. Answer: 10 copies are required.

1.32 Question: Per the Civil Documents in the RFP, E. Campus Drive slopes at over 7%, which is well over ADA compliance. Is there a requirement to construct sidewalk along the project footage? Is there a requirement to construct curb ramps and crosswalk on E. Campus Drive? If so will the requirements be to keep cross slope less than 2%? Answer: There is no requirement for direct access for lab or green house spaces. Teams may however elect to provide such access given suitable security and access control measures are addressed.

1.36 Question: Is a building configuration with a central loading & hammerhead preferred or acceptable? With this configuration there would be no "Front" or "Rear" of building in regards to East or West elevation. Views from East Campus drive and from the access road & Trails of the Nature Preserve would be side primary facades of the building, not a loading or maintenance area. Also, Students, faculty, and researchers in the West side of the building would have a clear view of East Campus Road and those in the East side of the building would have a clear view of the Nature Preserve and trail system. Answer: Site design must provide efficient building layout, site access and circulation. Designs must address the need for a reserve capable of supporting a future service road along the eastern edge of the site, design must address present and future fire access.

1.39 Question: Please provide transcript of March 9, 1-on-1 meeting. Answer: Respective transcripts will be provided.

END OF ADDENDUM


Contract No.: 950558-DB-2017-198 Addendum B, January 30, 2018

Addendum C, March 6, 2018 Addendum E, April 2, 2018

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UANNOUNCEMENT TO PREQUALIFIED PROPOSERS

Subject to conditions prescribed by the University of California, Riverside, sealed proposals for a Design Build contract are invited from prequalified proposers for the following work:

PLANT GROWTH ENVIRONMENTS FACILITY

UDESCRIPTION OF WORKU Plant Growth Environments Facility (PGEF) will provide greenhouse & headhouse space, wet and dry research laboratories, growth chamber housing, and space for faculty and academic support. The project is envisioned to host multiple scientific disciplines engaged in collaborative research. Expanding agricultural research space will reduce existing space deficits and is integral to the campus’s strategy for strengthening both research and teaching capabilities. Maximum Acceptance Cost: S$22,500,000.00S $20,000,000.00 (funding is pending administrative approval)

The University has determined that the following contractors have been prequalified:

Swinerton Builders, Irvine, CA 92614 PCL Construction Services, Inc., Glendale, CA 91203

Kitchell Contractors, Inc., San Diego, CA 92121 DPR Construction, Newport Beach, CA 92660

The Anticipated Contract Value is S$22,500,000.00S $20,000,000.00

UPROCEDURES: Request for Proposals will be available beginning at 2:00 PM, on Monday, February 5, 2018 and will be issued at:

IB Reprographics 3363 Durahart Street Riverside, CA 92507

Phone: (951) 682-1850 Website: 31TUhttps://www.ibrepro.com/U31T

Technical Proposals must be received on or before: Thursday, June 21, 2018, 2:00 PM Price Proposals must be received on or before: Friday, June 22, 2018, 2:00 PM Price Proposals will be opened at: SFriday, June 29, 2018S Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 10:00 AM, at:

Architects & Engineers University of California, Riverside

1223 University Avenue, Suite 240 Riverside, California 92521

951-827-1269

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference & Project Site Visit. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be conducted on SThursday, February 15, 2018S Tuesday, February 13, 2018, beginning promptly at 9:00 AM.

https://www.ibrepro.com/


Contract No.: 950558-DB-2017-198 Addendum B, January 30, 2018

Addendum C, March 6, 2018 Addendum E, April 2, 2018

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Only proposers who participate in the pre-proposal project site visit, in its entirety, will be allowed to propose on the project. Participants must arrive at or before 9:00 AM. Persons arriving later than 9:10 AM will not be allowed to submit proposals as design builder on the project. Participants shall meet at:

Bannockburn Village University of California, Riverside

3537 Canyon Crest Drive, Room J102 Riverside, California 92507

951-827-1269 Proposers shall come prepared with questions concerning needed clarifications and shall only send their project manager, design professional, or other professional intended to work on the project to attend this meeting. For further information, contact Reggi Thomas at (951) 827-1269. Proposal Security in the amount of 10% of the Lump Sum Base Proposal, excluding alternates, shall accompany each bid. The surety issuing the Bid Bond shall be, on the bid deadline, an admitted surety insurer (as defined in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120) All insurance policies required to be obtained by Design Builder shall be subject to approval by University for form and substance. All such policies shall be issued by a company rated by Best as A- or better with a financial classification of VIII or better, or have equivalent rating by Standard and Poor's or Moody's. The successful proposer and its subcontractors will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the proposal documents and to pay prevailing wage rates at the location of the work. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid for this project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded any portion of this project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The successful proposer shall pay all persons providing construction services and/or any labor on site, including any University location, no less than the UC Fair Wage (defined as $13 per hour as of 10/1/15, $14 per hour as of 10/1/16, and $15 per hour as of 10/1/17) and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local working condition requirements. The successful proposer will be required to have the following California contractor's license at the time of the proposal opening: General Building Contractor “B” License. Reggi Thomas, Contracts Administrator, (951) 827-1269, [email protected] Bid Board: 31Thttp://ae.ucr.edu/business/contractors.html31T THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA University of California, Riverside Dates of Publication: 01/26/2018 thru 02/09/2018

mailto:[email protected]

http://ae.ucr.edu/business/contractors.html

Plant Growth Environments Facility Project Number: 950558

Contract Number: 950558-DB-2017-198 Addendum C, March 6, 2018 Addendum D, March 7, 2018

Addendum E, April 2, 2018

October 1, 2017 Page 1 of 14 Technical Proposal

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

CONTENTS

1. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL ................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Technical Proposal Delivery ........................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Technical Proposal Submittal Instructions ..................................................................................... 3 1.3 Presentation Boards Submittal Requirements ............................................................................... 3 1.4 Optional Study Model or Fly-Through Video .................................................................................. 4 1.5 Technical Proposal Scoring............................................................................................................ 4

2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CRITERIA .................................................................................................... 5

Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 5 TAB 1 - Architectural Design .................................................................................................................. 5 TAB 2 - Greenhouse Design .................................................................................................................. 5 STAB 3 - Project Program ComplianceS .................................................................................................... S6 TAB S4S 3 - Site, Civil, and Circulation Design ......................................................................................... 6 TAB S5S 4 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems Design ......................................................... 6 TAB S6S 5 - Sustainability Features Incorporated Into Design and LEED Silver Scorecard ................. S7S 6 TABS 7S 6 - Structural Design ................................................................................................................... 7 TAB S8S 7- Alternates, Project Enhancements and Added Value ............................................................ 7 TAB S9S 8 - Project Schedule & Work Plan ........................................................................................... S8S 7 TAB S10S 9 - Mitigation of Subsurface Conditions and Negative Construction Impacts........................ S9S 8 TAB S11 S10 - Quality Control Plan ........................................................................................................... 9 TAB S11S 12 - Deviations from Request for Proposal ............................................................................... 9 Oral Presentation ................................................................................................................................. 10 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) ................................................................................................................ 10

3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 10

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

Submittal in a separate sealed container identifies the: Project Name & Number, Submittal Date, Technical Proposal Submittal, and Identification Number. Submittal is properly addressed and delivered.

One (1) original and ten (10) copies of the written portion of the TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Include:

Electronic copy in PDF format on a Flash drive

One (1) set of up to no more than fifteen (15) PRESENTATION BOARDS, not larger than 30” x 42”. Include:

Copies of boards within the technical proposal binder as 11" x 17" sheets Electronic copy in PDF format on a Flash drive

One (1) bound set of the SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMITTAL shall be submitted not smaller than 30” x 42”.

Include:

Within the technical proposal binder as 11” x 17” sheets Electronic copy in PDF format on a Flash drive

One (1) optional study model or fly-through video



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1. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

Proposers shall submit a Technical Proposal conforming to the format outlined herein and shall provide all requested information. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRED FORMAT AND/OR PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED MAY RESULT IN A NON-RESPONSIVE SUBMITTAL.

Technical Proposals may be comprised of design narratives, drawings (no larger than 30” x 42”), presentation boards, optional study model or fly-through video, outline specifications, preliminary sizing calculations, catalog cut sheets, and other information as required and appropriate. ALL REFERENCES THAT MAY IDENTIFY THE DESIGN BUILD TEAM SHALL BE REMOVED.

1.1 Technical Proposal Delivery

.1 Proposal Delivery Date

Refer to the Proposal Schedule for the Technical Proposal Submittal due date and time.

.2 Marking and Identification of Submittals

Proposer shall clearly mark the outside of each package to identify the following:

Project Name: Plant Growth Environments Facility Project Number: 950558 Marked: “Technical Proposal Submittal” Date of Submittal: Design Builder Identification Number: If the Proposals are sent by mail, courier or delivery service, the sealed package shall be marked with the notation “SEALED PROPOSAL ENCLOSED” on the face thereof.

.3 Designated Location for Receipt of Technical Proposals

Proposer shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery of proposals. Proposals shall be properly addressed to be received at:

University of California, Riverside Architects and Engineers Department – BID BOX 1223 University Ave, Suite 240 Riverside, CA 92521 Attention: Reggi Thomas ULATE PROPOSALS:U ANY PROPOSAL, MODIFICATION, OR REVISION, THAT IS RECEIVED AT THE DESIGNATED UCR ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERS LOCATION AFTER THE EXACT TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS IS “LATE” AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS IT WAS THE ONLY PROPOSAL RECEIVED. LATE PROPOSALS AND MODIFICATIONS THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED WILL BE HELD UNOPENED, UNLESS OPENED FOR IDENTIFICATION, AND THEN RETURNED TO THE PROPOSER AFTER AWARD.

.4 Technical Proposal Delivery Methods (See marking instructions in 1.1.2 above)

a. Mail b. Courier (Hand Delivery) c. Delivery service

.5 Unacceptable Delivery Methods

a. Oral b. Telephonic





c. Facsimile d. Email or other electronic means

1.2 Technical Proposal Submittal Instructions

.1 Required Copies

One (1) original and seven (S7S U10U) copies of the written portion of the Technical Proposal shall be submitted in sealed boxes, envelopes, or other appropriate sealed containers. Include one (1) electronic copy of the written portion of the Technical Proposal and presentation boards (in PDF format).

.2 Technical Proposal Format

All Technical Proposals shall be submitted in 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17” 3-ring or spiral bound binders. Items not physically suitable for inclusion may be submitted separately with a clear proposal reference to the separately furnished items.

ALL NARRATIVES WITHIN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SHALL BE TYPED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN OR A COMPARABLE FONT THAT IS EASY TO READ UTILIZING 11 POINT FONT OR LARGER.

.3 Design Builder Identification Number

Prior to the Technical Proposal submittal, the University will assign a Design Builder Identification Number to each Proposer. The Design Builder Identification Number shall be used by each Proposer to identify its Technical Proposal submittal.

Blind Evaluation: To provide an impartial review of each Proposer’s Technical Proposal submittal, the Technical Evaluation Committee will conduct a Blind Evaluation. Therefore, the entire contents of the Technical Proposal submittal shall have all references to the Proposer’s identity removed. All references that may identify the Design Build team including, but not limited to, firm or team names, staff identification, consultant identification, addresses, telephone numbers, logos, letterhead, stationary, binders, or business cards or specifics about the firm or its size and history shall be removed.

1.3 Presentation Boards Submittal Requirements

.1 Submit one (1) set of up to, but no more than fifteen (15) presentation boards, not larger than 30” x 42” with the following: a. Construction Site Logistics – Indicate vehicular and pedestrian access/patterns during all

phases of construction. b. Vicinity Plan - Color rendered showing proposed building in relation to East Campus Drive,

Greenhouses 18-21 and Lathhouse 3. c. Site Plan – Color rendered indicating landscape/hardscape around building and showing:

i. Landscape features shall include trees, shrubs, ground covers, special fill areas and lawns, if any.

ii. Hardscape features shall include roadway, service and loading dock parking, plazas, retaining and landscape walls, and site lighting. Include access/patterns for ADA, pedestrian circulation, bike paths, public transportation, emergency vehicle access, and fire hydrants.

iii. Include all above-grade utilities, if any. d. Perspectives:

i. Two (2) color rendered perspectives of building exterior e. Floor Plans – Color rendered floor plans indicating program elements such as circulation,

space configurations and locations.





f. Greenhouse Plans – Color rendered indicating program elements such as benches, equipment locations, MEP services, water locations (domestic, RO, fertilizer), preliminary and secondary circulation, service circulation and exiting.

g. Materials – Provide samples of actual interior and exterior materials. .2 Include copies of boards not smaller than ½ size scale drawings within the technical proposal

binder AND ELECTRONICALLY ON A FLASH DRIVE (in PDF format).

1.4 Optional Study Model or Fly-Through Video

Each Proposer shall provide a study model of their proposed project design with the content and format as described:

.1 Study Model

a. Model to illustrate integration with existing buildings and site.

.2 Video

a. Show approach to building and entry up stairs to headhouse into greenhouses. 1.5 Technical Proposal Scoring

The Technical Proposal will be scored as follows:

Description Points Available

Executive Summary 0 TAB 1 – Architectural Design 40 TAB 2 – Greenhouse Design 45 STAB 3 – Enhanced Program Functionality S30 TAB S4S 3 – Project Program Compliance Pass/Fail TAB S5S S4S - Site, Civil, and Circulation Design 30 TAB 5 – Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems Design 35 TAB 6 – Sustainability Features Incorporated into Design and LEED Silver Scorecard 30 TAB 7 – Structural Design Pass/Fail TAB 8 – Alternates, Project Enhancements and Added Value 40 TAB 9 – Project Schedule & Work Plan 15 TAB 10 – Mitigation of Subsurface Conditions and Negative Construction Impacts 10 TAB 11 – Quality Control Plan 15 TAB 12 – Deviations from Request for Proposal Pass/Fail Oral Presentation 10 Subtotal: S300 S270 Best and Final Offer (if necessary) 30 Total: S330S 300





2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

Each Proposer shall provide the following information in the content and format as described. Proposal shall be indexed with tabs numbered and labeled in Ubold typeU denoting the sections. Narratives may incorporate graphic information and/or presentation boards.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 0 POINTS Suggested Text Length: 1 – 2 pages

The Executive Summary should stand on its own to convey the primary design, program and technical elements of your proposal that clearly and collectively demonstrate why your project approach represents the overall best value to the University.

TAB 1 40 POINTS

Suggested Text Length: 1 – 7 pages ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Proposer shall:

A. Identify the design context and philosophical design intent.

B. Demonstrate how the proposed design:

1. Achieves the architectural goals outlined in the Basis of Design and is consistent with the UC Riverside Physical Design Framework Chapter 1-3 and 4-7.

2. Incorporates the following elements: i. Architectural themes and materials consistent with the contextual design principles of the campus. ii. The use of architectural elements and space to create way finding in and around the building

without complete dependence on signage. iii. Prototype building design that will facilitate the design of future buildings to the north, including

future entrances iv. Development of an architectural statement on East Campus Drive. v. Durability and extended deferred maintenance with quality construction. vi. Building facades that are an expression of basic structure with evident organizing principles and

a lack of gratuitous ornament. vii. Other architectural design and aesthetic considerations.

C. Allows for seamless build-out of shell space as part of a future tenant improvement project.

D. Master plan the site for the design and construction of a future building to the north & south of PGEF.

TAB 2 45 POINTS Suggested Text Length: 1 – 6 pages

GREENHOUSE DESIGN

Proposer shall demonstrate how space configurations, adjacencies, and room layouts provide space with the following attributes:

A. Design high quality research space that will facilitate agricultural research.

B. Create a design that will allow the functions to be adjusted as program change, and the need for imaging increases or decreases.

C. Create an environment that provides a flexible framework for future programmatic adjustments.

D. Include considerations for future technological advances.

E. Support small group interaction and informal interactions between faculty and graduate students.





F. Temperature, humidity and shading control.

STAB 3 S30 POINTS SSuggested Text Length: 1 page (excluding matrix)

SENHANCED PROGRAM FUNCTIONALITY

SProposer shall demonstrate how space and functional configurations, adjacencies, and room layouts:

A. SAdditional information to be provided by an Addendum.

TAB S4S 3 PASS/FAIL

Suggested Text Length: 1 page (excluding matrix) PROJECT PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

Proposer shall demonstrate compliance with the PGEF Basis of Design by submitting the required Basis of Design Compliance Matrix and specifying the assignable square footage for each space and unit.

A REDUCTION GREATER THAN 5% OF THE ASSIGNABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR EACH SPACE WILL RENDER THE PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE

TAB S5S 4 30 POINTS Suggested Text Length: 1 – 5 pages

SITE, CIVIL AND CIRCULATION DESIGN

Proposer shall: SClearly defines reserve area for a future circulation road as defined in Plant Growth Environments & Support Facilities Relocation Study and as approved by Fire Marshal. S

A. Demonstrate how the proposed site, civil and circulation designs are responsive to the Project Site Analysis and consistent with the Site Plan Concept.

B. Demonstrate that the proposed site design includes:

1. Innovative and cost-effective solutions to design and construct the site, building, and systems. 2. Accommodates loading and outdoor storage uses that are screened from view with minimal visual

impact to adjacent public walkways and spaces.

3. Provides a delightful experience from East Campus Drive.

4. Non-asphalt paving solutions and other design & aesthetic considerations.

C. Demonstrate that the proposed civil design includes:

1. Innovative use of the existing topography, drainage, and soil. 2. An efficient site utility design that includes considerations to mitigate negative impacts on existing

utilities, campus grounds, adjacent buildings, and communities.

D. Demonstrate that the proposed circulation design is consistent with the UC Riverside Physical Design Framework and includes:

1. Efficient interface with existing campus circulation pathways (pedestrian and bicycle), vehicular access, building service and loading, and emergency.

2. Compliance with all accessibility codes and other applicable documents referenced in the RFP.

E. Clearly define reserve area for a future circulation road as defined in Plant Growth Environments & Support Facilities Relocation Study and as approved by Fire Marshal.


MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS DESIGN





Proposer shall include a description of the proposed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs and identify their features and system advantages; and demonstrate that they will:

A. Meet or exceed the requirements of the Project Planning Guidelines and Basis of Design, Specifications, campus energy goals, and project planning guidelines and campus Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

B. Strategies that support the required day one and future build-out shelled space in a cost effective and energy efficient manner.

C. Provide durability, ease of maintenance, aesthetic, and energy efficiency/conservation considerations.

D. Support the acoustical and sustainable requirements of the project.

E. Provide future flexibility of systems as the building program requirements and needs changes.

F. Provide cost effective greenhouse operations.

TAB S7S 6 30 POINTS

Suggested Text Length: 1 – 5 pages (excluding scorecard) SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES INCORPORATED INTO DESIGN AND LEED SILVER SCORECARD

Proposer shall: A. Demonstrate how the proposed design incorporates sustainability features outlined in the RFP, including:

1. Reduction of the carbon footprint. 2. Achievement of LEED Silver certification or higher. 3. Alternative means and methods to provide the required building(s) energy performance.

B. Submit LEED scorecards indicating which credits would be pursued for LEED Silver, or higher certification.

TAB S8S 7 S0 POINTSS UPASS/FAILU

Suggested Text Length: 1 – 4 pages STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Proposer shall: A. Include a description of the proposed structural design and identify proposed materials and system

advantages.

B. Demonstrate that the proposed structural design: 1. Will meet or exceed the requirements of the RFP requirements, including, but not limited to the California

Building Code and University of California Seismic Safety Policy. 2. Includes considerations for wind, vibration, and deflection control.

TAB S9S 8 40 POINTS

Suggested Text Length: 1 – 2 pages (excluding matrix) ALTERNATES, PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS AND ADDED VALUE

Proposer shall:

A. Submit the Alternates, Project Enhancements, and Added Value Matrix.

1. Indicate whether project Alternates are included in the base bid at no additional cost.

2. List project enhancements and added value with appropriate descriptions. Project enhancements provide the University with Uadded valueU to the base bid requirements.





B. Demonstrate that the proposed design, materials, and construction quality exceed the requirements of the base bid.

ALTERNATES, PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS, AND ADDED VALUE MATRIX P0F

1P (TAB

S9 S8) ALTERNATES ALTERNATE NO. ALTERNATE DESCRIPTION INCLUDED IN BASE BID?

1 Add Alternate to accommodate four (4) reach-in growth chambers in the shipping-receiving room.

YES NO

2

First floor egress corridor between grid lines D-M and 2-3, the storage room between grid lines D-F and 1-2, and the growth chamber suite between grid lines D-E and 3-9.

YES NO

3 First floor growth chamber suite and Procedure Laboratory between grid lines E-E.5 and 3-9. YES NO

4 First floor growth chamber suite and Procedure Laboratory between grid lines E-5-G and 3-9. YES NO

5 First floor Flex Laboratory and Clean Laboratory between grid lines G-H and 3-9. YES NO

PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS AND ADDED VALUE ITEMIZED LIST OF PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS DESCRIPTION

TAB S10S 9 15 POINTS Suggested Text Length: 1 – 2 pages (excluding schedule)

PROJECT SCHEDULE & WORK PLAN

Proposer shall:

A. Submit a Work Plan demonstrating how it intends to staff and manage tasks and resources necessary to accomplish the work, commencing with the Notice to Proceed and ending with the completion of Construction.

1. Identify the project approach and address:

i. Key elements of project management and administration (staffing plan). ii. Strategies for addressing and overcoming potential project constraints and challenges associated

with each project phase including mobilization. iii. Sequence of work with minimal service interruption for the surrounding community, specifically

occupied units and facilities immediately adjacent to the site. iv. Maintaining security of spaces during construction.

1 Suggested Format





v. Environmental mitigation measures around laydown area.

B. Submit a Preliminary Schedule that is consistent with the Work Plan and identifies:

1. The approach to the fast-track design and construction of the project 2. Significant contract activities including shoulder to shoulder sessions, and procurement activities and

durations, including the activities required to complete the Construction Documents and obtain required approvals

3. The division of work by construction drawing packages (limited to no more than six (6) Construction Document Packages) with a breakdown of drawings and specification sections to be included in each package. Specify how the design package strategy contributes to successful schedule implementation.

TAB S11S 10 10 POINTS

Suggested Text Length: 1 – 2 pages MITIGATION OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AND NEGATIVE CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

Proposer shall demonstrate that it will minimize or eliminate the risk of increased costs or adjustments to the Contract Time with consideration of the following:

A. Excavation and grading requirements including proposed shoring and monitoring of existing structures.

B. Underground utility identification, relocation, and/or removal.

C. Existing groundwater conditions. Description includes discussion of potential mitigation of shallow groundwater conditions including the need for dewatering and the potential use of excavated soils as backfill.

D. Existing geotechnical conditions including the presence of groundwater, rock, or fill.

E. Subsurface contamination.

F. Mitigation of construction noise, vibration, dust, etc. affecting surrounding community.


QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Proposer shall:

A. Demonstrate compliance with Division 01 General Requirements, Section 01 4000, Quality Requirements and include descriptions of:

1. The organizational and reporting relationships of the project team members responsible for quality control. Submit a table indicating quality control resource loading through completion of the project.

2. Quality control procedures during design and construction document development (include internal QC and CDA processes) to assure compliance with program requirements and avoid scope expansion.

3. Quality control procedures for mock-ups used by the University to make final materials selections and establish the quality of construction that will be incorporated into the work.

B. Submit a Tracking and Compliance Log that includes the incorporation of University comments during the review and approval process.

TAB S13S 12 PASS/FAIL

DEVIATIONS FROM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL





Proposers shall submit the Deviations Matrix, (located at the end of this document), to summarize each instance where the Lump Sum Base Price Proposal, or Alternate Pricing deviates from the requirements established in the Proposal Documents. Absent an appropriate reference in the Deviations Matrix, the University will assume that the Design Builder will comply with all the specific requirements of the Proposal Documents during both the design and construction phases of the project.

The Lump Sum Base Price Proposal and Alternate Prices shall include the cost of all proposed deviations from the Proposal Documents. Deviations from the Proposal Documents will not be allowed without prior written approval from Design and Construction Services. After the Award of Contract, proposed product substitutions shall be made according to Specification Section 01 6000, Product Requirements.

DEVIATIONS MATRIXP1F

2P (TAB S13S 12)

(Deviations from Master Specifications and/or RFP)

SPECIFICATION SECTION/CAMPUS STANDARDS AND BASIS OF DESIGN

ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTIVE DETAILS IMPACT OR EFFECT ON PROJECT DESIGN

ORAL PRESENTATION 10 POINTS

Proposer shall make an oral presentation of its proposal following the University’s evaluation of Technical Proposals and prior to the public opening of the Lump Sum Base Price Proposals. However, if at the conclusion of the evaluation of Technical Proposals, the University determines that requesting a BAFO would be in its best interests, the University will defer the oral presentation and proceed directly to a BAFO process. The University may elect to request written proposal clarifications from the Proposers prior to holding BAFO discussions.

During the oral presentation, Proposers will be allowed 30 minutes to present the most important aspects of their proposals and 1 hour to answer questions and provide clarifications requested by the Technical Evaluation Committee. Discussions may cover any of the requirements described in the RFP.

Proposed cost shall not be discussed during the oral presentation. The University’s summation of Proposal Clarifications shall be accepted by signature of selected Proposer and incorporated into their Proposal by reference.

BEST AND FINAL OFFER (BAFO) 30 POINTS

The University may determine that clarifications to the initial proposals and additional discussions with the Proposers are necessary to obtain proposals that are responsive with respect to program and cost requirements, and to optimize the ability to obtain best value for this project. In this case, the University will

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conduct discussions with each Proposer following the technical evaluation with the intent of allowing the Proposers to submit a BAFO. The University will request BAFO submittals from the Proposers to clarify and document understandings reached during discussions. Instructions for the BAFO submittals including the deadline, format, and content requirements will be issued in writing by the University.

The BAFO submittal will consist of two components:

A. A revised technical proposal or technical proposal supplement covering all additions, changes, or clarifications to the original technical submittal. Revised drawings, presentation boards and other supplements may also be submitted as appropriate and in accordance with the University’s written instructions for the BAFO submittal.

B. A revised Lump Sum Base Price Proposal, Lump Sum Base Price Proposal Spreadsheet, and a new Proposal Security, in accordance with the University’s written instructions for the BAFO submittal.

3. SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The following drawings shall be submitted; 1) as one (1) bound set not smaller than 30” x 42”, 2) within the technical proposal binder as 11” x 17” sheets, and 3) ELECTRONICALLY ON A Flash drive (in PDF format):

SHEET SCALE .1 Demolition Plan None .2 Grading and Drainage Plan None .3 Site Plan 1” = 20’ .4 Landscape and Hardscape Construction Plan 1” = 20’ .5 Conceptual Structural Plan 1/16” = 1’ .6 Architectural

1) Code Information Plans (All Levels) 1/16” = 1’ 2) Floor Plans (All Levels) 1/8” = 1’ 4) Conceptual Reflected Ceiling Plans 1/16” = 1’ 5) Exterior Elevations 1/8” = 1’ 6) Building Sections 1/8” = 1’ 7) Enlarged Partial Exterior Building Elevations 1/4” = 1’ 8) Typical Exterior Details 1/2” = 1’

.7 Mechanical Conceptual Floor Plans 1/8” = 1’

.8 Electrical Conceptual Floor Plans and Single Line Diagrams 1/8” = 1’

.9 Greenhouse Plan 1/8” = 1’

.1 Demolition Plans:

a. Sequence for demolition; including locating, identifying, disconnecting, sealing / capping / safeing-off, and protecting utility services.

b. Locations of temporary dust and noise control partitions and means of egress relative to adjacent communities.

c. Path of hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal.

.2 Grading and Drainage Plan:

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) compliance and other environmental mitigation measures, including:

a. Locations of drain inlets used to capture sheet flows. Include inlet protection measures, if required.

b. Finished ground contours and spot grade elevations as required for ridge lines, flow lines, or grade breaks.

Best Management Practices required for limiting erosion of graded slopes and controlling sediment entering storm drain inlets. Show gravel bags, straw waddles, silt fencing, or other devices, if any.





.3 Site Plan

Illustrate relationships with existing site elements and buildings, and include:

a. Location of proposed building in relation to adjacent buildings

b. Location and descriptions of proposed hardscape design elements in relation to existing facilities and site amenities

c. Location of proposed surface parking, roads, service areas, walks, tree groupings, landscape screening, retaining walls, and other various site/building features, including appropriate descriptions

d. Building(s) and site (ADA) accessibility

e. Location of existing and proposed site lighting

f. Location of existing and proposed site electrical & mechanical equipment

.4 Landscape and Hardscape Construction Plan

Show all new and existing landscape and hardscape features:

a. Landscape features shall include trees, shrubs, planters, ground covers, special fill areas, and other amenities, if any.

b. Hardscape features shall include paving; ramps; retaining, landscape, and seat walls; stairs; and site/integral lighting. Include access/patterns for ADA, pedestrian circulation, bike paths, emergency vehicle access, fire hydrants, if any.

.5 Conceptual Structural Plan

All levels, typical floor plan shall include:

a. Conceptual foundation plans illustrating structural design concept

b. Dimensioned structural grid

c. Conceptual Structural Floor Plan illustrating structural design concept:

1) Dimensioned and structural grid

2) Concept and location of lateral bracing system

3) Location and size of structural columns.

.6 Architectural (All Levels)

1) Code Information Plans to include the following:

a. Identification of fire and smoke rated walls and openings

b. Identification of all exits

c. Identification of all room names

d. Identification, location and fire rating of building(s) or occupancy separations

e. Identification and limits of building(s) occupancies

f. Description of summarized code review, including building type, occupancy group, exit calculations

2) Floor Plans shall include:

a. Dimensioned structural grid

b. Exterior walls, doors, frames, and openings





c. Interior walls, doors, frames, and openings

d. Room names

e. Applicable equipment and furnishings

f. Fixture locations

g. Appropriate descriptions

3) Conceptual Reflected Ceiling Plans shall include:

a. Exterior and interior walls, doors, and openings

b. Ceiling height designations

c. Room names

d. Reflected ceiling grids

e. Interior and exterior soffits and bulkheads

f. Light fixtures

g. Item and material designations

h. Ceiling mounted equipment

i. Appropriate descriptions

4) Architectural Exterior Elevations

a. All major building elevations

b. Structural grid designations

c. Vertical floor elevation designations

d. Material designations

e. Include appropriate descriptions

5) Architectural Building Sections

a. Longitudinal

b. Latitudinal

6) Architectural Enlarged Partial Exterior Building Elevations (All Elevations)

a. Building(s) entrances

b. Structural grid designations

c. Vertical floor elevation designations

d. Material designations

e. Include appropriate descriptions

7) Architectural Typical Exterior Details

a. Illustration of building systems relationship

b. Typical exterior details

c. Structural grid designations

d. Vertical floor elevation designations

e. Grid to exterior wall dimensions

f. Item and material designations





g. Include appropriate descriptions

.7 Mechanical Conceptual Floor Plans and Plans (All Levels)

a. Place over architectural background.

b. HVAC and plumbing information may be combined for all levels.

c. Conceptual HVAC and plumbing floor plans shall include:

1) Single line HVAC main ducts and risers

2) Single line exhaust ducts and risers

3) HVAC and exhaust equipment and associated system components layout in mechanical room

4) Identification and location of main plumbing lines, equipment and valves

5) Identification of plumbing fixtures

6) Identification and location of floor drains and sinks

7) Location and identification of mechanical equipment and HVAC temperature control zones

8) Overall dimensions of mechanical equipment and service clearance dimensions to be provided

.8 Electrical Conceptual Floor Plans and Single Line Diagrams (All Levels)

a. Place over architectural background.

b. Lighting and power information may be combined for all levels. Typical spaces do not need to be repeated.

c. Conceptual floor plans shall include:

1) Location and identification of light fixtures

2) Location and identification of exit lighting

3) Location and identification of emergency lighting

4) Location and identification of electrical panels

5) Location and identification of electrical equipment

6) Location of transformers and generators

7) Conceptual single line power diagram

.9 Greenhouse Plans:

a. Floor plans showing configuration of typical greenhouse layout.

b. Show options of bench layouts and MEP systems that support the greenhouses.

c. Show configuration and location of water (domestic, RO, fertilizer water), data and all types of

power per the program requirements.

d. Show typical electrical panel(s) configuration for each greenhouse.

END OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SECTION

University of California, Riverside Addendum E, April 2, 2018, Exhibit 1.12APlant Growth Environments Facility – Phase 1

UCR Project No. 950558

UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAY FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

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SECTION 27 0543


PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Publications and Standards

B. Related Sections

C. Telecommunications Submittals

D. Quality Assurance

1.2 PUBLICATIONS AND STANDARDS

A. National Electrical Code (NEC) (ANSI/NFPA 70):

1. Chapter 8: “Communications Systems”2. Article 250: “Grounding”

B. Electronics Industry Alliance/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA): EIA/TIA 607 -Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

C. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 and Part 68

D. Rural Utilities Services (RUS), formally REA

E. Lightning Protection Code - ANSI/NFPA 780

F. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Publications

G. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) Publications

H. State of California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 3, CCR, 2007 California Electrical Code

I. State of California Public Utilities Commission (Cal. P.U.C.) Publication: G.O. 128 Rules forConstruction of Underground Electrical and Communications Systems

J. Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (U.L.) Publications

1. 6-1981 (R86) Rigid Metallic Conduit2. 514B-1982 Fittings for Conduit and outlet Boxes3. 651-1981 Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit4. UL 467 “Grounding and Bonding Equipment”5. UL 497,497A, and 497B “Communications Circuit Protectors”

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1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Contract Terms and Conditions

B. Section 27 1500 – Telecommunications

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be made for the following products:

1. Underground Conduits and Supporting Components 2. Pull Boxes and related hardware 3. Warning Tape 4. Pull Rope 5. Grounding and Bonding Hardware 6. Conduit tags

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, Federal, or State Standards, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the standard. When more rigid requirements are specified, the Contractor shall comply with the most stringent code.

B. The Contractor shall conform to reference standard by date of issue current on final design documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY VAULTS

A. All utility vaults to be installed shall be specifically designed for telecommunications applications, with no exceptions.

B. Materials

1. The Contractor shall provide pre-cast utility vaults meeting ASTM C 478 with 28 day 5500 psi minimum compressive strength concrete and designed for AASHTO H-20 loading per AASHTO HB 14. See conduit construction drawings for vault sizes. The Contractor shall install vaults to meet all manufacture requirements. The contractor shall furnish and place sand bedding to allow proper weight distribution and leveling of all vaults.

2. Utility vaults shall have tongue-and-grove double sealed joints on mating edges of pre-cast components. The joints shall firmly interlock adjoining components and provide waterproof junctions and adequate shear transfer. Joints shall be sealed with approved watertight joint sealant as prescribed in the manufacturer’s installation specifications and conforming to AASHTO M198, Type B. Sealing material shall be installed in strict accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions.

3. Conduit Entrances

a. For conduit installed on this project, knockout panels or pre-cast individual conduit openings may be used.

b. For existing utility vaults, new ducts shall enter the utility vault with factory-




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formed bell end of the conduit, and a seal around the conduit shall be applied after installation. Existing utility vaults that shall be re-used to install new copper and fiber cables shall be retrofitted with the required racking and grounding and bonding per the TIA/EIA Bonding and Grounding Standards.

4. Covers

a. The Contractor shall provide solid covers (traffic rated), with a 76.2 cm (30 in.) diameter clear opening.

b. Heavy-duty type frames and covers made of cast iron, suitable for H-20 loading, and having machined bearing surfaces shall be used.

c. The covers shall be of indented type with solid top design. d. The upper side of each cover shall have the letters “Communications” cast

or burned by welder, in integral letters no less than 2 inches high. The ring of the casting shall be field stamped with utility vault or pull box numbers as indicated on the conduit drawings.

e. Double lids are required for vaults over 12 feet in length as per OSHA.

C. Manufacturers: Jensen Precast, Associated Concrete Products, Brooks Products, & Utility Vault Company or equal

2.2 COMMUNICATIONS PULL BOXES

A. Pre-cast pull boxes shall meet the standards defined in Subsection 2.1.B. (1).

B. Joints and seals shall be provided and installed as defined in Subsection 2.1.B. (2).

C. Conduit entrances shall be provided as defined in Subsection 2.1.B. (3).

D. Pull boxes shall be equipped with cable racking hardware suitable to support large copper cables.

E. All pull boxes shall be equipped with traffic-rated spring loaded hinged lids with a locking mechanism. All lids shall have the identification marking of “Communications” permanently affixed to the cover. The upper side of each cover shall have the letters “Communications” cast or burned by welder, in integral letters no less than 2 inches high. The cover shall also be field stamped with two inch high pull box identification numbers as indicated on the conduit drawings.

F. Manufacturers: Jensen Precast, Associated Concrete Products, Brooks Products, & Utility Vault Company or equal

2.3 COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY VAULT/PULL BOX HARDWARE

A. Materials

1. Pulling irons shall be provided, as required for the size of utility vault/pull box (minimum of 4 per utility vault: 2 Installed on each end wall, top and bottom). Pulling irons shall be installed opposite the terminators. All pulling irons shall be constructed of 2.2 cm (7/8 inch) hot-dip galvanized steel.

2. A sump of 30cm (12 in.) in diameter shall be provided in each utility vault, per the manufacturer’s specifications.

3. Heavyweight cable racks with adjustable arms shall be provided for all cables in each utility vault. The racks shall be attached with adjustable inserts set in the concrete walls




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(bolts or studs embedded in concrete will not be used). Racks and inserts shall be centered on the side walls that are utilized for the racking of splice cases in the utility vault, arranged so that all spare conduit ends are clear for future cable installation. The racks shall have a sufficient number of arms to accommodate cables for each conduit entering or leaving the utility vault.

4. Corner standoff brackets 15cm to 20cm (6 in. to 8 in. from wall) shall be provided if the utility vault is equipped with center exit conduits. The bracket shall extend from 15cm (6 in.) off floor to 15cm (6 in.) below roof.

5. All utility vault and pull box hardware shall be steel that is hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

6. Each utility vault shall have a detachable galvanized steel ladder per opening that can be removed to facilitate future work in the utility vault. The ladder shall be secured to a top support arm in the utility vault opening or chimney.

B. Manufacturers

1. Hardware: Jensen Precast, Alhambra Foundry (model No. A-3382 ladder with A-3383 support bar), Inwesco Products, or equal.

2. Utility vault: Jensen Precast, Brooks, Utility Vault, or Associated Concrete Products, or equal.

2.4 COMMUNICATIONS DUCT-BANKS

A. Materials

1. Conduit

a. Schedule 40 PVC - Size as shown on Drawings.

2. Conduit shall have a factory formed bell on one end for interconnecting segments. 3. All conduits shall be installed in an encased steel pipe where a boring method is utilized.

Grout shall be provided between conduits inside pipe and around steel pipe to fill voids per manufacturer’s specifications.

4. Spacers: High impact spacers shall be used in all multi-duct systems, for both solely-owned or joint telecommunications/power constructions. They shall conform to NEMA TC-2, TC-6, TC-8, and ASTM F 512 dimensions.

5. All fittings shall be designed specifically for use with the type of conduit Installed. 6. All conduits shall be equipped with expansion rubber type sealing plugs in all utility

vaults/pull boxes to include conduits within all buildings.

B. Manufacturer: CARLON or equal for conduit. TYCO / JACKMOON for conduit Duct Sealing Plugs

2.5 COMMUNICATIONS ENTRANCE CONDUIT

A. Conduit entering a building shall be galvanized steel pipe (rigid steel). Conduit shall transition from PVC to GRC at a distance of 24 inches beyond the exterior of the foundation to two inches AFF in the entry room. The conduits shall slope downward away from the building to reduce the potential of water entering the building. All metal conduits shall be equipped with a plastic grommet to prevent cable damage during Installment.

2.6 DUCT-BANK LOCATING CABLE (DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE)




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A. Warning tape shall be a minimum of 6” wide, orange in color, and shall have a nondegradable imprint as follows:

1. “Caution Fiber Optic Cable Buried Below”

B. The tape shall be detectable.

C. Manufacturer: As follows:

1. Carlon

a. MAT3061 “Caution Fiber Optic Cable Buried Below”.

2. Equivalent manufacturer’s type and style is acceptable.

2.7 PULL ROPE

A. Pull rope shall be new 3/4” polyester mule tape with a minimum 2500 lb. tensile strength.

B. Manufacturers: NEPTCO or equal.

2.8 BONDING/GROUNDING

A. The reinforcing steel in the walls of the utility vault shall be bonded together and brazed to the bronze inserts of each section of the utility vault per the manufacturer’s utility vault specifications. The ground inserts shall be attached to the steel rebar to provide a point of attachment for the ground wires or bonding ribbon. The inserts shall be bronze, flush mounted, and brazed to the rebar cage of all the sections of the utility vault (bottom, intermediate, and roof sections).

B. Materials

1. Bonding Ribbon: Shall be made of annealed solid copper 3/8 inch wide x 1/16 inch thick, tin plated. Manufacturer: INWESCO Cat.12A55 or equal.

2. Bonding Ribbon Clamp: Shall be made of soft lead ½ inch wide by 1/16 inch thick and shall accept ¼ inch diameter bolt. Manufacturer: INWESCO Cat. 12A56 or equal.

3. Fargo Clamp: Shall be cast from copper, silver plated, furnished with copper bolt. Manufacturer: INWESCO Cat.12A57 or equal.

4. Ground Inserts: Shall be made of Cast Bronze W/1/4 Copper Rod. Manufacturer: INWESCO Cat.12H69 or equal.

2.9 CONDUIT AND RACEWAY TAGS

A. All conduits and other raceways shall be labeled with permanent type tags. Tags shall include destination engraved onto the tag. Adhesive or taped-on type markers shall not be permitted.

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3.1 COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY VAULTS AND PULL BOXES

A. General

1. The Contractor shall obtain all required permits and notifications before commencing any work operations.

2. All state and local ordinances shall be complied with at all times. 3. All federal, state, and local safety rules, including OSHA, will be enforced at all times

during the duration of the project. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to inspect the job site to ensure compliance.

B. Final location of all communications utility vaults and pull boxes shall be determined by the Contractor and Engineer of Record. All manholes to have a minimum cover of 2 ft. measured from final grade to top of manhole.

C. All conduits entering a utility vault or pull box shall be installed at right angles to the short walls and shall be sealed to prevent seepage unless otherwise specified on the construction documents.

D. Excavation dimensions shall be verified with the utility vault supplier in advance so as to prevent delays in setting schedule.

E. Shoring shall be in accordance to prevailing underground construction codes, i.e., OSHA, G. O. 128, NESC, and all applicable local, state, and federal statutes.

F. All utility vaults shall be equipped with pulling irons.

G. Finish grade shall be established prior to placing structures.

H. The Contractor and the Inspector of Record shall inspect all utility vaults prior to backfilling.

I. Backfill materials shall have been sifted to provide a sand equivalent of not less than 20, and a sieve size of No.4 Backfill material shall be mechanically compacted to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent to a level six (6) inches above final grade. The excess material shall be excavated to the final grade upon acceptance of compaction.

J. Existing and/or new communications utility vaults/pull boxes may be installed near the existing power and signal vault system. The Contractor shall either Install new or enlarge existing utility vaults/pull boxes and conduits in such a manner as to not disturb existing utilities while maintaining specified clearances from all obstructions. This may require clearing much of the area around the vaults by hand. The final Installment and depth shall be determined by the Contractor and Engineer/Inspector of Record.

K. The Contractor shall locate all existing utilities within 20 feet of the new and/or enlarged utility vault/pull box system. The Contractor and Engineer/Inspector of Record shall review and approve any revised coordination schematics. Caution shall be used when working in this area.

L. The Contractor shall excavate around existing vaults using caution to identify and preserve all utilities in the area.

3.2 DUCT BANKS AND CONDUITS

A. All communications conduit ducts shall be encased in 2-sack concrete mix slurry with at least 3 inches of concrete at the top and bottom and 3 inches on each side. A horizontal and vertical




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separation of 2 inches between the ducts shall be maintained by installing high impact spacers with horizontal and vertical locking intervals of ten feet. The top surface of the concrete encasement shall include an orange color dye for future identification.

B. All communications conduit shall be installed in a uniform manner between vaults. Conduit in position #1 at one utility vault shall maintain its position within the duct run and terminate in the #1 position at the next utility vault. The position of all conduits between utility vaults shall be maintained.

C. Long radius bends (over 30 feet) shall be used whenever possible to make changes in direction. If it is found to be necessary to install a 90 degree bend in the conduit run, a factory-made sweep of no less than 12 feet 6 inches radius shall be used. No conduit run shall exceed a total of 180 degrees of bend between any two points (such as utility vaults or buildings) considering both vertical and horizontal sweeps. Cold-formed trench bends shall have a radius of not less than 40 feet and shall pass mandrel integrity. Bend radius criteria are 2” or less 6 times the diameter of the conduit and, for any conduit larger than 2”, 10 times the diameter of the conduit.

D. The length and destination of all conduits shall be identified in each utility vault, pull box, and building. Embossed metal or heavy plastic tags strapped to each conduit shall be used.

E. After installation of communications conduit and after the concrete encasement has cured, the Contractor shall prove all conduits by pulling a mandrel with a diameter ¼ inch smaller than the conduit and 12 inches long through each conduit end-to-end. The Inspector of Record shall be notified 24 hours before this procedure. Each conduit shall be cleaned with a bristle brush to remove any debris.

F. All utility vault and pull box entrances shall be shear-blocked with standard concrete extending no less than 15 inches from the entry wall. All entering ducts shall be completely encased.

G. Utility marking tape shall be buried 12 inches below the surface directly above the conduit.

H. All conduit structures shall be built with the telecommunications conduits Installed above the power conduits with a minimum of 12 inches of separation unless otherwise called out on the construction drawings. If this type of construction is required, it shall receive prior approval of the Engineer of Record.

I. All entrance conduits shall be securely fastened to the building. The end of the conduit located inside the building shall be sealed to prevent rodents, water, or gases from entering the building.

3.3 ENTRANCE CONDUIT

A. Install entrance conduits of Rigid Steel 4” conduits from within 24” of new building foundation and all the way to the telecom room (BDF) of the new building.




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3.4 LOCATING DUCT BANK CABLE

A. Underground detectable warning tape shall be installed in all trenches at one foot below the final grade after the conduit and encasement is complete. The tape shall indicate the type of cable that will utilize the substructure system, e.g., fiber optic or copper cables. The detectable warning tape shall be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications to ensure access to the tape for locating purposes.

3.5 MULE TAPE

A. Mule tape shall be new material that is free of knots, kinks, and abrasions.

B. Mule tape shall be installed as a single continuous length in every new conduit, no splicing will be allowed.

C. Mule tape shall be installed in all conduits to include an additional 10-feet of slack remaining on each end secured to loop-eye end of expanding rubber type duct plug.

3.6 BONDING/GROUNDING

A. Bonding conductors shall be routed with a minimum number of bends. The bends placed in the conductor should be sweeping.

B. All bonding connections shall utilize listed bolts, crimp pressure connectors, clamps, or lugs. Exothermic welding may be used.

END OF SECTION 27 0543

University of California, Riverside Addendum E, April 2, 2018, Exhibit 1.12BPlant Growth Environments Facility – Phase 1


OUTSIDE PLANT BACKBONE CABLING

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SECTION 27 1300


PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work shall consist of the provision, splicing, termination and testing of a complete and fully-functional Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) data system and an extension of the existing Copper Plant. Therewill be an 18 Strand ABF Singlemode Optical link between School of Medicine Education (SOM-E)Building - Data Center Room 1600 and the Plant Growth Environments (PGE) FacilityBDFTelecom Room. This work will also include a 25 Pair 24 AWG Copper Cable extension fromMH-696 to the PGE BDF-1A Telecom Room XXXX. This work shall include but not limited to theprovision of the following:

1. Telephone and data system hardware.

2. Telephone system underground copper backbone OSP cable with Protection.

3. Data ABF bundles, Tube Distribution Unit (TDU) removal and replacement to include tubecable placement in an underground manhole conduit system.

B. The work shall not include provision of the following:

1. Telephone handsets and active switching equipment.

2. Integrated Services Digital Network equipment.

3. Telephone services. Active computer and networking equipment.

4. Computer and network software.

5. Horizontal Category 6 Cabling.

C. Provide all incidental items that belong to the Work described and which are required for acomplete end-to-end system.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditionsand Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. A specialist installer company that has completed work of a similar nature shall carry out thetelephone and data system installation work detailed in this section.

B. The installer shall have a proven track record in the field of telephone, data, and fiber cabling andsystem installation, with at least five previous installations of comparable size and complexityundertaken within the last three years.

C. The installer shall be qualified in the installation and termination of optical fiber cabling asdescribed in this specification.

D. Installer shall be an authorized Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation Licensed FutureFLEXInstaller (LFI) and shall provide the Sumitomo Electric 25 year extended product warranty andapplication assurance on this installation.




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1.4 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following items for wiring systems used as signal pathways for voice and high-speed data transmission:

1. Mounting elements.

2. Underground copper and protection.

3. Fiber-optic cabling (Air-Blown Fiber).

4. Identification products.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. ABF: Air-Blown Fiber

B. Backbone: A facility (e.g., pathway, cable, or conductors) between telecommunications rooms or floor distribution terminals, the entrance facilities, and the equipment rooms within or between buildings.

C. BDF: Building Distribution Frame.

D. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

E. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-connection.

F. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

G. FTU: Fiber Termination Unit.

H. IDF: Intermediate Distribution Frame.

I. LAN: Local area network.

J. LFI: Licensed FutureFlex Installer.

K. MDF: Main Distribution Frame.

L. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

M. PFE: Polyethylene Extruded Foam (jacketed).

N. SEL: Sumitomo Electric Lightwave.

O. TC: Tube Cable.

P. TDU: Tube Distribution Unit.

Q. TGB: Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (IDF locations).

R. TMGB: Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (BDF location).

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: See 1.3.

B. Provide sample copy of copper riser and fiber test reports.

C. Cable Test Results:

1. Tube Cable Tests.

a. Pressure Tests shall be submitted to the Owner’s Representative on appropriate forms showing; (Refer to Sumitomo Recommended Procedure SP F-04-003 – Tube Pressure Testing Procedure)

b. Test date

c. Installer’s name

d. Tube Cable ID

e. Tube # (in)

f. Tube # (out)

g. Test Pressure (P.S.I.)




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h. Time held

i. Obstruction Tests shall be submitted to the Owner’s Representative on appropriate forms showing; (Refer to Sumitomo Recommended Procedure SP F-04-004 – Tube Obstruction testing Procedure)

j. Test date

k. Installer’s name

l. Tube Cable ID

m. Tube # (in)

n. Tube # (out)

o. Span Length

p. Travel time

q. P.S.I. test rate

r. PEF jacketed, Bundled Fiber Optics Testing shall be submitted to the Owner’s Representative.

s. Submit manufacturer’s test reports for each reel of fiber bundle provided prior to installation.

t. Submit Contractors on-reel test results at 850 and 1300 nm for multimode and 1310 and 1550nm for single-mode.

u. Submit Contractor’s OTDR test results after bundled fiber terminations are installed.

v. Submit soft copy PEF jacketed, bundled fiber optic cable OTDR test results on compact disc (CD). Format CD test results in comma separated variable (CSV) format wherever possible. Provide proprietary software on the CD to enable viewing of the soft-copy test results.

1.7 AS BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. The as-built documentation shall consist of the construction drawings to include wall to wall and wall to building footages (Telecom room) inserted next to the symbol for each MH and MDF/BDF location.

B. Show FTU Panel numbering.

C. Show PEF jacketed, bundled optical fiber cable numbering and labeling.

D. The as-built documentation shall also contain the cabling routes taken between the cable tray, conduit and/or J-Hooks if applicable.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of communication cabling with UCR telecommunications representative prior to start of work.

B. Meet jointly with UCR telecommunications representative to exchange information and agree on details of equipment arrangements and installation interfaces.

1. Record agreements reached in meetings and distribute to other participants.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Submit at project closeout, a signed and registered FutureFLEX® Warranty consisting of extended product warranty and applications assurance in accordance with the FutureFLEX® Extended Warranty Program.




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1. 25-Year Extended Warranty (SEL warrants the FutureFLEX products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty five (25) years from the date of shipment.)

B. The following is a list of required items that must be submitted for application for this warranty:

a. Complete the Warranty registration Form on the FutureFLEX website and submit to SEL.

b. Testing data for the Obstruction and Pressure Test for each tube and tube cable in the system.

c. Sample Test Data Sheets are available on the website.

d. Original handwritten test results from the field are required; typed results are not acceptable.

e. Electronic copies of OTDR Readings with viewing software and fiber spans identified per As-Built Drawing.

f. Bi-Directional measurements are required at the highest wavelength

g. All software required to run or view the test data must accompany the application.

h. Copies of as built drawings must be submitted to SEL via electronic or hard copy to SEL. (Drawings must be in AutoCAD or Visio)

i. Submit copies of purchase invoices for the FutureFLEX products used in the installation. ( Hard copies only )

C. At notice to proceed, submit the most current copy of the FutureFLEX® certificate of registration and the warranty terms and conditions that apply to the FutureFLEX® solution, unless submitted with pre-qualification documentation.

D. Submit a statement, at notice to proceed, of any Contractor warranties in addition to the manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties. Submit at closeout signed copies of the Contractor provided warranties that are in addition to manufacturer’s stated and supplied warranties.

1.10 MATERIALS STANDARDS

A. Products, services, and materials provided by the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the following:

1. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

3. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

4. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., (UL) or equivalent.

5. National Electric Code (NEC), latest edition.

6. National, State, and Local OSHA building and fire codes.

7. EIA/TIA Standard EIA/TIA-568-B.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard; Part 1: General Requirements.

8. EIA/TIA Standard EIA/TIA-568-B.2 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard; Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components.

9. EIA/TIA Standard EIA/TIA-568-B.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.

10. EIA/TIA Standard EIA/TIA-569-A - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

11. EIA/TIA Standard EIA/TIA-607 - Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

B. Products, services, and materials provided by the Contractor shall be new and of high quality and free of faults and defects.




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1.11 SYSTEM TESTING

A. Following telephone, data, and fiber optic cable installation and termination at both ends, undertake and record tests to ensure that the cabling system will perform satisfactorily in service. In addition to the tests detailed in this specification, the Contractor shall carry out any additional tests that he deems necessary to ensure the satisfactory operation of the telephone, data, and fiber optic cable systems. The costs of these additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor.

B. Provide the University Representative with the opportunity to witness all testing. On request, the installer shall demonstrate that the test procedure competently identifies the fault conditions being tested for.

C. Complete the tests identified in all of the telephone and data system specifications in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 & B.3

D. Notify the University Representative in writing seven working days before the date of commencement of the cable tests. Provide details, on that advance date, of proposed tests, the test schedule, equipment to be used, its certification and calibration, and the names and qualifications of test personnel.

E. Personnel shall be competent in and qualified by experience or training for detailed design, installation, and testing of telephone, data, and fiber optic cable systems.

F. Include the cost of obtaining, calibrating, and maintaining test equipment, and the cost of carrying out and recording the tests, including labor costs, in the bid sum.

G. Ensure that all Test Equipment is in calibration before delivery to site and throughout the testing period. The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that any necessary tests and rework to maintain equipment's calibration status are carried out.

H. To support the test procedure, create a printed table of every cable in the building or outside plant (OSP) with appropriate columns for each test result and comments.

I. Sign and date each successful series of test results as the tests proceed. As a minimum, each completed page of test results shall be signed and dated once all the tests on that page have been successfully completed and their results recorded.

J. The test documentation shall be available for inspection by the University Representative during the installation period and the original documents (not copies or retyped versions) shall be passed to the University Representative within five working days of completion of tests on cables in each area. The installer shall retain a copy to aid preparation of as-built information.

K. Failures detected during the testing shall be duly noted on the test results schedule and rectified. On the fault being rectified, this shall also be noted. These notes shall not be deleted or obliterated.

L. Rectification of all damaged cables shall include replacing damaged cables with new cables in complete runs or remaking poor terminations. In-line cable joints, splices, or distribution points are not acceptable. All damaged cables shall be removed from site and replaced at no cost to the University.

1.12 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Prior to starting any Work, notify the University Representative in writing of dimensional discrepancies and other conditions detrimental to proper performance of the Work.

B. There shall be no additional cost incurred by the Owner for complying with the specifications and requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. As catalog numbers change frequently, the Contractor must verify all part numbers prior to ordering materials. Written clarifications shall be issued in response to written Request for Information (RFI).




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1.13 LIFETIME OF SYSTEM

A. The physical and operational lifetime of the installation is intended to be in excess of ten (10) years.

1.14 WARRANTY

A. Provide a 25 year Premium Product & Installation Warranty by Sumitomo Electric and the Licensed FutureFlex Installer.

1.15 LABELING AND NUMBERING SCHEME

A. Label each component of the telephone and data systems with its unique identification number. The labeling and numbering scheme shall be compatible with the labeling and numbering scheme currently used by the University of California-Riverside. The labeling and numbering scheme used by the contractor/installer shall be approved by the University Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave for Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) FutureFLEX Cabling Systems.

2. Essex or equal for PE-89 twisted pair Copper (backbone) cable.

3. Preformed Line Products for Stainless Steel Splice Cases.

4. Inwesco, Hubbell or equal for manhole racking hardware.

5. Thomas Betts for Deltec Cable Support System.

6. Panduit, Hellerman-Tyton, Allen-Tel or CPI for horizontal and vertical wire management products.

2.2 TUBE CABLES AND HARDWARE

A. The Contractor shall provide all Tube Cables, Tube Couplings, Tube Distribution Units (TDUs), Fiber Bundles, Fiber Termination Units (FTUs), Connectors and hardware/equipment as indicated on the drawings.

B. Contractor to couple assigned tubes in tube cables as shown on drawings with clear tube couplers as required in the following TDU’s; 1.1.2, 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.4 and 3.4.6.

C. Contractor to verify all cut lengths required prior to ordering.

D. In MH-696, TDU 3.4.4 (NEMA Enclosure on north wall with door rusted closed), carefully cut (surgically remove) with an angle grinder TDU NEMA enclosure and Tube Cable entrance coupling(s) only. Do NOT damage or cut into exiting Tube Cables and/or individual Tubes as they have working ABF bundles. Note: Each Tube Cable entrance Couplings will have to be cut on each side (180 degrees apart) as to allow for removal. Provide new DE12SPC (12.5” x 38”) Stainless Steel Splice Case (TDU) with 3-Section End Plates on each end. TDU shall be placed in a Vertical position and in the same location as NEMA Enclosure was installed on north wall on manhole, see drawings. Note: Couple all tubes in in TDU 3.4.4 coming from Tube Cable 3.4.3 and Cap all non-coupled Tubes, see Tube coupling schematic detail, coordinate with UCR Communications Representative.




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E. Provide all the necessary Manhole Racking hardware to secure new DE12SPC (TDU) and Tube Cable(s) vertically on north wall. Provide Inwesco or equal the following: (Qty. 5) T-Slot 24-Inch long 14 hole Racking (#10A08) and (Qty. 4) 3-3/4” Cable Rack Supports (S Type) (#10A40) to attach T-Slot Racking to Manhole wall above and below DE12SPC. All Manhole Racking Hardware (Racking, Supports, Nuts & Bolts) shall be Hot Dip Galvanized. Secure TDU to Wall Racking with Deltec Cable Straps & Locking Heads (minimum 2 cable straps/per 24-inch Rack for three (3) locations).

F. In PGE Facility Building, provide TDU 3.4.6 (DE06MDU) on west wall in Telecom Room XXXX BDF-1A.

2.3 TELEPHONE SYSTEM BUILDING ENTRANCE TERMINAL

A. Provide 25 Pair Building Entrance Terminals (BET) (Circa 1880ECA1-25) or equal equipped with twenty-five (25) 4C1S CommScope Protection Modules, Protector Code 4C1S and Material ID # 104386545. The cable sheath and the Building Entrance Terminal shall be bonded and grounded to the TMGB bus bar with green, stranded #6 ground wire. Terminate and connect one end with two-hole compression lugs at TMGB and use set-screw on BET side. Label BET with Cable Number and Pair Count.

2.4 DATA SYSTEM FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANELS

A. At SOM-E Building; Terminate 18 Strand SM in Data Center Room 1600 in exiting equipment Rack F0, FTU #4, panel(s) “K & L”. Coordinate location with UCR Telecommunications Representative, see drawings.

B. At PGE Building; Terminate 18 Strand SM in Telecom Room in new existing FTU 3.4.7, panel(s) “A & B”, see drawings.

C. At SOM-E Building provide SC Duplex Connector Panels in existing FTU #4, panel(s) K & L, at PGE Building Provide SC Duplex Connector Panels in new FTU 3.4.7, panels A & B, see drawings.

2.5 DATA SYSTEM EQUIPMENT HARDWARE

A. Provide Data System Hardware as shown on drawings.

1. Supply all miscellaneous parts and pieces to make a complete system.

2. Provide Fanout kits for 18 strand ABF on each end.

2.6 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM CABLE TAGS AND LABELS

A. Provide labels and/or Cable Tags for telephone and data distribution and feeder cables.

B. The lettering on each label shall be as large as is practicable. All labels shall be machine produced. Handwritten labels will not be acceptable.

C. A standard relative orientation shall be adopted for all labels unless otherwise specified.

D. Labels shall be robust, durable, shall resist abrasion, and shall be UV inhibiting, permanent and

indelible. Labels shall be proof to 140° Fahrenheit.

E. Labels shall be readily visible and shall be fixed so that they remain in a visible position wherever practical.

F. Labels shall carry the full complement of characters to designate the unique identification for the item that they identify.

G. Cable Tags (OSP Copper and ABF Tube Cable): Canoga Perkins, Panduit or approved equal.




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H. Cable Labels: Provide Self-Laminating Wrap Around Cable Labels Brady Corporation or equal. Cable Labels shall have a white printing area with black print. Cables Labels shall be preprinted or computer printed type. Hand written Labels are not acceptable. Cable Labels shall meet the legibility, defacement, exposure and adhesion requirements of UL 969.

2.7 DATA SYSTEM VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL PATCH MANAGEMENT

A. Provide vertical/horizontal patch management for Building Entrance Terminals. Provide Allen-Tel GB13x “D”-Rings or approved pathway.

2.8 TELEPHONE DATA SYSTEM NON-CONTINUOUS CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Non-continuous cable supports shall provide a bearing surface of sufficient width to comply with required bend radii of high-performance cables; UL Listed. Non-continuous cable supports shall have flared edges to prevent damage while installing cables. Non-continuous cable supports sized 1 5/16” and larger shall have a cable retainer strap to provide containment of cables within the hanger. The cable retainer strap shall be removable and reusable and be suitable for use in air handling spaces.

B. Non-continuous cable supports shall be ERICO CableCatTM J-hook series or approved equal.

2.9 OPTICAL FIBER BACKBONE CABLE

A. Optical Fiber Backbone Cable: Provide one (1) Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) Bundled cable consisting of one (1) eighteen (18) strand single-mode fibers. ABF bundle shall be FB18SX. Fiber bundle shall be Polyethylene Extruded Foam (PEF), Color Yellow, marked every two feet with: strand count and fiber mode. Factory-fabricated, industry standard low water peak, glass-type optic single-mode fiber bundle with the following operational and construction features.

Single-mode Optical Fiber Specifications

Core Diameter: 8.3 µm nominal

Cladding Diameter: 125.0 (± 0.5) µm

Core/Clad Offset: ≤ 0.5 µm

Cladding Non-Circularity: ≤ 0.5%

Coated Fiber Diameter: 245 (± 10) µm

Cladding/Coating Offset: ≤ 12 µm

Colored Fiber Diameter: 254 (± 7) µm

Attenuation: 0.40 dB/km @ 1310 nm

0.30 dB/km @ 1550 nm

Maximum Dispersion: 2.8 ps/nm-km 1285 to 1330 nm

Zero-Dispersion Wavelength: 1302 - 1322 nm

Zero-Dispersion Slope: 0.090 ps ((nm) 2.km)

Polarization Mode Dispersion LDV: 0.08 ps/sqrt (km)

B. Contractor to verify cut lengths required prior to ordering.

2.10 SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS

A. Optical Fiber Connectors. Provide Corning UniCam 95-200-42 SC style single-mode fiber connections or approved equal, conforming to the following specification.

B. SC compatible with ceramic ferrule.

C. Maximum insertion 0.2 dB average, 0.5 dB max, 0.1 dB standard deviation.




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D. Optimally keyed.

E. Fitted with strain relief boots to ensure durable and robust connections.

F. Durability better than 500 rematings, FOTP-21 with maximum increase in insertion loss of not more than ≤0.2 dB change.

G. Color-coded caps and boots to distinguish between transmit and receive elements in a duplex pair.

2.11 TELEPHONE SYSTEM BACKBONE OSP CABLE

A. Provide PE-89 copper 24 AWG twisted pair cable, see drawings for pair size and cable route.

B. Contractor to verify cut lengths required prior to ordering.

C. Materials shall be Superior Essex (PE-89) or approved equal.

D. Provide 3M 710 splicing system OSP Connectors for underground splices.

E. Provide 3M710-SC1-25 for the CO side of all splices.

F. Provide 3M710-BC1-25 for the Field side of all splices.

G. All new OSP Manhole/Cabinet splices shall be 2-Bank Facilities type with fold back design.

2.12 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Materials: Comply with NFPA 70, TIA/EIA-607, and UL 467.

2.13 TELEPHONE SYSTEM BACKBONE OSP CABLE SPLICE CASES & PROCEEDURES

A. Provide Preformed Line Products Stainless Steel splice cases for all Manhole (underground) splice locations.

B. Provide all required racking and/or steps necessary for proper support of cable.

C. Provide step locks to secure all steps in place and secure cables to steps.

D. In MH-696 (copper splice), change-out existing end plate as required, field verify splice case size, records show 6.5-inch Stainless Steel Splice Case, see drawings for splice case size and locations.

E. Bond & Ground all cables and splice closures.

F. Flash Test underground splice cases with a minimum of 10 lbs. PSI to assure complete resistance to water penetration. Provide the University Representative (48 hours’ notice) with the opportunity to witness all testing.

2.14 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Brady Corporation, Inc.

2. Panduit Corp.

3. Hellerman-Tyton

4. Kroy LLC.

B. Comply with TIA/EIA-606-A.

C. Cable Tags (OSP Backbone Copper and ABF Tube Cable): Canoga Perkins, Panduit or equal.




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D. Cable Labels: Self-Laminating Vinyl Cable Labels, machine printed with alphanumeric cable designations.

2.15 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Fiber-Optic Cable: Each cable spool tested at factory before shipping at 1310 and 1550 nm for Single-mode.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION STANDARDS

A. Comply with BICSI TCI, TIA/EIA-568-B.1, TIA/EIA-568-B.2, TIA/EIA-568-B.3, and TIA/EIA-569-A.

B. Installation and certification of all unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling in accordance with the latest available TIA/EIA requirements for cabling installations is required.

C. Cabling Systems and Pathways shall be installed in a “neat and workmanlike manner” as specified by ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Sections 110-12 and 800-6.

D. The contractor shall adhere to and comply with the latest versions and/or revisions of each applicable standard. Among the various standards, guide-lines and practices applicable to this project are the following:

1. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

2. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM 11th edition)

3. California Building Standards Commission

4. California Electrical Code (2004) Title 24, Part 3

5. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

6. FCC Part 68.5 Establishment of Telephone Premises Wiring Attestation List

7. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

8. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

9. NEMA WC 66 (2001) Premise Wiring

10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

11. NFPA 70 (2008) National Electrical Code

12. Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

13. TIA/EIA-526-14A (August 1998) Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant – OFSTP-14

14. TIA/EIA-568-B.1 (2004) Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard


16. TIA/EIA-568-B.3 (2002) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3-2000)

17. TIA/EIA-569-A (1998) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces (ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-98)

18. TIA/EIA-569-A-2 (2000) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces, Addendum 2 (ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-2-2000). This addendum defines the furniture pathways and spaces contained in work areas.

19. TIA/EIA-606-A (2002) Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings




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20. ANSI/J-STD-607-A (2002) Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

21. TIA/EIA – 758 (April 1999) Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard

22. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL)

23. UL 444 (1994; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996) Communications Cables

24. UL 467 (1993; Bul. 1994 and 1996, R 1996) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

25. UL 497 (1995) Safety Protector for Paired Conductor Communication Circuit

26. UL 514C (1988; R 1989, Bul. 1993 and 1994) Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

27. UL 910 (1995; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996) Flame-Propagation and Smoke-Density Values for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Used in Spaces Transporting Environmental Air

28. UL 969 (1995) Marking and Labeling Systems

29. UL 1286 (1993) Office Furnishings

30. UL 1581 (1991; Bul. 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996, R 1996) Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

31. UL 1666 (1991; Bul. 1995 and 1996) Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed in Vertical Shafts

32. UL 1863(1995) Communication Circuit Accessories

E. Federal, state, local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the work, as well as the Owner Technology Infrastructure standards, guidelines and practices may apply and shall be incorporated as part of these Technical Specifications.

F. In reviewing the various Contract Documents, the Systems Contractor shall be responsible for noting conflicts between proposed design/concepts and the applicable standards, guidelines and practices. A written Request for Information (RFI) shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted to the Owner representative prior to commencing any work impacted by such conflicts. Such RFIs shall describe the conflict/violation and, if appropriate, recommend alternative solutions with associated costs. The Owner representative warrants that they will diligently strive to address such RFIs in order to minimize negative impact on the schedule.

G. Where the requirements of the Contract Documents are more stringent than applicable codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards, guidelines and practices, the Contract Documents shall apply. In all other instances, the most current standards, guidelines and practices shall apply.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables.

1. Verify proposed routes of pathways. Check raceways, conduits, tube cables, cable trays, J-Hooks, and other elements for compliance with space allocations, clearances, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation. Verify that cabling can be installed complying with EMI clearance requirements. Contractor to verify lengths required prior to ordering.

2. Identify plan to support cables in suspended and/or open ceilings from the cable tray, conduits sizes and/or J-Hooks to the workstation locations. Verify that load capacity of cable support structures is adequate for each pathway.

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3.3 APPLICATION OF MEDIA

A. Backbone Fiber Optic Cable (ABF) for Data Service: Use Single-mode for runs between SOM-E Building and Plant Growth Environment (PGE) Building BDF-1A. See construction drawings for details.

B. Backbone Copper Cable for Voice Service: Use OSP PE-89 category 3 cable for runs between MH-696 and PGE BDF-1A. See construction drawings for details.

3.4 DATA AND COPPER SYSTEM INSTALLATION DETAILS

A. Data System Cabling:

1. Install one (1) eighteen 18 strand SM 18FBSX data system Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) optical fiber bundle as indicated on drawings running between the Fiber Termination Unit (FTU 4) connector panel(s) K & L Rack F0 in the SOM-E Data Center Room 1600 and FTU (3.4.7) connector panel A & B in Plant Growth Environment (PGE) Building Telecom Room.

2. Couple assigned tubes in tube cables as shown on drawings with clear tube couplers in TDU’s; 1.1.2, 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.4 and 3.4.6.

3. In MH-696, Remove/cut-out existing TDU 3.4.4 (NEMA enclosure) for new DE12SPC 12.5-inch Stainless Steel Splice Case. In MH-696, cut in new 7-Tube Cable (TC07TOX) 3.4.5 into TDU 3.4.4, see specification 2.2D and E for additional information.

4. Install one (1) seven (7) tube ABF tube cable (TC07TOX) from TDU (3.4.4) in MH-696 to the wall mounted TDU 3.4.6 in PGE Telecom Room BDF-1A as indicated on the drawings.

5. In MH-696, Change-out (as required) existing 6.5-inch endplate on (copper splice) Stainless Steel Splice Case, field verify existing splice case size.

6. Install one (1) one tube (TC01TGX) from TDU (3.4.6) to FTU (3.4.7) in PGE Telecom Room BDF-1A Data Rack (RR-02) as indicated on the drawings. Coordinate exact location with University Communications Services representative.

3.5 INSTALLATION PRACTICE

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceway and using conduit, J-Hooks and/or cable tray. Cable Installation:

1. Install cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members and follow surface contours where possible.

2. Make terminations only at indicated cross-connect and/or patch panels.

3. Pulling Cable: Do not exceed manufacturer's written recommended pulling tensions. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable at no cost to the University.

4. Secure and support cables at intervals 12" to 18" and not more than 6" from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.

C. Wiring within Wiring Closets and Enclosures:

D. Separation from EMI Sources: Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA/EIA-569-A recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment. Comply with the following minimum separation distances from possible sources of EMI:




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1. Separation between unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to open cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: 5 inches.

b. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: 12 inches.

c. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: 24 inches.

2. Separation between unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to cables in grounded metallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: 2-1/2 inches.



3. Separation between power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures in proximity to cables in grounded metallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.



4. Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: 48 inches.

5. Fluorescent Fixtures: 5 inches.

E. Take due account of the minimum bend radius of all cables installed. No cables shall be installed in a fashion that contravenes the minimum bend radius of the cable.

F. Provide all cables in straight parallel runs when on cable trays and/or J-hooks. Hold cables running in the vertical direction in place with broad cable ties at not more than 15" centers. Hold cables running in the horizontal direction in place with broad cable ties at no more than 18" centers.

G. Telephone and data system cables shall run in dedicated cable tray, J-hooks and/or conduit provided for data and telephone system use only. Do not tie communication system cables to power or other foreign services. Notify the University Representative in writing of all instances of foreign cabling or other systems installed in telephone, or data system tray or conduit. All cabling shall run parallel or at right angles to building wall structures.

H. Reinstate all pull-wires in conduits after use to facilitate future addition of cables.

I. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all new and existing conduit(s) are clean and free of debris. This will require the Contractor to Swab and Mandrel each conduit to be used prior to installing any cable(s) e.g. innerduct, ABF Tubing, Fiber, etc.

J. The Contractor shall individually and properly ground all voice termination frames with #6AWG green stranded wire to the MTGB or TGB.

3.6 GROUNDING

A. Comply with TIA/EIA 607.

B. Grounding Points:

1. Locate TMGB grounding terminal in the MDF/IDF room.

2. Provide a ground connection from all voice termination frames, copper riser sheaths to the grounding terminals in the MDF/BDF and IDFs.




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3.7 LABELING CONVENTIONS

A. General. Outlets, cables, and terminations shall be labeled with a standard identification tag. Tags shall be typewritten or stamped with indelible waterproof ink and mechanically secured in a permanent fashion. Handwritten labels are NOT acceptable. Labels shall be mounted in a manner, which permits easy access and viewing. Receptacles, cables, and terminations shall be identified using the following conventions.

B. Riser and OSP Cables:

1. Telephone cable(s) will have cable ID and pair counts, from and to locations clearly marked on each cable and building equipment room punch down blocks.

2. Optical ABF cable will have cable ID and strand count, from and to locations clearly marked on each building equipment room fiber optic patch panel.

3. Label each cable with wrap around label so that the label is visible for inspection.

C. Telephone System Termination 110 Block:

1. Termination 110 Block Labels. Provide a full complement of pre-printed cardboard patch frame labels, allowing each pair of each telephone system distribution, feeder, and external cable to be clearly identified.

3.8 IDENTIFICATION

A. Cabling Administration Drawings: Show building floor plans with cable administration-point labeling. Identify labeling convention and show labels for telecommunications closets, backbone pathways and cables, entrance pathways and cables, terminal hardware and positions, grounding buses and pathways, and equipment grounding conductors. Follow convention of TIA/EIA-606-A. Furnish electronic record of all drawings, in software and format selected by University.

3.9 TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION

A. General:

1. Acceptance testing by the University Representative shall not occur until all work in the communication closet is completed, including but not limited to mounting and installation of fiber riser cables, backboards, terminating boxes, and grounding blocks, and termination of fiber riser cables, copper riser cables, station wires, or any other work necessary for the completion of the installation. Acceptance testing shall be in compliance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 & B.3.

2. The University Representative shall have the right to schedule acceptance testing at its convenience.

3. A University Representative, at the option of the University Representative, shall be present during testing.

4. Such acceptance testing shall in no way reduce the Contractors' obligations regarding restoration, clean up, or warranty.

5. Contractor shall perform tests necessary prior to acceptance testing to ensure that the installed cables will pass acceptance testing performed in conjunction with University Representative.

6. Contractor shall be responsible for performing, tracking, and recording the results of tests.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing equipment and materials necessary for as long a period of time as necessary to complete testing to the satisfaction of the University Representative.




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8. Test record forms shall be agreed to by the University Representative prior to the commencement of acceptance testing.

9. When testing is completed on cables, the Contractor shall deliver typewritten records of the test results to the appropriate University Representative within 48 hours of completion of such tests.

B. Telephone and Data OSP and/or Riser Cables:

1. A visual inspection shall be made to insure that the cables have been terminated on the punch down block in proper color code order. An end-to-end continuity test is to be made for each pair to insure wire continuity and correct tip and ring polarity. Riser/OSP cables will be tested from the building entrance frame punch down blocks to the floor equipment room punch down blocks that the cable serves.

2. Vertical and/or horizontal riser and/or OSP cables will be tested to insure that they meet the current requirements of EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring for the category of cable being installed, i.e., Category 3 cable shall meet Category 3 parameters within a 25-pair binder group. Documentation will include cable ID, pair ID, from and to points, pair ID marked on the punch down blocks, results of testing, and as-built information.

3. Bad pairs in copper cables shall be limited to a maximum of 0% of the total number of pairs.

4. Measures taken to correct unacceptable test results will be recorded, along with loss measurements taken before and after corrective measures.

5. Acceptance testing shall be completed not more than 30 days after written notification by the Contractor of completion of its contractual obligations.

6. Documentation will include cable ID, from and to points, strand ID, bi-directional attenuation figures in dB, OTDR wave forms, and as-built information.

7. Use of an OTDR may require that a "launch reel" be used to overcome the OTDR's dead zone. Include this information in the documentation.

8. Fiber jumpers used with the OTDR, light source, and power meter must be of the same size and type as the fiber being tested.

9. Fiber jumpers used with the light source and attaching the jumper from the light source via a coupler to the jumper from the power meter shall zero power meters out. This reading noted will become the reference level to obtain a true attenuation reading (some power meters can be zeroed to allow reading the attenuation level directly).

C. Test Equipment:

1. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the test equipment necessary and document to the University Representative the test equipment available for testing and the last date of certification.

2. Testing Equipment:

a. Continuity tester.

b. Power meter/source.

c. OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).

d. Appropriate types of fiber jumpers.

e. Equipment for two testers to communicate.

3. Other equipment as approved by designated University Representative and as required completing the testing to the satisfaction of the University.

D. Documentation:




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1. The contractor shall submit three (3) copies (drawings hard copy 24" x 36" and Compact Disc) of the following as-built record drawings and documentation in a 3-ring binder following completion of testing (and re-certification, as necessary):

a. Construction Drawings: The as-built documentation shall be in AutoCAD min 2004 dwg or dxf equal and shall consist of the construction drawings with Equipment Rack and Wall elevations to include Copper and Fiber riser diagrams shall be provided.

b. Fiber Optic riser Test reports (OTDR and Power Meter).

c. Copper riser Test reports (Cable No. and pair counts: opens, shorts, grounds, etc).

E. The documentation format (Test reports) will be agreed upon between the University Representative and the Contractor. The Contractor may be required to furnish licensed system software if the University is unable to view any of the Test reports submitted.

END OF SECTION

University of California, Riverside Addendum E, April 2, 2018, Exhibit 1.12CPlant Growth Environments Facility – Phase 1


COMMUNICATIONS - HORIZONTAL CABLING

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SECTION 27 1500


GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work shall consist of the provision, termination, and testing of complete and fully-functionalStructured Cabling System (SCS) for telephone and data system network. This work shallinclude provision of but not limited to the following:

1. Telephone and data system equipment racks, cable runway in BDF/IDFs, patch panels andassociated hardware.

2. Telephone and data system horizontal station cables.3. Telephone and data system connectors and faceplates.

4. Telephone and data system optical/copper patch cords.5. Telephone and data system optical fiber/copper riser cables.

6. Telephone and data system pathways; wire basket cable tray, j-hooks, conduits, boxes,raceways and sleeves.

7. Wireless Access Point NEMA 4 Enclosures in Greenhouse & Headhouse areas.

B. The work shall not include provision of the following:

1. Telephone handsets and active switching equipment.

2. Integrated Services Digital Network equipment.3. Telephone services or active computer and networking equipment.

4. Computer and network software.5. Copper and Fiber entrance cables, air blown fiber (ABF) bundles and tube cables.

C. Provide all incidental items that belong to the Work described and which are required for acomplete system.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and SupplementaryConditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Wire Basket cable tray system, raceways, conduits and boxes, external duct bank tie and othercomponents that make up the infrastructure pathways that will carry the telephone and datacabling shall be furnished and installed by the electrical contractor.

C. Section 01 91 13 - General Commissioning Requirements.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacture:

1. The SCS specified products for the horizontal cabling (e.g. Cat-6 cable, patch panels,information outlets, faceplates, jacks, patch cords, etc.) shall be supplied by a singlemanufacturer.

2. Manufacturer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the manufacture ofthe specified cabling products and shall be ISO 9001/14000 Certified.

B. Installer:




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1. Installer shall be certified by the manufacture company in all aspects of design, installation and testing of the SCS horizontal cabling specified products.

2. The installer shall utilize the authorized SCS manufacturer horizontal cabling components and distribution channels in provisioning this Project.

3. Installer shall own and maintain tools and equipment approved by the cabling system manufacturer for installation and testing of the SCS Category 6 horizontal cabling balanced twisted pair distribution systems.

4. SCS Installer shall carry out the telephone and data network system installation work detailed in this specification.

5. SCS Installer shall have a proven track record in the field of telephone, data, and fiber cabling and system installation, with at least five previous installations of comparable size and complexity undertaken within the last five years.

6. Installer shall be qualified in the installation and termination of optical fiber cabling as described in this specification.

7. A specialist installer company that has completed work of a similar nature shall carry out the telephone and data system installation work detailed in this specification.

8. Installer shall be an authorized CommScope Systimax® Business Partner and shall provide the CommScope Systimax® Solutions 20 year extended product warranty and application assurance on this installation.

1.4 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following items for wiring systems used as signal pathways for voice and high-speed data transmission:

1. Mounting elements.

2. Un-shielded twisted-pair cabling.

3. Fiber-optic cabling (Single-mode and/or Multi-mode).

4. Workstation outlets.

5. Backboards.

6. Identification products.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. ABF: Air-Blown Fiber

B. Backbone: A facility (e.g., pathway, cable, or conductors) between telecommunications rooms or floor distribution terminals, the entrance facilities, and the equipment rooms within or between buildings.

C. BDF: Building Distribution Frame.

D. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International.

E. Cross-Connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or cross-connection.

F. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

G. Horizontal Cabling: Cabling between and including the telecommunications outlet/connector and the horizontal cross-connect. Also the cabling between and including the building automation system outlet or the first mechanical terminations on the horizontal connection point and the horizontal cross-connect.

H. IDC: Insulation displacement connector.

I. IDF: Intermediate Distribution Frame.




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J. LAN: Local area network.

K. MDF: Main Distribution Frame.

L. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer.

M. SCS: Structured Cabling System: SCS is defined in this document as all required horizontal category 6 cabling including associated hardware, patch panels, BDF/IDF patch cords, information outlets, faceplates, work area patch cords, installed and configured to provide telephone and/or computer data network connectivity.

N. TGB: Telecommunications Grounding Busbar (IDF locations).

O. TMGB: Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (BDF location).

P. UTP: Un-shielded twisted pair cable.

Q. WAP: Wireless Access Point (aka AP or AP’s)

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide three (3) full-size installation samples of the telephone and data system outlet. The sample shall include, as a minimum, one six-port faceplate with one telephone and two data system connectors (each terminated with a 12" length of distribution cabling) and three blanking plates. Provide sample with faceplate labeling and wrap-around cable labels.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Include dimensioned plan and elevation views of telecommunications equipment rooms, labeling each individual component. Show equipment rack elevations, method of field assembly, workspace requirements, and access for cable connections.

2. System Labeling Schedules: Electronic copy of labeling schedules, in software and format selected by University.

3. Cabling Administration Drawings.

4. Wiring diagrams to show typical wiring schematics including the following:

a. Workstation outlets, jacks, and jack assemblies.

b. Patch cords (Category 6 and Fiber Optic).

c. Copper patch panels and blocks.

d. Fiber-optic enclosures.

e. Data equipment racks.

C. Qualification Data: See 1.3.

D. Provide sample copy of copper (horizontal station and riser) and fiber test reports.

E. Submit manufacturers' product data sheet(s) for each component of the telephone and data systems. Certify that the data sheets depict the components to be provided by the Contractor to make up the complete system as described in this specification. Indicate each component(s) to be used on each product data sheet(s). Submit details of the warranty (including manufacturer twenty-year warranties) to be provided for the cabling systems, clearly indicating that all components are covered.

F. Submit samples of the labels to be used for labeling cables, patch panels, termination frames, and faceplates for the telephone and data systems.

G. Submit a testing schedule indicating how each telephone and data cabling system component is to be tested. The scheduled shall, as a minimum, indicate the testing process from factory testing through to final acceptance testing. The schedule shall list (by part number) testing equipment that will be used and detail each step of each test to be performed. The schedule shall list the criteria that will be applied to each test of each component of the telephone and data cabling systems. The schedule shall include the test results form that will be filled in by the tester as each component is tested.




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H. Submit CommScope; Systimax® SCS Design & Engineering and Installation and Maintenance certificates for the relevant staff involved in this project.

I. Submit references for a minimum of three similar projects successfully undertaken and completed within the last three years. As a minimum, provide project name and address, client contact name and telephone number, and construction manager name and telephone number. Provide a brief description of each project indicating types of systems installed, quantities and configurations of outlets, and projected time scales.

1.7 AS BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. As-built documentation shall consist of all the construction drawings to include each floor plan with the telephone and/or data outlet station location numbers (faceplate identification numbers, e.g. 1A-V12, 1A-C15, etc.) inserted next to the telephone and/or data symbols for each location.

B. The as-built documentation shall also contain the cabling routes taken between the cable tray, conduit and/or J-Hooks and the workstation outlets.

C. An additional requirement shall be a wire run list created in Microsoft Excel that contains the specific details of each location and all of the cables that are terminated there. Create separate tabs in the spreadsheet for each IDF/BDF.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of voice and data communication cabling and all equipment hardware with UCR telecommunications representative prior to start of work.

B. Meet jointly with UCR telecommunications representative to exchange information and agree on details of equipment arrangements and installation interfaces.

1. Record agreements reached in meetings and distribute to other participants.

1.9 MATERIALS STANDARDS

A. Products, services, and materials provided by the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the following (latest edition):

1. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

3. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

4. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., (UL) or equivalent.

5. National Electric Code (NEC).

6. National, State, and Local OSHA building and fire codes.

7. TIA/EIA/ Standard TIA/EIA-568-B.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard; Part 1: General Requirements.

8. TIA/EIA Standard TIA/EIA-568-B.2 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard; Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components.

9. TIA/EIA Standard TIA/EIA-568-B.3 - Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.

10. TIA/EIA Standard TIA/EIA-569-A - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

11. TIA/EIA Standard TIA/EIA-606A Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructures.

12. TIA/EIA Standard TIA/EIA-607 - Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

B. Products, services, and materials provided by the Contractor shall be new and of high quality and free of faults and defects.




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1.10 SYSTEM TESTING

A. Following telephone, data, and fiber optic cable installation and termination at both ends, undertake and record tests to ensure that the cabling system will perform satisfactorily in service. In addition to the tests detailed in this specification, the Design-builder shall carry out any additional tests deemed necessary to ensure the satisfactory operation of the telephone, data, and fiber optic cable systems. The costs of these additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor.

B. Provide the University Representative with the opportunity to witness all testing. Notify the University Representative in writing seven working days before the date of commencement of the cable tests. On request, the installer shall demonstrate that the test procedure competently identifies the fault conditions being tested for.

C. Complete the tests identified in all of the telephone and data system specifications in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 & B.3

D. Notify the University Representative in writing seven working days before the date of commencement of the cable tests. Provide details, on that advance date, of proposed tests, the test schedule, equipment to be used, its certification and calibration, and the names and qualifications of test personnel.

E. Personnel shall be competent in and qualified by experience or training for detailed design, installation, and testing of telephone, data, and fiber optic cable systems.

F. Include the cost of obtaining, calibrating, and maintaining test equipment, and the cost of carrying out and recording the tests, including labor costs.

G. Ensure that all Test Equipment is in calibration before delivery to site and throughout the testing period. The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that any necessary tests and rework to maintain equipment's calibration status are carried out.

H. The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that any necessary tests and rework to maintain equipment's calibration status are carried out.

I. To support the test procedure, create a printed table of every cable in the building with appropriate columns for each test result and comments.

J. Sign and date each successful series of test results as the tests proceed. As a minimum, each completed page of test results shall be signed and dated once all the tests on that page have been successfully completed and their results recorded.

K. The test documentation shall be available for inspection by the University Representative during the installation period. The original documents (not copies or retyped versions) shall be retain and included as part of the as-built information.

L. Failures detected during the testing shall be duly noted on the test results schedule and rectified. On the fault being rectified, this shall also be noted. These notes shall not be deleted or obliterated.

M. Rectification of all damaged cables shall include replacing damaged cables with new cables in complete runs or remaking poor terminations. In-line cable joints, splices, or distribution points are not acceptable. All damaged cables shall be removed from site.

1.11 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Prior to starting any Work notify the University Representative in writing of dimensional discrepancies and other conditions detrimental to proper performance of the Work.

B. There shall be no additional cost incurred by the University for complying with the specifications and requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. As catalog numbers change frequently, the Contractor must verify all part numbers prior to ordering materials. Written clarifications shall be issued in response to written Request for Information (RFI).




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1.12 LIFETIME OF SYSTEM

A. The physical and operational lifetime of the installation is intended to be in excess of ten (10) years.

1.13 WARRANTY

A. Provide a “Registered SYSTIMAX® Network Infrastructure Solution” 20 year extended product warranty and application assurance on this installation and a minimum of one year from Notice of Completion on all materials and workmanship installed or supplied as part of the telephone and data systems and detailed in the system specifications.

PRODUCTS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers (Campus Standard):

1. CommScope Systimax®, or equal, for Category 6 (voice and data) horizontal structured cabling system.

2. Corning, or equal, for all Fiber Optic cables, connectors and associated hardware.

3. Chatsworth Products Inc. (CPI), or equal, (see note), for in Telecom Room(s); seven-foot by 19-inch data equipment racks, cable runway and support products to include vertical cabling (between racks) management.

Note; use one manufacturer for all racks, cable runway, vertical cable managers and associated hardware.

4. Panduit, or equal, for horizontal wire management products.

5. Erico® Caddy®, MonoSystems, or equal, for J-Hook Cable Support Systems and other non-continuous cable supports.

6. Superior Essex® ARMM, or equal, for twisted pair Copper riser distribution cable.

7. Carlon®, or equal, for Innerducts and associated fittings.

8. Leviton, or equal, for Voice Grade Patch Panels riser distribution in data equipment racks.

9. Ortronics, or equal, for Copper riser distribution 110 wall mounted wiring blocks.

10. Copper B-Line Flex Tray, MonoSystemsTM Mono-Mesh or equal, for Wire Basket Cable Tray support system.

11. Oberon, Inc. or equal, for Wireless Access Point NEMA 4 Enclosures

2.2 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM HORIZONTAL STATION CABLING

A. Provide Systimax® 2071E GigaSPEED® Category 6 / Class E (campus standard), or equal, plenum cable. Each cable shall have eight unshielded twisted-pair 24 AWG solid copper conductors (i.e., four pairs), be plenum rated, color white (telephone), color blue (data) and meet or exceed the specifications for Category 6 cables detailed in the EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring to include:

1. Category 6 cable and all Category 6 channel components shall be manufactured by a single manufacture.

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points and shall meet the following Guaranteed Channel Performance Specifications for 6-Connection High Performance Category 6 Systems:

Guaranteed Channel Performance Specifications for 6-Connection GigaSPEED XL7 Channels

Frequency (MHz) 1 4 8 10 16 20 25 31.25 62.5 100 200 250

Insertion Loss (dB) 2.1 3.9 5.4 6.1 7.7 8.7 9.7 10.9 15.8 20.4 30.3 34.5

NEXT (dB) 69.0 67.0 62.2 60.6 57.2 55.6 54.0 52.4 47.4 43.9 38.8 37.1

ACR (dB) 66.9 63.2 56.7 54.5 49.5 47.0 44.3 41.5 31.6 23.5 8.5 2.6

PSNEXT (dB) 67.5 66.0 61.1 59.5 56.1 54.5 52.8 51.2 46.1 42.6 37.4 35.7

PSACR (dB) 65.4 62.1 55.7 53.4 48.4 45.8 43.1 40.3 30.3 22.1 7.1 1.2

ELFEXT (dB) 67.3 55.2 49.2 47.3 43.2 41.2 39.3 37.4 31.3 27.3 21.2 19.3

PSELFEXT (dB) 66.3 54.2 48.2 46.3 42.2 40.2 38.3 36.4 30.3 26.3 20.2 18.3

Return Loss (dB) 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0 20.0 19.5 19.0 18.5 16.0 14.0 11.0 10.0

Delay (ns) 580 562 557 555 553 552 551 550 549 548 547 546

Delay Skew (ns) 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

Note: The table provides reference values only. All parameters comply with the governing equations given below over the entire frequency range. All values and equations apply to worst-case channels utilizing four-pair 71E series cables with up to 6 embedded connections in a channel for any channel lengths up to 100 meters.

Electrical Parameter

(1 - 250MHz)

Guaranteed Margins to Category 6 / Class E

Channel Specifications

Insertion Loss 4 %

NEXT 4 dB

PSNEXT 5.5 dB

ELFEXT 4 dB

PSELFEXT 6 dB

Return Loss 2 dB

Governing Equations for 6-Connection Premium Performance Channels (1-250MHz):

5.141088.21958.0

0166.08472.1 ff

ffLossInsertion ××++×+×≤ −

×−×+×−××−≥ ffNEXT 5105179.275.04102162.1log20

×−×+×−××−≥ ffPSNEXT 5109925.275.04101482.1log20

×−××−≥

×−××−≥

fPSELFEXT

fELFEXT

4108658.4log20

4103367.4log20

( ) ( ) MHzffRLMHzffRLMHzfRL 25040,log1034;4010,log526;101,21 <≤×−≥<≤×−≥<≤≥




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30;36544 ≤+≤ Skewf

Delay

3. Cable Specifications for GigaSPEED® 2071E:

Nominal Outer Jacket OD: 0.224 in

Nominal Outer Jacket Thickness: 0.020 in

Maximum Pulling Tension: 25 lbs.

Nominal Cable Weight: 29.1 lbs./1,000 ft.

Operating Temperature: -4oF to 140oF

Installation Temperature: 32oF to 140oF

Conductor Diameter: 23 AWG

Jacket Material: Low Smoke PVC

ETL Listed Type: CMP

Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 71%

Maximum DC Resistance 7.61 Ohms/100 m

Maximum DC Resistance Unbalanced: 3%

Maximum Mutual Capacitance at 1 KHz: 5.6 nF/100 m

Minimum Dielectric Strength: 1500 VAC or 2500 VDC

Voltage Safety Rating: 300 Volts per NEC 800.179

2.3 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM INFORMATION OUTLETS

Provide a Category 6 eight-position information outlet for each telephone and/or data system outlet. The outlets shall be capable of supporting telephone (analog and digital) and/or data services. The outlets shall allow the cable to terminate directly onto the connector with no intermediate cable "tails" or other untwisted links. The information outlets shall be Systimax® MGS400-270, (Grey for voice), MGS400-003, (Black for data), or equal. Category 6 outlets shall meet the following Guaranteed Margin Performance and Physical Specifications:

Guaranteed Margin Performance:

Category 6

Outlet

High Performance

Channel

Premium

Performance Channel

(4 Connections)

Typical Worst

Pair Margin*

Guaranteed

Margin**

Guaranteed

Margin**

Insertion Loss 26.9% 5.0% 7.5%

NEXT 5.4 dB 6.0 dB 7.0 dB

PSNEXT 4.7 dB 7.5 dB 8.5 dB

ELFEXT 10.5 dB 6.0 dB 8.0 dB

PSELFEXT 10.8 dB 8.0 dB 10.0 dB

Return Loss 8.0 dB 4.0 dB 4.0 dB

Frequency Range 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz 1-250 MHz

* Typical worst pair swept margin when measured with same manufacture’s Category 6 modular patch cord.

**Guaranteed margin is valid at any frequency from 1-250 MHz for the single manufacturer’s certified channel comprising the single manufacturer’s Category 6 apparatus and the single manufacturer’s High Performance series cable or Premium Performance series. Values represent margin over the draft Category 6/Class E channel specifications.




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Physical Specifications:

Dimensions 0.8 in (20 mm) W x 0.8 in (20 mm) H x 1.2 in (31 mm) D

Plastic High-impact, flame-retardant, UL rated 94V-0 thermoplastic

Connector Copper alloy, 100 micro-inch bright solder over 100 micro-inch nickel underplate

Outlet Wires Copper alloy, 50 micro-inch lubricated gold plating over 100 micro-inch nickel underplate

Operating Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°)

Storage Temperature Range -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Humidity 95% (noncondensing)

Nominal Solid Conductor Diameter: 0.025 to 0.020 in (22 to 24 AWG)

Nominal Stranded Conductor Diameter 0.64 to 0.51mm (22 to 24 AWG)

Plug Retention Force 30lb (133 N) minimum

Plug / Jack Contact Force 100 grams minimum per contact using FCC-8 position telecommunication plug

Insertion Life 750 cycles minimum using FCC-8 position telecommunication plug

2.4 TELEPHONE SYSTEM RISER CABLE

A. Provide one (1) Superior Essex® ARMM 50-Pair Riser Cables #02-100-03, or equal between BDF 110 wall mount wiring blocks and each IDF 48-port Voice Patch Panel in Data Equipment Rack to include BDF 48-port Voice Patch Panel in Data Equipment Rack. Each cable shall be shielded twisted-pair 24 AWG solid copper conductors, be riser rated and meet or exceed the specifications for Category 3 cables detailed in the EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring, see copper riser drawing for locations.

B. Ground each end of 50-Pair Riser Cable Shield to TMGB (BDF) or TGB (IDF) with approved Cable Shield Bond Connector (Mfg. 3M, part number 4460-D) using Two-Hole compression lugs (Mfg. T&B, or equal) with #6AWG green insulated, stranded THHN conductor wire.

2.5 TELEPHONE SYSTEM RISER CABLE 110 WIRING BLOCKS

A. Provide Ortronics 300 Pair Field Termination Kit with back panel and 110C5s, Part Number OR-30203461, or equal, in BDF. The wiring blocks shall be fully equipped with five pair 110C-5 connecting blocks, jumper troughs, label designations and rivets.

2.6 TELEPHONE SYSTEM VOICE GRADE PATCH PANELS (FOR RISER CABLES)

A. Provide one (1) 110-Style Voice Grade 48-Port Patch Panels in BDF and each IDF location in Data Equipment Rack. Terminate 50-Pair Copper Riser distributions cables on Patch Panels. Patch Panels shall be Leviton part number 49013-P48, or equal. Panel shall be configured for one or two-pair per port wiring schemes. Rear label shall be provided which delineates between one and/or two pair wiring schemes and shows 25-pair color-coded termination. Patch Panel shall meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B and FCC Part 68 requirements. Patch Panels shall be provided with forty-eight (48) 8 Pin RJ-45 jacks.

Note: On one end of 50-Pair Riser Cable, at BDF and each IDF in Data Equipment Rack, terminate Cables Pairs 1 through 48 (pair-for-port, pair 1 to port 1, pair 2 to port 2, up to pair 48 to port 48) on 48-Port Voice Grade Patch Panels, store (coil) pairs 49 and 50 at rear of patch




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panel. On other end of 50-Pair Riser Cable terminate all pairs on wall mount 110 wiring blocks in BDF.

2.7 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM FACEPLATES

A. Provide a flush-mounted modular faceplate to house data and telephone system connectors, capable of housing a minimum of six (6) information outlets. The faceplate shall fit over a standard NEMA electrical outlet box (4S) with a single-gang plaster ring, and shall allow information outlets to be snapped into the faceplate with the nose flush to the plate surface. The faceplate shall be Systimax® M16L 6 port single gang wall plate or equal, (match color of electrical plates), or equal.

B. Provide modular faceplates suitable for Modular Furniture to support data and telephone system connectors, capable of housing a minimum of three (3) information outlets. The faceplate shall be compatible to fit modular furniture raceway. Provide bezel(s) and all associated hardware as required. The faceplate shall be Systimax® M13C series triplex outlets, match color of electrical plates, or equal.

C. Blanking Plates. Provide blanking plates to be installed in faceplate outlet positions that are not populated with telephone and/or data system information outlets. Provide blanking plates in sufficient quantities to cover all unused openings in every faceplate. The blanking plate shall be Systimax® M20AP blank module or equal, (match color of telephone / data plate).

D. At Wall (+42" AFF) Phone Outlet locations. Provide Stainless Steel Faceplate suitable for wall mount phone, equipped with an six-position connector, RJ45 connector with screw terminations, faceplate shall be stainless steel wall plate.

2.8 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM MODULAR PATCH PANELS

A. Telephone and Data System Modular Patch Panels:

1. Provided CommScope Systimax® 1100-U-GS3-48 CAT-6 48 port patch panels for telephone and data cables, product 760206805, or equal, with 110 IDC connector terminations on rear. Patch Panel shall meet the following specifications: (See Item 2.3 for information outlet specifications.)

Performance Specifications:

Category 6

High

Performance

Premium

Performance

Patch Panel Solution Solution

Category 6 Channel

(4 Connectors)

Typical Worst Guaranteed Guaranteed

Pair Margin* Margin** Margin**

Insertion Loss 64.3% 5.0% 7.5%


PSNEXT 7.3 dB 7.5 dB 8.5 dB

ELFEXT 6.4 dB 6.0 dB 8.0 dB

PSELFEXT 6.1 dB 8.0 dB 10.0 dB



* Typical worst pair swept margin when measured with a GS8E modular patch cord. **Guaranteed margin is valid at any frequency from 1-250 MHz for a SYSTIMAX® certified channel comprising GigaSPEED XL apparatus and 71E series cable (GigaSPEED




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XL7 Solution). Values represent margin over the draft Category 6/Class E channel specifications.

Physical Specification:

48 Port Patch Panel 19.0 x 4.70 x 3.50 in (48.26 x 11.93 x 8.89 cm) - 2 Rack Unit Universal A/B labeling

Operating Temperature Range 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)

Storage Temperature Range -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Humidity Up to 95% (noncondensing)

Nominal Solid Conductor Diameter 0.016 to 0.025 in (0.40 to 0.64 mm) (22 to 24 AWG)

Nominal Stranded Conductor Diameter 0.020 to 0.025 in (0.51 to 0.64 mm (22 to 24 AWG)

Insulation Size 0.046 in (1.17 mm) (22 to 24 AWG) Maximum DOD

Insulation Types All plastic insulates (including PVC, irradiated PVC Polyethylene, Polypropylene

PTF Polyurethane Nylon and FEP

Modular Jack Insertions 750 minimum insertions of an FCC 8-Position Telecommunications Plug

Front Panel Black powder painted steel.

Modular Panels High-impact, flame retardant UL-rated 94V-0 thermoplastic

Operational Specifications:

Operating Temperature Range: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)

Storage Temperature Range: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Humidity: 95% (noncondensing)

Nominal Solid Conductor Diameter: 0.016 to 0.025 in (0.40 to 0.64 mm) (22 to 24 AWG)

Nominal Stranded Conductor Diameter: 0.020 to 0.025 in (0.51 to 0.64 mm (22 to 24 AWG)

Insulation Size: 0.046 in (1.17 mm) (22 to 24 AWG) Maximum DOD

Insulation Types: All plastic insulates (including PVC,irradiated PVC, Polyethylene, Polypropylene,

PTF Polyurethane, Nylon, and FEP)

Insertion Life : 750 minimum insertions of an FCC 8-Position Telecommunications Plug

Front Panel: Black powder painted steel.

Plastic: High-impact, flame retardant, UL-rated 94V-0 thermoplastic

2. Terminate Telephone and Data Cat-6 cables on separate 48 Port Patch Panels, do not mix terminations.

3. Patch Panel shall have strain relief (rear wire management bars) for each cable terminated on the connector.

4. Patch Panel shall be UL listed, UL-C certified and ACA approved.

5. Patch Panel 19-inch rack mountable and be able to store cable reserve with no bends sharper than 2" bend radius.

6. Provide sufficient finger space to allow connectors to be mounted and demounted easily.

7. Provide Space for labeling of each individual copper connector.

8. Shall allow any individual cable to be terminated or otherwise handled without disturbing other cables.




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2.9 DATA SYSTEM FIBER OPTIC CLOSET CONNECTOR HOUSINGS (CCH) AND CONNECTOR PANELS

A. Provide 19-inch rack-mountable (4U) Closet Connector Housings (CCH) that support inter-connect or cross-connect capabilities between outside plant, riser and/or building distribution cables and opto-electronics to include the following capabilities:

1. Shall hold 12 CCH-CP connector panels, cassettes and/or modules that support a variety of field-termination options; e.g. ST, LC, FC connectors and/or splicing/pigtail assemblies.

2. Removable translucent top cover for visibility and ease of access for installation, testing and troubleshooting.

3. Internal and external strain-relief options.

4. EIA hole spacing (1.75-in)

5. Removable front door and field installable lock kit availability for front and rear doors.

6. Provide one (1) Corning CCH-04U, or equal, Rack Mountable Closet Connector Housing in the BDF Telecom Room, Equipment Rack (RR-XX).

7. Provide one (1) Corning CCH-02U, or equal, Rack Mountable Closet Connector Housing in each IDF Telecom Room, Equipment Rack (RR-XX).

B. Provide Closet Connector Housing Panels (CCH-CP) in CCH that support factory-installed or field-installable fiber optic connectors.

1. Provided Corning CCH-CP12-59, or equal, 12-fiber single-mode SC Duplex Closet Connector Panels in BDF and each IDF Telecom Rooms for each 12 fiber single-mode cable.

2.10 OPTICAL FIBER RISER CABLE

A. Provide Optical Fiber Tight-Buffered (OS2) Riser Cable consisting of twelve (12) Single-mode

fibers that shall have enhanced low-loss and bend-improved fiber technologies, ClearCurve®,

Corning MIC® 012U81-33131-24, or equal, from BDF to each IDF. Riser cable shall be riser

rated OFNR and meet application requirements of the NEC® Article 770 and the ICEA S-83-

596 test criteria to include UL-1666 flame resistance. Riser cable shall be suitable for riser type environments for intra-building back-bone installations. Fabricate system using manufacturer's standard materials, and in sizes, types, and performance characteristics as indicated. Factory-fabricated, 900 µm tight-buffered, all-dielectric, low-loss, with bend-improved technologies with the following operational and construction features.

Single Multimode Optical Fiber Specifications Outer Jacket Color: Yellow Flame Rating: OFNR Core Diameter: 8.2 µm nominal Cladding Diameter: 125.0 (± 0.7) µm Core/Clad Concentricity: ≤ 0.5 µm Cladding Non-Circularity: ≤ 0.7% Coated Fiber Diameter: 242 (± 5) µm Cladding/Coating Concentricity: ≤ 12 µm Min. Bend Radius Installation: 3.60 in Min. Bend Radius Operation: 2.40 in Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 660 N (150 lbf)




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Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 200 N (45 lbf) Maximum Attenuation: ≤ 0.32 dB/km @ 1310 nm ≤ 0.32 dB/km @ 1383 nm ≤ 0.21 dB/km @ 1490 nm ≤ 0.18 dB/km @ 1550 nm ≤ 0.20 dB/km @ 1625 nm Maximum Dispersion: 1550 nm ≤18.0 ps/nm•km 1625 nm ≤22.0 ps/nm•km Mode-Field Diameter: 1310 9.2 ± 0.4 µm 1550 10.4 ± 0.5 µm Point Discontinuity 1310 ≤ 0.05 dB 1550 ≤ 0.05 dB Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): PMD Link Design Value ≤ 0.04 (ps/√km) Maximum Individual Fiber PMD ≤ 0.1 (ps/√km)

2.11 SINGLE-MODE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS

A. Provide Corning UniCam 95-200-41 SC Fiber Optic Single-mode (OS2) Connectors, or equal, on each end of all fiber optic cable strand(s). SC Connectors shall meet the following specifications:

1. Approvals & Listing EIA/TIA 568-B.3

2. Intermateability: FOCIS compliant with EIA/TIA 604-10A and IEC61754-20

3. Product Type: Field-Installable Connectors

4. Technology: No-Epoxy/No-Polish

5. Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)

6. Operation: -40 0C to 75 0C exceeding EIA/TIA 568-B.3

7. Connector Type: SC

8. Ferrule Material: Ceramic

9. Housing Material: Composite

10. Housing Color: Blue

11. Boot Color: Blue

12. Durability: ≤ 0.2 dB change by 500 rematings, FOTP-21

13. Temperature Cycling: ≤ 0.3 dB IL, -40 0 to +750 C, 21 cycles

14. Nominal Fiber OD 125 µm

15. Tensile Strength Jacket Cable: 44 N, change ≤ 0.2 dB, FOTP-6

16. Tensile Strength 900 µm: 4.9 N, change ≤ 0.2 dB, FOTP-6

17. Insertion Loss, Typical: 0.2 dB

18. Insertion Loss, Maximum: 0.5 dB

19. Reflectance: ≤ -55 dB

20. Polish: UPC

2.12 OPTICAL FIBER PATCH CORDS

A. Provide six (6), 6-foot duplex single-mode (SC to LC) fiber optic jumpers (patch cords) for use with Optical System Patch Panels. Each fiber optic jumper shall be a duplex Zipcord Cable.




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One end shall be terminated with a Duplex SC Ceramic single-mode connector and the other end shall be terminated with a Duplex LC Ceramic single-mode connector. Fiber Optic Jumpers shall be Corning 0472 02G5120 006 F, or equal, and meet the following specifications:

1. Approvals & Listing EIA/TIA 568-B.3

2. Intermateability: FOCIS compliant with EIA/TIA 604-10A and IEC61754-20

3. Product Type: Field-Installable Connectors

4. Technology: No-Epoxy/No-Polish

5. Fiber Category: Bend-improved Single-Mode (OS2)

6. Fiber Type: Single-Mode Ultra-Bendable-Fiber

7. Operation: -40 0C to 75 0C exceeding EIA/TIA 568-B.3

8. Zipcord Cable OD / Color: 2.0 mm / Yellow

9. Connector Type: SC and LC

10. Ferrule Material: Ceramic

11. Housing Material: Composite

12. Housing Color: Blue

13. Boot Color: Blue

14. Durability: ≤ 0.2 dB change by 500 rematings, FOTP-21

15. Temperature Cycling: ≤ 0.3 dB IL, -40 0 to +750 C, 21 cycles

16. Nominal Fiber OD 125 µm

17. Tensile Strength Jacket Cable: 44 N, change ≤ 0.2 dB, FOTP-6

18. Tensile Strength 900 µm: 4.9 N, change ≤ 0.2 dB, FOTP-6

19. Insertion Loss, Typical: 0.15 dB

20. Insertion Loss, Maximum: 0.25 dB

21. Reflectance (LC & SC): ≤ -59 dB

22. Polish: UPC

2.13 DATA RISER INNERDUCT SYSTEM

A. Provide Carlon #DG4X1C-xxx one-inch and quarter (1-1/4”) Riser-Gard® Innerducts with 900lb Pull Tape, or equal, for fiber optic riser cables.

B. Single Vertical Stacked Riser System: Provide a minimum of three (3) one-inch and quarter (1-1/4”) Riser-Gard® Innerducts between each stacked IDF Telecom Room, utilizing one (1) for fiber cables (max 8 fiber cables per Innerduct) and the other two Innerducts to be spare.




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2.14 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM PATCH CORDS

A. Provide (1) four-pair Systimax® CPC3312-03Fxxx GigaSPEED XL CAT 6 Patch Cord, or equal, for each telephone and data system information outlet installed in the project. (Note: xxx is length of patch cord, see item 2 below). Each patch cord shall have eight unshielded twisted-pair 24 AWG stranded copper conductors (i.e., four pairs), meeting the specifications for Data System Distribution Cabling and as detailed in this specification. Each patch cord shall be terminated with a Category 6 GS8E RJ45 data system copper connector on each end and meet the following:

1. Category 6 Patch Cord Requirement:

a. All patch cords shall exceed TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC Category 6/Class E specifications.

b. The patch cords shall incorporate an anti-snag feature that provides maximum protection from snagging during moves and re-arrangements.

c. Patch cords shall be UL listed, UL-C certified.

d. Patch cords shall support network line speeds in excess of 1 gigabit per second.

e. Patch cords shall be available in stranded and solid conductor in lengths to 100 feet.

f. Guaranteed Margin:

Category 6

Modular

Patch Cord

(4 Pair)

High Performance

Channel

Premium

Performance

Channel

(4 Connections)

Typical Worst

Pair Margin*

Guaranteed

Margin**

Guaranteed

Margin**

Insertion Loss NA 5.0% 7.5%


PSNEXT NA 7.5 dB 8.5 dB




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ELFEXT NA 6.0 dB 8.0 dB

PSELFEXT NA 8.0 dB 10.0 dB



* Typical worst pair swept margin to TIA Patch cord specification when measured with same manufacturer’s Category 6 telecommunications outlet.

** Guaranteed margin is valid at any frequency from 1-250 MHz for the single manufacturer’s certified channel comprising the single manufacturer’s Category 6 apparatus and the single manufacturer’s High Performance series cable or Premium Performance series. Values represent margin over the draft Category 6/Class E channel specifications.

2. Provide the following:

a. 50 percent of Patch Cords shall be Systimax® CPC3312-03F001 GigaSPEED XL CAT 6 Patch Cord, or equal, (No Known Equal).

b. 25 percent of Patch Cords shall be Systimax® CPC3312-03F003 GigaSPEED XL CAT 6 Patch Cord, or equal, (No Known Equal).

c. 25 percent of Patch Cords shall be Systimax® CPC3312-03F006 GigaSPEED XL CAT 6 Patch Cord, or equal, (No Known Equal).

3. Deliver all data system Patch Cords to the University Representative.

a. The Contractor is not required to install patch cords.

2.15 TELECOM ROOM DATA SYSTEM EQUIPMENT RACKS, HARDWARE AND GROUNDING

A. Provide Data System Equipment Rack(s) and associated hardware.

1. Provide standard 3" deep channel 19" wide and 84" high Data System Equipment Rack(s). Equipment Rack(s) shall be Chatsworth Products Inc. 55053-703 UL Listed, or equal.

2. Provide standard 3" deep channel 19" wide and 84" high Data System Equipment Rack(s). Equipment Rack(s) shall be Chatsworth Products Inc. 55053-703 UL Listed, or equal.

3. Each rack shall have a load-carrying capacity of 1000 lbs.

4. Provide one (1) Chatsworth Products 11729-703, or equal, Double-Sided Wide Vertical Cabling Section on each side of each Data System Equipment Rack.

5. Provide Chatsworth Products 12100-718, or equal, Cable Runway Radius Drop, two (2) per Data System Equipment Rack.

6. Provide Chatsworth Products 31472-718 Alternate Space Cable Runway, or equal, over Data System Equipment Racks. Provide all associated hardware as required for a complete installation.

7. Provide Chatsworth Products 10250-718 Universal Cable Runway, or equal, over Data System Equipment Racks. Provide all associated hardware as required for a complete installation.

8. Provide two (2) CPI #13239-757 Horizontal Rack-Mount Power Strip with Ten (10) Outlets and NEMA 5-20P Straight Plug with Amp Meter, Surge Protection and Circuit Breaker, or equal, in each Data System Equipment Rack.

9. Provide one (1) CPI # 13622-012 Grounding Busbar (TMGB or TGB), BICSI & ANSI/EIA/TIA, or equal, in the BDF and in each IDF Telecom Rooms. Connect each TMGB and TGB to electrical panel serving BDF or IDF Telecom Room with #6AWG green insulated, stranded THHN conductor wire, or equal, using two-hole compression lugs on each end.




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10. Provide #6AWG green insulated, stranded THHN conductor wire, or equal, from each Data Equipment Rack(s), Cable Runway(s) and Cable Sheath(s) to the Main Telecommunications Ground Bus (BDF) or Telecommunications Ground Bus (IDF). Terminate each end of #6 conductor wire with two-hole compression lug; connect lugs to TMGB or TGB.

11. Data Equipment Rack(s) shall be securely attached to the concrete floor using Chatsworth Products 40604-003 Rack and Frame Installation Kit, or equal. For additional strength solidly attach racks to overhead Cable Runway. When mounted in a row, maintain a minimum of 72 inches from the wall behind and 42 inches in front of the row of racks (measured from Rack Base Plate). Where racks are shown side by side securely connect together to provide a stable system.

12. Provide all mounting components and accessories to securely fix racks to floor, overhead cable runway and supporting walls.

13. Provide all necessary Chatsworth Products, or equal, hardware to make a complete system as required but not limited to:

a. 11421-712 Wall Angle Support Kit, Cable Runway

b. 11302-701 Junction-Splice Kit

c. 40164-001 Cable Runway Ground Strap Kit

d. 11301-701 Butt-Splice Kit

e. 11310-003 Threaded Ceiling Kit, Cable Runway

f. 11312-718 Triangular Support Bracket, Aluminum

g. 10642-001 Protective End Caps

h. 11700-718 End Closing Kit

2.16 DATA SYSTEM HORIZONTAL PATCH MANAGEMENT

A. Provide horizontal patch management panel(s) for each Data System Equipment Rack(s). Provide one (1) Panduit WMPHF2E (front pathway only) 2U-high horizontal cable manager(s), or equal, above and below each 48 port patch panel and each 10 Outlet power strip.

B. Provide horizontal patch management panel(s) for each Data System Equipment Rack(s). Provide Panduit WMPFSE (front pathway only) 1U-high horizontal cable manager(s), or equal, where shown on drawings.

2.17 TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEM LABELS

A. Provide labels for telephone and data distribution and feeder cables to include; patch panels, frames, telephone and data outlets.

B. The lettering on each label shall be as large as is practicable. All labels shall be machine produced. Handwritten labels will not be acceptable.

C. A standard relative orientation shall be adopted for all labels unless otherwise specified.

D. Labels shall be robust, durable, shall resist abrasion, and shall be UV inhibiting, permanent and

indelible. Labels shall be proof to 140° Fahrenheit.

E. Labels shall be readily visible and shall be fixed so that they remain in a visible position wherever practical.

F. Labels shall carry the full complement of characters to designate the unique identification for the item that they identify.

G. Horizontal Telephone and Data Cable Labels: Provide Self-Laminating Vinyl (wrap-around type) Cables Labels Brady Corporation, or equal. Cable Labels shall have a white printing area with black print. Cables Labels shall be preprinted or computer printed type. Cable Labels shall meet the legibility, defacement, exposure and adhesion requirements of UL 969. Hand written Labels are not acceptable.




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H. Termination Frame (110 Blocks and Patch Panels) Labels. Provide pre-printed labels on card for 110 blocks. Label each frame on the front, enabling terminations to be clearly identified. Cable terminations on frames shall be uniquely labeled in strict numerical order with the lowest numbered cable to the top left of the allocated portions of the frame.

I.

2.18 TELEPHONE SYSTEM BACKBOARDS – TELECOM ROOM(S)

A. Provide telephone system plywood backboards (4-foot by 8-foot by ¾-inch) on all walls starting at 6-inch AFF to 8-foot 6-inches AFF. Each plywood backboard shall be fire-retardant plywood, painted with two coats of white fire-retardant intumescent paint with one (1) fire rating stamp per sheet of plywood masked prior to painting and visible after installation. Exposed edges shall be chamfered, with no exposed screws, bolts, nuts, washers, or other protruding fastenings.

2.19 TELEPHONE DATA SYSTEM NON-CONTINUOUS J-HOOK CABLE SUPPORTS

A. Non-continuous cable supports shall provide a bearing surface of sufficient width to comply with required bend radii of high-performance cables; UL Listed. Non-continuous cable supports shall have flared edges to prevent damage while installing cables. Non-continuous cable supports sized 1-5/16-inch and larger shall have a cable retainer strap to provide containment of cables within the hanger. The cable retainer strap shall be removable and reusable and be suitable for use in air handling spaces. Note: no more than two-inch (2”) maximum Cable bundle diameter will be allowed for any one (1) non-continuous cable support.

2.20 TELEPHONE DATA SYSTEM WIRE BASKET CABLE TRAY SUPPORT PATHWAYS

A. Except as otherwise indicated, provide wire basket cable tray support system, Cooper B-Line Flex Tray, or equal, classes and sizes indicated; with splice plates, bolts, nuts and washers for connecting units. Construct units with rounded edges and smooth surfaces; in compliance with applicable standards; and with the following additional construction features.

B. Pre-galvanized Zinc Finish: Straight sections, fitting side rails, rungs, and covers shall be made from carbon steel wire meeting the minimum mechanical properties in accordance with ASTM A641 SS for Zink-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire.

C. Provide wire basket cable tray of types and sizes necessary with connector assemblies, clamp assemblies, connector plates, splice plates and splice bars. Construct units with rounded edges and smooth surfaces in compliance with applicable standards.

D. Wire basket cable tray systems are defined to include, but are not limited to straight sections of continuous wire mesh, field formed horizontal and vertical bends, tees, drop outs, supports and accessories.

E. All straight section longitudinal wires shall be constructed with a continuous top wire safety edge. Safety edge must be kinked and T-welded on all tray sizes.

F. Wire basket cable tray shall be made of high strength steel wires and formed into a standard 2 inch by 4 inch wire mesh pattern with intersecting wires welded together. All mesh sections must have at least one bottom longitudinal wire along entire length of straight section.

G. All fittings shall be field formed from straight sections in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

H. Wire basket cable tray supports shall be trapeze type hangers or wall brackets supplied by manufactured. No center type support hanger will be allowed

I. Wire basket cable tray system installation shall be per manufacture directions and shall meet all seismic requirements. Use the proper installation tools; e.g. CleanshearTM or Angular Bolt Cutters for cutting tools.

J. Provide all special accessories (e.g. radius shields, cable drop outs, cable rollers, etc.) and fittings as required to protect, support and install a wire basket cable tray system.

K. Wire basket sizes shall have 4 inch minimum usable load depth.




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L. All fittings must have a minimum radius of 12 inches.

2.21 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT NEMA 4 ENCLOSURES

A. Oberon, Inc. model 1020-xx-RAB, NEMA AP enclosure, or equal.

1. Enclosure shall be designed for surface mounting indoors or outdoors. Include right-angle bracket for mounting enclosure in preferred horizontal orientation on wall or pole. Right-angle bracket acts as sun shield for enclosure.

2. Enclosure shall be designed to NEMA 4, and IEC529-IP66 specifications for indoor, outdoor wet, dirty, or corrosive environments. UV stabilized for exposure to direct sunlight. Transparent to wireless signals and be paintable.

3. Construction of enclosure shall be UL listed to UL508, body and cover to UL94-V0 PBT/PC blended plastic.

4. Oberon Skybar shaped screw on cover with gasket. Cover shall be available in light grey or clear with cover screws being recessed into cover. Confirm Cover color (clear or light grey) with University representative prior to ordering.

5. Right-angle mounting bracket shall be 10ga steel. Grey powder-coated.

B. W. L. Gore® & Associates, Inc., or equal

1. Provide each Wireless Access Point Enclosure with one (1) Gore® PolyVent Standard product number PMF200128 Protective Vent Snap-In Series.

2. Snap-In vent shall be installed per manufacture recommendations.

3. Install vent on flat, vertical enclosure surface where water or other contaminants will not pool.

4. Install vent with cap on exterior of enclosure.

2.22 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Materials: Comply with NFPA 70, TIA/EIA-607, and UL 467.

2.23 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Brady Corporation, Inc.

2. Panduit Corp.

3. Hellerman-Tyton

4. Kroy LLC.

B. Comply with TIA/EIA-606-A Class 3 and University Standards for Telecom Identification.

C. Cable Labels: Self-Laminating Vinyl Cables Labels, machine printed with alphanumeric cable designations.

2.24 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Each Singlemode Fiber-Optic Cable (all strands) shall be tested at factory before shipping at 1310 and 1550 nm.




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EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION STANDARDS

A. Comply with BICSI Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual to include: TIA/EIA-568-B.1, TIA/EIA-568-B.2, TIA/EIA-568-B.3, and TIA/EIA-569-A.

B. Installation and certification of all unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling in accordance with the latest available TIA/EIA requirements for cabling installations is required.

C. Cabling Systems and Pathways shall be installed in a “neat and workmanlike manner” as specified by ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568-2001 and National Electrical Code (NEC) Sections 110-12 and 800-6.

D. The Contractor shall adhere to and comply with the latest versions and/or revisions of each applicable standard. Among the various standards, guide-lines and practices applicable to this project are the following:

1. Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

2. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM 13th edition)

3. California Building Standards Commission

4. California Electrical Code (2016) Title 24, Part 3

5. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

6. FCC Part 68.5 Establishment of Telephone Premises Wiring Attestation List

7. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

8. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

9. NEMA WC 66 (2001) Premise Wiring

10. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

11. NFPA 70 (2008) National Electrical Code

12. Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

13. TIA/EIA-526-14A (August 1998) Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant – OFSTP-14



16. TIA/EIA-568-B.3 (2002) Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard (ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3-2000)

17. TIA/EIA-569-A (1998) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces (ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-98)

18. TIA/EIA-569-A-2 (2000) Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces, Addendum 2 (ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-2-2000). This addendum defines the furniture pathways and spaces contained in work areas.

19. TIA/EIA-606-A (2002) Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings

20. ANSI/J-STD-607-A (2002) Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

21. TIA/EIA – 758 (April 1999) Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling Standard

22. UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL)

23. UL 444 (1994; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996) Communications Cables

24. UL 467 (1993; Bul. 1994 and 1996, R 1996) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

25. UL 497 (1995) Safety Protector for Paired Conductor Communication Circuit




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26. UL 514C (1988; R 1989, Bul. 1993 and 1994) Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers

27. UL 910 (1995; R 1995, Bul. 1995 and 1996) Flame-Propagation and Smoke-Density Values for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Used in Spaces Transporting Environmental Air

28. UL 969 (1995) Marking and Labeling Systems

29. UL 1286 (1993) Office Furnishings

30. UL 1581 (1991; Bul. 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996, R 1996) Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords

31. UL 1666 (1991; Bul. 1995 and 1996) Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed in Vertical Shafts

32. UL 1863(1995) Communication Circuit Accessories

E. In reviewing the various Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be responsible for noting conflicts between proposed design/concepts and the applicable standards, guidelines and practices provided by the University. A written Request for Information (RFI) shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted to the University representative prior to commencing any work impacted by such conflicts. Such RFIs shall describe the conflict/violation and, if appropriate, recommend alternative solutions with associated costs.

F. Where the requirements of the Contract Documents are more stringent than applicable codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, standards, guidelines and practices, the Contract Documents shall apply. In all other instances, the most current standards, guidelines and practices shall apply.

G. Federal, state, local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the work shall be incorporated as part of these Technical Specifications.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables.

1. Verify proposed routes of pathways. Check raceways, cable trays, J-Hooks, and other elements for compliance with space allocations, clearances, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation. Verify that cabling can be installed complying with EMI clearance requirements.

2. Identify plan to support cables in suspended and/or open ceilings from the cable tray, conduits sizes and/or J-Hooks to the workstation locations. Verify that load capacity of cable support structures is adequate for each pathway.

3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.3 APPLICATION OF MEDIA

A. Backbone Fiber Optic Riser Distribution Cable for Data Service: Use 8.3/125 single-mode fiber-optic cable for runs between the BDF and each IDF(s).

B. Backbone Copper Riser Cable for Voice Service: Use Listed (as required for installation) category 3 cable for runs between the BDF and each IDF(s).

C. Horizontal Copper Cable for Data Service: Use UTP Category 6 cable (color blue) for wiring runs between BDF and/or IDF(s) to workstations, cameras, lighting control, card access, energy management system or any other outlet identified as Data.

D. Horizontal Copper Cable for Voice Service: Use UTP Category 6 cable (color white) for wiring runs between BDF and/or IDF(s) to workstation outlets.

3.4 TELEPHONE SYSTEM INSTALLATION DETAILS

A. Telephone System Plywood Backboards, 110 wiring blocks and Patch Panels:




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1. Provide telephone system plywood backboards in the BDF Room and in each of the IDF Rooms located on each floor of the building. Securely fix backboards to the walls in the locations.

2. Provide Telephone system 110 wiring blocks with patch management in the BDF Room. Securely fix each panel to the telephone system backboard.

3. Provide a sufficient number of Telephone Patch Panels in Data System Equipment Rack to house all Telephone system information outlet connectors.

B. Telephone System Distribution Cables and Connectors:

1. Provide telephone distribution cable(s) running from each telephone outlet to the BDF and/or IDF Patch Panel on that floor. Provide telephone system distribution cable(s) at each combined telephone/data and/or telephone only outlet location.

2. Terminate each telephone system distribution cable(s) with an information outlet connector (MGS400-270) at the outlet end and on patch panel in the BDF or IDF end of the cable. Use the EIA/TIA-T568B wiring configuration, as defined in the ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A-1995 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard as detailed below:

Patch Panel Conductor Color Connector Pin

Pair 1 White/Blue Pin 5

Blue/White Pin 4

Pair 2 White/Orange Pin 1

Orange/White Pin 2

Pair 3 White/Green Pin 3

Green/White Pin 6

Pair 4 White/Brown Pin 8

Brown/White Pin 7

C. Telephone System Riser Cables:

1. Provide telephone system riser cables between the telephone system 110 wall mount blocks located in the BDF Telecom Room and each voice grade patch panel located in data equipment rack of the IDF or BDF Room on each floor. Terminate all pairs of feeder cable in sequential order on the 110 block with 110C-5's on BDF side and pairs 1 thru 48 on IDF or BDF voice grade patch panel side in data equipment rack.

D. Telephone System Cross-Connects:

1. All Telephone System Cross-Connects will be installed by the University. Coordinate installation needs with University Representative in a timely manner as to not create a scheduling problem.

E. Telephone and/or Data System Faceplates:

1. Provide one (1) 6 Port Faceplate at each combination telephone/data and/or telephone only and/or data only outlet location. Fix each faceplate to the electrical back box with its full complement of screws.

2. Provide all Faceplates.

3. Fix data and telephone connectors in the openings of the faceplate. Locate a blanking plate(s) in all unused openings in each faceplate.

4. Provide one (1) single Port Stainless Steel Faceplate (Wall +42" AFF) at each telephone only outlet.

3.5 DATA SYSTEM INSTALLATION DETAILS

A. Data System Equipment Racks:




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1. Provide Data System Equipment Racks in each BDF and/or IDF Telecom Room in the locations shown on the floor plans. Securely fix each rack to the floor and overhead cable runway.

B. Data System Patch Panels:

1. Provide Data System Patch Panels in the equipment racks located in the BDF and/or IDF Telecom Room.

2. Provide a sufficient number of Data Patch Panels to house all Data system information outlet connectors.

3. Provide one 2U horizontal cable manager above and below each patch panel and power strip to allow for the horizontal routing of cables. Provide 1U horizontal cable mangers where shown on drawings.

C. Data System Distribution Cables and Connectors:

1. Provide horizontal data system distribution cable(s) running from each data outlet to the BDF and/or IDF Telecom Room data system patch panel on that floor. Provide data system distribution cable(s) at each combined telephone/data and/or data only outlet location shown on drawings.

2. Terminate each data system distribution cable with an information outlet connector (MSG400-003) at outlet end of the cable. Use the EIA/TIA-T568B wiring configuration, as defined in the ANSI EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring, shown below:

Patch Panel Conductor Color Connector Pin

Pair 1 White/Blue Pin 5

Blue/White Pin 4

Pair 2 White/Orange Pin 1

Orange/White Pin 2

Pair 3 White/Green Pin 3

Green/White Pin 6

Pair 4 White/Brown Pin 8

Brown/White Pin 7

3. Install station cables using the most direct route possible between outlet and patch panel while using the conduit, J-hooks and/or cable tray. Avoid distribution cables that are in excess of 250 feet in length.

D. Telephone and/or Data System Faceplates:

1. Provide one (1) 6 Port Faceplate at each combination telephone/data and/or telephone only and/or data only outlet location. Fix each faceplate to the electrical back box with its full complement of screws.

2. Provide all Faceplates

3. Fix data and telephone connectors in the openings of the faceplate. Locate a blanking plate(s) in all unused openings in each faceplate.

3.6 OPTICAL FIBER RISER CABLE

A. Optical Fiber Riser Cabling:

1. Provide optical fiber riser cabling as show on drawings running between the BDF Telecom Room fiber termination unit (FTU) connector panel(s) and each IDF Telecom Room FTU connector panel(s).




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3.7 INSTALLATION PRACTICE

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Wiring Method: Install cables in raceway and/or using conduit, J-Hooks and/or cable tray except within consoles, cabinets, desks, and counters and in gypsum board partitions where unenclosed wiring method may be used. Use UL-listed plenum cable in environmental air spaces, including plenum ceilings. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.

C. Telephone/Data Cable Installation:

1. Install cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members and follow surface contours where possible.

2. Make terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, and cross-connect and/or patch panels.

3. Pulling Cable: Do not exceed manufacturer's written recommended pulling tensions. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.

4. Secure and support cables at intervals 36" to 48" and not more than 6" from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals.

5. Keep Cable bundles to no more than two-inch (2”) maximum diameter to include being installed in any one (1) non-continuous (J-hook) cable support.

6. Where Cables enter conduit stub-ups above outlet boxes or surface mounted raceways, provide minimum ten-inch (10”) diameter service loop with two (2) wraps.

7. Install UTP cables using techniques, practices, and methods that are consistent with Category 6 rating of components and that ensure Category 6 performance of completed and linked signal paths, end to end.

D. Wiring within Wiring Closets and Enclosures:

1. Use cable strain relief brackets behind all patch panels to prevent straining connections to prevent bending cables to smaller radii than minimums recommended by manufacturer.

E. Separation from EMI Sources: Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA/EIA-569-A recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment. Comply with the following minimum separation distances from possible sources of EMI:

1. Separation between unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to open cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: 5 inches.



2. Separation between unshielded power lines or electrical equipment in proximity to cables in grounded metallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: 2-1/2 inches.



3. Separation between power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures in proximity to cables in grounded metallic raceways is as follows:

a. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement.



4. Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: 48 inches.

5. Fluorescent Fixtures: 5 inches.




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F. Do not untwist more than 1/4 inch of Category 6 cables at connector terminations

G. Provide grommets and strain-relief for cables terminating on wall-mounted user outlets to ensure durable and robust connections. Leave a 4-inch (4") slack loop in each cable neatly coiled (no more than twelve-inches 12”) in the outlet back-box at each termination location.

H. Take due account of the minimum bend radius of all cables installed. No cables shall be installed in a fashion that contravenes the minimum bend radius of the cable.

I. Provide all cables in straight parallel runs when on cable trays and/or J-hooks. Hold cables running in the vertical direction in place with broad cable ties at not more than 15" centers. Hold cables running in the horizontal direction in place with broad cable ties at no more than 32" centers.

J. Telephone and data system cables shall run in dedicated cable tray, J-hooks and/or conduit pathways provided for data and telephone system use only. Do not tie communication system cables to power or other foreign services. All cabling shall run parallel or at right angles to building wall structures.

K. Reinstate and/or provide mule-tape (pull-wire) in all conduits after use to facilitate future addition of cables.

L. Provide and install fire-stopping in accordance with all local and NFPA regulations to sustain ratings when passing through (floors, wall or ceilings) with; conduits, sleeves, raceway, cable tray, wire basket cable tray through fire-rated elements.

M. Install all cables in complete runs from outlet or patch panel to patch panel. In-line joints, splices, distribution points, or other intermediate connections are not permitted.

N. The Contractor shall individually and properly ground all voice (110) termination frames, data system equipment racks, building entrance terminals, copper riser sheaths and cable runway with #6AWG green stranded wire to the TMGB or TGB using two-hole compression lugs on each end. Note: individual copper riser cable(s) sheaths at BDF backboard location maybe bonded together (at 4460-D cable shield bond connectors) side-by-side with bonding braid with eyelets (3M #25T-BBE3) or approved equal, then with a single #6AWG ground wire to TMGB when more than one riser cable exist. Not every cable sheath has to be bonded with #6AWG to TMGB.

3.8 WIRE BASKET CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

A. Install wire basket cable tray in accordance with NEMA VE 2 to ensure that the cable tray equipment complies with the requirements of the NEC, applicable portions of NFPA 70B, and the National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) ‘Guide to Quality Electrical Installations’ pertaining to general electrical installations practices.

B. Install wire basket cable tray system to meet all current code required Seismic requirements.

C. Coordinate wire basket cable tray with other electrical work as necessary to properly interface installation of wire basket cable tray with other work.

D. Install expansion connectors where recommended by manufacturer.

E. Support wire basket cable tray and fasten to building structure. Install supports at each connection point, at end of each run, and at other points to maintain spacing between supports of eight-foot zero-inch (8’-0”) maximum.

F. Support wire basket cable tray with three-eighths of an inch (3/8”) diameter minimum size all-threaded rod, trapeze style (dual rod attachment) allowed only, no center hung style (single rod attachment) will be allowed, when wire basket cable tray is suspended from ceiling above.

G. Provide sufficient space around wire basket cable tray to permit access for installing and maintaining cables.

H. Install firestopping in accordance with NFPA and Building Code requirements when passing through all fire-rated elements; e.g. walls, floors, ceilings, roofs.

I. Ground and Bond metal cable tray in accordance with NFPA 70, NEC, Article 392.

1. Provide continuity between wire basket cable tray components.




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2. Make connections to tray using mechanical, compression or exothermic connectors.

J. Comply with the appropriate Division 26 Section for "Grounding and Bonding" and with TIA/EIA 607.

3.9 GROUNDING

A. Comply with the appropriate Division 26 Section for "Grounding and Bonding" and with TIA/EIA 607.

B. Grounding Points:

1. Locate grounding busbars (MTGB) in BDF and (TGB) in each IDF Telecom Rooms.

2. Provide a ground connection from all voice termination frames, data system equipment racks, copper riser sheaths and cable runways to the grounding terminals in the MDF/BDF and IDFs.

3.10 LABELING AND NUMBERING CONVENTIONS

A. General.

1. Outlets, cables, and terminations shall be labeled with a standard identification tag. Tags shall be typewritten or stamped with indelible waterproof ink and mechanically secured in a permanent fashion. Handwritten labels are NOT acceptable. Labels shall be mounted in a manner, which permits easy access and viewing. Receptacles, cables, and terminations shall be identified using the following conventions.

a. Outside Plant and Riser Cables: 1) Telephone cable(s) will have cable ID and pair counts, from and to locations

clearly marked on each cable and building equipment room punch down blocks. 2) Optical fiber cable will have cable ID and strand count, from and to locations

clearly marked on each building equipment room fiber optic patch panel.

2. Label each cable so that the label is visible for inspection.

B. Station Cable:

1. Label each component of the telephone and data systems with its unique identification number using TIA/EIA 606-A Class 3 standards. The labeling and numbering scheme shall be compatible with the labeling and numbering scheme currently used by the University of California, Riverside. The labeling and numbering scheme used by the Contractor shall be approved by the University Representative.

2. All labeling will follow the TIA 606-A Class 3 standard. Each telecommunications room; e.g. BDF or IDF will have a letter (A, B, C, etc.) assigned on each floor.

3. A workstation outlet and associated cabling identifier, unique within the building, shall be assigned to each workstation outlet and to its elements. A work station outlet shall have the form fs-ann where, f = BDF or IDF serving floor (B, 1, 2, 3, etc) and s = the BDF or IDF number (A, B, C, etc) and a = one or two alpha characters identifying the 48 port data system patch panel in the equipment rack or 110 termination block on the wall (A, B, C, D, etc) and nn = the port number on the patch panel or 110 termination block on the wall (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, etc). DO NOT DUPLICATE PATCH PANEL OR 110 BLOCK IDENTIFIER. . Voice jacks shall start at the top left position on the wall plate left to right top to bottom. Data jacks shall start at the next open lower row after all voice jack locations are populated. The voice jacks shall be gray and the data jacks shall be black. Data cables are blue and voice cables are white.




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C. Typical 6-Port Faceplate (1 Voice, 2 Data)

1. The cable serving each receptacle must be labeled at the receptacle and patch panel or 110 wiring block with wrap-around label. Label each cable (voice or data) so that the label is within 2" of the end of the cable at the 48 port data system patch panel end or 110 wiring block and at each outlet end.

D. Connectors:

1. Label each connector at each outlet (faceplate) location. The label shall be clearly visible for inspection.

E. Telephone System Termination 110 Block:

1. Termination 110 Block Labels. Provide a full complement of pre-printed cardboard patch frame labels, allowing each pair of each telephone system distribution, feeder, and external cable to be clearly identified. Telephone feeder cable pairs at terminal frames shall identify telephone outlet that they are connected to via the telephone station cable.

F. Data System Patch Panels:

1. Provide a full complement of data system patch panel labels, allowing each data system distribution and feeder cable connector to be clearly identified. Both copper and fiber connectors shall be labeled.

3.11 IDENTIFICATION

A. Cabling Administration Drawings: Show building floor plans with cable administration-point labeling. Identify labeling convention and show labels for telecom rooms, backbone pathways and cables, entrance pathways and cables, terminal hardware and positions, horizontal cables, work areas and workstation terminal positions, grounding buses and pathways, and equipment




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grounding conductors. Follow convention of TIA/EIA-606-A. Furnish electronic record of all drawings.

3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

B. Category 6 UTP Cabling Tests:

1. Tests shall include all tests of Category 6, conducted from 1 to 250 MHz.

2. Channel and permanent link tests shall be performed with a tester that complies with performance requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Level III. Include tests for longitudinal or transverse conversion loss.

3. Performance shall comply with minimum criteria in TIA/EIA-568-B.1 & B.2.

C. Data for each measurement shall be documented. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report that is formatted similar to Table 10.1 in BICSI TDM, or transferred from the instrument to the computer, saved as text files, and printed and submitted.

D. Remove and replace cabling where test results indicate that they do not comply with specified requirements.

E. Retest and inspect cabling to determine compliance of replaced or additional work with specified requirements.

3.13 TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION

A. General:

1. Acceptance testing by the University Representative shall not occur until all work in the Telecom Room is completed, including but not limited to mounting and installation of fiber riser cables, backboards, terminating boxes and cabinets, and grounding blocks, and termination of fiber riser cables, copper riser cables, station wires, or any other work necessary for the completion of the installation. Acceptance testing shall be in compliance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1, B.2 & B.3.

2. The University Representative shall have the right to schedule acceptance testing at its convenience.

3. A University Representative, at the option of the University Representative, shall be present during testing.

4. Such acceptance testing shall in no way reduce the Contractors' obligations regarding restoration, clean up, or warranty.

5. Contractor shall perform tests necessary prior to acceptance testing to ensure that the installed cables will pass acceptance testing performed in conjunction with University Representative.

6. Contractor shall be responsible for performing, tracking, and recording the results of tests.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for providing equipment and materials necessary for as long a period of time as necessary to complete testing to the satisfaction of the University Representative.

8. Test record forms shall be agreed to by the University Representative prior to the commencement of acceptance testing.

9. When testing is completed on cables, the Contractor shall deliver typewritten records of the test results to the appropriate University Representative within 48 hours of completion of such tests.

B. Telephone and Data (copper & fiber) BDF to IDF Riser Cables:

1. A visual inspection shall be made to insure that the cables have been terminated on the punch down block in proper color code order. An end-to-end continuity test is to be made for each pair to insure wire continuity and correct tip and ring polarity. Riser cables will be




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tested from the BDF 110 frame punch down blocks to each IDF Telecom Room patch panel that the cable serves.

2. Vertical and horizontal riser cables will be tested to insure that they meet the current requirements of EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring for the category of cable being installed, i.e., Category 3 cable shall meet Category 3 parameters within a 25-pair binder group. Documentation will include cable ID; pair ID, from and to points, pair ID marked on the punch down blocks, results of testing, and as-built information.

3. Bad pairs in copper cables shall be limited to a maximum of 0 percent of the total number of pairs.

4. Measures taken to correct unacceptable test results will be recorded, along with loss measurements taken before and after corrective measures.

5. Acceptance testing shall be completed prior to completion of Contractor’s contractual obligations.

6. Documentation will include cable ID, from and to points, strand ID, bi-directional attenuation figures in dB, OTDR wave forms, and as-built information.

7. Use of an OTDR may require that a "launch reel" be used to overcome the OTDR's dead zone. Include this information in the as-build documentation.

8. Fiber jumpers used with the OTDR, light source, and power meter must be of the same size and type as the fiber being tested.

9. Fiber jumpers used with the light source and attaching the jumper from the light source via a coupler to the jumper from the power meter shall zero power meters out. This reading noted will become the reference level to obtain a true attenuation reading (some power meters can be zeroed to allow reading the attenuation level directly).

C. Horizontal Station Cables:

1. Visual inspection will be made to insure that all cables have been terminated on the punch down block and on the eight-position station jack in proper color code order.

2. Four-pair station cables attached between station voice jacks and floor equipment room punch down blocks will be link tested with a cable analyzer to insure compliance with current EIA/TIA cabling standard Category 6 parameters. Four-pair station cables attached between data station jacks and floor equipment room jackfields will be link tested with a cable analyzer to insure compliance with current EIA/TIA cabling standard Category 6 parameters. All pairs shall test good and meet Category 6 parameters. Open, split, miss-terminated pairs, deviations from the manufacturer's installation specifications, defective connections, and bad installation practices will not be accepted and must be corrected.

3. Test 100% of station wire in both directions with a certified Category 6 handheld tester, such as the OmniScanner 2 or Agilent Wirescope 350 or other Level III tester, and other test equipment as necessary to assure proper termination sequences, continuity, and Category 6 compliance. Station cables shall have NO bad pairs.

4. When station wire is determined to be acceptable, University Representative may spot test the plant using a certified Category 6 handheld tester, such as the OmniScanner 2 or Agilent Wirescope 350 or other Level III test set.

5. Test results shall meet or exceed the Category 6 test requirements as specified in the EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring specifications. The approved Category 6 handheld tester will have the capability to be programmed with current Category 6 requirements as specified in the EIA/TIA cabling standard for premises horizontal wiring.

6. Documentation will include cable ID (same as jack ID) to be marked on the punch down block in the communication closet, station jack ID to be marked on the station jack, and results of Category 6 channel testing done with the cable analyzer. Analyzer documentation of testing shall consist of test result recorded in a ".txt" or ".csv" file on CD and on hard copy installed in a ring binder. The designated University Representative as part of the inspection and acceptance procedure shall verify test results.




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D. Test Equipment:

1. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the test equipment necessary and document to the University Representative the test equipment available for testing and the last date of certification.

2. Testing Equipment:

a. Continuity tester.

b. Power meter/source.

c. OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer).

d. Appropriate types of fiber jumpers.

e. Equipment for two testers to communicate.

f. OmniScanner 2 or Agilent Wirescope 350 or other equal Level III tester.

E. Documentation:

1. The contractor shall submit three (3) copies (drawings hard copy 24" x 36" and Compact Disc) of the following as-built record drawings and documentation in a 3-ring binder following completion of testing (and re-certification, as necessary):

a. Construction Drawings: The as-built documentation shall be in AutoCAD min R2004 dwg or dxf equal and shall consist of the construction drawings with the station location numbers (faceplate identification numbers, e.g. 1A-V12, 1A-C15, etc.) inserted next to the symbol for each location. Also, Equipment Rack and Wall elevations to include Copper and Fiber riser diagrams shall be provided.

b. Fiber Optic riser Test reports (OTDR and Power Meter).

c. Copper riser Test reports (Cable No. and pair counts: opens, shorts, grounds, etc).

d. Cat-6 Test reports to be provided in pdf file format and shall include and be arranged in:

1. Overall Summary Page (numerical order)

2. Telecom Room (BDF/IDF), Patch Panel (A thru Z) (numerical order)

F. The documentation format (Test reports) will be agreed upon between the University Representative and the Contractor. The Contractor may be required to furnish licensed system software if the University is unable to view any of the Test reports submitted.

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Addendum E, April 2, 2018, Exhibit 1.14A

Addendum E, April 2, 2018, Exhibit 1.19A