Henderson ISD 200 N. High St. Henderson, TX

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1 Henderson ISD 200 N. High St. Henderson, TX Request for Proposal for Low Voltage Infrastructure for Henderson Middle School Keith Boles Superintendent

2 HENDERSON ISD RFP Low Voltage Infrastructure SECTION I PROPOSAL PRELIMINARIES PURPOSE AND INTENT Henderson Independent School District hereby issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) for products and services associated with the low voltage infrastructure for Henderson Middle School Campus. The district is seeking vendors from which to purchase equipment and products as well as provide installation and configuration of these items. Submitted proposals must state all recurring and non-recurring costs to the district of any/all services and equipment. Work other than that specifically defined within the RFP will be awarded to the selected vendor in the future as a result of operational needs and agreed upon solutions between the district and the selected vendor. ABOUT HENDERSON ISD Our public school district is located in East Texas and serves the needs of approximately 3450 students across five campuses. Voters approved a bond to construct a new middle school campus, which will serve the needs of students in grades 6, 7, and 8 beginning in the fall of The district has selected Pogue Construction as the general contractor for this project. The successful proposer will work under the authority, general conditions, and according to the timelines set by Pogue Construction. SELECTION PROCESS CALENDAR The following calendar will be used to select products and vendors: November 16, 2014 December 15, 2014 December 19, 2014 January 5-12, 2015 January 13, 2015 RFP Posted Deadline for proposals is 2:00 p.m. Notice of intent to award communicated Contracts finalized Contracts reviewed by board Proposals may be held by the Henderson Independent School District for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the proposal s opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the proposer s qualifications prior to the contract award. SECTION II OBJECTIVE The objective of this RFP is to accomplish fair, open, and competitive procurement for the highest quality of installations that coincide with the district s future plan. Those responding may request time to present qualifications or other relevant information to the district staff at any time within the RFP window.

3 HENDERSON ISD RFP Low Voltage Infrastructure SECTION III PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS The district will accept proposals via mail or in person only at 200 N. High St., Henderson, TX until 2:00 p.m. on December 15, All proposals must be in a sealed envelope labeled clearly with HMS RFP-Low Voltage. The contractor s name and address should be listed on the envelope as well. Facsimile or ed transmissions will not be accepted. Henderson ISD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informality in proposals received. Although the specifications are intended to be complete, some questions may arise. Technical questions should be directed to Kevin Bryan, the district s Director of Technology, via to kbryan@hendersonisd.org or by phone at All questions and answers will be ed to all interested vendors. To receive consideration, proposals must be made in accordance with these instructions, and such proposals, and any resulting contract, shall be subject to all the instructions, terms, and conditions herein. Weighted Factor breakdown: Factor Weight 1. Purchase price 40 pts 2. The reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods and services 10 pts 3. The quality of the vendor's goods or services 10 pts 4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs 10 pts 5. The vendor's past relationship with the district 10 pts 6. The total long-term cost to the district to acquire the goods or services 5 pts 7. Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request proposals 5 pts

4 SECTION IV GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF PROPOSALS & QUOTES The terms proposal and quote may be used interchangeably in this document. PROPOSALS If mailed or hand delivered, the outside of the envelope shall clearly identify the title of the proposal HMS RFP- Low Voltage and the name of the vendor who is submitting the proposal. All the proposals shall be clearly and distinctly typed and shall be initialed or signed in ink by an authorized representative. It shall be the responder s responsibility to ensure that the proposal is delivered to the office of the district superintendent before the time and date set for proposal closing and the district will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location other than the district. FACSIMILE (FAXED) PROPOSALS The district will not accept telephone, ed, or facsimile proposals or signatures. LATE PROPOSALS Proposals received after the time and date set for proposal closing will be returned to the responder unopened. TAXES Taxes, whether State or Federal, shall not be included in proposal prices. Our Employee Identification No. ( ) indicates our tax-exempt status. RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS The district may reject any proposal not in compliance with all prescribed public procedures and requirements, including its own rules, specifications, and conditions, and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon finding of the district that it is in the public interest to do so. PATENTS AND LICENSES The successful responder agrees to protect, defend, and hold harmless the district against any demand for payment for wrongful or unauthorized use of any patented or copyrighted material, process, article, or device that may enter into manufacture, constructions, or form a part of the work covered by the contract. LOCAL PERMITS AND LICENSES The successful responder shall obtain and shall include in his/her proposal the cost for all permits and licenses that may be required to perform the contract. PROPOSAL SIGNATURE The proposal signature sheet of these specifications shall be signed with ink as follows or the proposal will be rejected: 1. In the case of an individual responder, by such individual responder. 2. In the case of a partnership, the name of the partnership shall be stated followed by the signature of at least one partner on behalf of the partnership. In addition to such signature, the names of all partners shall be stated on such proposal signature sheet. 3. In the case of a corporation, the corporation name shall be stated followed by the state of incorporation, the signature of an officer authorized to bind the corporation to a contract, as well as the name and mailing address of the local representative.

5 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES SECTION V - DATA & VOICE CABLING SPECIFICATIONS Network Infrastructure Cabling System 1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. General Conditions All Subcontractors shall follow all requirements and general conditions as specified in the Project Manual produced by Claycomb Associates Architects for the Middle School Additions & Renovations. All Subcontractors shall follow all requirements to meet and uphold project scheduling as specified by Pogue Construction. Proposers shall include all items indicated in this Specification, Project Manual, and Construction Drawings for a complete proposal. By submitting a proposal each Proposer constitutes an incontrovertible representation by the Proposer that he has complied with requirement of the Contract Documents. B. Insurance Requirements 1. Commercial General Liability Each Occurrence 1,000,000 Damage to rented premises (each occurrence) 50,000 Medical expense (any one person) 5,000 Personal and Advertising injury 1,000,000 General Aggregate 2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations aggregate 2,000, Automobile Liability Combined Single limit (each accident) 1,000,000 Any auto, hired or non-owned 3. Excessive/Umbrella Liability Each Occurrence 2,000,000 Aggregate 2,000, Workers Compensation Each accident 1,000,000 General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Auto Liability insurance coverage shall be maintained with an A-rated carrier or greater and if it falls below an A- rated carrier it is the responsibility of the Sub Contractor to replace and pay for the new coverage at no additional cost to the Henderson ISD. General Liability, Umbrella and Auto policies shall be maintained to include Waiver of Subrogation and Additional insured endorsement on and in the favor of Henderson ISD and shall be on a primary and noncontributory basis including products and completed operations. Certificates of Insurance must show Henderson ISD as Certificate Holder.

6 1.3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS Sub-Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Values with their Submittal Package. The Values shall be listed as shown: A. Submittals & Shop Drawings w/cable Routes & Equipment Placement $ B. Cabling $ C. Material & Devices $ D. Cabling Installation Labor $ E. Device Installation Labor $ F. System Check Out $ Progress Payments shall be delivered to Henderson ISD by the 20 th of each month. Progress billing shall be approved by Henderson ISD Administration. Payments for materials shall not exceed 60% of any line item until installed. For items stored offsite, provide evidence product is stored in a bonded warehouse, product is insured, provide inventory list, and pictures of material. Payment will not be made for raw materials at factory warehouse. Once Progress Payments are approved, payment shall be processed and mailed by the 15 th of the following month. Henderson ISD shall hold 5% retainage of the project amount throughout the duration of the project. Retainage shall be paid within 30 days upon the delivery of All Warranty, As-Builts, Project Documentation, and IT Staff 8 Hour Training for each Low Voltage System has been delivered and satisfactory to Henderson ISD Administration. 1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES A. Claims for additional costs must be submitted within ten (10) days of to be considered. B. Promptly identify any changes in Progress Schedule of the project due to the Change Order. C. Include any and all costs for changes in project schedule in order to comply with Pogue Construction s Project Schedule. D. Update Schedule of Values and list Change Orders separately. E. All change orders must be approved and signed by Henderson ISD before any work can proceed. 1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS AND CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS A. Convene pre-installation meeting two (2) weeks before start of installation of communications horizontal cabling. B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting work of this section, including Pogue Construction, Henderson ISD representative, and manufacturer s representative. C. Review materials, installation, field quality control, labeling, protection, and coordination with other work. 1.6 SUBMITTALS A. Submit 4 color copies of product materials to be used in three-ring binders to Henderson ISD within 10 working days upon contract award.

7 B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer s product data sheets, including installation instructions verifying that materials comply with specified requirements and are suitable for intended application. C. Installer s Project References: Submit list of three (3) successfully completed communications horizontal cabling projects, including project name and location, name of architect, and type and quantity of communications horizontal cabling installed. D. Qualifications: Provide copy of Qualified Structured Cabling Manufacturer Certified Contractor s Certificate E. Shop Drawings: 4 hard copies and 1 electronic copy on thumb drive Shop Drawings shall be included with submittals. Shop Drawings shall be in PDF format. 1.7 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS A. All Technicians and Cable Installers must provide proof of current manufacturer s training certificate before allowed on job site. Current training certificates shall be provided to owner before work begins. Owner reserves the right to check all employee certificates throughout project duration. Contractor will staff the project with Contractor employees only. B. All Contractor employees will be required to provide proof of an Employee Background Check per Texas Senate Bill 9 requirements. Background checks will comply with Texas DPS guidelines. FAST Pass Background Checks can be purchased with L1 Identity Solutions at contractor s expense. Any employee found on-site without a Background Check will be removed from the project until one can be provided. 1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Delivery and Acceptance Requirements: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer. B. Storage and Handling Requirements: 1. Store and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. 2. Keep materials in manufacturer s original, unopened containers and packaging until installation. 3. Store materials in clean, dry area indoors. 4. Protect materials during storage, handling, and installation to prevent damage and/or theft. 1.9 PROJECT CLOSEOUT AND WARRANTY A. The horizontal communications cabling system installed shall be eligible for coverage by a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the end user. B. Horizontal channels shall be completed with Leviton Network Solutions or Approved Manufacturer s factory-terminated copper and/or fiber optic patch cords in order to be eligible for the applicable Berk-Tek or Leviton Warranty with channel performance guarantees. C. Approved product shall be listed on the most recent version of the applicable Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies data sheets for each Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies solution. D. Optimized Installer/Optimized Integrator shall provide labor, materials, and documentation in accordance with Berk-Tek and Leviton Network Solutions requirements necessary to ensure that the Owner will be furnished Manufacturer s Warranty. E. The installed structured cabling system shall provide a warranty guaranteeing installed channel performance above the ANSI/TIA 568-C requirements for Cat 6A cabling systems.

8 F. Installer shall ensure that the Owner receives the manufacturer issued project warranty certificate within 60 calendar days of warranty registration. G. Test Reports shall be delivered to Owner within 30 days upon completion of project. One hard copy and one electronic copy on a thumb drive shall of color test reports for individual cable tests shall be delivered. Summary sheets are not acceptable. Fiber Optic Test Reports shall include Bidirectional OTDR testing as well as Light Loss Testing. All test shall be delivered in hard copy and electronic form. H. As-Builts Drawings shall be delivered to Owner within 30 days upon project completion. Provide (2) hard copies to owner and (1) electronic copy in PDF format on a thumb drive. Drawings shall include all cable pathway routes and work area outlets nomenclature. Provide a laminated copy for each closet Work Area Space. Install the laminated copy in each MDF and IDF closets REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ANSI TIA-492.CAAB Detail Specification for Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fibers with Low Water Peak. Current Edition B. ANSI/TIA 526 OFSTP-19 Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio Measurement Procedures for Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexed Systems. C. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 Generic Communications Cabling for Customer Premises.. D. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 Commercial Building Communications Cabling Standard E. ANSI/TIA-569-C Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces. F. ANSI/TIA-606-B Administration Standard for the Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure. G. ANSI/JSTD-607-B Commercial Building Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) Requirements for Telecommunications. H. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC). I. BICSI TDMM, Building Industries Consulting Services International, Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) PART 2 - PRODUCTS 1.11 GENERAL All products shall be new and brought to the site in the original packaging. Electrical components shall bear all UL labels. Products shall be installed per manufacturer s instructions APPROVED MANUFACTURERS A. Leviton/BerkTek B. Panduit/General Cable C. Commscope

9 D. Equivalent products that meet or exceed the specifications as detailed in this RFP. Approval must be given before installation SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: 1. Henderson ISD is requesting pricing for CAT 6 and CAT 6A solutions for their middle school. Proposals without both solutions priced will not be accepted. Confirm cable quantities with the technology items spreadsheet provided with RFP. 2. Data Closets: Racks, Vertical Management, Ladder Rack Cable Management. MDF will be in RM D107, IDF1 will be in RM C135, IDF2 will be in RM 104 a. Install (2) Chatsworth four post racks or equivalent in MDF room D107 with (2) 8 Front & Rear Panduit PRV8 Vertical Wire Management w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD8 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. Install (1) 10 Front & Rear Panduit PRV10 Vertical Wire Management w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD10 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. b. Install (3) Chatsworth four post racks or equivalent in IDF1 room C135 with (2) 8 Front & Rear Panduit PRV8 Vertical Wire Managements w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD8 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. Install (2) 10 Front & Rear Panduit PRV10 Vertical Wire Management w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD10 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. c. Install (2) Chatsworth four post racks or equivalent in IDF2 room H104 with (2) 8 Front & Rear Panduit PRV8 Vertical Wire Managements w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD8 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. Install (1) 10 Front & Rear Panduit PRV10 Vertical Wire Management w/brackets or equivalent. Install Panduit PRD10 dual hinged metal doors or equivalent. d. Install Chatsworth Ladder Rack system or equivalent on ALL walls of each MDF & IDF rooms. Ladder Rack system shall be installed 6 above each network rack. This elevation shall be consistent around the room. Install Chatsworth triangular support brackets. Install Chatsworth runway elevation kits with rack to runway mounting plates. Install Chatsworth Cable Runway Radius Dropouts at each rack for cable transition into Vertical Wire Managements. Install Chatsworth Cable Runway Corner Brackets at each corner, Wall Angle Support Kit, Butt-Splice Kit, & Protective End Caps on all open runways. e. Install ¾ x4x8 Plywood vertically on all walls except door entry wall in the MDF & IDF closets. Install two coats of Flame Retardant paint on both sides of the plywood. Plywood shall have smooth side exposed in the room. 3. Horizontal Distribution Subsystem: Intra-building twisted-pair and fiber optic communications cabling connecting Telecommunication MDF/IDF Rooms to Telecommunication Outlets (TOs) located at individual work areas. 4. Horizontal Cabling: Install the following types of cables from MDF/IDF s to TO: a. Category 6A, (100-Ohm, 4-pair, unshielded twisted pair) cables from MDF/IDF s to TOs b. Category 6, (100-Ohm, 4-pair, unshielded twisted pair) cables from MDF/IDF s to TOs

10 5. Communications Horizontal Cabling System: Includes cables, jacks, patch panels, connecting blocks, patch cords, fiber pigtails, fiber adapter plates, fiber enclosures, jumpers, and necessary support systems, such as cable managers and faceplates. 6. Cables: Route through conduit, cable trays, spaces below raised floors, open ceiling areas, nonventilated spaces above ceiling tile, and through plenum air-handling spaces above ceiling tile. 7. Furnish and install all materials necessary for a complete and working communications horizontal cabling system STATION CABLING A. Category 6A Unshielded Twisted Pair: CX6500 Cat 6A UTP System or approved manufacturer A. 100 ohm, Category 6A, 23 AWG, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair, LANmark-10G2, CMR rated. a. Color: Blue b. Part Number: c. Maximum Cable Diameter: inch. d. Berk-Tek LANmark-10G2 or equivalent B. Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair: Lanmark 1000 CAT 6 UTP System or equivalent manufacturer A. 100 ohm, Category 6, 24 AWG, 4-pair unshielded twisted pair, LANmark 1000, CMR rated. a. Color: Blue. O.D b. Part Number: (1500 SmartPak box) (1000 TekPak box). c. Electrical Characteristics: Characterized to 250 MHz. d. Berk-Tek LANmark-1000 or equivalent OUTDOOR BACKBONE CABLING A. Install (1) 12 Strand Single Mode OSP cable from MDF closet into a New Underground Conduit provided by Electrical Contractor to the corner of Ruby & Richardson Streets. Furnish (1) Coyote Runt splice closure w/splice trays and fusion splice (no mechanical splices allowed) all 12 strands straight through. Provide testing and results based on Testing Standards listed in this specification. B. Install (1) 12 Strand Single Mode OSP cable from MDF closet into a New Underground Conduit provided by Electrical Contractor. The conduit pathway has been installed from the MDF to the corner of Ruby and Richardson Streets. It then exits an underground pull box at Ruby and Richarson Street and runs south approximately 400 and is stubbed up at an utility pole. The fiber must then run up the utility pole and continue an aerial route approximately 420 to the corner of Ruby and Boren Streets. A metallic cable U-Guard protective shield & boot must be installed to protect the fiber on the pole. Furnish (1) Coyote Runt splice closure w/splice trays and fusion splice (no mechanical splices allowed) all 12 strands straight through. Provide testing and results based on Testing Standards listed in this specification. Verify distances on-site. C. Remove (2) 12 Strand Single Mode OSP Aerial Fiber cables from the back of the Henderson Public Library. Coil Slack on nearest pole and secure. Furnish (1) Coyote Runt splice closure w/splice trays and fusion splice (no mechanical splices allowed) all 12 strands straight through. Provide testing and results based on Testing Standards listed in this specification. The intent is to remove the Henderson ISD owned fiber out of the Public Library and fusion splice onto an Aerial Pole.

11 1.16 INDOOR BACKBONE CABLING A. Install (1) 12 strand Interlocking Armored Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable between MDF and IDF Closets. Install (4) CAT 6A cables between MDF and IDF Closets. Terminate in patch panel on both ends with violet color jacks. B. Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable. OS2 Fiber Optic System: 1. Each Single-mode Fiber shall be: a) Dispersion - unshifted single mode optical fibers with Low Water Peak complying with ITU- T G.652.D and with improved bending loss complying with ITU-T G.657.A1. b) The zero dispersion wavelength shall be between 1300 nm and 1320 nm. The ANSI/EIA/TIA maximum value of the dispersion slope shall be no greater than ps/km-nm 2. Dispersion measurements shall be made in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA or ANSI/EIA/TIA B. c) The nominal mode field diameter shall be 9.2 m with a tolerance of 0.4 m at 1310 nm when measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA455191B. d) Transmission Characteristics: e) Maximum cabled attenuation for loose tube fibers shall be 0.4/ /1550 nm. f) Maximum cabled attenuation for tight buffer fibers shall be 0.7/ /1550 nm. g) The cabled cutoff wavelength shall be 1260 nm when measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA C. 2. Physical Characteristics: a) Shall be suitable for use in indoors applications. b) Appropriately flame rated optical cable shall be suitable for use in risers, plenums and horizontal applications. c) Riser rated optical cables shall have and be marked with an UL-OFNR and OFN FT4 Flame Rating d) Shall comply with the requirements of ICEA S (Premises) e) Optical cables and fibers shall be color coded in accordance with EIA/TIA-598-C PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM A. Cable Tray System: Installed by Electrical Contractor B. Conduit and Back Boxes: Installed by Electrical Contractor ****All Sleeves and wall penetrations shall be installed w/fire stop & bushings by the structured cabling contractor*** C. Cable Support System: Cable saddles or J-Hooks shall be used to route all exposed cables (cable not in conduit or cable tray) in open access environments. Use Erico Caddy CAT64, CAT32, CAT21 J-Hooks or equivalent. D. Velcro Tie Wraps: Velcro tie wraps shall be bundle cables in pathways and in MDF and IDF closets. NYLON TIE WRAPS ARE NOT PERMITTED for bundling cables either temporarily or permanently. If found during any inspections, cables WILL be required to be removed and new cable re-pulled at contractor s expense.

12 1.18 MODULAR JACKS FOR WORKSTATION OUTLETS A. Category 6A Modular Jacks: A. 8-position QuickPort modular jack, Category 6A, IDC terminals, T568A/B wiring scheme. B. Component-rated jack. C. Each Jack: Identified on its face as CAT 6A+. D. Color: Blue for Data, Green for Security Cameras, Yellow for Wireless AP s, Violet for Voice Backbone. Colors to be verified with owner before ordering. E. Part Number: Leviton 6A10G-RW6 (white) or equivalent. Confirm with owner for preferred jack colors. B. Category 6 Modular Jacks: A. 8-position QuickPort modular jack, Category 6, IDC terminals, T568A/B wiring scheme. B. Component-rated jack. C. Each Jack: Identified on its face as CAT 6. D. Color: white. E. Part Number: Leviton RW6 (white) or equivalent. Confirm with owner for preferred jack colors WORK AREA OUTLETS A. Flush-Mounted Stainless Steel Faceplates: A. 1-port QuickPort faceplate with mounting lugs for wall phone, stainless steel, mounts onto singlegang wall box. a. Part Number: Leviton 4108W-0SP (flush plate) or 4108W-1SP(jack area recessed) or equivalent. B. 1-port QuickPort single-gang stainless steel wallplate, with ID windows a. Part Number: Leviton L1 or equivalent. C. 2-port QuickPort single-gang stainless steel wallplate, with ID windows a. Part Number: Leviton L2 or equivalent. D. 3-port QuickPort single-gang stainless steel wallplate, with ID windows a. Part Number: Leviton L3 or equivalent. E. 4-port QuickPort single-gang stainless steel wallplate, with ID windows a. Part Number: Leviton L4 or equivalent MODULAR PATCH PANELS A. Category 6A 110-style Modular Patch Panels: A. 24-port, 1RU, QuickPort, flat metal, patch panel, empty. a. Part Number: Leviton H24 or equivalent. b. Part Number: Leviton H48 or equivalent. B. 48-port, 1RU high-density, QuickPort, flat metal, patch panel, empty. a. Part Number: Leviton Q48 or equivalent FIBER OPTIC TERMINATION ENCLOSURES and SPLICE TRAYS. Use for OS2 Fiber Optic System A. Opt-X 1000i Fiber Optic Enclosures: High-end features, all metal enclosure, rack mountable, holds various fiber adapter plates, splice trays, or MTP modules, based on connector choice and density requirements.

13 A. 1RU Opt-X 1000i rack-mount Fiber Optic Enclosure, empty, with sliding tray. a. Capacity: 72 fiber strands (LC), 3 fiber adapter plates and 3 splice trays, or 3 MTP modules b. Part Number: Leviton 5R1UM-S03 or equivalent. B. 2RU Opt-X 1000i rack-mount Fiber Optic Enclosure, empty, with sliding tray. a. Capacity: 144 fiber strands (LC), 6 fiber adapter plates and 6 splice trays, or 6 MTP modules C. Splice Trays a. 12-fiber Mini Splice Tray, 3.74 x 5.59 b. Part Number: Leviton T5PLS-12F or equivalent D. Fusion Splice terminations only. No field terminated connectors allowed. (no exceptions) B. Splice Cassettes A. Use for OS2 Fiber Optic System a. Opt-X 12-Fiber LC OS2 Splice Module 1) Part Number: Leviton SPLCS-12L or equivalent 1.22 PATCH CORDS/JUMPERS A. Category 6A & Category 6 Patch Cords: Category 6A unshielded patch cord 4-pair, stranded wire construction. Provide (30%) 3 patch cords, (40%) 5 patch cords, & (30%) 7 patch cords for MDF and IDF closets for each horizontal cable installed. Provide a 10 patch cord for each horizontal cable installed. Colors and lengths to be verified by owner before ordering. a. Color: 8 colors available. b. CAT 6A Part Numbers: 1) Leviton 6AS10-03L (3 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 2) Leviton 6AS10-05L (5 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 3) Leviton 6AS10-07L (7 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 4) Leviton 6AS10-10L (10 feet, Blue) or equivalent. c. CAT 6 Part Numbers: 5) Leviton 6D460-03L (3 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 6) Leviton 6D460-05L (5 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 7) Leviton 6D460-07L (7 feet, Blue) or equivalent. 8) Leviton 6D460-10L (10 feet, Blue) or equivalent. B. Single Mode Fiber Optic Jumpers: A. OS1/OS2, yellow. Factory-terminated, double-ended, 2-strand single mode cordage, UPC polish. Use for OS2 Fiber Optic System a. Duplex LC-Duplex LC: Provide (2) Fiber patch cables for each fiber run. 1) Leviton UPDLC-S01 (1 meter) or equivalent 2) Leviton UPDLC-S02 (2 meter) or equivalent 3) Leviton UPDLC-S03 (3 meter) or equivalent PART 2 EXECUTION 2.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine areas to receive communications horizontal cabling.

14 B. Notify Henderson ISD & Architect of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent use. C. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions are corrected. 2.2 INSTALLATION GENERAL A. Install communications horizontal cabling in accordance with manufacturer s instructions, ANSI/TIA- 568-C.0, ANSI/TIA-568-C.1, ANSI/TIA-569-C, BICSI TDMM, and NFPA 70. B. Field Terminated Copper and Fiber Optic Patch Cords and Jumpers: Not allowed. C. Copper Patch Cords and Fiber Jumpers: Manufactured by Leviton Network Solutions. D. Install cables after building interior has been physically protected from weather and mechanical work likely to damage cabling. E. Ensure cable pathways are completely and thoroughly cleaned before installing cabling. F. Inspect installed conduit, wireway, cable trays, and innerduct. G. Clean additional enclosed raceway and innerduct systems furnished. H. Provide protection for exposed cables where subject to damage. I. Where possible, route cables in overhead cable trays and inside wire management systems attached to equipment cabinets and racks. a. Use Velcro, to restrain cabling installed outside of wire management systems on racks or in cabinets. b. Cable Trays: Do not exceed 50 percent fill. J. Cable Raceways: Do not fill greater than ANSI/TIA-569-B maximum fill for particular raceway type. K. Support horizontal cables at a maximum of 48-inch (1.2 to 1.5-m) irregular intervals, if J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles. L. Do not allow cables to rest on acoustic ceiling grids, plumbing pipes, or electrical conduits. M. Bundle horizontal distribution cables in groups of no more than amount of cables designed for by cable support manufacturer, based on cable OD and weight. N. Fire-Sprinkler System: A. Do not attach cables to fire-sprinkler system or ancillary equipment or hardware. B. Install cable system and support hardware so that it does not obscure valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices. O. Do not attach cables to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires. P. Install appropriate carriers to support cabling, where support for horizontal cables are required.

15 Q. Replace before final acceptance, cables damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation. 2.3 INSTALLATION UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR CABLES A. Install unshielded twisted-pair cables in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. B. Cable Slack: Leave 36 of cable slack on each end of each Horizontal Cable. C. Cable Minimum Bend Radius and Maximum Pulling Tension: a. Do not exceed bend radius for UTP = 4 X Cable OD, FTP = 4 X Cable OD. b. Install unshielded twisted-pair cables so that there are no bends smaller than 4 times cable outside diameter at any point in the run and at the termination field. c. Pulling Tension on 4-Pair UTP Cables: Do not exceed 25 ft.lb. for 4-pair UTP cable. D. Separation from Power Lines: Provide following minimum separation distances between pathways for copper communications cables and power wiring of 480 volts or less: a. Open or Nonmetal Communications Pathways: b. Electric motors, fluorescent light fixtures, and unshielded power lines carrying up to 3 kva: 12 inches. c. Electrical equipment and unshielded power lines carrying more than 5 kva: 36 inches. d. Large electrical motors or transformers: 48 inches. 2.4 INSTALLATION UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR TERMINATION A. Coil cables to house cable coil without exceeding manufacturer s bend radius. B. Dress and terminate cables in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, ANSI/TIA- C.1, BICSI TDMM, and manufacturer's instructions. C. Terminate 4-pair cables on jack and patch panels using T568-B or T568-A wiring scheme. D. Pair Untwist at Termination: Do not exceed 12 mm (1/2 inch). E. Bend Radius of Horizontal Cables: a. Not less than 4 times OD of UTP cables. b. Not less than 4 times OD of FTP cables. F. Maintain cable jacket to within 25 mm (1 inch) of termination point. G. Neatly bundle cables and dress to their respective panels or blocks. a. Feed each panel or block by individual bundle separated and dressed back to point of cable entrance into rack or frame.

16 2.5 INSTALLATION OPTICAL FIBER CABLES A. Place fiber optic cables to maintain minimum cable bend radius limits specified by manufacturer or 15 times cable diameter, whichever is larger. B. Use care when handling fiber optic cables. a. Carefully monitor pulling tension so as not to exceed limits specified by manufacturer. C. Leave 10 of fiber cable slack coiled neatly at each MDF/IDF. 2.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Cables and Termination Hardware: Test 100 percent for defects in installation and verify cabling system performance under installed conditions in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0. a. Verify all pairs of each installed cable before system acceptance. b. Defects in cabling system installation, including but not limited to cables, connectors, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced to ensure 100 percent useable conductors in all cables installed. B. Test all cables in accordance with this specification section, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, and ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 standards, and Berk-Tek and Leviton Network Solutions instructions a. If any of these are in conflict, bring discrepancies to the attention of the Architect for clarification and resolution. C. Cables, Jacks, Connecting Blocks, and Patch Panels: a. Verify all pairs of each installed cable before system acceptance. b. Defects in cabling system installation, including but not limited to cables, connectors, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced to ensure 100 percent useable conductors in all cables installed. D. Testing Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cables: (NOTE: Permanent Link Test results are recommended, and are the expected norm unless patch cords that will remain installed at the work area and crossconnect are also being tested, in which case Channel Test results would be expected and accepted). A. Test twisted-pair copper cable links for continuity, pair reversals, shorts, opens, and performance as specified. a. Additional testing is required to verify Category performance. b. Test horizontal cabling using approved certification tester for Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e performance compliance in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2. (NOTE: Appropriate Fluke, Agilent, Ideal, or JDSU certification testers may be used). c. Category 6A shall conform to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 for augmented Category 6 to 500 MHz. B. Follow ANSI/TIA-568-C.2. C. Basic Tests Required: a. Wire map. b. Length (feet). c. Insertion loss (db), formerly attenuation.

17 d. NEXT (Near end crosstalk) (db). e. Return loss (db). f. ELFEXT (db). g. Propagation delay (ns). h. Delay skew (ns). i. PSNEXT (Power sum near-end crosstalk loss) (db). j. PSELFEXT (Power sum equal level far-end crosstalk loss) (db). D. Test Category 6A by auto test to 500 MHz. a. Alien Crosstalk (AXT) testing and AXT test results are NOT required by Leviton or Berk- Tek for warranty of a Category 6A system. (Note: AXT testing may be required by the customer, in which case these tests WOULD have to be performed). E. Provide test results in approved certification testers original software format on CD, with the following minimum information per cable: a. Circuit ID. b. Information from specified basic tests required. c. Test Result: Pass or Fail. d. Date and time of test. e. Project name. f. NVP. g. Software version. F. An occasional asterisk-pass (*Pass) will be accepted by Leviton or Berk-Tek at the manufacturer s discretion, but rework of these links should be done in an attempt to achieve clean Pass results prior to submission of test results. G. To receive Manufacturer s Warranty for the project, submit software copy of test results, in original tester software format, to the Owner and to the Manufacturer (either Berk-Tek or Leviton). H. Submit fully functional version of tester software for use by the Owner in reviewing test results. I. Report in writing to the Owner immediately, along with copy of test results, failed test results that cannot be remedied through re-termination (as in the case of reversed or split pairs). J. Subcontractor must provide proof that Tester was calibrated within the last 12 months. (no exceptions) Failure will require contractor to retest when proof of calibration can be provided. E. Optical Fiber: A. Testing procedures shall be in accordance with the following: a. ANSI/TIA-568-C.3. b. ANSI/TIA-526-7, Method B. c. Proposed TSB-140 Tier One Fiber Certification, C. d. Encircled Flux testing per the TSB-4979 and TIA B standard. B. Test Equipment: Certification tester (Note: Fluke or Agilent testers may be used). C. Testing: a. Test optical fibers at both 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths for singlemode, end-to-end insertion loss, Telecommunications b. Maximum insertion loss for Backbone fiber optic cables is 2.0 db. D. Submit software copy of test results, in original tester software format, to the Owner and to the Manufacturer (either Berk-Tek or Leviton). F. All labeling is to be in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-B and manufacturer s instructions. G. Label horizontal cables using machine-printed label at each end of cable at approximately 12 inches from termination point and again at approximately 48 inches from termination point.

18 a. Handwritten Labels: Not acceptable. H. Label patch panel ports and TO ports with cable identifier. I. Labels: Denote TO ID and unique cable number for that TO, i.e. A-001-A for cable number 1, A-001-B for cable number 2, and so forth. a. Owner may provide specific labeling requirements. Coordinate with the Owner. J. Note labeling & cable routing information on as-built drawings. 2.7 PROTECTION a. It is the Low Voltage Contractor s responsibility to protect installed cabling from damage and paint during construction.