GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

("GS/OAS")

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

No. 05/04

FOR

STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM

GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES

RFP 05/04

STRUCTURE CABLING SYSTEM

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Overview

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (“GS/OAS”) is an international public organization based in Washington, D.C., USA. The GS/OAS is soliciting price proposals from qualified vendors for providing a structured cabling system at GS/OAS’ Administrative Building (“ADM”) located at 19th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20006, USA. The ADM is currently undergoing selected upgrades to the communications system. The facility is an older structure dating from 1949 and this upgrade will include the installation of new horizontal cable.

This document provides the minimum performance criteria for the components and sub-

systems comprising a structured cabling system that shall accommodate GS/OAS’ current telecommunications requirements and support emerging technology.

Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in this written document. The successful Contractor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document.

This telecommunications infrastructure project requires an Ortronics, Inc. and Berk-Tek structured cabling system. The Category 6 portion of the cabling system shall comply with the channel performance requirements of Draft 10 of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 proposed standard. The cabling system shall be supported by a NetClear 25-Year System Warranty. The NetClear System Warranty shall be instituted and maintained by the selected Contractor in accordance with the Ortronics, Inc. Certification Program Information Manual or the OASIS program registration guidelines. 1.1 Scope of Work

The selected Contractor (who herein after, may be referred to as Bidder, Contractor, Installer, and/or Communications Contractor) shall be required to furnish all labor, materials supervision, tooling, and miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables for each cabling system installed. The Contractor shall maintain current certified status with Ortronics, including fulfilling all training requirements, for the duration of the Cabling Infrastructure Project. The

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Contractor shall staff each installation crew with the appropriate number of trained personnel, in accordance with the Ortronics, Inc. Certification Program Information Manual, to support the 25-Year NetClear Warranty requirements. After installation, the Contractor shall submit to the GS/OAS all necessary documentation to properly register the project and shall apply for said warranty on behalf of the GS/OAS. The warranty will cover the components and labor associated with the repair/replacement of any failed link within the warranty period that is a valid warranty claim.

This document defines the structured cabling infrastructure system to include cable, termination hardware, supporting hardware, and accessories that the Contractor shall furnish and install, in order to complete the telecommunications cabling system supporting multiple voice, data, and video conferencing applications. The intent of this document is to provide all pertinent information to allow the vendor to bid the labor, materials, tooling, and miscellaneous mounting hardware and consumables to install a complete system. However, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to propose any and all items required for a complete system if not identified in these Technical Specifications. 1.2 Applicable Documents

The cabling system described in this RFP is derived from the recommendations made in recognized telecommunications industry standards. The following documents are incorporated herein by reference: 1 ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

Part 1 - General Requirements, April, 2001 2 ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.2-1 Draft 10, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling

Standard Part 2: Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling Components, November 15, 2001 3 ANSI/TIA/EIA - 568-B.3, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Part

3: Optical Fiber Cabling Components, April, 2001 4 ANSI/TIA/EIA – 569-A, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways

and Spaces, February 1998 5 ANSI/TIA/EIA – 570-A, Residential Telecommunications Cabling Standard, October 1999 6 ANSI/TIA/EIA – 606, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure of

Commercial Buildings, February 1993 7 ANSI/TIA/EIA – 607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications, August 1994 8 ANSI/ TIA/EIA – 758, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Cabling

Standard, April 1999 9 BICSI - TDMM, Building Industries Consulting Services International, Telecommunications

Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) – 9th Edition, 2000 10 National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA – 70), National Electrical Code (NEC) -1999

If this document and any of the documents listed above are in conflict, then the more stringent requirement shall apply. All documents listed are believed to be the most current releases of the documents. The Contractor shall have the responsibility to determine and adhere to the most recent release when developing the proposal for installation.

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This document does not replace any code, either partially or wholly. The Contractor

must be aware of local codes, which may impact this project. 1.3 Definition of Terms Used In This Document IC Intermediate Cross Connect IDC Insulation Displacement Connection MC Main Cross Connect Data Center Telecommunications Room but referred to as Data Center in this document WAO Work Area Outlet Administrative Building Terms Basement Location of Data Center and of tunnel to GS/OAS’ Main Building (“MNB”)

located at 17th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC. 20006, USA Ground Street Access / Columbus Memorial Library First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Location of offices for GS/OAS’ Americas magazine and GS/OAS’

Administration Transition Team Fourth Floor Machine Room 2. Schedule of Events

The following is the required schedule of events for this project. This schedule may change depending on the results of the responses. A final schedule will be established prior to contracting with the successful vendor. Event Date 1. Release of RFP to Bidders June 15, 2004 2. Bidders Conference June 23, 2004 3. Deadline for Written Questions June 28, 2004 4. Answers to Questions Distributed July 1, 2004 5. Bid Closing Date July 6, 2004 6. Estimated Date for Contract Award July 14, 2004

Estimated Dates According to Date Of Contract Signing by both Parties

7. Installation Starts August 4, 2004 8. Install, Test & Certification Complete September 22, 2004 9. Review of Test Results September 29, 2004 10. Final Punch List October 4, 2004 11. Acceptance by GS/OAS October 7, 2004

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3. General Instructions to Bidders 3.1 Eligibility Requirements

The GS/OAS may choose one of the firms responding to this RFP or it may decide that none of the responses are suitable. The GS/OAS may choose to negotiate the terms, conditions and deliverables of the Contract with the firm that in GS/OAS’ opinion may most effectively complete these services.

3.1.1 Bidder’s Past Performance Record

Bidders shall provide a minimum of three (3) references from entities to which they have provided similar services.

In addition to the total quote for the project, which should be valid for at least ninety (90)

days, Bidders should also provide average prices per-drop for data cabling and for coaxial RG-6 video cable. These prices will be applied for additional work required beyond the scope of this bid.

3.2 Disclaimer The specifications and requirements contained in this document constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the GS/OAS. This RFP does not in any manner whatsoever constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of GS/OAS to accept any proposal, in whole or in part, received in response to this RFP, nor does it constitute any obligation by GS/OAS to acquire any services or equipment. 3.3 Cost of Proposal

Bidders shall bear any and all costs or expenses associated with or incurred in the formulation or development of a proposal in response to this RFP. 3.4 Financial Stability

Bidders shall provide with the RFP, a copy of the most recent audited financial statement of the company. 3.5 Confidentiality This RFP, including any further information or instructions furnished by GS/OAS in connection therewith, shall be treated by the bidder as confidential and no use thereof shall be authorized, other than for the purpose of this RFP. GS/OAS reserves the right to request return of all materials at the completion of the RFP process.

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3.6 Addenda to RFP

Modifications to this RFP may only be revised through a written Notice of Addendum issued by GS/OAS. 3.7 RFP Process 3.7.1 Selection Process / Basis for Award

GS/OAS' Contract Awards Committee shall review, evaluate, and compare all Proposals according to, but not necessarily limited to, the following criteria:

• Bidder meets the Eligibility requirements. • Bidder's Technical Proposal meets or exceeds the RFP requirements. • Bidder's approach, thoroughness, and completeness in the Proposal. • Bidder’s references. • Bidder’s financial status. • Cost Considerations.

3.7.2 RFP Responses

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall be submitted as follows:

Proposal: Six (6) complete hard copies of bidder's entire proposal, each to include all information and documentation required in all the submittals and exhibits. The Package containing bidder’s Proposal shall be labeled "GS/OAS, RFP. No. 05/04 – STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM - DO NOT OPEN”, along with your company name for identification purposes. 3.7.3 RFP Submission Method and Deadline

The RFP responses may be submitted in person, by U.S. mail, or express delivery service. Faxed or e-mailed proposals shall not be accepted.

The RFP responses must be received by the GS/OAS no later than 5:00 PM EDT, on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. Late responses shall not be accepted. Proposals submitted without the required information shall be considered incomplete and subject to disqualification. Specifications, deliverables, or contractual requirements may only be revised through a written notice of addendum issued by GS/OAS.

Submit RFP responses to: General Secretariat of the Organization of American States

Attn: Mr. Jay A. Rini, Director, Department of Procurement Management Services Room 450 1889 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006

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3.7.4 Bidders Conference

A Bidder's Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 10:00am EDT at

GS/OAS' ADM for the purpose of reviewing the RFP and receiving questions. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory. If the bidder does not attend the bidders conference, that bidder will not be allowed to respond to the RFP. One (1) set of drawings (Scale: 1/16 = 1 ft.) will be allocated per company at the conference. Bidders shall be required to sign in to verify attendance. Subcontractors are not allowed to represent the Bidder making the proposal. An employee of the Bidding firm planning to respond must be present. The Bidder may bring a subcontractor to the meeting. At this time, GS/OAS will conduct a "tour" to those interested, to further clarify GS/OAS’ RFP requirements. 3.7.5 Acceptance of Written Questions

Bidders may submit any questions or requests for more information regarding technical, contractual and proposal submittal in a written format to Mr. Jay A. Rini by e-mail: jrini@oas.org with an information copy to Ms. Marcella Haugaard at mhaugaard@oas.org or via fax at (202) 458-6401. No verbal questions will be addressed after the Bidder's Conference. Written questions will be accepted until Monday, June 28, 2004. Answers to these questions will be released to all Bidders in a written format by Thursday, July 1, 2004. 3.7.6 GS/OAS Contract Language Attached is a sample of the GS/OAS Performance Contract (“CPR”) (see Attachment I, attached herein). Please read all of the provisions in the sample Contract prior to submitting your Bid Proposal. The GS/OAS shall assume that your company fully accepts all of the contract provisions, unless otherwise specifically stated to the contrary in your Proposal.

3.7.7 Subcontractors

Should a Contractor attend the Bidder's conference and represent their respective company, that company will be prohibited from acting as a subcontractor to a vendor responding should that vendor be awarded the Contract. The name of any subcontractor that may be used to accomplish any portion of a bidder's work must be identified and submitted in the Bidder's response. Without prejudice to the individual responsibility of each partner or subcontractor, the Proposal must designate the prime Contractor that shall assume full responsibility for all the work under this RFP and the fulfillment of any and all obligations in that regard, both towards GS/OAS and third parties. Should the successful Bidder use subcontractors for portions of the work, GS/OAS reserves the right to reject any subcontractor(s) without explanation or recourse by the vendor or subcontractor(s).

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4. Insurance:

4.1 Contractor's Liability Insurance At all times during the term of the Contract, Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage

for the following risks in the following minimum amounts: a. Worker's Compensation - statutory limits or $500,000, whichever is greater, plus

Employer's Liability of not less than $1,000,000; b. Automobile Liability insurance - per person/per occurrence. Bodily Injury

$1,000,000/$1,000,000. Property Damage $1,000,000 per occurrence, with $5,000,000 umbrella for excess liability.

c. Public Liability - per person/per occurrence. Bodily and Personal Injury $1,000,000/$1,000,000 applying per location. Property damage $1,000,000/$1,000,000 applying per location, with $5,000,000 umbrella for excess liability.

d. Independent Contractors - same limits as (a) through (c) above. e. Contractual Liability - same limits as (a) through (c) above. Contractor shall name the GS/OAS as an additional insured under such policies, and shall

provide the GS/OAS with a certificate evidencing the above insurance coverage. Contractor shall require all subcontractors to have insurance having the same or similar coverage as that specified above.

Contractor’s liability insurance shall include contractual liability insurance sufficient to

cover Contractor’s obligations under Subparagraph 1.1, above.

5. Settlement of Disputes

If any controversy, claim or dispute arises between the Contractor and the GS/OAS which is related in any way to the performance or interpretation of the Contract, or any breach thereof, or concerns any other matter in connection with the Contract which cannot be settled by amicable agreement, then upon either Party giving written notice of the difference or dispute to the other, the matter shall be resolved by submitting the matter to the American Arbitration Association or to the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission for final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration and the law applicable to the substance of the dispute shall be the law of the District of Columbia. The language of the arbitral proceedings shall be English, and the place of arbitration shall be Washington, D.C. The award rendered by the arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. Provided, however, that the Parties will first attempt to settle disputes by mediation before resorting to arbitration. When a dispute is taken to mediation, both Parties shall make a good faith effort to settle the dispute. 6. Privileges and Immunities

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Nothing in the Contract shall constitute an agreement or waiver by the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States of its Privileges and Immunities under the Laws of the United States.

Contractor is not entitled to any of the exemptions, privileges or immunities, which the

GS/OAS may enjoy arising from GS/OAS’ status as an International Organization.

7. Tax Exemption

The GS/OAS, as a public international organization, is exempt from all sales and use taxes imposed by the United States Federal Government and the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the State of Maryland, and to the extent feasible, Contractor shall claim exemption to said taxes based on GS/OAS' status and on GS/OAS' tax exemption certificates provided to Contractor by GS/OAS. Contractor shall credit to GS/OAS' account the full amount of taxes not paid.

Attachment I: CPR form

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Telecommunications Cabling System Requirements 1.1 Telecommunications Cabling System Description

A single cabling bid is being requested. The response for the Administrative Building is for the voice and data for the building including the Basement, Ground Level , 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors and telecommunication room build-out. There is an existing terminated fiber optic cable running from the Main Building to the Administrative Building, ending in the current Data Center on the 1st Floor. It is the intention of GS/OAS to reuse this cable. The Contractor will be responsible for the re-termination, labeling and testing of this fiber.

The Administrative Building is an older building with some unique characteristics. However, there are generally good pathways and vertically stacked chases; some are awkward, but passable. Each floor has two vertical chases servicing each side of the building, except the third floor where one chase will service the entire floor, which is about half the size of the other floors. The Data Center (serving as the equivalent of the Telecom Room - TR) , located in the Basement, needs to be built–out with an appropriate number of racks using Mighty Mo III racks and shall be installed to accommodate the total number of horizontal cables and connections, plus expansion, backbone fiber connections, and LAN equipment. All WAO’s will be homerun to the Data Center.

The Contractor shall maintain the operation of the existing network, until cutover. Both GS/OAS and the Contractor will determine the appropriate time for the cutover.

The voice and data portion of this project will utilize a structured cabling system with 2 ports to each work area outlet (WAO) as a standard configuration unless otherwise specified. The horizontal circuits shall consist of Category 6 cable that is terminated on rack-mounted Category 6 patch panels at the Data Center location. The horizontal data cabling is connected to the LAN electronics at the Data Center location. Horizontal voice cables shall be terminated to patch panels and cross-connected to the related 110 block backbone voice circuits. Connecting hardware shall be of the same category performance as the horizontal cable being terminated. GS/OAS will have fixed office furniture environments on each floor. The modular furniture stations are being serviced by surface mount outlets on existing walls or columns and then fed by patch cords to the individual workstation equipment The outlets shall be well organized, neatly dressed, and labeled properly. Patch cords shall be included and installed using proper wire management routing and port identification in the Data Center and WAO. The existing voice riser cable will remain, but be re-terminated and labeled in the Data Center on new 110 type hardware. Horizontal voice cables shall be terminated to patch panels and cross-connected to the related 110 block backbone voice circuits. Connecting hardware shall be of the same category performance as the horizontal cable being terminated.

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There are 210 outlets (2 cables each) WAOs in this building. The Contractor is responsible for confirmation of total number of outlets. 2. Horizontal Distribution System 2.1 Work Area Outlets Two Category 6 cables, unless otherwise noted, shall serve each fixed office work area outlet location. Each Category 6 cable shall be terminated on a Category 6, 8-position modular jack using the T568B wiring scheme. One port per outlet is dedicated for data and the second port shall be used for either voice or data. Each port will be identified using colored icons or colored jacks: blue (data 1), green (either voice or data 2). Fixed office spaces will be cabled using a 3 port flush wall plate. A blank shall be provided for the third port. Any other exceptions to the 2-port configuration will be identified and marked as necessary. Patch cords shall be included and installed using the proper wire management routing and port identification in the Data Center and WAO. One Cat 6 patch cord per station will be installed for data application in both the Data Center and the WAO. Most ADM rooms require one outlet, a few require two outlets. All outlets are clearly identified on the drawings. 2.1.1 Product Specifications

1. Modular Jacks - All modular jacks shall be 8-position modular jacks and shall be Category 6, Draft 10 performance as defined by the references in this document including ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1. A T568B wiring scheme shall be utilized. Modular jacks shall be Ortronics Clarity TracJack Category 6 performance. The housing material shall consist of high impact plastic, flame retardant UL94V-0 and utilizes dual reactance modular contact array. The modular contact shall consist of Beryllium Copper, nickel under plating and minimum of 50 micro-inches of gold in contact area. The IDC contacts shall consist of Phosphor Bronze, nickel under plating and tin lead over plate, serve 22-24 AWG and have low emission IDC contacts. The modular housing shall be a single piece IDC housing designed to accept larger Cat. 6 conductors and have a universal wiring label. The IDC shall be compatible with 110 type impact tool and be backward compatible to Cat 3, 5 and 5e. The jack shall meet FCC part 6 subpart F, be rated for 750 plug insertions and exceed 100 gram contact force. The modular jack shall be icon compatible and have a C6 marking on the jack face. The modular jacks may be color-coded to identify primary data (blue), and voice (green) ports unless otherwise specified. Modular jack performance shall be third-party verified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory.

Modular jacks shall be Ortronics part number: Clarity TracJack, Cat.6, flush, blue OR-TJ600-26 T568B/A Clarity TracJack,Cat.6, flush, green OR-TJ600-24 T568B/A TracJack Blank module OR-42100002

2. Fixed Office Outlet Faceplate – Use Ortronics 3-port flush faceplates. Faceplates shall be constructed of ABS compound and be 4.53” X 2.77” X .60” in size for flush mount

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and 2.75” X 1.41” X 1” for bezel. Each faceplate shall contain three eight position modular jacks. There shall be three Cat.6, UTP four-pair terminated as noted in 5.1 above. Each port shall be provided with an icon to indicate its function. Faceplates shall accommodate one or two labels and provide a clear polycarbonate cover to protect each label. Faceplates shall be fog white in color.

Faceplates shall be Ortronics part numbers below: TracJack single gang, 3 port OR-40300547

3. Surface Mount Fixtures – Use Wiremold latching one piece non-metallic raceway, part number #PN0310 for the workstation outlet raceway. Use Wiremold latching one piece non-metallic raceway sized appropriately for the longer pathways through offices and hallways. Use Wiremold PSB1-FW single gang surface mount box at the workstation outlet. The Ortronics faceplate OR-40300547 mounts to the single gang surface mount box. All surface mount products shall be the same Ortronics Fog White color.

Surface Mount Fixtures shall be Wiremold and Ortronics part numbers below: Wiremold latching one piece non-metallic raceway for WAO PN0310 Wiremold latching one piece non-metallic raceway for pathway PN10L10 or proper size Wiremold single gang surface mount box PSB1-FW TracJack single gang, 3 port OR-40300547 2.1.2 Telecommunications Outlet Installation All outlets shall be installed in the following manner:

Cables shall be coiled in the in-wall or surface-mount boxes if adequate space is present to house the cable coil without exceeding the manufacturer’s bend radius. In hollow wall installations where box-eliminators are used, excess wire can be stored in the wall. No more than 12” of UTP slack shall be stored in an in-wall box, modular furniture raceway, or insulated walls. Excess slack shall be loosely coiled and stored in the ceiling above each drop location when there is not enough space present in the outlet box to store slack cable.

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

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 12 mm (one-half inch). Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not be less than 4 times the outside

diameter of the cable. The cable jacket shall be maintained to within 25mm (one inch) of the termination point. Voice jacks shall be located in the bottom position of each faceplate. Voice jacks in

horizontally oriented faceplates shall occupy the right-most position. Data jacks shall occupy the top position on the faceplate. Data jacks in horizontally

oriented faceplates shall occupy the left-most position.

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2.2 Horizontal Distribution Cable

The horizontal distribution cable for the twisted-pair copper circuits shall be Category 6 draft 10b, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair, plenum rated (CMP) cable as needed.

Quantities of cables to each outlet shall be in accordance with the definitions provided in Section 2.1.1 above. 2.2.1 Product Specification

Category 6 Cable - Horizontal cabling shall be 24 AWG, 4-pair UTP, UL/NEC CMP (plenum-rated) as needed. Individual conductors shall be FEP insulated. Cable shall meet the performance requirements listed in the following table in addition to all other standard Category 6 performance requirements. Cable shall be supplied on wooden reels or reel-in-box to eliminate kinks. Cable performance shall be third-party verified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory.

Horizontal cable shall be BerkTek:

LanMark 2000, Plenum, 4 pair, blue LanMark 2000, Plenum, 4 pair, green 2.2.2 Horizontal Distribution Cable Installation

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

industry practices. Cable raceways shall not be filled greater than the TIA/EIA-569-A maximum fill for the

particular raceway type or 40%. Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices)

except for transition points, or consolidation points. Where transition points, or consolidation points are allowed, they shall be located in

accessible locations and housed in an enclosure intended and suitable for the purpose. The cable’s minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension shall not be exceeded. J-hook supports for horizontal cables shall be supported at a maximum of 48 to 60 inch

(1.2 to 1.5 meter) intervals. At no point shall cable(s) rest on acoustic ceiling grids or panels.

Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of no more than 50 cables. Cable bundle quantities in excess of 50 cables may cause deformation of the bottom cables within the bundle and degrade cable performance.

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

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

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Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation shall be replaced by the Contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to GS/OAS.

Cables shall be identified by a self-adhesive label in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification and ANSI/TIA/EIA-606. The cable label shall be applied to the cable behind the faceplate on a section of cable that can be accessed by removing the cover plate.

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

Pulling tension on 4-pair UTP cables shall not exceed 25-lbf for a four-pair UTP cable. 2.3 Horizontal Cross Connect Termination Hardware

2.3.1 Horizontal Cross-Connect

The horizontal twisted pair copper cabling shall be terminated onto rack-mounted Clarity

Category 6 modular patch panels with 110 IDC termination. Patch panels shall provide 24 or 48 modular jack ports, wired to the T568B/T568A wiring scheme and be backwards compatible to Category 3, 5 and 5e. The modular Patch Panels shall: meet TIA Category 6 Draft 10 component specifications, be more transparent to signal with Clarity 6 cords, be dual reactance modular contact array, have a new low emissions IDC contact and utilize a standard termination practice, 110 impact tool. The housing shall be a single piece IDC housing designed to accept larger Category 6 conductors, support T568B and T568A wiring, utilize .125” Aluminum, durable black powder coat finish for the panel material, be high impact plastic for the module material, be flame retardant UL94V-0 and be fully encased protected printed circuitry. The contacts shall be Beryllium Copper, nickel under plating and min. 50 micro-inches of gold in contact for the modular contact, be 22 –24 AWG, and phosphor Bronze, nickel under plating and tin lead over plate for the IDC contacts, meet FCC part 68 subpart F, be rated for 750 plug insertions and exceed 100 gram contact force. The panel shall supply label fields, rear cable management and be icon compatible, be available in high and standard density.

The modular patch panels and LAN electronics shall be contained in Ortronics Mighty

Mo III equipment racks with Ortronics horizontal cable management panels. 24 or 48 port modular patch panels shall be provided to terminate the required number of Category 6 horizontal cables in Data Center. The Category 6 patch panels shall be provided with wire management support bars to assure proper bend radius and cable support for the horizontal cable terminations.

Ortronics Patch Panel Part Numbers: Cat.6 24-port high density, Clarity OR-PHD66U24 Cat.6 48-port high density, Clarity OR-PHD66U48

Mighty Mo III racks will be installed in the Data Center. The Ortronics Mighty Mo III

equipment rack shall provide vertical cable management and support for the patch cords at the front of the rack and wire management, support, and protection for the horizontal cables inside the channels of the rack. Waterfall cable management shall be provided at the top of the rack for

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patch cords and for horizontal cables entering the rack channels for protection and to maintain proper bend radius and cable support. The rack shall include mounting brackets for cable tray to mount to the top of the rack. Velcro cable ties shall be provided inside the rack channels to support the horizontal cable. Rack shall be black in color to match the patch panels and cable management. The racks will be positioned appropriately in the Data Center. Ortronics Equipment Rack Part Numbers: Mighty Mo 3 Cable Management Rack System OR-60400169 Vertical Cable Channel for between racks 6” OR-60400433 Vertical Cable Channel at end of rack row 4” OR-60400435 End Panel (for the last rack on end of row) OR-60400428 2.3.2 Voice Cross Connect

The voice cross connect shall be a passive connection between the Cat 5 backbone patch

panels located on the top right of the rack and the backbone termination blocks located on the rear wall. Backbone blocks shall use 5-pair connecting blocks and 110 block hardware. A 25 pair cable will be hardwired from the 110 wall blocks (the voice backbone termination) and the back of a Cat 5 voice 110 IDC “backbone” panel on the lower half of the rack. Standard 4 pair patch cords shall be used as the cross connection to the Cat 6 horizontal patch panel located below the backbone Cat 5 panels.

All wiring terminations should be installed with a multiple patch tool. All connections should be secured properly with clips before GS/OAS acceptance. 2.3.2.1 Product Specification Wiring blocks, connecting blocks and horizontal troughs shall be constructed of polycarbonate molding compound. Wiring blocks shall be marked black every fifth pair. Connecting block terminals shall be constructed of phosphor bronze, plated with a minimum of 150 micro-inches of tin-lead over a 50 micro-inch minimum nickel plating. Connecting block performance shall be third-party verified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory. Use Ortronics part numbers: OR-30200116 5 pair 100 pair 110 block kit OR-849004912 48 port Cat 5 panel

2.3.2.2 Horizontal Cross Connect Installation

Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with the recommendations

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

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 12 mm (one-half inch).

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

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

The cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to the termination point. Each cable shall be clearly labeled on the cable jacket behind the patch panel at a

location that can be viewed without removing the bundle support ties. Cables labeled within the bundle, where the label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

Wiring and panels will follow GS/OAS-accepted practices for telecom closets. It is the

Contractor’s responsibility to fully understand these requirements and, if necessary, see existing installations and telecom rooms in the GS/OAS General Secretariat Building (“GSB”), located at 1889 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC, where Cat 6 cabling was installed recently. 3. Data Backbone Cable

The data backbone for these buildings will be the connection to the data lines coming from the General Secretariat Building and the Main Building. Considering all horizontal runs are home-runned to the Data Center’s, there is no formal backbone. For the purposes of the temporary fiber connection in the ADM building the Contractor shall use an appropriately sized (2 strand or 4 strand) fiber optic cable from the old Data Center (first floor) to the new Data Center (Basement). 3.1 The following section may not be applicable to this RFP because there is no fiber backbone in the ADM Building, but it is provided as guidelines and standards for any fiber installation that the Contractor believes may be required. 3.1.1 Product Specification

The optical fiber cable shall be 62.5/125 micron multimode with a UL rating of OFNP. The cable jacket shall be orange, and the cable construction shall consist of a twelve-fiber sub-unit; color-coded white and blue for identification. The buffered fibers shall be surrounded by aramid fiber strength members and an orange colored, low smoke, flame retardant PVC jacket. The cable shall have a storage temperature of -40°C to +70°C, operating temperature of -20°C to +70°C, and an installation temperature of 0°C to +50°C. Optical fiber cable performance shall be third-party verified by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory. Use BerkTek part numbers: 2 strand 62.5/125 MM Plenum rated ICP002-CB3510/25 4 strand 62.5/125 MM Plenum rated ICP004-CB3510/25

3.1.2. Backbone Cable Installation

All backbone cables shall be installed in the following manner:

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Backbone cables shall be installed separately from horizontal distribution cables Where cables are housed in conduits, the backbone and horizontal cables shall be

installed in separate conduits Where cables are installed in an air return plenum, riser rated cable shall be installed

in metallic conduit. Where backbone cables and distribution cables are installed in a cable tray or

wireway, backbone cables shall be installed first and bundled separately from the horizontal distribution cables.

Backbone cables spanning more than three floors shall be securely attached at the top of the cable run with a wire mesh grip and on alternating floors or as required by local codes.

Vertical runs of cable shall be supported to messenger strand, cable tray, or other method to provide proper support for the weight of the cable.

Large bundles of cables and/or heavy cables shall be attached using metal clamps and/or metal banding to support the cables.

3.2. Backbone Termination Hardware 3.2.1 Optical Fiber Termination Hardware

Backbone optical fiber cable for the backbone cabling system shall be terminated in the Data Center in 12- and 144-port rack mount optical fiber enclosures. The optical fiber patch enclosures will fully enclose both the hard-wired terminations and the patch cord connections. The fiber enclosure in the LAN Room shall be installed in the existing cabinet provided.

Ortronics rack-mount optical fiber patch/splice panels: OR-625MMC-12PD1RB 1 drawer, 1.75” height Preloaded w/ 12 SC couplers OR-625MMC-108PB 3 drawer, 10.5” height Holds 18 4 port duplex SC inserts

Ortronics optical fiber patch panel insert: OR-615SCDSM4 4 duplex SC multimode/singlemode (8 fiber) OR-61500020 Blank insert

3.2.2 Voice Termination Hardware

Voice backbone cables shall be terminated in the Data Center on wall-mount 110 termination blocks. 100-pair blocks shall be installed as required by the backbone pair counts. Backbone kits shall use 5-pair connecting blocks. The 110 hardware will be mounted in the same footprint as the previous terminations. The existing backbone cable will remain, but be re-terminated, tested and labeled. 3.2.2.1 Product Specifications

Frames and troughs shall be constructed of cold rolled steel, black in color. Wiring blocks, connecting blocks and horizontal troughs shall be constructed of polycarbonate compound. Wiring base blocks shall be marked black every fifth pair. Connecting block

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terminals shall be constructed of phosphor bronze, plated with a minimum of 150 microns of tin-lead over a 50 micron minimum nickel plate. Use Ortronics part numbers: 100-pair field termination kit w/ C-5 clips 5-pair terminations, PBX Rm OR-30200116 3.2.3 Termination Hardware Installation Copper termination and management hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

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

Pair untwist at the termination shall not exceed 12 mm (one-half inch). Bend radius of the cable in the termination area shall not exceed 4 times the outside

diameter of the cable. Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks. Each

panel or block shall be fed by an individual bundle separated and dressed back to the point of cable entrance into the rack or frame.

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

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

Optical fiber termination hardware shall be installed in the following manner:

Fiber slack shall be neatly coiled within the optical fiber termination panel. No slack loops shall be allowed external to the fiber panel(s).

Each cable shall be individually attached to the respective termination panel by mechanical means. The cables’ strength member(s) shall be securely attached the cable strain relief bracket in the panel.

Each fiber cable shall be stripped upon entering the termination panel and the individual fibers routed in the termination panel.

Each cable shall be clearly labeled at the entrance to the termination panel. Cables labeled within the bundle shall not be acceptable.

Dust caps shall be installed on the connectors and couplings at all times unless physically connected.

4. Telecommunications Spaces

The Data Center shall house the Mighty Mo III racks and required cable routing and support hardware. The design of the Data Center and all racks, cable tray, termination blocks and patch panels shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A standard.

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Three racks will be located in each Data Center. The racks shall be ganged with vertical cable management between (6” vertical management) and sides (4” vertical management) of racks. See attached drawings (electronic versions). Position racks in order to maintain a 3 foot clearance at the front and the rear of the equipment rack.

In addition, the Contractor will provide a Cablofil cable tray around the perimeter of the Data Center to feed data cabling and electrical power to server racks that will be placed in the room. 4.1 Installation Specifications Racks shall be installed in the following manner:

Racks shall be securely attached to the concrete floor using minimum 3/8” hardware or as required by local codes.

All racks shall be grounded to the telecommunications ground bus bar in accordance with Section 9.0 of this document.

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

Cablofil wire cable tray CF 54-100

5. Work Area and Patch Cord Cable Assemblies

The Contractor shall provide factory terminated and tested UTP and optical fiber patch cords and equipment cords for the complete cabling system. These UTP patch cables shall meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B2.1 for patch cord testing, as well as Category 6 Draft 10 for the data cords. .

The telephone system installed on termination blocks shall be cross-connected in the Data Center by the Switch Vendor or GS/OAS as is appropriate. The work area equipment cords for telephones will be provided with the telephone equipment. The Contractor shall supply one (1) modular (preferably 5 feet) patch cord in the Data Center’s for cross connection from the voice backbone patch panel to the voice horizontal Cat 6 panel and one Cat 6 cable at each WOA outlet.

To support the data cabling system, the Contractor shall provide one (1) Category 6 patch cord for cross-connect in the Data Center and one (1) Category 6 equipment cords for each work area outlet. Use Ortronics Patch Cords and Equipment Cords below: Clarity Category 6, UTP, Green 3 ft OR-MC603-05 Clarity Category 6, UTP, Green 5 ft OR-MC605-05 Clarity Category 6, UTP, Green 7 ft OR-MC607-05

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Clarity Category 6, UTP, Green 9 ft OR-MC609-05 Clarity Category 6, UTP, Green 15 ft OR-MC615-05 62.5/125 MM Duplex Jumper 10 ft OR-61150D62010F99C

6. CABLE ROUTING All cables shall be routed according to TIA standards, NEC, and local codes. Individual outlet cables will be supported where appropriate with J-hooks to the appropriate WAO. J-hooks shall support the cable every 4 – 5 feet. 7. Cable System Testing

All cables and termination hardware shall be 100% tested for defects in installation and to verify cabling system performance under installed conditions according to the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B2.1 Draft 10. All pairs of each installed cable shall be verified prior to system acceptance. Any defect in the cabling system installation including but not limited to cable, connectors, feed through couplers, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced in order to ensure 100% useable conductors in all cables installed.

All cables shall be tested in accordance with this document, the ANSI/TIA/EIA standards, the Ortronics Certification Program Information Manual and best industry practice. If any of these are in conflict, the Contractor shall bring any discrepancies for clarification and resolution to the attention of the GS/OAS Technical Representative, a staff member of the Department of Technology and Facility Services. 7.1 Copper

All twisted-pair copper cable links shall be tested for continuity, pair reversals, shorts, opens and performance as indicated below. Additional testing is required to verify Category performance. Horizontal cabling shall be tested using the correct level field test unit to match the performance of the installed cabling system. Category 6 cabling system will require a level III test unit.

7.1.1 Continuity

Each pair of each installed cable shall be tested using a test unit that shows opens, shorts, polarity and pair-reversals, crossed pairs and split pairs. Shielded/screened cables shall be tested with a device that verifies shield continuity in addition to the above stated tests. The test shall be recorded as pass/fail as indicated by the test unit in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended procedures, and referenced to the appropriate cable identification number and circuit or pair number. Any faults in the wiring shall be corrected and the cable re-tested prior to final acceptance.

7.1.2 Length

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Each installed cable link shall be tested for installed length using a TDR type device. The cables shall be tested from patch panel to patch panel, block to block, patch panel to outlet or block to outlet as appropriate. The cable length shall conform to the maximum distances set forth in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A Standard. Cable lengths shall be recorded, referencing the cable identification number and circuit or pair number. For multi-pair cables, the shortest pair length shall be recorded as the length for the cable. 7.1.3 Performance Verification 7.1.3.1 Verifying Category 6 Performance Follow the Standards requirements established in:

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A -TSB-67 • ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A -TSB-95 • ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A, Amendment 5 • Proposed draft, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B2.1 Draft 10 for Category 6

A level III or better test unit is required and must be updated to include the requirements

of TSB-95, Amendment 5, and proposed category 6 limits. The four basic tests required in TSB-67 are: • Wire Map • Length • Attenuation • NEXT (Near end crosstalk) Four additional tests are required per TSB-95: • Return Loss • ELFEXT Loss • Propagation Delay • Delay skew

In Amendment 5, the performance requirements for the above tests have been tightened and two additional tests are required: • PSNEXT (Power sum near-end crosstalk loss) • PSELFEXT (Power sum equal level far-end crosstalk loss) 7.1.3.2 Test Results

Test results shall be automatically evaluated by the equipment, using the most up-to-date criteria from the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B2.1 standard including its amendments. The result shall be shown as pass/fail. Test results shall be obtained directly from the test unit or from a download file using an application from the test equipment manufacturer. The test results shall include all tests performed, the expected test result and the actual test result achieved.

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7.2 Optical Fiber Testing

Each fiber strand shall be tested for attenuation with an optical power meter and light source. 7.2.1 Multimode Fiber Testing

Backbone or interconnect multimode fiber cabling shall be tested at both 850 nm and

1300 nm in both directions.

Test set-up and performance shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-526-14 Standard, Method B.

Subsystem Max Segment Length (meters)

Attenuation (dB) @ 850

Attenuation (dB) @1300

Building Backbone 500 3.9 2.6

Attenuation testing shall be performed with a stable launch condition using two-meter jumpers to attach the test equipment to the cable plant. The light source shall be left in place after calibration and the power meter moved to the far end to take measurements. 8. Firestop System

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

All penetrations through fire-rated building structures (walls and floors) shall be sealed with an appropriate firestop system. This requirement applies to through penetrations (complete penetration) and membrane penetrations (through one side of a hollow fire rated structure). Any penetrating items i.e., riser slots and sleeves, cables, conduit, cable tray, and raceways, etc. shall be properly firestopped. 8.1 Product Specifications

Firestop systems shall be UL Classified to ASTM E814 (UL 1479) and shall be approved by a qualified Professional Engineer (PE), licensed (actual or reciprocal) in the state where the work is to be performed. Recommended manufacturer: Nelson Firestop. 8.2 Firestop System Installation

All firestop systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be completely installed and available for inspection by the local inspection authorities prior to cable system acceptance.

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9. Grounding and Bonding Requirements

The facilities either have an existing Telecommunications Bonding Backbone or shall be equipped with a Telecommunications Bonding Backbone (TBB). This backbone shall be used to ground all telecommunications cable shields, equipment, racks, cabinets, raceways, and other associated hardware that has the potential to act as a current carrying conductor. The TBB shall be installed independent of the building’s electrical and building ground and shall be designed in accordance with the recommendations contained in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Standard.

The main entrance facility/equipment room shall be equipped with a telecommunications main grounding bus bar (TMGB). Each telecommunications room shall be provided with a telecommunications ground bus bar (TGB). The TMGB shall be connected to the building electrical entrance grounding facility. The intent of this system is to provide a grounding system that is equal in potential to the building electrical ground system. Therefore, ground loop current potential is minimized between telecommunications equipment and the electrical system to which it is attached. 9.1 Product Specifications

All racks, metallic backboards, cable sheaths, metallic strength members, splice cases, cable trays, etc. entering or residing in the Data Center shall be grounded to the respective TGB or TMGB using a minimum #6 AWG stranded copper bonding conductor and compression connectors.

All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with a green insulation. Non-insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with a wrap of green tape. All cables and busbars shall be identified and labeled in accordance with the System Documentation Section of this specification. 9.2 Grounding System Installation

The TBB shall adhere to the recommendations of the TIA/EIA-607 standard, and shall be installed in accordance with best industry practice. 10. System Documentation

The following section describes the installation, administration, testing, and as-built documentation required to be produced and/or maintained by the Contractor during the course of the installation. 10.1 Cable System Labeling

The Contractor shall develop and submit for approval a labeling system for the cable installation. GS/OAS will negotiate an appropriate labeling scheme with the successful Contractor. At a minimum, the labeling system shall clearly identify all components of the

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system: racks, cables, panels and outlets. The labeling system shall designate the cables origin and destination and a unique identifier for the cable within the system. Racks and patch panels shall be labeled to identify the location within the cable system infrastructure. All labeling information shall be recorded on the as-built drawings and all test documents shall reflect the appropriate labeling scheme. 10.2 Product Specifications

All label printing will be machine generated by Ortronics Label MO software using indelible ink ribbons or cartridges. Self-laminating labels will be used on cable jackets, appropriately sized to the OD of the cable, and placed within view at the termination point on each end. Outlet, patch panel and wiring block labels shall be installed on, or in, the space provided on the device. Use identification products below: Device to be labeled Label Manufacturer Part Number Work Area Outlet Ortronics OR-70400411 Patch Panel, 6-port module Ortronics OR-70400408 Patch Panel, 8-port module Ortronics OR-70400409 Cable Labels Brady LAT-18-361 110 Block Labels Brady Dat-17-124-WT 10.3 As-Built Drawings

The installation Contractor will be provided with an electronic version of the architectural drawings (AutoCAD 2000) at the start of the project. The Contractor will maintain 2 sets of hard copy drawings. One set will be designated as the central location to document all as-built information as it occurs throughout the project. The central set will be maintained by the Contractor’s Foreman on a daily basis, and will be available to GS/OAS Technical Representative upon request during the course of the project. Anticipated variations from the build-to drawings may be for such things as cable routing and actual outlet placement. No variations will be allowed to the planned Data Center termination positions of horizontal and backbone cables, and grounding conductors unless approved in writing by GS/OAS.

The Contractor shall provide the central drawing set to GS/OAS at the conclusion of the project. The marked up drawing set will accurately depict the as-built status of the system including termination locations, cable routing, and all administration labeling for the cable system. In addition, a narrative will be provided that describes any areas of difficulty encountered during the installation that could potentially cause problems for the telecommunications system. An electronic version (AutoCAD) of these drawings will be provided to the GS/OAS on completion. 10.4 Test Documentation

Test documentation shall be provided on disk within three weeks after the completion of the project. The disk shall be clearly marked on the outside front cover with the words “Project

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Test Documentation”, the project name, and the date of completion (month and year). The results shall be divided by major heading: Horizontal and Backbone. Each major heading shall be further sectioned by test type. Within the horizontal and backbone sections, scanner test results (Category 3, 5e, or 6), optical fiber attenuation test results and shall be segregated. Test data within each section shall be presented in the sequence listed in the administration records.

The test equipment name, manufacturer, model number, software version and last calibration date will also be provided at the end of the document. Unless the manufacturer specifies a more frequent calibration cycle, an annual calibration cycle is anticipated on all test equipment used for this installation. The test document shall detail the test method used and the specific settings of the equipment during the test as well as the software version being used in the field test equipment.

11. WARRANTY AND SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide the following warranty covering the installed cabling system against defects in workmanship, components, and performance, and follow-on support after project completion. 11.1 Installation Warranty

The Contractor shall warrant the cabling system against defects in workmanship. The warranty shall cover all labor and materials necessary to correct a failed portion of the system due to installation problems and to demonstrate performance within the original installation specifications after repairs are accomplished. This warranty shall be provided at no additional cost to GS/OAS. 11.2.1 Cabling System Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a 25-Year NetClear Warranty from ORTRONICS/BERK-TEK and will administer the Warranty for GS/OAS. An extended product warranty shall be provided which warrants functionality of all components used in the system for 25 years from the date of registration. The Applications Assurance Warranty shall warrant the installed horizontal copper, and both the horizontal and the backbone optical fiber portions of the cabling system. Copper links shall be warranted against the link performance minimum expected results defined in the TIA/EIA-568-B standard including all amendments in effect at time of project commencement. Optical fiber links shall be warranted against the link and segment performance minimum expected results defined in the TIA/EIA-568-A, Annex H and the attenuation values stated in 7.2.1. The Applications Assurance Warranty and the Extended Product Warranty must include the labor cost and materials to replace or repair defective components for the life of the warranty. The NetClear Warranty will be free form Bit Errors caused by the NetClear structured cabling system.

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11.2.2 Continuing Maintenance

The Contractor shall furnish an hourly rate with the proposal submittal, which shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. This rate will be used when cabling support is required to affect moves, adds, and changes to the system (MACs). MACs performed by the Contractor shall be added to the Contractor’s and the manufacturer’s warranty. 11.2.3 Project Management/General

The Contractor shall establish a single point of contact (“POC”) with GS/OAS Technical Representative, who will be responsible for reporting progress and updating GS/OAS’ Technical Representative with issues that GS/OAS must address to facilitate the cable system installation. The Contractor’s POC shall provide weekly verbal or written reports to GS/OAS’ Technical Representative detailing progress. Requests for access to limited access or restricted areas shall be made the day prior to the required access. Information critical to the completion of the task or project shall be communicated to GS/OAS’ Technical Representative, as the requirement becomes known. Casual information shall be passed during the scheduled progress report.

The Contractor shall maintain GS/OAS’ facility in a neat and orderly manner during the

installation of the communications cabling system. All Contractor’s tools, materials and personal effects shall be stored in a provided staging area when not in use. GS/OAS’ facilities shall be maintained in broom clean condition at the completion of work each day. At the completion of work in each area, the Contractor will perform a final cleaning of debris prior to moving the installation crew to the next work area. Contractor is responsible for removal of all associated scrap & debris from GS/OAS’ site, or if previously arranged, to a trash receptacle on GS/OAS’ site. 12. Cabling System Acceptance

GS/OAS’ Technical Representative will make periodic inspection of the project in progress. One inspection will be performed at the conclusion of cable pulling, prior to closing of the false ceiling, to inspect the method of cable routing and support, and the firestopping of penetrations. A second inspection will be performed at completion of cable termination to validate that cables were dressed and terminated in accordance with TIA/EIA specifications for jacket removal and pair untwist, compliance with manufacturer’s minimum bend radius, and that cable ends are dressed neatly and orderly. 12.1 Final Inspection

Upon completion of the project, GS/OAS’ Technical Representative will perform a final inspection of the installed cabling system with the Contractor’s Project Foreman. The final inspection will be performed to validate that all horizontal and backbone cables were installed as defined in the drawing package, and that the installation meets the aesthetic expectations of GS/OAS.

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12.2.1 System Performance

During the three-week period between final inspection and delivery of the test and as-built documentation, GS/OAS will activate the cabling system. GS/OAS will validate operation of the cabling system during this period. 12.2.2 Final Acceptance

Completion of: the installation; in-progress and final inspections; receipt of the test and as-built documentation; and successful performance of the cabling system for a two week period will constitute acceptance of the system.