SECTION 01591 DISTRICT FIELD OFFICE WIRELESS NETWORKdnhiggins.com/docs/6_620 A2 Replacement Spec 01591.pdf · 5. Structured cabling, microwave radio and antenna systems test plans,

P100548C-44 System Discharge Final

Addendum No. 201591-1

April 2, 2014

SECTION 01591 DISTRICT FIELD OFFICE WIRELESS NETWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL:

A. The link from the existing trailer complex to the C-44 Communication Tower site provides internal SFWMD telephone 4-digit dialing, external dialing using PSTN trunks from B-1 and other network connectivity to the existing trailer complex.

B. The link from the new DISTRICT Field Office to the C-44 Communication Tower is to be established to provide internal SFWMD telephone 4-digit dialing, external dialing using PSTN trunks from B-1and other network connectivity to the new DISTRICT Field Office.

C. The link from the new DISTRICT Field Office to the C-44 Communication Tower is established utilizing the link from the existing trailer complex, which shall be removed in accordance with thesespecifications.

D. The new network communication systems shall be tested and verified that they are fully operational and be accepted by the DISTRICT that they are able to support the new DISTRICT Field Office network communication and diagnostics activities.

1.02 SCOPE: This section includes the requirements for the installation of network equipment and related servicesat the new DISTRICT Field Office.

A. The WORK includes:1. Perform a Baseline Test to document the operation of the equipment and network system in the

existing trailer complex prior to relocating it. The baseline test shall include but not be limited to the microwave radio link interference fade margin, received signal levels (RSL) fade margin,Ethernet performance, and DS1 BER, and existing antenna system sweep testing. It shall be of a duration to document performance of equipment prior to relocation.

2. Furnish and install all conduits, grounding system connections, and related mounting, cabling, and connectivity equipment within the new DISTRICT Field Office location.

3. Furnish, install, and test a structured cabling system to all areas in the new DISTRICT Field Office.

4. Furnish and install the new concrete antenna pole, transmission line conduit, bonding and grounding system, and related mounting, cabling, power supply, and connectivity equipment at the new DISTRICT Field Office location as shown on the Drawings.

5. Install DISTRICT provided microwave antennas with CONTRACTOR provided mounts,conduits, transmission lines, and transmission line ground kits and connections on a CONTRACTOR provided concrete antenna pole at the new DISTRICT Field Office. NOTE: No holes shall be drilled into the concrete pole; all attachments shall utilize clamps and banding straps for the mounting of antennas and transmission lines.

6. Align an existing microwave antenna currently mounted on the C-44 Communication Tower,located on the southern leg of the tower at approximately 114 feet height for connectivity to the DISTRICT IT Room within the new DISTRICT Field Office. Provide the alignment procedure plan for the two microwave antenna systems. The alignment procedure shall utilize the monitoring of the attached radio RSL as the basis of final alignment procedure.

7. Relocate, install, reconnect, configure and test the following DISTRICT provided IT equipment from the existing trailer complex DISTRICT IT room to the new DISTRICT IT Room:a. IT Equipment Rackb. One network switch c. One Proxim wireless tsunami systemd. One alarm/monitoring system



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e. One DIN rail with four 66 blocksf. One power inverterg. One rectifier system and DC power distributionh. One set of four batteries

8. Furnish, install, connect, configure and test one telecommunications main ground busbar (TMGB) as shown in figures at the end of this SECTION.

9. Perform functional and system verification testing to ensure correct operation and submit performance data sheets, including diagnostics activities, for DISTRICT review and acceptance.

10. Provide the antenna system return loss predicted calculations on the existing and new antenna systems. Perform the antenna system seep testing for return loss (frequency domain) and distance to fault (time domain) antenna system test utilizing a currently calibrated vector network analyzer (VNA) antenna system test system. Provide the return loss predicted calculations as part of the submittals for DISTRICT review prior to testing of the antenna systems.

11. Perform an Ethernet throughput test of the new microwave links and submit performance data sheets for DISTRICT review and acceptance.

12. Perform the interference fade margin and receiver fade margin testing of the new microwave links and submit performance data sheet for DISTRICT review and acceptance.

13. Perform a DS1 BER test for 24 hours of the new microwave links and submit performance data sheet for DISTRICT review and acceptance as part of 48 hour cutover activities.

14. Provide the DISTRICT with detailed documentation of the new DISTRICT Field Office wireless network, including the system layout, path descriptions, calculations, profiles, antenna systems detail, and test results.

B. Related Work:1. SECTION 01590 Field Offices and Sheds2. SECTION 16450 Grounding

1.03 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: Design, fabricate, assemble, and test materials so that upon installation in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended procedures for this application, the equipment shallconform to the requirements of the DISTRICT and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the applicable provisions of:

A. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

B. Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Telecommunications, Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, Parts 15 and 101

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

D. American Welding Society (AWS)

E. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

F. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

G. National Electrical Code

H. Florida Building Code

I. Underwriters Laboratories 96 – lightning protection components

J. BICSI ITS Installation Methods Manual, 6th edition

K. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual 12th edition

1.04 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit as specified in DIVISION I.



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B. Compliance Submittals shall include, but not be limited to the following:1. Network Communication Installation Plan: CONTRACTOR shall submit a plan with a detailed

schedule for all the activities necessary to have the new network system fully functional and accepted by the DISTRICT. This plan shall limit the cutover time from the use of the existing link to the new link to a maximum of 48 hours.

2. Catalog data and illustrations for principal hardware, cabling, conduit, surge suppressiondevices, and any necessary connectivity-related materials to support the installation of the microwave radios and antenna systems on the concrete pole and bonding to be provided by the CONTRACTOR with the new DISTRICT Field Office equipment.

3. New DISTRICT Field Office Connectivity Shop Drawings: Furnish the conduit and cabling location drawings from the concrete antenna pole to the new DISTRICT field office, and the antennas, transmission lines, and ground bus bar installation drawings for the concrete antenna pole.

4. Indoor Unit Shop Drawings: Furnish equipment catalog data and specifications, plan drawings, including structured cabling, power, and cable connection routing and mounting details.

5. Structured cabling, microwave radio and antenna systems test plans, procedures, and reports.6. Grounding and bonding submittal as indicated in Section 16450. Detailed shop drawings

showing the site grounding system and the detailed materials list shall be reviewed and approved prior to installation WORK.

7. Floor Penetration Shop Drawings: Furnish equipment and specifications for installation.8. Verification that installation meets the microwave transmission engineering path profiles and

path data sheets including path performance calculations for the new DISTRICT Field Office to C-44 Communications Tower path showing the network system, including the system layout, path descriptions, calculations, and profiles. A microwave transmission engineering path study was completed by the DISTRICT and may be available for reference only.

9. Baseline and Acceptance Test Plans (ATP) including the NetGuardian RTU system alarm points and RTU communication, structured cabling system, microwave and telecommunications path performance, microwave radio Ethernet throughput testing, microwave radio DS1 BER, microwave radio functional testing, microwave antenna systems (including line sweeping), DC Power system rectifier plant functional testing, rectifier battery plant testing, and supporting AC Electrical System. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate all ATP requirements with the DISTRICT.

1.05 QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Manufacturers Qualifications: The CONTRACTOR shall provide written certification of the cabling,grounding, and mounting equipment manufacturer’s qualifications to fabricate the proposed network system based on the DISTRICT provided antenna. The manufacturer shall have a minimum of (5) years experience in the design and fabrication of such elements specified herein. Submit qualifications to the DISTRICT for review and approval.

B. Installers Qualifications: The CONTRACTOR shall provide written certification of the tower climber’s and the communication installer’s qualifications and provide a list of (5) similar previously completed jobs and a list of the owner/client contacts to verify the performance of the WORK. Submit qualifications to the DISTRICT for review and approval.

C. All electrical work shall be performed by personnel employed by an Electrical CONTRACTORlicensed in the State of Florida. Actual work shall be performed by Master and or Journeyman electricians or personnel under direct on-site supervision of a Master and or a Journeyman electrician. If the work is performed under the direct on-site supervision of a Journeyman electrician, he or she shall be certified in the county in which the work is performed or meet the reciprocity standards of Florida State Statue 489 part II. The credentials of the Electrical CONTRACTOR, Master and or Journeyman electricians shall be supplied to the DISTRICT’s inspector(s) upon request.



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D. All structured cabling staff shall be fully capable and experienced in the information transport system (ITS) specified. Assigned staff shall include an RCDD® (Registered Communications Distribution Designer). The RCDD must have sufficient experience in this type of ITS project. TheCONTRACTOR shall provide documentation that the RCDD has successfully completed three (3) similar type projects within the last two (2) years. The RCDD shall provide adequate technical support to the field staff during installation and during the warranty periods specified in this SECTION. The structured cabling field staff shall be BICSI Registered Installers and Technicians. A minimum of 50 percent of personnel shall be BICSI Registered Information Transport Systems Installers. Of that number 15 percent shall be registered at the Technician Level, at least 40 percent shall be registered at the Installer Level 2, Installer Level 2, Copper or Installer Level 2, Optical Fiber, and the balance shall be registered at the Installer Level 1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide documentation of these qualifications prior to the initiation of field work.

1.06 WARRANTY:

A. The MANUFACTURER shall warrant the EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS and PRODUCTS specified in this section against defective materials and workmanship with the MANUFACTURER’S standard warranty, but for no less than one year from the date of Substantial Completion, and as described in Article 13 of Section 00700 - General Terms and Conditions.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall warrant the WORK against defects for two years from the date of Milestone No. 1 and as described in Article 13 of Section 00700 - General Terms and Conditions.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall warrant the Structured Cabling Siemon System 6 for a twenty year life cycle.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL:

A. The DISTRICT will furnish several products that are currently installed in the existing trailer complex;the CONTRACTOR shall refer to this specification section and the figures at the end of this SECTIONfor a complete identification of the products to be furnished by the DISTRICT.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall perform a Baseline Test and document the operation of the equipment, if the CONTRACTOR encounters that any of the products furnished by the DISTRICT is defective or not working properly, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the DISTRICT immediately.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall install the microwave link based on the transmission engineering of the two radio links using the Proxim Wireless Tsunami.GX 32 radios as noted in the figures at the end of this SECTION. The link reliability performance shall be 99.9995%. A microwave transmission engineering path study was completed by the DISTRICT and is available per SECTION 01010. The CONTRACTOR shall provide verification by means of path performance calculations and as-builts of the network system, including the system layout, path descriptions, calculations, and profiles for review and acceptance by the DISTRICT.

D. Steel: All steelwork including but not limited to nuts and bolts, plates, hardware, pipes, and welds shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 and A384.

2.02 DISTRICT FIELD OFFICE:

A. Concrete Antenna Pole and Ground Ring1. A 60-foot concrete pole will be provided by the CONTRACTOR and located as indicated in the

Drawings. The pole will extend to a height of about 44’ 10” above ground level and will be equipped with a ring ground system that will be bonded to the new DISTRICT Field Office ground system. The pole will have an internal grounding conductor that will be bonded to the pole ground ring, and provided for the purpose of grounding the antenna mounting hardware and transmission line ground kits. The CONTRACTOR shall bond all antenna mounts to the internal grounding conductor.



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2. The CONTRACTOR shall relocate one microwave antenna from the existing Trailer complexconcrete pole to the new concrete pole, the antenna to be relocated is the one defined in the Drawings as Antenna to Indiantown. The CONTRACTOR shall relocate the corresponding support pipe and support arm for this antenna and shall furnish and install a new bracket support and all other necessary materials for mounting the microwave antenna on the new concrete pole.

3. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install the conduit from the new antenna support pole to the new DISTRICT Field Office telecommunications room. The conduit shall be 3-inch, Schedule 80 PVC. Conduit shall be buried at a depth that meets NEC requirements.

4. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a pole-mounted ground bus bar for the purpose of the termination of the transmission line ground kits at the base of the pole, at a location below where the transmission line enters the Schedule 80 conduit. The pole-mounted ground bus bar shall be exothermically bonded to the pole ring ground system using a #4/0 AWG solid conductor.

B. Cabling from Concrete Pole to new DISTRICT Field Office1. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install all related mounting and cabling equipment to

support the connection of the relocated pole-mounted antenna to the new DISTRICT Field Office microwave radio equipment. The microwave radio transmission line shall be Andrew LDF4.5-50 to enable the line to be pulled through the 3-inch conduit.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install transmission line ground kits at the top of the pole at the antenna, at the bottom of the pole at the point where the line enters the conduit, and at the ground bus bar in the telecommunications room where the line exits the conduit.

3. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the DISTRICT approved floor penetration system for the 3-inch conduit and radio transmission line as depicted in figures at the end of this SECTION.

4. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a coaxial jumper cable from the radio to the antenna transmission line surge suppression device at the telecommunications room ground bus bar. The coaxial jumper cable shall be a continuous run of TIMES Microwave Systems LMR-400 with the appropriate connectors, and free from adaptors and splices.

5. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install weather boots for the new antenna transmission line at each end of the 3-inch conduits with and without transmission line installed. Provide the correct boot bushing to accommodate transmission line or no transmission line. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the 3-inch conduit ends are installed to allow for the installation of the weather boots without interference.

C. DISTRICT IT Equipment Room – Lockable room to support SFWMD IT/Communication/Internet equipment with a ceiling light to accommodate a free standing equipment rack (a minimum of 21” W x 36” D x 7’ H size), and dedicated 20 amp 120 VAC circuits as shown in figures at the end of this SECTION. This room shall have no windows and include a dehumidifier as indicated in the Contract Drawings. The equipment rack loading on the floor is 400 lbs. The lockset of the door on the IT Equipment Room in the new DISTRICT Field Office shall be particular to that door and provide for a secure and lockable space. Four (4) sets of keys for the IT Equipment Room shall be given to the DISTRICT.

D. USACE IT Equipment Room – Lockable room to support USACE IT/Communication/Internet equipment with a ceiling light to accommodate a free standing equipment rack and dedicated 20 amp 120 VAC circuits. This room shall have no windows and include a dehumidifier as indicated in the Contract Drawings. The lockset of the door on the IT Equipment Room in the new DISTRICT Field Office shall be particular to that door and provide for a secure and lockable space. Four (4) sets of keys for the IT Equipment Room shall be given to the USACE.

E. Grounding System1. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a bonding and grounding design and plan as

indicated in Section 16450 prior to installation.



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2. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a telecommunications room ground bus bar at the location depicted in figures at the end of this SECTION, above the entry location of the transmission line conduit, and bond it to the provided #4/0 grounding conductor from the new DISTRICT Field Office ground system with an exothermic weld.

F. Surge Suppression1. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install a dedicated two-pole circuit breaker and a surge

protection device (SPD) for the panel-board that feeds the telecommunications room, Atlantic Scientific ZoneDefender2.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install the transmission line grounding kits and surge protection devices for the microwave radio transmission lines, PolyPhaser AL-LSXM, to the telecommunications ground bus bar located in the telecommunications room.

G. Transmission Lines: The CONTRACTOR shall furnish a continuous length of the specified transmission line from the antenna pole to the new DISTRICT field office. The transmission lines shall be of continuous length without splices or adaptors.1. Vertical transmission lines shall be supported in intervals not to exceed 24” per the

DISTRICT’S requirements. Lines shall be secured to the waveguide ladder with Andrew Stainless Steel bolt-in Hanger Kits, or approved equivalent. Lines shall not be tied directly to tower members with plastic, wire, or stainless steel ties. No clip-on or strap-on hardware is acceptable.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall install all connectors on the transmission lines and make connections to the antennas and install adhesive lined heat shrinkable tubing over all outdoor connections.

3. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install grounding kits of the make and model specified.All transmission lines and waveguides shall be grounded and bonded, at the top near the antenna and bottom of the antenna pole using the appropriate grounding kits. Ground kits shall also be installed at the interior of the cable entry port in the new DISTRICT field office. The cut in the plastic jacket of the transmission lines made for grounding shall be carefully wrapped with rubber installing tape. The rubber tape shall then be covered with "Scotch" brand #88 all weather vinyl electrical tape or approved equivalent, per the manufacturer's instructions. Use of other grades of "Scotch" tape or their equivalents is not acceptable. The entire area to be sealed shall then be painted with "Scotchkote" brand electrical coating and covered with “Scotch” brand #88 all weather vinyl tape.

4. For ground kits installed near the antenna, a mechanical connection between the transmission line ground and the new DISTRICT field office is acceptable. The grounding strap near the antenna may be attached by bolting or clamping. Each ground strap shall be separately attached.

5. The CONTRACTOR shall route all new transmission lines into the new DISTRICT field office through the entrance bulkhead. The CONTRACTOR shall terminate all coaxial transmission lines to a new RF surge suppressor to be installed and bonded to the interior ground bar.

6. The CONTRACTOR shall submit the plan for installation of flex waveguide from elliptical waveguide connectors to the microwave radios to be approved by the District.

7. All elliptical waveguides shall be routed into the new DISTRICT field office through the entrance bulkhead.

8. The CONTRACTOR shall affix a stainless steel or brass tag to the end of each transmission line indicating the following:a. Antenna manufacturer and modelb. Antenna mounted elevation in feet, azimuth, tiltc. Antenna date of installationd. Coordinate site name (microwave antennas only)e. Main or Diversity antenna (microwave antennas only)



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H. Structured Cabling1. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, build, install, and test the new DISTRICT Field Office

structured cabling system for all the DISTRICT and USACE offices and cubicles, open areas, copier and conference areas.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the structured cabling system is constructed utilizing Siemon System 6 components.a. Category 6 cable typeb. Patch panels and telecommunication outletsc. Patch cordsd. Other ancillary components to complete the system

3. The CONTRACTOR shall install the cabling system patch panels on the wall of the IT Room and as shown in the drawings and terminate the network patch cords in to the equipment rack.Also, the CONTRACTOR shall install a patch panel in the USACE IT Room in a similarlocation and terminate the cables for the USACE communication system.

4. The CONTRACTOR shall install the telecommunications outlets in all the office locations as shown in the figures at the end of this SECTION of this specification. The CONTRACTORshall install the cabling from the telecommunications outlets to the patch panels as shown in figures at the end of this SECTION.

5. The CONTRACTOR shall label all cabling utilizing the P-Touch durable adhesive tape system or approved equivalent. Panel and termination labeling shall utilize the P-Touch durable adhesive tape system or approved equivalent. For common areas where USACE and DISTRICT outlets are to be installed, the CONTRACTOR shall provide the corresponding identification (i.e. DISTRICT, USACE)

6. The CONTRACTOR shall perform certification testing of the cabling system per the industry standards referenced in the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual 12th edition and the BICSI ITS Installation Methods Manual,6th edition or later and provide the test results documentation to the DISTRICT.

7. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all required patch cords for the connections between the network switch and the patch panels and also the network switch and the microwave radios, NetGuardian RTU and the rectifier system controller.

8. The wall mounted structured cabling horizontal cable patch panel shall be mounted in a wall rack system that swings out for cabling termination and future moves, additions, and changes to the structured cabling system. Included within this wall mounted rack there shall be a patch cord wire management panel with cover to support the network patch cords.

I. Network Components1. The CONTRACTOR shall disconnect, transfer, install, and test the new DISTRICT Field Office

network system that includes the following components currently installed in the existing trailer complex DISTRICT IT Room:a. Chatsworth Products #46053-503, 7-foot equipment relay rackb. Chatsworth Products #10485-519, Type 66 Block Mounting Barsc. Siemon #S66M1-50 with type S89D standoff brackets, Type 66 Blocksd. Solara Technical #10022-4, -48 VDC power supply/rectifier systeme. Solara Technical #10022-5, -48 Volt battery plantf. Wilmore Electronics #1725-48-120-60-P, -48VDC to 120VAC Power Inverterg. DPS Telecom NetGuardian 832A-G5, Network Management System RTUh. Temperature and Humidity sensor to be connected to the Network Management System

RTU i. Network Equipment Rack, rack shall be secured to the trailer floor in-kind to installation

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j. One Proxim Wireless Tsunami.GX 32 radio and all related mounting and cabling equipment to support the installation of the radio.

k. One Cisco Systems 3560 network switch.l. Atlantic Scientific DIN Rail Assembly

2. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install the DISTRICT the following components a. Harger Lightning and Grounding #RGBH141.519.25A, Telecommunications Room

Ground Bus Bar 3. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install all hardware components to bond the network

equipment rack, new wall mounted patch panel rack and components to the telecommunications room ground bus bar.

4. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and install all of the IT Room items shown in the figures at the end of this SECTION with the only exception of the IT Equipment Rack and the equipment inside the rack.

5. Provide for the ability of SFWMD staff and representatives to install telephones, copier, and computer equipment. All of the equipment will be maintained by SFWMD.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall test existing system by powering up and performing a “ping” test of the system. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the DISTRICT documentation of a successful test.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall verify the following azimuths of antennas during installation:1. C-44 Communications Tower: 235.89 degrees2. New Antenna Pole: 55.88 degrees

C. Cutover time shall be kept to a minimum such that the time no link is available for connectivity is less than 48 hours. This 48 hour cutover period must occur within a period from Monday 8:00 am to Thursday 5:00 pm.

D. During that 48 hour period, the disconnect of the antenna and related equipment of the microwave radio link at the existing trailer complex are to be relocated, installed, and tested by the CONTRACTOR.

E. The CONTRACTOR shall provide 14 calendar days notice to the DISTRICT prior to the movement of equipment from the existing trailer complex to the new DISTRICT field office. DISTRICT IT staff shall witness all of these efforts within the 48 hour cutover period.

F. Suggested Sequence of WORK for the CONTRACTOR to perform Cutover:1. Perform baseline testing and document the operation of the equipment2. The CONTRACTOR to give notice to the DISTRICT of cutover schedule3. Power off radio in the C-44 Communications Tower microwave shelter4. Align antennas at new DISTRICT field office and C-44 Communications Tower5. Disconnect and relocate the existing trailer complex DISTRICT IT Room rack and batteries6. Reconnect all relocated equipment from the existing trailer complex DISTRICT IT Room7. Power on radio in the C-44 Communications Tower microwave shelter8. Perform testing to demonstrate all equipment functional per baseline testing9. Once the communications system has been accepted, install all of the printers, phones, and

computers

3.02 NETWORK SYSTEM INSPECTION, TEST, CUTOVER, AND ALIGNMENT:



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A. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a Network Communication Installation Plan with a detailed schedule of all the activities necessary to complete a fully functional and accepted network system by the DISTRICT.

B. The Installation of the new Network Communication system will have the following WORKrequirements prior to the initiation of the 48 hour cutover and disconnecting any network equipment in the existing DISTRICT’s IT Room:1. All of the IT related items that are to be furnished and installed by the CONTRACTOR,

including all the structured cabling to the DISTRICT and USACE’s areas shall be installed and tested in accordance with 3.03-B of this specification section.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall perform a baseline test of the equipment in the existing IT Equipment Room and document the operation of the equipment.

3. The CONTRACTOR shall install a microwave antenna to the new antenna pole at an approximate height of 40 feet, this antenna will be relocated by the CONTRACTOR from the antenna pole at the existing trailer complex and it is identified in the Drawings as the Antenna to Indiantown.

4. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all of the WORK efforts associated with paragraph 2.02 sub-paragraphs A through E.

5. The new DISTRICT field office and compound shall be fully installed and operational with the exception of the Network System WORK required during the 48 hour cutover. This includes all of the associated earthwork with the DISTRICT field office area including but not limited to the access road, drainage swales, and grading. The relocation of furniture, printers, phones, and computers from the existing trailer shall occur within the 48 hour cutover period.

6. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days notice to the DISTRICT of when the IT Equipment and rack will be disconnected and transferred from the IT room in the existing DISTRICT’s IT Room to the new DISTRICT’s IT room. The CONTRACTOR is limited to a forty-eight (48) hour period of communication service interruption and the communication service interruption must occur between Monday 8:00 a.m. and Thursday 5:00 p.m. The DISTRICT’s IT staff will witness the WORK performed by the CONTRACTOR in this 48 hour period.

C. During the 48 hour cutover period, the CONTRACTOR shall turn off the radio in the C-44 Communication Tower shelter and shall align the existing microwave antenna on the C-44Communication Tower to ensure that proper communication is established between this antenna and the microwave antenna transferred to the new antenna pole at the new DISTRICT field office as shown in the figures at the end of this SECTION. The existing microwave antenna at the C-44Communication Tower that needs to be realigned is located on the southern leg of the communication tower at an approximate height of 114 feet. The existing antenna mount shall be relocated to the leg of the tri-leg nearest to the new DISTRICT field office and may be lowered up to five feet to facilitate the use of the existing transmission line.

D. Once mounting is complete, a full sweep of the transmission line for this antenna on the C-44 Tower shall be conducted by the CONTRACTOR. All WORK activities in the C-44 Communication Tower site shall be coordinated with the DISTRICT and will have DISTRICT’s oversight.

E. During the 48 hour cutover, the CONTRACTOR shall complete the following tasks:1. Relocate existing IT Equipment Rack and all IT Network Equipment from the existing

DISTRICT IT Room at the existing trailer complex to the new DISTRICT IT Room at the new DISTRICT field office.

2. Configure the switch in coordination with the DISTRICT.3. Install all Ethernet patch cord connections between the switch and the structured cabling system

patch panels.4. Install all Ethernet patch cord connections between the microwave radios, NetGuardian RTU,

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5. Install the power connection between the switch and the power inverter.6. Dress all the Ethernet patch cord cabling and the network switch power cable.7. Ensure that the network connection to the new DISTRICT Field Office is operational and ready

for use.8. Ensure that the DISTRICT Field Office telecommunications outlets are operational and ready

for use.9. The CONTRACTOR shall test all network systems in accordance with 3.03-A of this

specification section.

3.03 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE:

A. Network System Testing and Acceptance1. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the DISTRICT a system turn-up, testing, and acceptance

plan for approval. This plan shall be conducted during the 48 hour cutover and shall include but not be limited to the following: a. Coordinate with the DISTRICT to determine the specific configuration requirements for

the radios (frequency pairs to use, etc.), transmission line, and alignment testing.b. Ensure the received signal levels (RSL) are within the parameters in the transmission

path engineering report.c. Commission the radio links per the manufacturers suggested practices, as provided by the

DISTRICT.d. Demonstrate the radio on-board diagnostics function correctly.e. Demonstrate that the radio link Ethernet throughput speed meets radio specifications, as

provided by the DISTRICT.f. Demonstrate the functionality of all alarm connections to the NetGuardian RTU.

B. Structured Cabling Testing and Acceptance1. Prior to the 48 hour cutover, the CONTRACTOR shall test the Category 6 Cable system

utilizing a current calibrated test device listed for the purpose of testing a Category 6 cable plant. The test shall meet all the requirements in the ATP.

2. Upon completion of the cable installation the CONTRACTOR shall test all installed cable pairs for continuity and transmission performance based on the TIA industry standards. All test results shall be fully documented in paper and electronic records. All test records shall have the name of the person, name of the testing company, ID of the cable, the date of the test, the test unit model number, and test unit serial number listed on the records.

C. Relocated Microwave Network System Final Acceptance Notification - Within 48 hours of the completion of a successful 48 hour cutover by the CONTRACTOR, the DISTRICT will conduct system functional verification testing of the relocated network installed equipment by the CONTRACTOR. This system functional verification testing will include at a minimum a test of theexisting network management system monitoring and the enterprise WAN communications. The DISTRICT will provide notification to the CONTRACTOR that the relocated and test systems areeither operational or not operating. If the system is not operating the DISTRICT shall provide the CONTRACTOR cause of the failure to be resolved by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall correct the problem within 48 hours of the notification by the DISTRICT followed by a repeat system functional verification test performed by the DISTRICT.

3.04 REMOVAL OF REMAINING ITEMS:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall remove and return the microwave antenna to the DISTRICT defined in the Drawings as Antenna to C-44 currently mounted on the existing antenna concrete pole. The CONTRACTOR shall provide labor and materials for the transportation and off loading of the equipment at the DISTRICT Davis Tract located at the southeast quadrant of Hwy 70 & C-38 and thecorner of SR70 & Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County.



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B. All other items remaining in the DISTRICT IT Equipment Room shall be removed and disposed by the CONTRACTOR.

C. Remove and dispose the existing antenna pole from existing field office site.

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