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EMILY POOLE ARCHITECTURE, PLLC 319 California Avenue Leland, Mississippi 38756

[email protected] 601-597-2724

June 24, 2016 ADDENDUM NO. 3 HUMPHREYS CO. SHERRILL BUILDING RENOVATIONS: NEW URGENT CARE CLINIC & EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE HUMPHREYS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR BELZONI, MISSISSIPPI NOTE: The following additions, deletions, clarifications or corrections shall be incorporated into the Construction Documents and shall supersede any previously released information included in the plans and specifications. All Addenda shall be included in the applicable Bid and acknowledged on the Bid Form. ITEM NO. 1 Project Manual- See Attachment No. 1 for revised Bid

Forms. Also note the completion time has been changed to 150 calendar days.

ITEM NO. 2 Project Manual- See Attachment No. 2 for the revised Table of Contents to include (17) additional Division 00 Sections (Italicized on Index) as required by USDA Rural Development. An additional temporary project sign (two signs may be required for multiple funding sources) and Labor Standards/Davis Bacon Wage Rates are included in this as well.

ITEM NO. 3 Plans: See Attachment Drawing E1.1: The panel layout

for General Power Panel “MS2” has been modified by the addition of Circuit #25.

ITEM NO. 4 Plans: See Attachment Drawing E1.2: The Notification

Appliance Control Panel in the Electrical Room for the MSU Extension Service now has a dedicated power supply from Circuit #25 from General Power Panel “MS2”. The panel layout for General Power Panel “MS2” has been modified by the addition of Circuit #25.

ITEM NO. 5 Plans: See Attachment Drawing E1.4: Notes #7 and #8

have been added to the Fire Alarm and Communications

EMILY POOLE ARCHITECTURE, PLLC 319 California Avenue Leland, Mississippi 38756

[email protected] 601-597-2724

Specifications. Individual Addressable Modules have been added to the Fire Alarm Symbol Legend. Three(3) Individual Addressable Modules have been added at the Sprinkler Riser. The symbol named “Megapixel Value” (“MP”) on the Communications Systems Symbol Legend has been renamed “Magnetic Lock” (“ML”).

ITEM NO. 6 Bidding Questions: See Attachment for Bidding

Questions by Grey Neely. ITEM NO. 7 Specifications: See Attachment Section 16722: Paragraph

3.02 B. of this specification section has been modified. ITEM NO. 8 See Attachment DIS Cabling Standard: This section of

the specifications has been modified.

EMILY POOLE ARCHITECTURE, PLLC

ADDENDUM NO. 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 NEW URGENT CARE CLINIC & HUMPHREYS CO. EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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SECTION 00410 - BID FORM DATE PROJECT Humphreys Co. Sherrill Building Renovation New Urgent Care Clinic & Extension Service Office Humphreys Co. Bd. Of Supervisors Belzoni, MS PROPOSAL OF

hereinafter called "Bidder", a (corporation) (partnership) (sole proprietorship) (Bidder strike out inapplicable terms)

TO Humphreys County Board of Supervisors

(hereinafter called "Owner") 102 Castleman Street, Belzoni, MS 39038 The undersigned, in compliance with the Advertisement for Bids, submits the following Bid. 1.1 REPRESENTATIONS

A. Bidder will accept the provisions of the Bidding Documents.

B. Bidder acknowledges the right of the Owner to accept any proposal, to reject any or all proposals, or to waive any informalities in bidding.

C. The Bidder shall include in their Base Bid a Construction Contingency of $20,000.00

that shall include profit and overhead and other project related cost.

D. The undersigned acknowledges that for construction delay past the proposed date of completion, liquidated damages will be assessed at the rate of $200.00 per calendar day.

E. Bids may not be withdrawn or modified after bid opening time unless the award of

contract has been delayed more than 60 days.

F. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by Emily Poole Architecture, PLLC.

1.2 TIME OF COMPLETION

A.Bidder will achieve Substantial Completion of the Work within 150 calendar days after a Notice to Proceed is issued:

1.3 BID AMOUNTS


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A. BASE BID: the undersigned proposes to provide all labor, materials and equipment

necessary to complete the work contained in the New Extension Service Office (101-120) and including New Corridors 121-122, Sprinkler Closet 231 and the New Urgent Care Clinic (201-221), in strict accordance with the drawings, specification and subsequent Addenda, for the stipulated sum of:

Dollars

(_$______________)

B. ALTERNATE BIDS: If the Alternates listed below and further described in Section 01230 - Alternates are accepted, the Base Bid Amount stated above shall be modified by the following amounts:

1. Alternate No. 1: Classroom, Fitness and Restroom: (Add) (Deduct) (Bidder strike one):

Dollars

($_______________)

2. Alternate No. 2: Walking Track: (Add) (Deduct) (Bidder strike one):

Dollars

($_______________) 1.4 ADDENDA

A. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda:

No. 1 - Dated ___________________ No. 2 - Dated ___________________ No. 3 - Dated ___________________ No. 4 - Dated ___________________

1.5 BID SUBMISSION


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The Bidder hereby certifies that he has examined the site and accepts existing conditions as those under which work will be completed and is familiar with the contents of the Contract Documents for this work. Firm Name By Street Address Signature City, State and Zip Code Title Corporations: Affix Corporate Seal Telephone State in which incorporated 1.6 Subcontractors All prime subcontractors whose work will exceed $50,000.00 for their portion of the work shall be listed below:

END OF DOCUMENT

ADDENDUM NO. 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS – HUMPHREYS CO. SHERRILL BUILDING RENOVATIONS

SECTION SECTION NUMBER TITLE

TOC-1

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 00111 Advertisement for Bids 1

00211 Instructions to Bidders 2 RD 1924-A, G1A2 Attachment to Instructions to Bidders 3 00410 Bid Form 3 RD 400-6 Compliance Statement 2 00500 Contract Form 1 AIA A101-2007 Reference Only 1 RD 1924-A, G1A6 Attachment to A101-2007 2 RD 1924-A G1A7 Certificate of Owner’s Attorney 1 RD 1924-A Ex. F Payment Bond 3 RD 1924-A Ex. G Performance Bond 3 RD 1924-A G1A9 Notice to Proceed 1 00720 General Conditions 1 AIA A201-2007 Reference Only 1 RD 1924-A G1A10 Attachment to General Conditions 15 AD 1048 Certificate regarding Debarment 2 AIA G702/G703 Reference Only 2 RD 1924-18 Partial Payment Estimate 2 RD 1924-7 Contract Change Order 1 RD 1940-C Ex A Labor Standard Provisions 9 Wage Rate Determination MS109 4 Construction Signage Detail 1 00800 Supplementary Conditions 26

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01110 Summary of Work 3 01210 Allowances 1 01230 Alternates 2 01250 Substitution Procedures 2 01290 Payment Procedures 2 01310 Project Management and Coordination 4 01321 Construction Progress Schedules 2 01330 Submittal Procedures 3 01400 Quality Requirements 3 01452 Testing and Inspection Services 3 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 6 01600 Product Requirements 3 01732 Cutting and Patching 2 01770 Closeout Procedures 5 DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS 02412 Selective Building Demolition 2




TOC-2

See MEP Section for Additional Division 2 Sections DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE 03100 Concrete Forming 3 03200 Concrete Reinforcing 2 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete 7 03541 Cement Underlayment 2 DIVISION 04 - MASONRY 04051 Masonry Mortaring 3 04200 Unit Masonry 5 DIVISION 05 - METALS 05400 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 4 DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06100 Rough Carpentry 3 06110 Framing and Sheathing 5 06410 Architectural Wood Casework 6 DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07210 Batt Insulation 2 07420 Metal Wall Panels 4 07620 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 5 07920 Joint Sealers 4 DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS 08110 Steel Doors and Frames 7 08210 Flush Wood Doors 4 08310 Composite Doors 4 08410 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 6 08710 Door Hardware 11 08800 Glazing 6 DIVISION 09- FINISHES 09010 Finishes 09290 Gypsum Board 5 09300 Tiling 5




TOC-3

09510 Acoustical Ceilings 4 09650 Resilient Base 2 09652 Resilient Tile Flooring 4 09773 Sanitary Wall Panels 3 09910 Painting 7 DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES 10280 Toilet Accessories 3 10440 Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets 3 DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT 11310 Appliances 2 11520 Projection Screens 2 DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS 12210 Horizontal Louver Blinds 2 MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL 02317 Trenching for Site Utilities 2 02510 Water Distribution 2 02590 Site Grounding 1 13851 Fire Alarm System 6 13910 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Basic Materials and Methods 5 13925 Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Modification 2 15075 Mechanical Identification 1 15082 Piping Insulation 2 15086. Duct Insulation 2 15122 Piping Expansion Compensation 2 15145 Plumbing Piping 4 15146 Plumbing Specialties 2 15410 Plumbing Fixtures 5 15430 Plumbing Equipment 2 15731 Split System Heating and Cooling Units 4 15810 Ducts 2




TOC-4

15820 Duct Accessories 2 15835 Power Ventilators 2 15850 Air Outlets and Inlets 2 16060 Grounding and Bonding 1 16070 Hangers and Supports 2 16075 Electrical Identification 1 16123 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 2 16131 Conduit 3 16138 Boxes 2 16140 Wiring Devices 3 16272 Dry Type Transformers 2 16411 Enclosed Circuit Breakers 2 16412 Enclosed Switches 1 16414 Automatic Transfer Switches, Service Entrance Rated 4 16443 Panelboards 2 16510 Luminaires 2 16721 Communications Service and Wiring, MSU Extension Service 2 16722 Communications Service and Wiring, UMMC Clinic 2 16723 Communications to Generator 1 DIS Cabling Standard V.2 29

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1

Attachment 2 Page 1

ATTACHMENT TO AIA DOCUMENT A701-1997, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS The provisions of this Attachment shall delete, modify and supplement the provisions contained in the "Instructions to Bidders,” AIA Document A701-1997 Edition. The provisions contained in this Attachment will supersede any conflicting provisions of the AIA Document. The term "Agency,” as used in this Attachment, means the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture. ARTICLE 2, BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS

Add the following subparagraph:

2.1.5 This Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other Bidder or with any competitor.

ARTICLE 4, BIDDING PROCEDURES

Add the following to subparagraph 4.1.1:

Only one copy of the Bid is to be submitted.

Delete subparagraph 4.2.1 and substitute the following:

4.2.1 Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for five percent of the total amount of the Bid.


4.2.2 The Bid Bond shall be written on a form identical to that included in the Bidding Documents, and the attorney-in-fact who executes the bond on behalf of the surety shall affix to the bond a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.

Add the words “payment and performance” before the word “bonds”; and add the following to subparagraph 4.2.3:

As soon as the Bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the Bonds of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When the Agreement is executed, the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The Bid Bond of the successful Bidder will be retained until the Payment Bond and Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned.

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RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 2 Page 2

Add the following to subparagraph to paragraph 4.2:

4.2.4 In the case of failure of the Bidder to execute the Agreement and obtain the Performance Bond and Payment Bond within the agreed time, the Owner may consider the Bidder in default, in which case the Bid Bond accompanying the bid shall become the property of the Owner.

Add the following subparagraphs to paragraph 4.3:

4.3.5 All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project shall apply to the Contract throughout. 4.3.6 The Bidder agrees to abide by the requirements under Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, including specifically the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. 4.3.7 Further, the Bidder agrees to abide by the requirements of section 319 of Public Law 101-121, which pertains to lobbying activities and applies to the recipients of contracts or subcontracts that exceed $100,000 at any tier under a Federal loan that exceeds $150,000 or a Federal Grant that exceeds $100,000. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a completed lobbying certification form identical to that included in the Bidding Documents. 4.3.8 The Bidder agrees to abide by the requirements under 7 C.F.R. part 3017, which pertains to the debarment or suspension of a person from participating in a Federal program or activity. Each Bid exceeding $25,000 shall be accompanied by a relevant completed certifications form identical to that included in the Bidding Documents.


4.4.1 No Bidder may withdraw, modify or cancel a Bid within 60 calendar days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder, and the concurrence of the Agency.

Delete the words ", if required," from subparagraph 4.4.4.


Attachment 2 Page 3

ARTICLE 5, CONSIDERATION OF BIDS


5.3.2 The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in the sequence listed and to determine the low Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and the Alternates accepted.

ARTICLE 7, PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND


7.1.1 Prior to execution of the Contract, the Bidder shall furnish bonds covering the faithful performance of the Contract and the payment of any obligations arising thereunder in such form and amount as the Owner may prescribe. Both bonds shall be separately written, each in the amount of the contract sum. The cost shall be included in the Bid.


7.1.2 Surety companies executing bonds must hold a certificate of authority as an acceptable surety on Federal Bonds as listed in Treasury Circular 570, as amended, and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located.

Delete subparagraph 7.1.3.


7.2.1 The party to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain a Performance Bond and Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days from the date when the Notice of Award is delivered to the Bidder. The Notice shall be accompanied by the necessary Agreement and Bond forms.


7.2.2 The bonds shall be written on forms identical to those included in the Bidding Documents.

(NOTE: Any additional provisions that are necessary to remain effective after execution of the Contract for Construction will be inserted here and continue in the same format.)

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USDAForm RD 400-6

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT(Rev. 4-00)

This statement relates to a proposed contract with

(Name of borrower or grantee)who expects to finance the contract with assistance from either the Rural Housing Service (RHS), RuralBusiness-Cooperative Service (RBS), or the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) or their successor agencies,United States Department of Agriculture (whether by a loan, grant, loan insurance, guarantee, or other formof financial assistance). I am the undersigned bidder or prospective contractor, I represent that:

have not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to Executive1.11246 (regarding equal employment opportunity) or a preceding similar Executive Order.

have not, filed all2. If I have participated in such a contract or subcontract, I have,compliance reports that have been required to file in connection with the contract or subcontract.

If the proposed contract is for $50,000 or more and I have 50 or more employees, I also represent that:

3. have not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative actionI have,programs requirements of the Secretary of Labor.

I have, have not developed and4. If I have participated in such a contract or subcontract,placed on file at each establishment affirmative action programs as required by the rules andregulations of the Secretary of Labor.

I understand that if I have failed to file any compliance reports that have been required of me, I am noteligible and will not be eligible to have my bid considered or to enter into the proposed contract unless anduntil I make an arrangement regarding such reports that is satisfactory to either the RHS, RBS or RUS, or tothe office where the reports are required to be filed.

I also certify that I do not maintain or provide for my employees any segregated facilities at any of myestablishments, and that I do not permit my employees to perform their services at any location, under mycontrol, where segregated facilities are maintained. I certify further that I will not maintain or provide for myemployees any segregated facilities at any of my establishments, and that I will not permit my employees toperform their services at any location, under my control, where segregated facilities are maintained. I agree thata breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in my contract. As used in thiscertification, the term ''segregated facilities'' means any waiting rooms, work areas, restrooms and wash rooms,restaurants and other eating areas time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots,drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided foremployees which are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, creed, color,or national origin, because of habit, local custom, or otherwise. I further agree that (except where I haveobtained identical certifications for proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) I will obtain identicalcertifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are notexempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause; that I will retain such certifications in my files;and that I will forward the following notice to such proposed subcontractors (except where the proposedsubcontractors have submitted identical certifications for specific time periods): (See Reverse).

Position 6RD 400-6 (Rev. 4-00)

Form ApprovedOMB No. 0575-0018

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of informationunless it displays the valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0575-0018. The time required to complete thisinformation collection is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gatheringand maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

I have,

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTORS OF REQUIREMENTS FORCERTIFICATIONS OF NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES

A certification of Nonsegregated Facilities, as required by the May 9, 1967, order (32F.R. 7439, may 19, 1967) onElimination of Segregated Facilities, by the Secretary of Labor, must be submitted prior to the award of a subcontractexceeding $ 10,000 which is not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause. The certification may besubmitted either for each subcontract or for all subcontracts during a period (i.e., quarterly, semiannually, or annually).

NOTE: The penalty for making false statements in offers is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Date(Signature of Bidder or Prospective Contractor)

Address (including Zip Code)

NEW URGENT CARE CLINIC & HUMPHREYS CO. EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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SECTION 00500 - CONTRACT FORM

1 – AGREEMENT WITH OWNER

(A) “The Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum”, AIA A101-2007 will be the form used as a contract for this work and shall include RD 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 6- Attachment to Owner/Contractor Agreement.

BOND FORMS

1 – PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

(A) Performance and Payment Bonds shall be in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract amount and shall be submitted on RD 1924-A Exhibit F and G as provided herein.

2 – BID BOND

(A) Bid Bond shall be in the amount of Five Percent (5%) of the Contract amount.


Attachment 6 Page 1

ATTACHMENT TO AIA DOCUMENT A101-2007, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor The provisions of this Attachment shall delete, modify and supplement the provisions contained in the “Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor,” AIA Document A101-2007 Edition. The provisions contained in this attachment shall supersede any conflicting provisions of the AIA Document. ARTICLE 3, DATE OF COMMENCEMENT AND SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Delete paragraph 3.1 and substitute the following:

3.1 The date of commencement shall be contained in the Notice to Proceed.

Add the following to paragraph 3.3:

If the work is not substantially complete on or before this date, or within this period of time, or extension thereof granted by the Owner, damage will be sustained by the Owner and that it is and will be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damage which the Owner will sustain in the event of and by reason of such delays. The Contractor shall pay to the Owner liquidated damages in the sum of $ _____________ for each calendar day of delay. Any sums that may be due the Owner as liquidated damages may be deducted from any monies due or to become due the Contractor under the Contract or may be collected from the Contractor's surety.

ARTICLE 5, PAYMENTS

Insert "ten" and "10" in the appropriate spaces in clauses 5.1.6.1 and subparagraph 5.1.6.2.

Delete the last sentence of clause 5.1.6.1.

Delete the following from clause 5.1.6.2:

(or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location agreed upon in writing)

Delete subparagraph 5.1.8.

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RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1, Attachment 6 Page 2 ARTICLE 9, ENUMERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The following Documents should be referenced, if applicable:

Subparagraph 9.1.3: Attachment to the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 6) General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, AIA A201-1997 Attachment to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 10) Special Conditions

Subparagraph 9.1.7:

Advertisement for Bids (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 1) Instructions to Bidders, AIA A701.1997 Attachment to the Instructions to Bidders (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 2) Bid (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 3) Bid Bond (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 4) Compliance Statement (Form RD 400-6) Payment Bond (RD Instruction 1924-A, Exhibit F) Performance Bond (RD Instruction 1924-A, Exhibit G) Notice of Award (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 5) Identity of Interest (IOI) Disclosure Certificate (Form RD 3560-30) Identity of Interest (IOI) Qualification (Form RD 3560-31) Contract Concurrence (RD Instruction 1924-A, Guide 1, Attachment 8) Labor Standards Provisions (RD Instruction 1940-C, Exhibit A) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions (Form AD 1048) Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities" (RD Instruction 1940-Q, Exhibit A) Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (RD Instruction 1940-Q, Exhibit A-1)

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RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1, Attachment 7

CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY I, the undersigned, _____________________________________, the duly authorized and acting legal representative of ____________________________ ________________________, do hereby certify as follows: I have examined the attached Contract(s) and Performance and Payment Bond(s) and the manner of execution thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has been duly executed by the proper parties thereto acting through their duly authorized representatives; that said representatives have full power and authority to execute said agreements on behalf of the respective parties named thereon; and that the foregoing agreements constitute valid and legally binding obligations upon the parties executing the same in accordance with terms, conditions, and provisions thereof. _______________________________ Date:__________________________ (NOTE: Delete phrase "Performance and Payment Bonds" when not applicable.)

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RD Instruction 1924-A Exhibit G

Page 1

PERFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: that __________________________________________________________________________ (Name or Contractor) __________________________________________________________________________ (Address or Contractor) a _____________________________________, hereinafter called PRINCIPAL, and (Corporation, Partnership, or Individual) __________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Surety) __________________________________________________________________________ (Address of Surety) hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto ___________________ __________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Owner) __________________________________________________________________________ (Address of Owner) hereinafter called OWNER, and the United States of America acting through Rural Development hereinafter referred to as the GOVERNMENT in the total aggregate penal sum of __________________________________________________________ _____________________________ Dollars ($ ______________________) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the PRINCIPAL entered into a certain contract with the OWNER, dated the _____________ day of _____ 19 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof for the construction of: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOW, THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the OWNER, or GOVERNMENT, with or without notice to the SURETY and during the guaranty period and if the PRINCIPAL shall satisfy (05-12-87) SPECIAL PN

RD Instruction 1924-A Exhibit G Page 2 all claims and demands incurred under such contract, and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the OWNER and GOVERNMENT from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the OWNER and GOVERNMENT all outlay and expense which the OWNER and GOVERNMENT may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the liability of the PRINCIPAL AND SURETY hereunder to the GOVERNMENT shall be subject to the same limitations and defenses as maybe, Available to then against a claim hereunder by the OWNER, provided, however, that the GOVERNMENT may, at its option, perform any obligations of the OWNER required by the contract. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said SURETY, for value received hereby, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to WORK to be performed thereunder or the SPECIFICATIONS accompanying same shall in any way affect its obligation on this BOND, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the WORK or to the SPECIFICATIONS. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that it is expressly agreed that the BOND shall be deemed amended automatically and immediately, without formal and separate amendments hereto, upon amendment to the Contract not increasing the contract price more than 20 percent, so as to bind the PRINCIPAL and the SURETY to the full and faithful performance of the CONTRACT as so amended. The term "Amendment", wherever used in this BOND, and whether referring to this BOND, the Contract or the Loan Documents shall include any alteration, addition, extension, or modification of any character whatsoever. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER or GOVERNMENT and the PRINCIPAL shall abridge the right of the other beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied. The OWNER and GOVERNMENT are the only beneficiaries hereunder.

RD Instruction 1924-A Exhibit G

Page 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in ________ counterparts, Number each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the ______ day of ___________. ATTEST: _________________________________ Principal _____________________________________ (Principal) Secretary (SEAL) By _________________________(s) _______________________________ (Address) __________________________________ _______________________________ Witness as to Principal ___________________________________ (Address) ___________________________________ _______________________________ Surety ATTEST: ___________________________________ By_____________________________ Witness as to Surety Attorney-in-Fact ___________________________________ _______________________________ (Address) (Address) ___________________________________ _______________________________

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RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1, Attachment 9

NOTICE TO PROCEED

TO: _______________________________ DATE:___________________________ _______________________________ Project:________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ You are hereby notified to commence WORK in accordance with the Agreement dated _______________, 20___, on or before _________________, 20___, and you are to complete the WORK within ____________ consecutive calendar days thereafter. The date of completion of all WORK is therefore ___________________, 20___.

_________________________

Owner By _____________________ Title __________________ ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE Receipt of the above NOTICE TO PRO- CEED is hereby acknowledged by _______ _____________________________________, This the _____________________, 20____ ______________________________________ By ___________________________________ Title ________________________________ Employer Identification Number _______________________________

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Attachment 10 Page 1

ATTACHMENT TO AIA DOCUMENT A201-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction The provisions of this attachment shall delete, modify and supplement the provisions contained in the "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction,” AIA Document A201-1997 Edition. The provisions contained in this attachment will supersede any conflicting provisions of the AIA Document. The term "Agency,” as used in this Attachment, shall mean the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture. ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS Add the following subparagraph:

1.2.4 Concurrence of the Contract by the Agency is required before it is effective and the "Concurrence" statement shall be attached to and made a part of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 2, OWNER


2.2.5 The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, five (5) copies of the Drawings and Projects Manuals necessary for execution of the Work. Additional copies will be available from the Architect at the cost of reproduction.

ARTICLE 3, CONTRACTOR


The Owner shall secure and pay for the health and environmental impact fees due to water and sewer connections, and the zoning regulation fees and permits. The Contractor shall secure and pay for the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits and other governmental fees, licenses, and inspections necessary for proper execution of and completion of the Contract which are legally required when bids are received or negotiations concluded.

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RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1 Attachment 10 Page 2 ARTICLE 4, ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT

Delete the last sentence of subparagraph 4.1.1 and substitute the following: The term "Architect" means the Architect or the Engineer, when the nature of the work is within the authority granted engineers by the State licensure law, or an authorized representative.

Add the words "may be" after "on the parties but" in the last sentence of subparagraph 4.4.5.

Replace the word "shall" with the word "may" in the first and second sentences of subparagraph 4.6.1.


4.6.2 The arbitration provisions of this section may be initiated by either party to this Contract by filing with the other party and the Architect a written request for arbitration. The other party may accept or reject the request by filing a written answering statement with the requesting party and the Architect within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of such request. If the request is accepted the provisions of this section will apply. If the request is rejected or an answering statement is not filed within the fourteen (14) day period, the provisions of this section will not apply.

4.6.2.1 Within fourteen (14) calendar days or any mutually agreeable time period thereafter, each party to this Contract will appoint one arbitrator. Within fourteen (14) calendar days or any mutually agreeable time period thereafter, the two arbitrators will select a third arbitrator. Failure to appoint the arbitrator(s) within the mutually agreeable time period will terminate further actions under this section.

4.6.2.2 The arbitrators will select a hearing location as close to the Owner's locale as possible.

4.6.2.3 The Procedure for conducting the hearings will follow the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Delete subparagraphs 4.6.3, 4.6.4 and 4.6.5.



ARTICLE 5, SUBCONTRACTORS

Delete the first sentence of subparagraph 5.2.2 and substitute the following: The Contractor shall not contract with any party who is suspended or debarred by any Federal government agency from participating in Federally assisted construction projects or to whom the Owner or the Architect has made reasonable and timely objection.

ARTICLE 7, CHANGES IN THE WORK

Delete the words ", Construction Change Directive" from subparagraph 7.1.1. Insert the words ", Agency " after the word "Owner,” and delete the words "; a Construction Change Directive requires agreement by the Owner and Architect and may or may not be agreed to by the Contractor" in subparagraph 7.1.2.

Delete the words "Construction Change Directive" from subparagraph 7.1.3. Delete subparagraph 7.2.1 and substitute the following:

7.2.1 A Change Order is a written order to the Contractor utilizing Form RD 1924-7, "Contract Change Order," signed by the Owner, Architect, Contractor, and the Agency representative. It is issued after the execution of the Contract, authorizing a change in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. The Contract Sum and the Contract Time may be changed only by Change Order. The Contractor's signing of a Change Order indicates complete agreement therein. When the Contract Sum is based on unit price, a unit bid quantity may be increased or decreased by a maximum of twenty percent (20%) without invalidating the unit price.

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7.2.2 Methods used in determining adjustments to the Contract Sum may include any of the following:

.1 Mutual acceptance of a lump sum properly itemized and supported by sufficient substantiating data to permit evaluating. .2 Unit prices stated in the Contract Documents or subsequently agreed upon.

Delete paragraph 7.3 in its entirety. ARTICLE 8, TIME

Add the following subparagraphs:

8.2.4 The Notice to Proceed shall be issued within twenty (20) calendar days of the execution of the Agreement by the Owner. Should there be reasons why the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement the Owner and Contractor, with the concurrence of the Agency. If the Notice to Proceed has not been issued within the twenty (20) calendar day period or within the period mutually agreed, the Contractor may terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party. 8.3.4 As outlined in Article 3 of the Agreement, the Contractor agrees to pay liquidated damages to the Owner for each calendar day the Contractor shall be in default.

ARTICLE 9, PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

Delete clause 9.3.1.1 and substitute the following:

9.3.1.1 Work performed and materials supplied under a Change Order may be included for payment only after the Change Order has been approved by all appropriate parties, including the Agency.



Delete Subparagraph 9.3.2 and substitute the following:

9.3.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract documents, payments shall be made on account of materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the Work. Payment shall be conditioned upon compliance by the Contractor with procedures satisfactory to the Owner to establish the Owner's title to such materials and equipment or otherwise protect the Owner's interest.

Add the words ", using AIA Document 702, 'Application and Certificate for Payment' or Form RD 1924-18, 'Partial Payment Estimate'," after "Certificate for Payment" in subparagraph 9.4.1.


9.6.8 No progress payments will be made that deplete the retainage, nor place in escrow any funds that are required for retainage, nor invest the retainage for the benefit of the Contractor. Retainage will not be adjusted until after construction is substantially complete.

Replace the word "seven" with the words "thirty (30)" in the first sentence , third line of subparagraph 9.7.1. Add the words ", in collaboration with the Agency," after "prepare" in the first sentence of subparagraph 9.8.4. Delete subparagraph 9.8.5 and substitute the following:

9.8.5 When the Work has been substantially completed, except for Work which cannot be completed because of weather conditions, lack of materials or other reasons, which, in the judgement of the Owner, are valid reasons for non-completion, the Owner may make additional payments, retaining at all times an amount sufficient to cover the estimated cost of the Work still to be completed.

Delete subparagraphs 9.9.1 through 9.9.3 and substitute the following:

9.9.1 The Contractor agrees to the use and occupancy of a portion or unit of the Project before formal acceptance by the Owner under the following conditions:

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.1 A “Certificate of Substantial Completion” shall be prepared and executed as provided in subparagraph 9.8.4, except that when, in the opinion of the Architect, the Contractor is chargeable with unwarranted delay in completing the Work or other Contract requirements, the signature of the Contractor will not be required. The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be accompanied by a written endorsement of the Contractor's insurance carrier and surety permitting occupancy by the Owner during the remaining period of the Project Work. Occupancy by the Owner shall also be authorized by public authorities having jurisdiction over the Work.

.2 Occupancy by the Owner shall not be construed by the

Contractor as being an acceptance of that part of the Project to be occupied.

.3 The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any

damage to the occupied part of the Project resulting from the Owner's occupancy.

.4 Occupancy by the Owner shall not be deemed to constitute a

waiver of existing claims in behalf of the Owner or Contractor against each other.

1.5 If the Project consists of more than one building, and one

of the buildings is to be occupied, the Owner, prior to occupancy of that building, shall secure permanent property insurance on the building to be occupied and necessary permits which may be required for use and occupancy.

9.9.2 With the exception of clause 9.9.1.5, use and occupancy by the Owner prior to Project acceptance does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to maintain all insurance and bonds required of the Contractor under the Contract until the Project is completed and accepted by the Owner.

Delete the second and third sentences of subparagraph 9.10.2.



ARTICLE 11, INSURANCE AND BONDS

Replace the words "the Contract Documents" with the words "subparagraph 11.1.4" in the first sentence of subparagraph 11.1.2.


.1 Insurance shall be: .2 Written with a limit of liability of not less than

$500,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including death, at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $500,000 aggregate for any such damages sustained by two or more persons in any one accident. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than $200,000 for all property damage sustained by any one person in any one accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $200,000 aggregate for any such damage sustained by two or more persons in any one accident, or,

.2 Written with a combined bodily injury and damage liability

of not less than $700,000 per occurrence; and with an aggregate of not less than $700,000 per occurrence.

Add the following sentence to the end of subparagraph 11.4.1:

The policy shall name as the insured the Contractor and the Owner.

Insert the word "Owner" after the words "protect the interests of the" in the second sentence of clause 11.4.1.2. Add the following sentence to the end of subparagraph 11.4.6:

The provisions of this subparagraph shall apply to the Contractor if the Contractor purchases and maintains said insurance coverage.

Delete subparagraph 11.4.7 in its entirety.

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11.5.1 The Contractor shall furnish the Owner bonds covering faithful performance of the Contract and payment of obligations arising thereunder within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Award. The surety company executing the bonds must hold a certificate of authority as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds as listed in Treasury Circular 570, and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located. The bonds (using the forms included in the Bidding Documents) shall each be equal to the amount of the Contract Sum. The cost of these bonds shall be included in the Contract Sum.

Add the following clauses:

11.5.1.1 The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current power of attorney.

11.5.1.2 If at any time a surety on any such bond is declared bankrupt or loses its right to do business in the State in which the work is to be performed or is removed from the list of surety companies accepted on Federal Bonds, the Contractor shall within ten (10) calendar days after notice from the Owner to do so, substitute an acceptable bond in such form and sum and signed by such other surety or sureties as may be satisfactory to the Owner. The premiums of such bond shall be paid by any Contractor. No further payment shall be deemed due nor shall be made until the new surety or sureties shall have furnished an acceptable bond to the Owner.

Add the following paragraph:

11.6 LATENT DEFECTS PROTECTION 11.6.1 If the Contractor does not furnish payment and performance bonds, he or she shall agree to provide surety or guarantee acceptable to the Owner and the Agency against latent obligations and defects in connection with the construction.

.1 The Contractor shall furnish a properly executed corporate latent defects bond, a maintenance bond, an unconditional and irrevocable letter of credit, or a cash deposit into a supervised bank account. Whichever instrument is used shall be in the amount of 10 percent of the Contract Sum.



.2 The period of protection against latent obligations and defects shall be one year from the final acceptance of Work by the Owner and the Agency. .3 Final payment to the Contractor shall not be issued until the provisions of clause 11.6.1.1 have been met.

ARTICLE 13, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Add the following paragraphs:

13.8 FEDERAL INSPECTION 13.8.1 The authorized representatives and agents of the Federal Government shall be permitted to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials, and other relevant data and records. 13.9 LANDS AND RIGHTS-OF WAY 13.9.1 Prior to the start of construction, the Owner shall obtain all lands and rights-of-way necessary for the execution and completion of work to be performed under this contract. 13.10 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS

Non-discrimination in Employment by Federally Assisted Construction Contractors, by Executive Order 11246. 13.10.1 This section summarizes Executive Order 11246, which prohibits employment discrimination and requires employers holding non-exempt Federal contracts and subcontracts and federally-assisted construction contracts and subcontracts in excess of $10,000 to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Executive Order requires, as a condition for the approval of any federally assisted construction contract, that the applicant incorporate nondiscrimination and affirmative action clauses into its non-exempt federally assisted construction contracts.

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13.10.2 Executive Order 11246, is administered and enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), an agency in the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration. OFCCP has issued regulations at 41 C.F.R. chapter 60 implementing the Executive Order. The regulations at 41 C.F.R. part 60-4 establish the procedures which the Agency, as an administering agency, must follow when making grants, contracts, loans, insurance or guarantees involving federally assisted construction which is not exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 11246. The regulations which apply to Federal or federally assisted construction contractors also are published at 41 C.F.R. part 60-4. 13.10.3 OFCCP has established numerical goals for minority and female utilization in construction work. The goals are expressed in percentage terms for the contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade. OFCCP has set goals for minority utilization based on the percentage of minorities in the civilian labor force in the relevant area. There is a single nationwide goal of 6.9 percent for utilization of women. The goals apply to all construction work in the covered geographic area, whether or not it is federal, federally assisted or non-federal. A notice advises bidders of the applicable goals for the area where the project is to be located.

13.10.4 Application. This section applies to all of a construction contractor's or subcontractor's employees who are engaged in on-site construction including those construction employees who work on a non-Federal or non-Federally assisted construction site. 13.10.4.1 Agency officials will notify the appropriate Regional Director of OFCCP that an Agency financed construction contract has been awarded, and that the equal opportunity clauses are included in the contract documents. 13.10.4.2 The Regional Director, OFCCP-DOL, will enforce the non-discrimination requirements of Executive Order 11246. 13.10.5 The prospective contractor or subcontractor must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, by completing and retaining Form I-9, "Employment Eligibility Verification," for employees hired. This form is available from the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and Department of Justice.

13.10.6 The prospective contractor or subcontractor must submit Form RD 400-6, "Compliance Statement," to the applicant and an Agency official as part of the bid package, prior to any contract


Attachment 10

bid negotiations and comply with the Executive Order 11246 as stated in the contract documents. 13.11 STATUTES 13.11.1 The Contractor and each Subcontractor shall comply with the following statutes (and with regulations issued pursuant thereto, which are incorporated herein by reference): 13.11.1.1 Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. part 3). This Act provides that each Contractor shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person in connection with construction to give up any part of the compensation to which the person is otherwise entitled. 13.11.1.2 Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7414), section 114, and Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1813), section 308. Under Executive Order 11738 and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations 40 C.F.R. part 15, all Contracts in excess of $100,000 are required to comply with these Acts. The Acts require the Contractor to: .1 Notify the Owner of the receipt of any communication from

EPA indicating that a facility to be utilized in the performance of the Contract is under consideration to be listed on the EPA list of Violating Facilities.

.2 Certify that any facility to be utilized in the

performance of any nonexempt Contractor or Subcontractor is not listed on the EPA list of Violating Facilities as of the date of the Contract Award.

.3 Include or cause to be included the above criteria and

requirements of paragraphs .1 and .2 in every nonexempt subcontract, and that the Contractor will take such action as the Government may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions.

13.11.1.3 Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. 276a) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. part 5). If applicable, the Contractor must comply with the minimum rates for wages for laborers and mechanics as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provision of this Act.

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13.11.1.4 Restrictions on Lobbying (Public Law 101-121, section 319) as supplemented in Department of Agriculture regulations (7 C.F.R. part 3018). This statute applies to the recipients of contracts or subcontracts that exceed $100,000 at any tier under a Federal loan that exceeds $150,000 or a Federal grant that exceeds $100,000. If applicable, the Contractor must complete a certification form on lobbying activities related to the specific Federal loan or grant that is a funding source for this contract. The certification and disclosure forms shall be provided by the Owner. 13.12 RECORDS 13.12.1 If the Contract is based on a negotiated Bid, the Owner, the Agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the Contractor which are pertinent to a specific Federal loan program for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Contractor shall maintain records for at least three years after the Owner makes final payment and all other pending matters are closed. 13.13 IDENTITY OF INTEREST 13.13.1 The Owner will complete and sign Form RD 1944-30, "Identity of Interest (IOI) Disclosure Certificate." If applicable, the Contractor or any Subcontractor, Material Supplier, or Equipment Lessor sharing an identity of interest will, prior to receipt of any payment, complete and sign Form RD 1944-31, "Identity of Interest (IOI) Qualification." 13.13.2 If and when an identity of interest exists, the Contractor, Subcontractor, Material Suppliers, or Equipment Lessor: 13.13.2.1 Will, prior to receipt of any payment, provide the Owner and the Agency a written assertion that it has an accounting system suitably designed to provide for a line-item basis comparison of the actual cost with the estimated cost. 13.13.2.2 Will, prior to receipt of any payment, provide the Owner and the Agency with a detailed breakdown of the estimated cost amount for evaluation, using Form RD 1924-13, "Estimate and Certificate of Actual Cost."



13.13.2.3 Will deduct any discounts or rebates from invoices provided to the Owner for payment. Any discounts or rebates received on invoices already paid by the Owner will be refunded to the Owner or subtracted from any payment retainage. 13.13.2.4 Will not be entitled to receive payment for general overhead, profit, or general requirements, respectively, in excess of the amounts represented on the estimate of cost breakdown in accordance with clause 13.13.2.2. 13.13.2.5 Will, prior to receipt of final payment, provide the Owner and the Agency with a detailed breakdown of the actual cost compared to the estimated cost, using Form RD 1924-13. When required, the actual cost will be audited by a Certified Public Accountant, or Licensed Public Accountant licensed on or before December 31, 1970, who will provide an opinion concerning whether the actual construction costs present fairly the costs of construction in conformity with eligible construction costs as prescribed in Rural Development regulations. 13.13.2.6 Will, prior to receipt of final payment, provide the Owner and the Agency with documentation on all Form RD 1924-13 actual cost line items that are a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) higher or lower than the estimated costs. The documentation will provide justification for the deviations. 13.13.3 If and when an identity of interest exists between the Owner and Contractor, the Contractor is entitled to receive a builder's fee (general overhead and profit) only when the highest subcontract Sum is no more than fifty percent (50%) of the Contract Sum, and the total of the highest three Subcontract Sums is no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Contract Sum. Any payments made to the Contractor for a builder's fee to which contractor is not entitled will be refunded to the Owner or subtracted from any payment retainage.

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13.14 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

13.14.1 Mitigation Measures - The contractor shall comply with applicable mitigation measures established in the environmental assessment for the project. These may be obtained from the Agency representative. 13.14.2 Endangered Species - The Contractor shall comply with the Endangered Species Act. Should any evidence of the presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat be brought to the attention of the Contractor, the Contractor will immediately report this evidence to the Architect and the Agency representative. Construction shall be halted pending the notification process and further directions issued by the Agency after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 13.14.3 The Contractor, when constructing a Project involving trenching, excavating, or other earth moving activity, shall comply with the following environmental constraints: 13.14.3.1 Historic Preservation - Any excavation or other earth moving activity by the Contractor that uncovers a historical or archaeological artifact shall be immediately reported to the Architect and the Agency representative. Construction shall be halted pending the notification process and further directions issued by the Agency after consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer or other appropriate historic preservation official. 13.14.3.2 Human Remains and Cultural Items - Any excavation or other earth moving activity by the Contractor that uncovers human remains or cultural items shall be immediately reported to the Architect and the Agency representative. Construction shall be halted pending the notification process and further directions issued by the Agency after consultation with the appropriate authorities. 13.14.3.3 Paleontology - Any excavation or other earth moving activity by the Contractor that uncovers a fossil or other paleontological materials that may have scientific significance shall be immediately reported to the Architect and the Agency representative. Construction shall be halted pending the notification process and further directions issued by the Agency after consultation with appropriate authorities.



13.14.3.4 Wetlands - The Contractor, when disposing of excess, spoil, or other construction materials on public or private property, will not fill in wetlands. 13.14.3.5 Floodplains - The Contractor, when disposing of excess, spoil, or other construction materials on public or private property, will not fill in 100-year floodplain areas delineated on the latest Federal Emergency Management Administration floodplain maps. 13.14.4 Lead-Based Paint - The Contractor and Owner shall comply with applicable Agency requirements of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4821), and the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851) for rehabilitation work on residential property built prior to 1978. 13.15 DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION 13.15.1 The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of 7 C.F.R. part 3017, which pertains to the debarment or suspension of a person from participating in a Federal program or activity.

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Form AD-1048 (1/92)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 7 CFR part 3017, Section 3017.510, Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989, Federal Register (pages 4722-4733). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency with which this transaction originated. (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE) (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor

its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this

certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

Organization Name PR/Award Number or Project Name

Name(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representative(s)

Signature(s) Date

Form AD-1048 (1/92) 2

Instructions for Certification 1. By signing and submitting this form, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out on the reverse side in accordance with these instructions. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transaction and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

FORM APPROVEDOMB NO. 0575-0042

CONTRACT NO.Form RD 1924-18(Rev. 6-97)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT FARM SERVICE AGENCY PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE NO.

PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATEPAGE

OWNER: CONTRACTOR: PERIOD OF ESTIMATE

FROM TO

CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY ESTIMATE

AmountAgency Approval 1. Original ContractNo.Date Additions Deductions

2. Change Orders3. Revised Contract (1 + 2)

4. Work Completed*5. Stored Materials*

6. Subtotal (4 + 5)

7. Retainage*

8. Previous Payments9. Amount Due (6-7-8)

TOTALS * Detailed breakdown attachedNET CHANGE

CONTRACT TIME

Original (days)

Revised On Schedule Yes Starting Date

NoRemaining Projected Completion

ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION:CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION:The undersigned certifies that the work has been carefullyinspected and to the best of their knowledge and belief, thequantities shown in this estimate are correct and the work hasbeen performed in accordance with the contract documents.

The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of theirknowledge, information and belief the work covered by thispayment estimate has been completed in accordance withthe contract documents, that all amounts have been paid bythe contractor for work for which previous payment estimateswas issued and payments received from the owner, and thatcurrent payment shown herein is now due.

Architect or Engineer

Contractor

By

ByDate

DateACCEPTED BY AGENCY:

The review and acceptance of this estimate does not attest tothe correctness of the quantities shown or that the work hasbeen performed in accordance with the contract documents.

APPROVED BY OWNER:

Owner

By

By Title

Date Date

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RD 1924-18 (Rev. 6-97)

Emily

Typewritten Text

90 days

Emily

Typewritten Text

TYPICAL UNIT PRICE BREAKDOWN *

CONTRACT (revised) TOTAL TO DATETHIS PERIOD %COM- UNIT

PRICEDESCRIPTIONITEM

AMOUNTQUANTITYAMOUNTQUANTITYAMOUNTQUANTITY PLETE

TOTALS

TYPICAL STORED MATERIALSAND RETAINAGE BREAKDOWN *

TYPICAL LUMP SUM PRICE BREAKDOWN *

MATERIALS STORED AT END OF THIS PAYMENT PERIODWORK COMPLETED %COM-SCHEDULED

VALUE UNITVALUE

DESCRIPTIONITEM AMOUNTTO DATETHIS PERIOD QUANTITYDESCRIPTIONPLETE

RETAINAGERETAINEDPERCENTTHIS ESTIMATE

%WORK COMPLETED:

STORED MATERIALS:

OTHER (explain)

TOTALS TOTAL

* As a minimum, detailed breakdowns should contain this information.

RD 1924-18REVERSE

The Contract Period Provided for Completion Will Be (Increased) (Decreased) (Unchanged) :

FORM APPROVEDOMB NO. 0575-0042

Form RD 1924-7 ORDER NO.(Rev. 2-97) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

RURAL DEVELOPMENT ANDFARM SERVICE AGENCY DATE

STATECONTRACT CHANGE ORDER

COUNTYCONTRACT FOR

OWNER

To(Contractor)

You are hereby requested to comply with the following changes from the contract plans and specifications:

INCREASEDECREASEDescription of Changes (Supplemental Plans and Specifications Attached) in Contract Pricein Contract Price

$$

TOTALS $

NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE $JUSTIFICATION:

The amount of the Contract will be (Decreased) (Increased) By The Sum Of:

Dollars ($ ).

The Contract Total Including this and previous Change Orders Will Be:

Dollars ($ ).

Days.

This document will become a supplement to the contract and all provisions will apply hereto.

Requested(Date)(Owner)

Recommended(Owner's Architect/Engineer) (Date)

Accepted(Contractor) (Date)

Approved by Agency(Date)(Name and Title)

POSITION 6Form RD 1924-7 (Rev. 2-97)

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COPY-BORROWERCOPY-CONTRACTORORIGINAL-BORROWER'S CASE FOLDER

General Decision Number: MS160109 01/08/2016 MS109

Superseded General Decision Number: MS20150109

State: Mississippi

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Carroll, Holmes and Humphreys Counties in Mississippi.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Does not include residentialconstruction consisting of single family homes and apartmentsup to and including 4 stories)

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wageof $10.15 for calendar year 2016 applies to all contractssubject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation wasissued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is coveredby the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in anyclassification listed on this wage determination at least$10.15 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wagedetermination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performingon the contract in calendar year 2016. The EO minimum wage ratewill be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractorrequirements and worker protections under the EO is availableat www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/08/2016

SUMS2008-036 07/07/2008

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 18.00 0.00 CARPENTER, Including Cabinet Install and Form Work............$ 12.32 0.00 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 20.00 0.00 ELECTRICIAN......................$ 14.00 0.00 IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 16.33 1.29 LABORER: Common or General......$ 7.50 0.00 LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 10.42 0.00 OPERATOR: Backhoe...............$ 13.90 0.00 OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 12.97 0.00 OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 17.00 1.20 OPERATOR: Excavator.............$ 15.07 0.44 PAINTER (Brush, Roller and Spray)...........................$ 14.98 0.00 PIPEFITTER.......................$ 18.00 2.06 PLUMBER..........................$ 12.94 0.00 ROOFER: Metal Roof..............$ 12.83 0.00

SHEETMETAL WORKER................$ 10.60 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER.....................$ 10.50 0.00----------------------------------------------------------------

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performingoperation to which welding is incidental.

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Unlisted classifications needed for work not included withinthe scope of the classifications listed may be added afteraward only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

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The body of each wage determination lists the classificationand wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for thecited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wagedetermination. The classifications are listed in alphabeticalorder of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particularrate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local),a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate(weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosedin dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or"UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate wereprevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier ofthe union which prevailed in the survey for thisclassification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198indicates the local union number or district council numberwhere applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number,005 in the example, is an internal number used in processingthe wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of themost current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1,2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all ratechanges in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governingthis classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate thatno one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey andthe published rate is derived by computing a weighted averagerate based on all the rates reported in the survey for thatclassification. As this weighted average rate includes allrates reported in the survey, it may include both union andnon-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicatesthe rates are survey rates based on a weighted averagecalculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicatesthe State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on whichthese classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007in the example, is an internal number used in producing thewage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completiondate for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until anew survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicatethat no single majority rate prevailed for thoseclassifications; however, 100% of the data reported for theclassifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-001008/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted unionaverage rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 inthe example, is an internal number used in producing the wagedetermination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion datefor the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January ofeach year, to reflect a weighted average of the currentnegotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate isbased.

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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This canbe:

* an existing published wage determination* a survey underlying a wage determination* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requestsfor summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and HourRegional Office for the area in which the survey was conductedbecause those Regional Offices have responsibility for theDavis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initialcontact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formalprocess described here, initial contact should be with theBranch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then aninterested party (those affected by the action) can requestreview and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of theinterested party's position and by any information (wagepayment data, project description, area practice material,etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, aninterested party may appeal directly to the AdministrativeReview Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

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Bid Questions

1. Should conduit be installed for the communication wiring and the security wiring from the device to

the communications backboard? Yes 2. Should conduit be installed for the fire alarm system wiring from the device to the communications

backboard or fire alarm panel? No 3. The drawings indicate that Schedule 80 PVC conduit shall be installed from the communications

receptacles within the building walls, with EMT conduit installed above the ceilings to the communications backboard for the communications wiring. The Electrical Contractor will be allowed to use EMT conduit the entire length of each run.

4. If there is no room in the opening in the generator pad (inside the generator enclosure) for the new UD

conduits to enter into the generator enclosure, can these new conduits cross the generator pad (using an LB) and enter the generator enclosure using a water-tight seal?

Yes 5. At this time a new magnetic lock shall not be installed in the door of the Clinic that connects to the

Corridor to the West of the Clinic.

16722 - 1 Revised 06/10/2016

SECTION 16722

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AND WIRING, UMMC CLINIC

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Premises communications wiring.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 16131 - Conduit.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. NFPA70 – National Electrical Code; National Fire Protection Association.

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

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

D. TIA-569 – Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

E. TIA/EIA-606 – Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure.

F. ANSI/J-STD-607 – Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.

G. UL444 – Communications Cables.

H. UL1863 – Standard for Communications-Circuit Accessories.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with NFPA 70.

B. Products: Furnish products listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for purpose specified and indicated.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 CONDUIT

A. The conduit used for communications wiring within the walls shall be schedule 80 PVC (NEMA TC 2). This PVC conduit shall be installed from the outlet box within wall to above the ceiling. From above the ceiling to the communications backboard, EMT conduit shall be installed.

B. Size: 3/4” (2” on service entrance).

16722 - 2 Revised 06/10/2016

2.02 COMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS AND FACEPLATES

A. Communications receptacles: Duplex communications receptacles for TIA/EIA-568 Category 6 cables (eight position RJ45 style plugs on both ends). Manufacturers of receptacles shall be an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.

B. All face plates shall be nylon type, ivory color, and manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.

2.03 COMMUNICATIONS BACKBOARD

A. Electrical Contractor shall furnish and install a 4’ by 8’ by ¾” plywood sheet (for use as a communications backboard) in the Electrical Room. The plywood shall be UL-Labeled as flame retardant. The backboard shall be painted with three(3) coatings of fire resistant paint.

B. Electrical Contractor shall install three 48 port Cat6 Punch Down Patch Panels on backboard.

C. Electrical Contractor shall install a 2-post open IT rack on backboard

2.04 COMMUNICATIONS CONDUCTORS

A. Communications Backboard to receptacles: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6 cable.

B. Communications Service Entrance: Fiber optic cable.

C. Separate System Ground: No. 2 ground wire.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Support raceways within walls under the provisions of Section 16070.

B. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish and install all communications wiring. The service entrance communications cable shall be properly terminated on the communications backboard. The separate system ground shall be properly terminated on the communications backboard.

C. Electrical Contractor shall coordinate, with the Owner, the installation of the communications system.

D. See “DIS CABLING STANDARD V.2” attached to these specifications and made a part of them.

3.02 APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS CABLING CONTRACTORS

A. Communication infrastructure should be installed by an approved communication cabling contractor. The contractor must meet the cabling standards of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

B. There are three (3) cabling contractors in the state of Mississippi that are Siemon certified or RCDD on staff in Mississippi: Maze Communication, McInnis Electric, and Cyber Technologies.

END OF SECTION

of 29 Division of Information Systems Rev. 6.20.2016

For Internal Use Only

DIS CABLING STANDARD V.3 G e n e r a l

1. The systems indicated below and specified in detail hereinafter require specialized skill

and experience in their installation. Installation vendors must adhere to these

requirements.

a) Telephone Cabling System

b) Data Cabling System

2. Each system must be installed in strict accordance with all applicable codes including

ANSI, UL, TIA, and NFPA standards which apply.

3. System components must be purchased from a factory authorized company who

maintains a complete inventory of spare parts and who has an active and experienced

service organization capable of providing repair service within 24 hours.

T e l e p h o n e C a b l i n g S y s t e m

1. Telephone requirements must be verified with UMC Telecommunications before

installation.

2. Installation must include conduit system with conductors, boxes, backboards and

plates. Stainless steel wall plates, equal to AT630/6, must be installed for wall mount.

3. Boxes must be mounted with center 12" above floor for desk mount or 40" above floor

for wall mount, or at nearest masonry joint to height specified. Boxes must be a

standard receptacle box, 2" X 4", with appropriate depth single gang raised cover.

4. Telephone conduits and rough-in provisions not less than 6” from a source of

alternating current must be used, unless separated by grounded metallic partition.

5. Telephone backboards must be 3/4" plywood long dimension vertical. Backboard must

be painted with two (2) coats of fire-retardant black paint. Each backboard must have

duplex receptacle property located and connected to dedicated circuit.

6. Each telephone backboard must have a #6 stranded ground wire installed. Ground

wire must originate from the service equipment ground and must be installed in 3/4"

conduit. Conduit should be bonded to grounding conductor at all wire exit point and

install bushing. Bonding conductor may be installed from backboard to backboard or



radially from service equipment. Splices, if required, must be made with compression

fittings.

7. Telephone cable must be “gray” in color, 4 pair, and plenum Category 6 compliant cable.

Pair color-coding to cable strands to match existing scheme for the system (Blue/White,

Orange/White, Green/White and Brown/White).

8. Cables to be routed from outlet through furniture raceway or conduit from accessible

ceiling must have sufficient length to reach through the furniture to the underside of

the desk. All other cables must have at least 3 feet of slack in the wall coiled behind the

outlet.

9. Cables must be identified on both ends in accordance with the method currently used

for the campus system. The currently used method is (terminal room-jack number) for

example if the backboard is in room G024, the first cable going to that room should be

labeled G024-001, the last would be G024-213 according to the number of telephone

cables being installed. Outlet covers should have a clearly visible label on the outside

that corresponds to the same number at the telephone backboard.

10. All cables to terminate at outlet using receptacle and plate to match ivory color as

required by UMC Communication Services. Allen Tel. products AT30-2-09 wall plates

with AT-55-09 Cat 6 receptacles wired in accordance with EIA-T568B wiring

configuration must be used. For cables that terminate in modular furniture and do not

have a box for a receptacle, AT-103A8 for single outlets and AT-104A8 for dual

outlets must be used. Equivalent products from other vendors are permissible. Note:

To ensure EIA Category 6 transmission performance, wire the modular jack from center

to outside. Paired conductors must not be untwisted more than 1/2 inch. Cables

must be terminated at backboard on Cat 6 110 type punch down blocks using 110C-4

connecting blocks with blue, orange, green and brown color code. Termination

information for all cables at both ends must be applied.

11. Any existing telephone outlets and cables that are in remodeled areas which are

scheduled to be demolished are to be removed from wall. ANY disconnection at

telephone terminals must be performed by UMC personnel.

D a t a C a b l i n g S y s t e m

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Contractor Qualifications and Training Contractors must be fully conversant

and capable in the cabling of low voltage applications such as, but not limited to data,

voice and imaging network systems. The Contractor must at a minimum possess the

following qualifications:

Personnel trained and certified in the design of the Siemon Cabling System®.

Personnel trained and certified to install the Siemon Cabling System®.

The Designer and Installer must show proof of current certification of the Siemon

Cabling System® via an updated card given after attending the 5- day course or a re-

certification class given every two years.

Provide references of the type of installation provide in this specification.



Personnel trained and certified in fiber optic cabling, splicing, termination and

testing techniques. Personnel must have experience using a light meter and

OTDR. The installation of all fiber optics cabling and related fiber termination

equipment must be by a trained technician with a minimum of (2) years’

experience. Training to have been through a nationally recognized course, such

as is offered by Siecor and AT&T. Contractor/installer must be responsible for

furnishing all specialized tools required for proper installation.

Personnel trained in the installation of pathways and support for housing horizontal

and backbone cabling.

Personnel must be knowledgeable in local, state, province and national codes, and

regulations. All work must comply with the latest revision of the codes or

regulations. When conflict exists between local or national codes or regulations,

the most stringent codes or regulations must be followed.

Contractor must be in business a minimum of five (5) years.

Must have personnel fluent in the use of Computer Aided Design and possess

and operate CAD software using .DWG or .DXF format.

Must possess current liability insurance certificates.

All Contractors who are engaged to provide cabling for UMMC must sign the DIS

Cabling Standards Distribution Log, which is kept on file by UMMC DIS. A copy of

this form is attached as Appendix A.

The telecommunications contractor shall be a firm which is regularly and

professionally engaged in the business of the applications, installation, and testing

of the specified telecommunications systems and equipment. The

telecommunications contractor shall demonstrate experience in providing

successful telecommunications systems that includes, as applicable, outside plant

and broadband cabling within the past 3 years. Submit documentation for a

minimum of three and a maximum of five successful telecommunication system

installations for the telecommunications contractor. Each of the key personnel

shall demonstrate experience in providing successful telecommunications systems

in accordance with TIA-758-A within the past 3 years.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor must provide and install a structured cabling system. This includes but not

limited to the installation of copper and fiber optic data cables, data receptacles, data cover

plates, data connectors, racks, patch panels, fiber termination boxes and miscellaneous

hardware for a complete structured data cabling system.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Cabling system installations are to be based on the requirements described in this

standard and the EIA/TIA Commercial Building Telecommunications Standards and

Technical Service Bulletins.

Only 24 or 48 port patch panels should be installed.

Patch panels are to contain one port for every outlet cabled, plus a minimum of

20% spares.

Cable management panels are to be utilized to organize excess slack at rack

locations.

Patch panels, work area outlets and installer should comply with T-568A

configuration for termination.

New conduit installations must be concealed in walls and ceilings.

Plenum rated cabling must be used when required by the environment.



Cabling routed close to EMF generating equipment must be at least 15ft. beyond

equipment and ground raceway.

Cable must be continuous from outlet to terminal rack. No splicing is

permitted. Termination permitted only at outlet and terminal rack.

4. TECHNICAL

4.1 Horizontal Cabling

The Horizontal Subsystem is the portion of the telecommunications cabling system that

extends from the work area data communications outlet/connector to the horizontal cross-

connect in the data communications closet. It consists of the data communications

outlet/connector, the horizontal cables, and that portion of the cross-connect in the

telecommunications closet serving the horizontal cables.

4.1.1 Cable Types Twisted-Pair Cabling

All qualified cables must exceed the most severe requirements provided in the

Industry Requirements by the worst case margins listed below for all specified

frequencies (except where noted):

Parameter UTP Cable Performance

100

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200

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300

MHz Insertion Loss (dB) 19.6 28.7 32.6 36.1

NEXT Loss (dB) 47.3 42.8 41.3 40.1

PSNEXT Loss (dB) 45.3 40.8 39.3 38.1

ELFEXT (dB) 30.8 24.8 22.8 21.2

PSELFEXT (dB) 28.8 22.8 20.8 19.2

Return Loss (dB) 21.1 19.0 18.3 17.8 Propagation Delay

(ns)

518 516 516 515

Delay Skew (ns) 35 35 35 35

Attenuation Qualified cables must exhibit worst-case attenuation less than the values derived

using the equation below from 1 to 300 MHz where f is the frequency in MHz. In

addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case attenuation performance of less

than 36.6 dB/100m at 300 MHz

NEXT Loss Qualified cables must exhibit worst case NEXT loss greater than the values derived


addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case NEXT loss performance of greater

than 40.3 dB at 300 MHz.



Power Sum NEXT (PS NEXT) Loss

Qualified cables must exhibit worst case PS NEXT loss greater than the values

derived using the equation below from 1 to 300 MHz where f is the frequency in

MHz. In addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case PS NEXT loss

performance of greater than 38.2 dB at 300 MHz.

Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (ELFEXT)

Qualified cables must exhibit worst case ELFEXT greater than the values derived


addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case ELFEXT performance of greater

than 21.2 dB at 300 MHz.

Power Sum Equal Level Far-End Crosstalk (PS ELFEXT) Qualified cables must exhibit worst case PSELFEXT greater than the values derived


addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case PSELFEXT performance of

greater than 19.2 dB at 300 MHz.

Return Loss Qualified cables must exhibit worst case return loss greater than the values derived

using the equations below from 1 to 300 MHz where f is the frequency in MHz. In

addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case return loss performance of greater

than 17.8 dB at 300 MHz



Propagation Delay Qualified cables must exhibit worst case propagation delay less than the values

derived using the equation below from 1 to 300 MHz where f is the frequency in MHz.

In addition, qualified cables must exhibit worst case propagation delay performance

of less than 478 ns/100m at 300 MHz.

Delay Skew Qualified cables must exhibit worst case delay skew of less than 25 ns from 1 to 300

MHz.

In addition to the requirements listed above, bundled or hybrid cable must also meet the

following requirements:

Be in groupings of 4-pair units.

Be power sum NEXT tested where any disturbed pair within the hybrid/bundle

cable must be 3 dB better than the specified pair-to-pair NEXT loss of a single 4-

pair cable of the same category.

4.1.1.1 Copper (4-pair UTP)

UTP cables must: - be manufactured by one of the following:

Berk-Tek

Mohawk

CommScope

- be 100 Ω 4-pair, Category 6 cable.

- be appropriate for the environment in which it is installed.

4.1 .1 .2 Copper (4-pair ScTP)

ScTP cables must: - be manufactured by one of the following:

Berk-Tek

Mohawk

CommScope

- be 100 Ω 4-pair, Category 6 cable.

- meet the requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801.

- meet the same transmission requirements of UTP as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-A

and ISO/IEC 11801.


- be grounded at one end, in the telecommunications closet.



4.1.1.3 Fiber (50/125 micron multimode)

Optical fiber cables must:

- be manufactured by one of the following:

Berk-Tek

Mohawk

Siecor

- be a minimum of two strands of 50/125 micron (multimode) optical fiber for horizontal

cabling.


4.1.1.3.1 Fiber Connectors

4.1.1.3.1.1 BFOC (ST)

ST connectors must: - have a quick field termination process which does not require power.

- have a termination process which incorporates use of a reliable adhesive.

- have a buffered fiber version consisting of 2 parts (connector housing and boot).

- have a jacketed fiber version consisting of 3 parts (connector housing, crimp sleeve,

& boot).

- have the jacketed fiber version available with either beige or a black boot (to facilitate

fiber identification).

- have a metal coupling nut to assure optimum durability.

- have a radial-ramped coupling nut which facilitates mating/de-mating. - utilize a

precision ceramic ferrule.

- have a typical Insertion Loss = 0.40 db.

- be ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliant

- be made by an ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer

* Siemon Company Fiber Connectors Recommended

4.1.1.3.1.2 SCFOC (568SC - Duplex SC)

568SC connector must: - have a quick field termination process per fiber; which does not require power.


- have a buffered fiber version consisting of 3 parts per fiber (inner body, outer housing &

boot).

- have a jacketed fiber version consisting of 4 parts per fiber (inner body, outer housing,

crimp sleeve, and boot).

- have an integrated & elongated duplex outer housing which greatly facilitate

mating/de-mating.

- have a jacketed fiber version which includes 1 beige and 1 black boot (to facilitate fiber

identification).

- have an outer housing color-coded (beige) in accordance with TIA/EIA-568-A Premises

Cabling Standard.

- utilize a precision ceramic ferrule.

- have a typical Insertion Loss = 0.40 dB.



- be ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliant.

- be made by an ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer.


4.1.2 Cable Routing

All horizontal cables, regardless of media type, must not exceed 90 m (300 ft.)

from the telecommunications outlet in the work area to the horizontal cross

connect. The length of jumpers, or patch cords and equipment cables in the

telecommunications closet and the work area should not exceed 10 m (33 ft.).

Horizontal pathways must be installed or selected such that the minimum bend

radius of horizontal cables is kept within manufacturer specifications both during

and after installation.

In open ceiling cabling, cable supports must be provided by means that are

structurally independent of the suspended ceiling, its framework, or supports.

These supports must be spaced no more than 1.5 m (5 ft.) apart.

Telecommunications pathways, spaces and metallic cables which run parallel with

electric power or lighting must be installed with a minimum clearance of 50 mm (2

in).

For voice or data applications, 4-pair UTP or fiber optic cables must be run using a

star topology from the telecommunications closet on each floor to every individual

information outlet. All cable routes must be approved by UMMC

Telecommunications prior to installation of the cabling.

No splicing can be inserted between the horizontal portion of the cross-connect in

the telecommunication closet.

In the telecommunications closet where cable trays or cable racking are used,

appropriate means of cable management must be used; i.e. reusable color-coded

hook and loop cable managers (ties) to create a neat appearance and practical

installation.

* Siemon Company VCM Series Recommended

In a false ceiling environment, a minimum of 3 inches (75 mm) must be observed

between the cable supports and the false ceiling.

Continuous conduit runs should not exceed 30.5 m (100 ft.) or contain more than

two (2) 90 degree bends without utilizing appropriately sized pull boxes.

Cables routed in a suspended ceiling must not be draped across ceiling tiles. Cable

supports must be mounted a minimum of 3inches above ceiling grid supporting

the tiles.

4.1.3 Work Area

This section outlines specifications for the work area equipment cords, and

telecommunications outlets at the users work area. The connection between the

information outlet and the device is achieved by means of this subsystem.

4.1.3.1 Work Area Equipment Cords

The Work Area Equipment Cords must meet or exceed the following criteria:

4.1.3.1.1 Modular Equipment Cords: Category 6



Category 6 modular equipment cords must:

- be round, and consist of eight insulated 24 AWG, stranded copper conductors,

arranged in four color-coded twisted-pairs within a flame-retardant jacket.

- be equipped with modular 8-position (RJ45 style) plugs on both ends, wired straight-

through with standards compliant wiring (568-A or 568-B) configuration.

- use modular plugs which exceed FCC CFR 47 part 68 subpart F and IEC 603-7

specifications, and have 50 micro inches of gold plating over nickel contacts.

- maintain shield continuity through the modular plug shield not via the contacts when

screened (ScTP) cords are used.

- be available in any custom length and standard lengths of 6 and 10 feet.

Electrical Specifications:

- have a DC resistance per lead: 9.38 Ω / 100 m maximum.

- have a mutual capacitance: 17.5pF/ft. (56.pF/m) maximum.

- have a characteristic impedance: 100 Ω ± 15% from 1 to 100 MHz.

- be 100% transmission tested with laboratory grade network analyzers for

proper performance up to 350 MHz. Vendor must guarantee cords are

compatible with Category 6 links.

- be UL VERIFIED for TIA/EIA Category 6 electrical performance. - be UL LISTED 1863.


* Siemon Company MC6 Series Modular Cords Recommended

4.1.3.1.2 Fiber Equipment Cords (jumpers)

Fiber equipment cords must:

- be available in standard lengths of 1, 3, and 5 meters, custom lengths must also be

available, and must meet or exceed standards as defined in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A

and ISO/IEC 11801.

- utilize simplex or duplex fiber cable that is 50/125 micron multimode, OFNR riser

grade, and meets the requirements of UL 1666.

- attenuation must not exceed 3.5 dB/km @ 850 nm wavelength or 1.0 dB/km @ 1300

nm.

- cable jacket color must be orange. The connectors must be SC or ST in accordance

with TIA/EIA-568-A and must include a ceramic ferrule.

- ST connectors must have a metal coupling nut.

- terminated connectors must exhibit a maximum insertion loss of 0.75 dB with an

average of 0.50dB when tested at either 850 nm or 1300 nm wavelengths.


- be UL 1666 approved.

* Siemon Company FJ Series Fiber Jumpers Recommended

4.1.3.2 Information Outlets (Wall Mount)

4.1.3.2.1 Category 6 (maximum 4 outlets per single gang faceplate)

All information outlets for 100 Ω, 22-26 AWG copper cable must:

- be available in black, white, gray, ivory and light ivory.

- accommodate a minimum of two 8-position / 8-conductor modular jacks.

- utilize compliant pin technology 310 style insulation displacement connectors which

allow the use of a 4-pair impact tool.



- allow for a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below standards

compliance limit.

- have available a gravity feed (45 degree angled) design.

- utilize reactance balanced pair technology to address data circuit applications up to

350 MHz.

- provide universal application / multi-vendor support.

- support industry standards for T568A or T568B wiring options.

- be removable from the front with the faceplate mounted in place, and allow for the

jack to pass through the faceplate without re-termination.

- have a hinged door option for areas having excessive airborne contaminants.

- provide color-coded snap-in icons available for circuit identification.

- be constructed of high impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic.

- be available in a screened version for 100 Ω ScTP cable.

- meet the following performance specifications:

Margin over Category 6 @ 250MHz

Parameters Worst

Case

Typical

Insertion Loss (dB) 0.12 0.14

NEXT* (dB) 0.84 4.37

FEXT* (dB) 2.1 5.1

Return Loss (dB) 6.9 8.3

4.1.3.2.2 Fiber (maximum 4 outlets per single gang faceplate)

All information outlets for fiber cable must: - be available in black, white, gray, ivory and light ivory.

- be flush mounted, gravity feed (45 degree angled) design.

- accommodate a minimum of two SC or ST style adapters.

- accommodate hybrid adapter bezels for SC to ST, or ST to SC connections.

- universally accept both multimode and single-mode connectors.

- provide universal application/multi-vendor support.

- be removable from the front with the faceplate left mounted in place, and allow for the

jack to pass through the faceplate without re-termination.

- be equipped with dust covers for unused ports.

- have color-coded, snap-in icons available for circuit identification.

- be made of high impact flame-retardant thermoplastic. - be made by an ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer. * Siemon Company CT Series Fiber Couplers Recommended

4.1.3.3 Information Outlets (High Density)

4.1.3.3.1 Category 6 (maximum 6 outlets per single gang faceplate)

All high density information outlets for 100 Ω 22-26 AWG copper cable must:


- be 8-position / 8-conductor with coherent pairing of IDC pins.

- have available a gravity feed (45 degree angled) design.


- support industry standards for T568A or T568B wiring options on each individual

outlet.



- allow installation from the front or rear of the faceplate, and allow for the jack to pass

through the faceplate without re-termination.

- be side-stackable for high density solutions.

- allow termination without the use of special termination tools. - be available in a screened version for 100 Ω ScTP cable.

- have a protective, hinged or flexible door to protect the outlet from dust and other

airborne contaminants.

- provide color-coded, slide-in icons available for circuit identification.


- have, as an option, an outlet which can be mounted into an IEC 60603-7 compliant

opening (keystone).


4.1.3.3.2 Fiber (High Density) (maximum 6 outlets per single gang faceplate)

All information outlets for fiber cable must: - be available in black, white, gray, ivory and light ivory.

- be flush mounted, gravity feed (45 degree angled) design.

- accommodate a minimum of two SC or ST style adapters.

- accommodate hybrid adapter bezels for SC to ST or ST to SC connections.

- universally accept both multimode and singlemode connectors.


- allow installation from the front or rear of the faceplate, and allow for the

adapter to pass through the faceplate opening.

- be equipped with dust covers for unused ports.

- have color-coded, slide-in icons available for circuit identification.

- be made of high impact, flame-retardant thermoplastic.


4.1.3.4 Faceplates

All faceplates must:

- be applicable to both fiber and copper applications.

- have designation labels for circuit identification together with a clear plastic cover.

- be available in single-gang and double-gang configurations.

- have as a minimum the standard colors of black, white, gray, ivory and light ivory.

- have optional modular furniture adapters available.

- have stainless steel options available.


* Siemon Company CT Series Faceplates Recommended

4.1.3.5 Information Outlets (Surface Mount) Low Profile



4.1.3.5.1 Outlets

4.1.3.5.1.1 Category 6

All Surface Mount Information Outlets for 100 Ω, 22-26 AWG, copper cable must:

- utilize compliant pin technology 310-style insulation displacement connectors

(IDC) and allow the use of a 4-pair impact tool.

- allow for a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below

standards compliance limit.

- have solid state construction for transmission performance.

- utilize reactance balanced pair technology to address data circuit applications up

to 250 MHz

- comply with FCC CFR 47 part 68 subpart F and IEC 603-7 specifications, and have 50

micro inches of gold plating over nickel contacts.


- support industry standards for T568A or T568B wiring options. - allow removal from the

front when mounted in place.

- be available in a screened version for 100 S2 ScTP cable. - be available in single port,

modular increments.

- be UL VERIFIED for TIA/EIA Category 6e electrical performance - be UL LISTED 1863

and CSA C22.2 approved - have Austel "C-Tick" A95/0141 - be made by an ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer

* Siemon Company CAT6 SM® Modules Recommended

4.1.3.5.1.2 Fiber

All Surface Mount Information Outlet Bezels for fiber cable must:


- accommodate a minimum of 1 adapter and up to a maximum of 2 adapters

per bezel.

- accommodate both singlemode and multimode fiber connectors.

- support industry standards for ST and SC connectors.


- provide dust covers for unused ports.



* Siemon Company SM® Fiber Bezels Recommended

4.1.3.5.2 Surface Mount Boxes

All low profile, surface mount boxes, used for mounting surface mount information

outlets must:

- be available in 1-, 2-, 4-, or 6- port versions.

- have built-in cable management for both fiber and copper applications.


- have at least three sides with breakouts and an opening in the base for cable or raceway

entry.

- provide for an optional spring-loaded shutter door for added protection from dust and

other airborne contaminants.

- have a designation area for printed or adhesive labels for circuit identification.



- have optional magnets which can be internally mounted.

- have color-coded snap in for circuit identification.

Size: - 1-port box must not exceed 61.8 mm (2.43 in.) width, 44.6 mm (1.76 in.) length and

27.9 mm (1.10 in.) height.

- 2-port box must not exceed 70.6 mm (2.78 in.) width, 66.3 mm (2.61 in.) length and

27.9 mm (1.10 in.) height.

- 4-port box must not exceed 90.6 mm (3.55 in.) width, 115.5 mm (4.55 in.) length

and 27.9 mm (1.10 in.) height.

- 6-port box must not exceed 101.6 mm (4.00 in.) width, 165.1mm (6.50 in.) length

and 27.9 mm (1.10 in.) height.


* Siemon Company SM® SERIES Surface Mount Box Recommended

4.1.3.6 Multimedia Information Outlet Housings 4.1.3.6.1 Fiber Outlet Box

All multimedia/fiber outlet boxes must: - be designed to mount to a recessed single gang electrical box.

- not extend further than 22.25 mm (.88 in) from wall surface.


- be capable of accommodating up to 6 fiber or coaxial ports in addition to an industry

standard single gang faceplate and outlets (not included).


- provide dust covers for unused ports.

- be capable of integrating fiber, UTP, ScTP and coax connectivity outlets.

- have the ability to remove the fiber cover without disturbing the copper single-gang

faceplate and connectors.

- have the ability to remove the single gang faceplate without disturbing the fiber

connections.

- have an optional extended cover for protecting external fiber connectors.

- provide universal (multi-mode/singlemode) adapter bezels to accommodate SC and

ST connections.

- accommodate hybrid adapter bezels for ST-to-SC or SC-to-ST connections.

- have optional bezels available for coaxial applications.

- provide incoming fibers with strain relief in addition to storage and

management for up to 1 meter (3.28 ft.) of slack for as many as 6 fibers while

maintaining minimum bend radius requirements.

- have color-coded, snap-in icons for circuit identification.

- have write-on designation labels for circuit identification, with clear pressure release

covers, compliant with TIA/EIA-606 administrative standards.


* Siemon Company FOB and Bezels Recommended

4.1.4 Telecommunications Closets



The Telecommunications Closet is generally considered to be a floor serving facility. The

Horizontal Cross-connect links the Horizontal Subsystem and the Backbone Subsystem

together. The Horizontal Cross-connect must consist of rack or wall mounted wiring

blocks or panels for termination of copper cables or rack or wall mount interconnect

centers or fiber management panels/trays for the termination of optical fibers. Cross-

connect spaces include the labeling of hardware for providing circuit identification and

patch cords or cross-connect wire used for creating circuit connections at the cross-

connect.

The telecommunications closet must be equipped to contain telecommunications

equipment, cable terminations, and associated cross-connects.

Separation from sources of EMI must be in accordance with ANS/TIA/EIA-569-A

and local codes.

Communication grounding / earthing and bonding must be in accordance with

applicable codes and regulations. It is recommended that the requirements of IEC

61000-5-2, ANSI/TIA/EIA-607, or both be observed throughout the entire cabling

system.

The telecommunications closet must not be shared with building services that may

interfere with the telecommunications systems or be used for custodial services.

Lighting in the telecommunications closet must be a minimum of 500 lx (50 foot

candles) at the lowest point of termination.

A minimum of two dedicated duplex or two dedicated simplex electrical outlet,

each on a separate circuit, must be provided for equipment power.Additional

convenience duplex outlets should be placed at 1.8 m (6 ft.) intervals around the

perimeter walls.

Refer to UMC “WAN SITE STANDARDS – COMMUNICATION CLOSETS”

4.1.4.1 Copper Termination Patch Panels (UTP/ScTP)

The termination panels must support the appropriate Category 6 media/applications

and facilitate cross-connection and inter-connection using modular Category 6 patch

cords. The panels must be sized to fit an EIA standard, 19 inch relay rack, or be capable of

mounting to a wall.

4.1.4.1.1 Modular Patch Panel

The panel must:

- be made of black anodized aluminum in 24- and 48- ports configurations.

- have cutouts to fit the variety of information outlets used at the work area, supporting

UTP, ScTP, SC and ST fiber adapters, as well as coaxial applications.

- have cutouts which allow terminated jacks to pass through the panel for easy

rearrangement.

- be available in two sizes for each port quantity to allow for custom

administration of the network.

- have changeable ports which are removed from the front of the panel to allow custom

configuration or modification to the panel.

- be available with no ports to act as a filler between rack hardware and

equipment.

- have port identification numbers provide on both the front and rear of the panel.




- be consistent with the electrical specifications of the work area outlets specified in

sections 4.1.3.2.1 and 4.1.3.2.2 above.


* Siemon CT Series Patch Panels Recommended

4.1.4.1.2 Patch Panel (High Density)

The panel must:

- be made of black anodized aluminum, in 24- and 48-port configurations.

- accommodate at least 24 ports for each rack mount space (1rms = 44.5 mm [1.75

in.]).

- have circuit boards tested in both directions as required by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and

ISO/IEC 11801.

- have Category 6 jacks available in both T568A and T568B wiring schemes, with 310-

style termination.

- allow for a minimum of 200 re-terminations without signal degradation below standards

compliance limit.

- have modular ports compliant with FCC CFR 47 part 68 subpart F and IEC 60603-7

with 50 micro inches of gold plating over nickel contacts.

- be fully enclosed front and rear for physical protection of printed circuit board.

- have cable tie eyelets and a rear cable management bar for strain relief.

- have port identification numbers on both the front and rear of the panel.

- have an optional adhesive circuit identification and color coding designation strips

provided with the panel.

- provide self-adhesive, clear label holders and white designation labels with the panel,

with optional color labels available.

- be available in a 24-port ScTP version which exceeds the transfer impedance requirements

of ISO/IEC 11801. This panel must accept two types of cable preparation for termination.

- accept 110 style patch plugs as a means of termination.

Electrical Specifications (continues next page):

Margin over Category 6 @ 250MHz

Parameters Worst

Case

Typical

Insertion Loss (dB) 0.13 0.15

NEXT* (dB) 0.75 4.0

FEXT* (dB) 2.0 4.9

RETURN LOSS (DB) 6.5 8.0

* Tested in both Differential and Common modes

* Siemon Company HD® 6 Patch Panel Recommended

4.1.4.1.3 Modular Patch Panel (High Density)

The panel must:

- be made of black, light weight, high strength brushed aluminum in 24- and 48-port

configurations.



- have openings to fit the variety of information outlets used in the work area

supporting UTP, ScTP, fiber SC and ST adapters, as well as coaxial applications,

each opening can handle four or six jack modules.

- have openings which allow terminated jacks to pass through panel for easy

rearrangement.

- have port identification numbers on both the front and rear of the panel.

- provide for proper termination and grounding of 100 Q ScTP cable.

- accommodate at least 24 ports for each rack mount space (1rms = 44.5 mm [1.75

in.]).

- be available with an integrated rear wire management bar.

- be provided with self-adhesive, clear label holders and white designation labels.

- also be available with no ports to act as a filler between rack hardware and equipment.

- have mounting slots compatible with ANSI/EIA-310.


- be consistent with the electrical specifications of the work area outlets specified in

section 4.1.3.3.1 above.


* Siemon MAX Series Patch Panel Recommended

4.1.4.2 Cross-connect (Jumper) Wire and Patch Cords

The type of cross-connect and or patch cords used must meet or exceed the same category

rating of connecting hardware installed.

4.1.4.2.1 Patch Cords

Where applicable, the contractor must supply patch cords (factory assembled plug-ended

jumpers) for patch panel and terminal blocks.

4.1.4.2.1.1 Modular Patch Cords: Category 6

- All Category 6 compliant, modular equipment cords must:

Be factory assembled and 100% transmission tested with laboratory grade

network analyzers for proper performance up to 250 MHz

Be backwards compatible with lower performing categories (Category 5e, 5, etc…)

Be equipped with identical modular 8-position plugs on both ends, wired straight

through with standards compliant wiring

Utilize patented metallic isolator shields pairs inside plug for optimum NEXT

performance and a 360 degree crimp for providing excellent plug-to-cable strain

relief without causing pair deformation

Obtain the required performance without use of printed circuit board components

Incorporate internal stranded cordage isolator within a round, flame-retardant

jacket to provide extended flex life and maintain ideal pair geometry

Use bend relief compliant boots (with optional color-coded icons) to ensure proper

Category 6 performance and feature a latch guard to protect against snagging

Use modular plugs which exceed FCC CFR 47 part 68 subpart F and IEC 60603-7

specifications, have 50 micro-inches minimum of gold plating over nickel contacts

and are resistant to corrosion from humidity, extreme temperatures, and airborne

contaminants

Be available in standard lengths of 1’, 3’, 5’, 7’, 10’, and 15’ with custom lengths

available upon request



Offer multiple cable colors (with color matching boots) in standard colors. Yellow

cable color for data configurations.

Be certified by Underwriters Laboratories to United States Standards and C22.2

Canadian Telecommunications Standards

Meet the following performance specifications:

Frequency

(MHz)

Attenuation

(dB/100m)

PS ELFEXT

(dB)

PS NEXT

(dB)

1 2.4 67.8 72.3

4 4.5 55.8 63.3

10 7.1 47.8 57.3 16 9.1 43.7 54.2

20 10.2 41.8 52.8

31.25 12.8 37.9 49.9 50 18.5 31.9 45.4

100 23.8 27.8 42.3 200 34.8 21.8 37.8

250 39.4 19.8 36.3

* Siemon Company MC® 6 Series Modular Cords Recommended

4.1.4.2.1.2 Fiber Patch Cords (Jumpers)

Fiber equipment cords must:

- be available in standard lengths of 1, 3 and 5 meters. Custom lengths must also be

available, and must meet or exceed standards as defined in ANSITTIA/EIA-568-A and

ISO/IEC 11801.

- utilize simplex or duplex fiber cable that is 50/125 micron multimode, OFNR riser

grade, and meets the requirements of UL 1666.

- attenuation must not exceed 3.5 dB/km @ 850 nm wavelength or 1.0 dB/km @ 1300

nm.

- cable jacket color must be orange. The connectors must be SC or ST in accordance with

TIA/EIA-568-A and must include a ceramic ferrule.

- ST connectors must have a metal coupling nut.

- terminated connectors must exhibit a maximum insertion loss of 0.75 dB with an

average of 0.50dB when tested at either 850 nm or 1300 nm wavelengths.




4.1.4.3 Frames

4.1.4.3.1 Standard Floor Distribution Frame

For rack mounted installations in a telecommunications closet the installer must use a 19

in x 7 ft. 4-post equipment rack. The rack must:

- have 76 mm (3 in) by 152 mm (6 in) vertical cable channels as side rails.

- have channels capable of utilizing and re-locating up to ten reusable hook and loop cable

managers.



- have ten high capacity cable managers provided for the front of the rack which can be used

for horizontal or vertical cable management and easily twist and lock into place without

the use of screws or tools.

- have standard ANSI/EIA-310-C mounting holes and cable routing openings in the front,

rear and side of the channels. - be made of aluminum. - have two optional vertical cable management channels 152 mm (6 in) x 2.1 m (7 ft.) and

76 mm (3 in) x 2.1 m (7 ft.) which can be located between racks. The channel must include

cable retainers which can be hinged left or right and be located in any position along the

channel.

- have floor mounting holes and a ground lug for 0-6 gauge ground cable provided.


* Siemon Rack System Recommended

4.1.4.3.2 Wall Mounting Brackets

Wall brackets must: - be constructed as a single piece.

- be available in 2, 3, 4 and 6 rack mount spaces, but be designed in 1 rms

increments.

- be hinged on one side with standard ANSI/EIA-310-C mounting holes. –

- mount standard 19 inch patch panels.

- mount with the hinge to the right or the left. - be able to mount to a standard 19 inch rack. - have a cable access hole in the rear support.

- be 150mm (6 in) deep.


* Siemon Stand Off Brackets Recommended ‡ Listed below are some of the requirements for cable installation; however, full adherence to the TIA-568 Standard must be followed in all cable installations.

4.2 Backbone Cabling

Cables allowed for use in the backbone include: 4-pair 100 Ω unshielded / screened

twisted-pair, 100 11 UTP multi-pair copper cables, 50/125 micron multimode, and 8.7-10

micron singlemode optical fiber cables. The cable must support voice, data and

imaging applications. The bending radius and pulling strength requirements of all

backbone cables must be observed during handling and installation.

4.2.1 Intrabuilding

The cable route within a building connecting closet to closet or closet to the equipment room

is called the Intrabuilding Backbone Subsystem. It links the Main Distribution Frame

(MDF) in the equipment room to Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) in the

Telecommunications Closets (TC). It consists of the backbone transmission media

between these locations and the associated connecting hardware terminating this media.



4.2.1.1. Cable Types

4.2.1.1.1 Copper - 4-pair UTP

UTP cables must: - be manufactured by one of the following:

Berk-Tek

Mohawk

CommScope - be 100 Ω 4-pair Category 6 cable.


4.2.1.1.2 Copper (4-pair ScTP)

ScTP cables must: - be manufactured by one of the following:

Berk-Tek

Mohawk

CommScope

- be 100 Ω 4-pair Category 6 cable.

- meet the requirements of ANSUTIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801.

- meet the same transmission requirements of UTP as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA-

568-A and ISO/IEC 11801.


- be grounded at one end in the telecommunications closet.

4.2.1.1.3 Fiber (50/125 micron multimode)

Multimode optical fiber cables must:


Berk-Tek

Mohawk

Siecor


4.2.1.1.3.1 Fiber Connectors

4.2.1.1.3.1.1 BFOC (ST)

ST connectors must: - have a quick field termination process which does not require power.


- have a buffered fiber version consisting of 2 parts (connector housing and boot).

- have a jacketed fiber version consisting of 3 parts (connector housing, crimp sleeve, &

boot).

- have the jacketed fiber version available with either a beige or a black boot (to

facilitate fiber identification).

- have a metal coupling nut to assure optimum durability.

- have a radial-ramped coupling nut which facilitates mating/de-mating. - utilize a

precision ceramic ferrule.




- be ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliant



4.2.1.1.3.1.2 SCFOC (568SC - Duplex SC)

568SC connector must: - have a quick field termination process per fiber which does not require power.


- have a buffered fiber version consisting of 3 parts per fiber (inner body, outer housing &

boot).

- have a jacketed fiber version consisting of 4 parts per fiber (inner body, outer housing,

crimp sleeve, and boot).

- have an integrated & elongated duplex outer housings which greatly facilitate

mating/de-mating.

- have a jacketed fiber version which includes 1 beige and 1 black boot (to facilitate

fiber identification).

- have an outer housing color-coded (beige) in accordance with TIA/EIA568-A Premises

Cabling Standard.

- utilize a precision ceramic ferrule.


- be ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 Compliant.



4.2.1.1.4 Fiber (8.7-10/125 Micron Singlemode)

Singlemode optical fiber cable must:


Berk-Tek

Mohawk

Siecor


4.2.1.2 Cable Routing

The backbone subsystem must include cable installed in a vertical manner

between floor IDF and the MDF in a multi-story building and cable installed

horizontally between the IDF and MDF in a long single story building like a school

or factory.

Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, all fiber cables will be run in

innerduct. Fibers will be terminated in the TC's using SC or ST connectors in wall

mounted Interconnect Centers or rack mounted panels equipped with sufficient

ports, slack storage space and splice trays if required to terminate and secure all

fibers.

Adequate riser sleeve/slot space must be available with the ability to ingress the

area at a later date, in all TCs such that no drilling of additional sleeves/slots is

necessary.

The backbone cables must be installed in a star topology, emanating from the MDF

to each IDF.

Backbone pathways must be installed or selected such that the minimum bend

radius of backbone cables is kept within manufacturer specifications both during

and after installation.



4.2.2 Interbuilding

When a distribution system encompasses more than one building, the components that

provide the link between buildings constitute the Interbuilding Backbone Subsystem. This

subsystem includes the backbone transmission media, associated connecting hardware

terminating this media, and electrical protection devices to mitigate harmful voltages when

the media is exposed to lightning and/or high voltage power surges that pass through the

building cable. It is normally a first-level backbone cable beginning at the MDF in the

equipment room of the hub building and extending to the IDF in the equipment room of

a satellite building.

4.2.2.1 Cable Types

The Interbuilding media chosen must be suitable for the environment in which it is installed

and provide the appropriate protection for the environment. Four-pair, 100 S2 unshielded /

screened twisted-pair, 100 SI UTP multi-pair copper cables, 50/125 micron multimode, and

8.7-10/125 micron singlemode optical fiber cables must be used as the backbone cables.

The cable must support voice, data and imaging applications.

Interbuilding backbone cable types must be as specified in section 4.2.1.1

Intrabuilding.

4.2.2.2 Cable Routing

The backbone subsystem must include cable installed between buildings via

underground, tunnel, direct buried, aerial or any combination of these from the

MDF to an IDF in a multi-building campus.

Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, all fiber cables will be run in

innerduct. Fibers will be terminated in the TC's using SC or ST connectors in wall

mounted Interconnect Centers or rack mounted panels equipped with sufficient

ports, slack storage space and splice trays if required to terminate and secure all

fibers.

In an underground system, adequate underground conduit space must be

available and accessible at each building. The conduits must not exceed a 40% fill

factor. All underground systems must be designed to prevent water runoff from

entering the building.

The backbone cables must be installed in a star topology, emanating from the MDF

to each satellite building telecommunications closet. All Interbuilding cables must

be installed to the applicable codes and regulations.

Optical fiber must be run for all Interbuilding backbone segments.

Backbone pathways must be installed or selected such that the minimum bend

radius and pulling tension of backbone cables is kept within cable manufacturer

specifications both during and after installation.

4.2.3 Equipment Room

The Equipment Subsystem consists of shared (common) electronic communications

equipment in the equipment room or telecommunications closet and the transmission

media required to terminate this equipment on distribution hardware.

The equipment room must be equipped to contain telecommunications equipment,

cable terminations, and associated cross-connects.

Separation from sources of EMI must be as specified, in section 4.3.2.2.



Communication grounding / earthing and bonding must be in accordance with

applicable codes and regulations. It is recommended that the requirements of IEC

61000-5-2, ANSITTIA/EIA-607, or both be observed throughout the entire cabling

system.

The equipment room must not be shared with building services that may interfere

with the telecommunications systems or be used for custodial services.

Lighting in the equipment room must be a minimum of 500 lx (50 foot candles) at

the lowest point of termination.

A minimum of two dedicated duplex or two dedicated simplex electrical outlet each

on a separate circuit must be provided for equipment power.Additional

convenience duplex outlets should be placed at 1.8 m (6 ft.) intervals around the

perimeter walls.

4.2.3.1. Copper Connecting Hardware and Patch Cords

Specifications can be found in the Horizontal sections 4.1.3 and 4.1.4.

4.2.3.2. Fiber Connecting Hardware and Patch Cords

Specifications can be found in the Horizontal sections 4.1.3 and 4.1.4.

4.2.3.2.1 Singlemode Fiber Patch Cords

All singlemode fiber optic patch cords must:

- be either simplex or duplex OFNR riser grade cable, with attenuation at

wavelength 1310 nm being 1.0 dB/km and at wavelength 1550 nm 1.0 dB/km.

- have a yellow jacket.

- be terminated with ceramic tip connectors in either the standards based SC or ST style.

These connectors must have a maximum attenuation of 0.5dB and a minimum return

loss of 40dB.




4.3 Installation

4.3.1 Site Survey

Prior to placing any cable pathways or cable, the contractor must survey the site to

determine job conditions will not impose any obstructions that would interfere with the

safe and satisfactory placement of the cables, and to arrange the removal of any

obstructions with the Project Manager accordingly.

4.3.2 Physical Installation 4.3.2.1 Cable Pathways

Pathways must be designed and installed to meet applicable local and national

building and electrical codes or regulations.

Grounding / Earthing and bonding of pathways must comply with applicable codes

and regulations.

Pathways must not have exposed sharp edges that may come into contact with

telecommunications cables.



The number of cables placed in a pathway must not exceed manufacture

specifications, nor will the geometric shape of a cable be affected.

Pathways must not be located in elevator shafts.

4.3.2.2 Cable Routes and Clearances

Horizontal distribution cables must not be exposed in the work area or other

locations with public access.

Cables routed in a suspended ceiling must not be draped across the ceiling tiles.

Cable supports must be mounted a minimum of 12 inches above the ceiling grid

supporting the tiles.

Cable supports in a suspended ceiling must be structurally independent of the

suspended ceiling, its framework, or supports, and not be spaced more than 1.5 m

(5 ft.) apart. (Example – J Hook wall hangers)

The installation of telecommunications cabling must maintain a minimum

clearance of 3 m (10 ft.) from power cables in excess of 480 Vrms.

No telecommunications cross-connects must be physically located within 6 m (20

ft.) of electrical distribution panels, step down devices or transformers which carry

voltages in excess of 480 Vrms.

4.3.2.3 Work Area Termination All UTP/ScTP cables wired to the telecommunications outlet/connector must have

4-pairs terminated in eight-position, non-keyed modular outlets in the work area.

All pairs must be terminated.

The telecommunications outlet/connector must be securely mounted at planned

locations.

The height of the telecommunications faceplates must be to applicable codes and

regulations.

4.3.2.4 Pulling Tension

The maximum cable pulling tensions must not exceed manufacturer's

specifications.

4.3.2.5 Bend Radius The maximum cable bend radius must not exceed manufacturer's specifications.

In spaces with UTP/ScTP cable terminations, the maximum bend radius for 4-pair

cable must not exceed four times the outside diameter of the cable and ten times

for multi-pair cable. This must be done unless this violates manufacturer

specifications.

During the actual installation, bend radius on 4-pair cable must not exceed eight

times the outside diameter of the cable and ten times for multi-pair cable. This

must be done unless this violates manufacturer specifications.

4.3.2.6 Slack In the work area, a minimum of 300 mm (12 in) should be left for UTP/ScTP, while

1 m (3 ft.) is left for fiber cables.

In telecommunications closets a minimum of 3ft of slack should be left for all UTP

cables. A minimum of 25 ft. of slack should be left for all Fiber Optic cables. This

slack must be neatly managed on trays or other support types.



4.3.2.7 Cable Tie Wraps

Tie wraps must be used at appropriate intervals to secure cable and to provide

strain relief at termination points. These wraps must not be over tightened to the

point of deforming or crimping the cable sheath to prevent damaging the internal

cables or fiber optics.

Velcro straps must be used in the telecommunications closets to secure cables in

order to facilitate easy reconfiguration of the cable.

Hook and loop cable managers should be used in the closet where reconfiguration

of cables and terminations may be frequent.

4.3.2.8 Grounding

All grounding / earthing and bonding must be done to applicable codes and

regulations.

4.3.2.9 Fire protection

Properly installed firestop systems must be installed to prevent or retard the spread

of fire, smoke, water, and gases through the building. This requirement applies to

openings designed for telecommunications use that may or may not be penetrated

by cables, wires, or raceways.

4.4 Testing

4.4.1 Testing Procedures

Testing of cable channels must be performed prior to system cut-over.

4.4.1.1 Copper Testing

All Category 6 field testing must be performed with an approved Level III

balanced twisted-pair field test device.

All installed Category 6 channels must perform equal to or better than the

minimum requirements as specified by the table below (next page):

Parameter Performance

@ 100MHz

Performanc

e @

200MHz

Performanc

e @

250MHz Insertion Loss 20.3 dB 29.7 dB 33.7 dB

NEXT Loss 42.1 dB 37.5 dB 36.1 dB

PS NEXT Loss 40.6 dB 36.1 dB 34.6 dB

ACR 21.8 dB 7.8 dB 2.4 dB

PS ACR 20.3 dB 6.4 dB 0.9 dB

ELFEXT 23.9 dB 17.9 dB 15.9 dB

PS ELFEXT 20.9 dB 14.9 dB 12.9 dB

Return Loss 14.0 dB 11.0 dB 10.0 dB

Propagation

Delay

528 ns 527 ns 526 ns

Delay Skew 40 ns 40 ns 40 ns

Category 3, balanced twisted-pair horizontal and backbone cables, whose length

does not exceed 90 m (295 ft.) for the basic link, and 100 m (328 ft.) for the

channel must be 100 percent tested according to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Test



parameters include wire map plus ScTP shield continuity (when present), insertion

loss, length and NEXT loss (pair-to-pair). NEXT testing must be done in both

directions.

All balanced twisted-pair backbone cables exceeding 90 m (295 ft.) or 100 m (328

ft.) must be 100% tested for continuity if applications assurance is not required.

Category 6 balanced twisted-pair horizontal and backbone cables, whose length

does not exceed 90 m (295 ft.) for the basic link, and 100 m (328 ft.) for the

channel must be 100 percent tested according to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Test

parameters include wire map plus ScTP shield continuity (when present), length,

NEXT loss (pair-to-pair), NEXT loss (power sum), ELFEXT loss (pair-to-pair),

ELFEXT loss (power sum), return loss, insertion loss, propagation delay, and delay

skew.

Test Equipment Criteria

All balanced twisted-pair field testers must be factory calibrated each calendar

year by the field test equipment manufacturer as stipulated by the manuals

provided with the field test unit. The calibration certificate must be provided for

review prior to the start of testing.

Autotest settings provided in the field tester for testing the installed cabling must

be set to the default parameters.

Test settings selected from options provided in the field testers must be

compatible with the installed cable under test.

4.4.1.2 Fiber Optic Testing

Fiber horizontal and backbone cables must be 100% tested for length, polarity,

and attenuation at 850 nm or 1300 nm for 50/125 micron multimode and 1310

nm or 1550 nm for the appropriate singlemode cable in at least one direction.

Length must be tested using an OTDR. The warranty offered must be for both link

and/or channel coverage for horizontal and backbone cables. The testing

performed must be done in accordance with the type of warranty required.

All fiber optic testing should be performed with a Fluke® OptiFiber OTDR or other

approved OTDR.

4.5. Administration Documentation

4.5.1 Labeling

4.5.1.1 Cables Horizontal and backbone cables must be labeled at each end. The cable or its label

must be marked with its identifier.

4.5.1.2 Faceplates

A unique identifier must be marked on each faceplate to identify it as connecting

hardware.

Each port in the faceplate must be labeled with its identifier.

Each faceplate must be labeled as follows:

TC Room Number "-" Patch Panel Number “-“ Port Number

Eg. N174-2-47, this faceplate label would indicate that this outlet is

terminated in TC room number "N174", on the patch panel numbered "2", and in

port 47.



Patch panels are number numerically and sequentially, starting at one (1) from

top to bottom.

4.5.1.3 Racks, Panels, Blocks

A unique identifier must be marked on each piece of connecting hardware to

identify it as connecting hardware.

Each port on the connecting hardware must be labeled with its identifier.

4.5.2 Drawings

As-built drawing must be supplied by the contractor showing the locations of and

identifiers for all:

Horizontal cable routing and terminations.

Telecommunications outlets/connectors

Backbone cable routing and terminations

Wall, ceiling, and floor penetrations

4.5.3 Records

All records must be created by the installation contractor and turned over to owner at

the completion of work. The format must be computer based and both soft copies and hard

copies must be part of the As-built package. The minimum requirements include:

Each closet must have a documented chart that matches Patch Panel and port to a

room number that the work area end is terminated in. See section 4.5.3.1 for an

example chart.

Cable records must contain the identifier, cable type, length, termination positions

at both ends, manufacturer, and part number.

Connecting hardware records must contain the identifier, type of hardware and the

amount of positions.

Connecting hardware positions records must contain the identifier, type of

position, and the cable identifier attached to it.

All UTP tests should be delivered in CSV electronic form and in printed report

form.

Test documentation on all cable types must be included as part of the As-built

package.

4.5.3.1 Example Documentation Chart WIRING CLOSET # H200

Patch Panel Number Port Number WA Room Number

1 1 H260 1 2 H261 1 ... 1 48 H299 2 1 H300 2

22

2 H301 2 2 48 H399



G e n e r a l P a t c h C a b l e R e q u i r e m e n t s

1. Patch Cable Color Code

Category 6 Cable (copper)

Fiber Optics Cable (single and multi-mode)

Color

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Violet

Pink

White

Gray

Description

Used for network switch to network switch connections on the network. Some of the newer

switches can eliminate this cable because it is done internally. Sometimes called a "Ethernet

crossover cable".

Generally used for older analog telephone connections to the campus telephone system.

This color had been used for the isolated data backup network. Each server had a 2nd or 3rd NIC

specifically for connection to the backup network, there are a few connections left in UMC's data

center.

Network connections for the remote card access systems throughout the UMC's main campus and

parts of the Jackson Medical Mall.

Generally used for data network connections to the campus network system. Cable is used to

connect PCs, printers, IP cameras, and any other network dependent device to the network.

Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone connection to a network switch. The customer facing end is

green and the wiring closet color is yellow. This color does not apply to analog telephones.

Currently not designated for anything.


Analog telephone connections for network devices or interfaces. This is not for the telephone

handset on personnel's desk.

Color

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Violet

Pink

White

MM fiber used to connect Physical Facilities systems through out the campus back to Physical

Facilities for monitoring. An example of a environmental system would be the main campus

building's HVAC system.



Close-circuit security cameras that require the fiber infrastructure to transmit video to UMC

Campus police.

Description

MM/SM fiber used to make data connections from fire panel to fire panel or other emergency

systems requiring fiber connections. UMC's fire system is on a isolated fire loop around the main

campus.

Multi-mode fiber cable (MM) - data network connections

Single-mode fiber cable (SM) - for data network connections if the distance is greater than what

multi-mode is designed for.




2. UMMC Cable Labeling This standard sets requirements for the network and telephone cabling colors and labeling

for UMMC.

2.1 Items to label

The following cable types and equipment must be labeled:

Fiber optics riser and patch cables

CATx copper riser and patch cable

Telephone riser and patch cables

2.2 Label description for documenting cable

For usability and durability, labels require the following specifications:

1. The label should be highly resistant to wear and tear, fluctuating temperatures,

chemicals, solvents, water, and UV-light

2. Label size should be 37mm x 25.4mm or 1.46” x 1”

3. Labels should be printed from an industrial type label printer

a. Examples:

1) DYMO Rhino Pro 5200

2) Brother PT – 7600

2.3 Label content

The following information is required on cable labels:

4. Source Rack Number/Rack Unit space/Port #

5. Destination Rack Number/Rack Unit space/Port #

Example 1: C6/30/U2

C8/28/D5

Where source is rack C6, rack unit number 30, uplink port 2 on the Nexus 2000 switch and

destination is rack C8, rack unit number 28, downlink port 5 on the Nexus 5000 switch

Example 2: C15/1/C1-17

F14/30/B8

Where source is rack C15, rack unit numbers 1-10, port 17 on the C1 column of the blade

chassis and destination is rack F14, rack unit numbers 30-42, port 8 on the Bottom row of

the DCX

Note: Rack U number designated is always the lowest number of the piece of equipment. In the example above, the blade chassis utilizes U numbers 1-10 but only U number 1 is on the label.

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