PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS – CABLING RFP (TOTAL OF 1500 CAT6 DROPS)
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Cabling) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
This primary cabling will be for the new Prairie-Hills Junior High School in Markham, Illinois.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
STRUCTURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND ENCLOSURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Voice Cabling
B. Data Cabling
C. Wireless Cabling
D. Overhead Projector Data Cabling
E. Video Conference Cabling
F. Video Distribution over Data Cabling (Closed Circuit Video Distribution System)
G. USB Cabling (Cat 6e and USB)
H. Fiber Optic Cabling
I. RGBHV Cabling
J. HDMI Cabling
K. 3.5mm Audio Cabling
L. Classroom Audio
M. Open Racks
N. Four post server racks
O. Distribution frames, cross-connection equipment, enclosures, and outlets.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Section 16123 - Building Wire and Cable.
B. Section 16060 - Grounding and Bonding: Electrical system grounding and bonding.
C. Section 16131 - Conduit.
D. Section 16134 - Cable Trays
E. Section 16138 - Boxes.
F. Section 16782 - Closed Circuit Video Distribution System
1.03 COODRINATION OF WORK
A. Contractor shall furnish and install all conduit/raceway as required for the structured cabling
distribution system. This includes all raceway explicitly shown on plans or generically required
for a complete, functional system.
B. Contractor shall furnish and install all specialty backboxes for devices as required for the
structured cabling distribution system. This includes all backboxes explicitly shown on plans or
generically required for a complete, functional system.
C. Contractor shall furnish and install all branch circuits required for the structured cabling
distribution system as specified. This includes all circuits explicitly shown on plans or generically
required for a complete, functional system.
STRUCTURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND ENCLOSURES
1.04 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ICEA S-90-661 - Category 3, 5, & 5e Individually Unshielded Twisted Pair Indoor Cable for Use
in General Purpose and LAN Communications Wiring Systems; Insulated Cable Engineers
Association; 2002.
B. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code; 2008.
C. TIA-455-21 - FOTP-21 - Mating Durability of Fiber Optic Interconnecting Devices; Rev A,
1988(R 2002).
D. TIA-492AAAB - Detail Specification for 50-um Core Diameter/125-um Cladding Diameter
Class Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical Fibers; 1998 (R 2002).
E. TIA-492CAAA - Detail Specification for Class IVa Dispersion-Unshifted Single-Mode Optical
Fibers; 1998 (R 2002).
F. TIA-526-7 - OFSTP-7 - Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-Mode Fiber
Cable Plant; 2002.
G. TIA-526-14 - OFSTP-14 - Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber
Cable Plant; Rev A, 1998(R2003).
H. TIA/EIA-568-B.1 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 1:
General Requirements; Rev B, 2001; Addenda 1-7.
I. TIA/EIA-568-B.2 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 2:
Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components; Rev B, 2001; Addenda 1-11.
J. TIA/EIA-568-B.3 - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard - Part 3: Optical
Fiber Cabling Components Standard, and Addendum 1 - Additional Transmission Performance
Specifications for 50/125 um Optical Fiber Cables; Rev B, 2000; Addendum 1.
K. TIA-569 - Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; 2009.
L. TIA/EIA-606 - Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure; Rev A,
2002.
M. ANSI/J-STD-607 - Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for
Telecommunications; Rev A, 2002.
N. UL 444 - Communications Cables; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.
O. UL 497 - Standard for Protectors for Paired-Conductor Communications Circuits; Current
Edition, Including All Revisions.
P. UL 1581 - Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords; Current Edition,
Including All Revisions.
Q. UL 1863 - Standard for Communications-Circuit Accessories; Current Edition, Including All
Revisions.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
2. Installation methods.
B. Shop Drawings: Show compliance with requirements on isometric schematic diagram of
network layout, showing cable routings, telecommunication closets, rack and enclosure layouts
and locations, service entrance, and grounding, prepared and approved by BICSI Registered
Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
C. Manufacturer Qualifications.
D. Installer Qualifications.
E. Test Plan: Complete and detailed plan, with list of test equipment, procedures for inspection
and testing. Submit along with product data. ______
F. Field Test Reports.
G. Project Record Documents: Prepared and approved by BICSI Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD).
1. Record actual locations of outlet boxes and distribution frames.
2. Show as-installed color coding, pair assignment, polarization, and cross-connect layout.
3. Identify distribution frames and equipment rooms by room number on contract drawings.
H. Operation and Maintenance Data: List of all components with part numbers, sources of
supply, and operation and maintenance instructions; include copy of project record documents.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: At least 3 years experience manufacturing products of the type
specified.
B. Installer Qualifications: A company having at least 3 years experience in the installation and
testing of the type of system specified, and:
1. Employing a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
2. Supervisors and installers factory certified by manufacturers of products to be installed.
3. Employing BICSI Registered Cabling Installation Technicians (RCIT) for all work.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.
B. Keep stored products clean and dry.
1.08 WARRANTY
A. The installing Contractor shall provide from the prime data and voice wiring distribution
equipment manufacturer a 25 year warranty.
1. Cable conductors shall have test data that includes sufficient information to fully identify the
conductors or paired conductors according to the practices established in ANSI/TIA/EIA
Telecommunication Building Wiring Standards. The test results must be provided on 3.5" DOS
formatted diskettes, in one of the following file formats:
a. ASCII File
b. Manufacturer of hand-held tester formatted file
2. Installing Contractor shall be responsible (at installing Contractors expense) for satisfying all
requirements necessary as stipulated by warranty provider.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Cabling and Equipment:
1. Cable Manufacturers
a. Mohawk
b. Berk-Tek
c. Superior Essex
2. Modular Jack Manufacturers
a. Hubbell
b. Ortronics
c. Leviton
2.02 SYSTEM DESIGN
A. Provide a complete permanent system of cabling and pathways for voice and data
communications, including cables, conduits and wireways, pull wires, support structures,
enclosures and cabinets, and outlets.
1. Comply with TIA/EIA-568 and TIA/EIA-569, latest editions.
2. Entire system shall be Cat 6e certified and warranteed unless otherwise noted. All cabling is
specified as Mohawk GigLAN or equal Berk-Tek or Superior Essex.
3. Provide fixed cables and pathways that comply with NFPA 70 and ANSI/J-STD-607 and are UL
listed or third party independent testing laboratory certified.
4. In this project, the term plenum is defined as return air spaces above ceilings, inside ducts,
under raised floors, and other air-handling spaces.
B. Main Distribution Frame (MDF): Centrally located support structure for terminating
backbone cables, functioning as point of presence to external service provider.
1. Locate main distribution frame as indicated on the drawings.
2. Capacity: As required to terminate all cables required by design criteria plus minimum
25 percent spare space.
C. Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF): Support structures for terminating horizontal cables
that extend to telecommunications outlets.
1. Locate intermediate distribution frames as indicated on the drawings.
D. Backbone Cabling: Cabling, pathways, and terminal hardware connecting intermediate
distribution frames (IDF's) with main distribution frame (MDF), wired in star topology with main
distribution frame at center hub of star.
E. Cabling to Outlets: Specified horizontal cabling, wired in star topology to distribution frame
located at center hub of star; also referred to as "links".
2.03 PATHWAYS
A. Conduit: As specified in Section 16131; provide pull cords in all conduit.
B. Underground Service Entrance: PVC, Type EPC-40 conduit.
2.04 COPPER CABLE AND TERMINATIONS
A. Voice Cabling
1. Backbone Voice
a. Copper Backbone Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 3 solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 100 pairs formed into 25-pair binder groups; covered with gray
thermoplastic jacket and complying with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest editions of
TIA/EIA-568 and ICEA S-90-661, and UL 444.
1) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
2) Provide cable having conductors twisted at minimum rate of two per foot; actual length and
frequency of twists at manufacturer's option.
3) Color code conductors in accordance with ICEA S-90-661.
4) Each patch panel port shall have two pair terminated
5) Provide minimum 40% spare pairs
2. Horizontal Voice
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with White jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: White
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Voice Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
B. Data Cabling
1. Horizontal Data
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with blue jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: Blue
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
2. Wireless
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with Green jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: Green
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
3. Overhead Projector Data Cabling
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with Yellow jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: Yellow
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
4. Video Conference Cabling
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with Black jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: Black
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
5. Video Distribution over Data Cable
a. Cable
1) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with Orange jacket and
complying with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(a) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(b) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
b. Jacks and Connectors
1) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high impact
thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and UL
1863.
(a) Color: Orange
(b) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(c) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
6. USB Cabling
a. Horizontal USB - Cat 6 Connector
1) Cable
(a) Copper Horizontal Cable: TIA/EIA-568 Category 6e solid conductor unshielded twisted pair
(UTP), 24 AWG, 100 ohm; 4 individually twisted pairs; covered with Red jacket and complying
with all relevant parts of and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568 and UL 444.
(1) Provide NFPA 70 type CMP plenum-rated cable.
(2) Mohawk GigaLAN or equal
2) Jacks and Connectors
(a) RJ-45, non-keyed, terminated with 110-style insulation displacement connectors; high
impact thermoplastic housing; complying with same standard as specified horizontal cable and
UL 1863.
(1) Color: Red
(2) Performance: 500 mating cycles.
(3) Data Jacks: 4-pair, pre-wired to T568A configuration, with color-coded indications for T568B
configuration.
b. Horizontal USB - USB Connector
1) Cable
(a) Custom terminated USB cable length as required
(b) Terminated A-to-A
2) Jacks and Connectors
(a) USB Pass through Connector
(1) USB A-to-A
(2) Color: Blue
C. Patch Cords:
1. Patch cords are to be provided for all ports within patch panels and at user ports (i.e. office
space or classroom). Cords to be miscellaneous lengths as required (verify with Owner and in
field). Cords to be color to match system.
2. Patch cords shall be provided for all cabling to include but not limited to data, voice, wireless,
overhead projectors, USB, video conference, video distribution, HDMI, 15 pin VGA, 3.5mm
Audio and Coax with F connectors for video distribution. All patch cords are to be factory made.
All patch cords will be stranded construction unshielded twisted pair and be constructed
following all TIA/EIA 568A, TSB-36, TSB-40 standards.
b. Contractor shall provide proper length patch cables to facilitate moves and changes. Final
layout of wiring closets shall determine proper patchcord lengths. Example lengths are listed
below.
c. Patch cords shall be category (5e, 6, etc.) to match specified horizontal voice and data
cabling.
2.05 FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND ADAPTORS
A. Fiber Optic Backbone Cable: # as noted on drawings-fiber, multimode 50/125 um, complying
with TIA-492AAAB; covered with orange cable jacket and complying with relevant portions of
and addenda to latest edition of TIA/EIA-568.
1. Provide NFPA 70 type OFNP nonconductive-plenum-rated cable.
2. All fiber optic cables shall be run in (and protected by) plenum rated indoor corrugated
innerduct. Contractor shall size innerduct as required.
B. Fiber Optic Adapters and Connectors: Duplex SC, push-on-push-off type, multimode adaptors
with zirconia ceramic alignment sleeves; complying with relevant parts and addenda to latest
edition of TIA/EIA-568 and with maximum attenuation of 0.3 dB at 1300 nm with less than 0.2
dB change after 500 mating cycles when tested in accordance with TIA-455-21.
C. Fiber patch cords
1. Provide full complement of patch cords sized as required.
2.06 CROSS-CONNECTION EQUIPMENT
A. Connector Blocks for Category 5e and Up Cabling: Type 110 insulation displacement
connectors; capacity sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.
B. Patch Panels for Copper Cabling: Sized to fit EIA standard 19 inch wide equipment racks; 0.09
inch thick aluminum; cabling terminated on Type 110 insulation displacement connectors;
printed circuit board interface.
1. Jacks: Non-keyed RJ-45, suitable for and complying with same standard as cable to be
terminated; maximum 48 ports per standard width panel.
2. Capacity: Provide ports sufficient for cables to be terminated plus 25 percent spare.
3. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port, numbered
consecutively; comply with TIA/EIA-606 using encoded identifiers.
4. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.
5. Provide full height (min 2U) patch cord organizers for each patch panel
a. Minimum 2U height
b. Panel material: 16 ga cold-rolled steel
c. cover material: 16 ga cold-rolled steel
d. Ring: 0.225" diameter steel road
e. Black power coat
f. Front and rear rings
g. Front and rear cover
6. Patch Cords: Provide one patch cord for patch panel port.
7. Jack colors in patch panel shall match system wiring colors (ex, data - Blue, Voice - White,
etc.)
C. Patch Panels for Fiber Optic Cabling: Sized to fit EIA standard 19 inch wide equipment racks;
0.09 inch thick aluminum.
1. Adaptors: As specified above under FIBER OPTIC CABLING; maximum of 24 duplex adaptors
per standard panel width.
2. Labels: Factory installed laminated plastic nameplates above each port, numbered
consecutively; comply with TIA/EIA-606 using encoded identifiers.
3. Provide incoming cable strain relief and routing guides on back of panel.
4. Provide rear cable management tray at least 8 inches deep with removable cover.
5. Provide dust covers for unused adaptors.
6. Patch Cords: Provide one patch cord for each patch panel port.
2.07 RGBHV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
A. Final wall mounted connector shall be female to female 15-pin pass through type.
Coordinate cable connectors with face plate module.
B. Cabling shall be preconnectorized type: One of the following (no substitutions)
1. Hubbell Plug-n-Play
2. Rapid Run
C. Verify connection type/method and raceway capacity based upon submitted cables and
jacks.
2.08 HDMI DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
A. Final wall mounted connector shall be female to female HDMI pass through type. Coordinate
cable connectors with face plate module.
B. Cabling shall be preconnectorized type: One of the following (no substitutions)
1. Hubbell Plug-n-Play
2. Rapid Run
C. Verify connection type/method and raceway capacity based upon submitted cables and
jacks.
2.09 3.5mm Audio system
A. Final wall/ceiling mounted connector 3.5mm Mini stereo jack
1. Stereo pair connectors shall be Red for right channel and White for left channel
B. Audio cables shall be field terminated at each end to male RCA connectors.
1. Terminations shall be solder type
C. Cable shall be 25AWG shielded low capacitance audio connecting cable
1. Single Channel Audio: Belden (or equal) 8421 shall be used. Two Channel Audio: Belden audio
(or equal) 8416.
D. Verify connection type/method and raceway capacity based upon submitted cables and
jacks.
2.10 Classroom Audio - Solution B
A. RDL TX-PA40D Audio Power Amplifier
1. Inputs: 2 @ 10K ohm balanced
2. Input Level: 400 mV (RMS) minimum
3. Frequency Response: 35 Hz TO 30 kHz
4. THD: less than .35%
5. Noise: less than -60 dB
6. Output: 8 ohom balanced, 6 watts RMS
7. Power: 24 to 33 Vdc @ 1500mA
B. Tannoy CMS601 DCEM Recessed Ceiling Speaker
1. Tile bridge for lay-in ceiling application
2. Plaster mud ring where required
C. Altronix Power Supply 1. 24VDC output
2. Number of circuits as required. One circuit per classroom
3. Total capacity as required (1.5A DC per RDL TX-PA40D)
4. Output fuses rated a 1.5 amp
5. 115 VAC Input
2.11 ENCLOSURES
A. Backboards: Interior grade plywood without voids, 3/4 inch thick; UL-labeled fire-retardant.
1. Size: As indicated on drawings.
2. Do not paint over UL label.
B. Racks and Cabinets:
1. Racks (Open bay): EIA-310-D standard 19 inch wide component racks.
a. All data/network cabinets shall be open bay relay racks designed in accordance with EIA RS310c STANDARDS (19"). The racks shall be constructed of aluminum with durable black
polyurethane or mill finish designed for 19" rack mount equipment. Racks shall be 84" high.
1) 16 gage steel construction with corrosion resistant finish; vertical and horizontal cable
management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, and grounding lug.
2) Vertical U-channel
3) 6.5" channel depth (unless specified on drawing as 14" channel depth)
4) EIA hole pattern front and rear.
5) Vertical cable management rings
6) Floor and ceiling cable access for routing and management of distribution cables.
7) Cable support bracket kit for ladder rack.
8) Ladder rack shall be securely attached to top of cabinets and wall to provide cable raceway
path and structural support.
9) All MDF racks shall be secured to floor through approved anchors.
10) Slotted ducts for cable management
11) Each rack shall include 1 prewired AL4000BC raceway with 12 5-20R duplex receptacles
2. 4 Post Server Rack
a. Racks (Open bay): EIA-310-D standard 19 inch wide component racks.
1) All data/network cabinets shall be open bay relay racks designed in accordance with EIA RS310c STANDARDS (19"). The racks shall be constructed of aluminum with durable black
polyurethane or mill finish designed for 19" rack mount equipment. Racks shall be 84" high.
(a) 2' Wide X 3" Deep 4 Post
(b) 16 gage steel construction with corrosion resistant finish; vertical and horizontal cable
management channels, top and bottom cable troughs, and grounding lug.
(c) EIA hole pattern front and rear.
(d) Vertical cable management rings
(e) Floor and ceiling cable access for routing and management of distribution cables.
(f) Cable support bracket kit for ladder rack.
(g) Ladder rack shall be securely attached to top of cabinets and wall to provide cable raceway
path and structural support.
(h) All MDF racks shall be secured to floor through approved anchors.
(i) Slotted ducts for cable management
(j) Each rack shall include 1 prewired AL4000BC raceway with 12 5-20R duplex receptacles
3. Hinged Wall Mount Rack: EIA-310-D standard 19 inch wide component racks.
a. Hinged wall mount racks designed to mount 19" equipment. Racks shall be minimum of 36"
high and manufactured from 16-gauge steel with a durable black polyurethane finish.
b. 8 gage aluminum brackets, hinged to allow access to back of installed components.
c. High quality 16 Gauge CRS construction
d. One set of fully adjustable (front to rear) 19" #12-24 tapped mounting rails
e. Two hinge design to allow body section of cabinet to be opened for easy access to rear of
equipment
f. Door hinge which allows fully reversible design.
g. Top and bottom cabinet knockouts
h. Plexiglas door
i. grilled bottom for ventilation
j. Color as directed by architect
k. Electric cooling fan
l. Rack mounted power strip.
4. Security Boxes for Wireless Access Points
a. Hubbell Wall box WBW10W
b. Vented steel enclosure
c. Durable powder coat
d. Cable entray/exit: four 7/8" round knock-out openings on sides, top and bottom
e. Cable entry/exit: one 1 3/8" knock-out on back.
f. Accepts most standard, low voltage wireless access points to mount plate with VELCRO cable
ties or welf tapping screws.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
A. Comply with latest editions and addenda of TIA/EIA-568, TIA/EIA-569, ANSI/J-STD-607, NFPA
70, and SYSTEM DESIGN as specified in PART 2.
3.02 PATHWAYS
A. Underground Service Entrance: Install conduit at least 18 inches below finish grade; encase in
at least 3 inches thick concrete for at least 60 inches out from the building line.
B. Install with the following minimum clearances:
1. 48 inches from motors, generators, frequency converters, transformers, x-ray equipment,
and uninterruptible power systems.
2. 12 inches from power conduits and cables and panelboards.
3. 5 inches from fluorescent and high frequency lighting fixtures.
4. 6 inches from flues, hot water pipes, and steam pipes.
C. Conduit:
1. Do not install more than 2 (two) 90 degree bends in a single horizontal cable run.
2. Leave pull cords in place where cables are not initially installed.
3. Conceal conduit under floor slabs and within finished walls, ceilings, and floors except where
specifically indicated to be exposed.
a. Conduit may remain exposed to view in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and
telecommunications rooms.
b. Treat conduit in crawl spaces and under floor slabs as if exposed to view.
c. Where exposed to view, install parallel with or at right angles to ceilings, walls, and structural
members.
d. Under floor slabs, locate conduit at 12 inches, minimum, below vapor retarder; seal
penetrations of vapor retarder around conduit.
D. Grounding and Bonding: Perform in accordance with ANSI/J-STD-607 and NFPA 70.
E. Firestopping: Seal openings around pathway penetrations through fire-rated walls, partitions,
floors, and ceilings.
F. Cable Routing
1. All cabling to re routed within approved raceway or above lay-in ceiling. Cabling shall be
hidden by ceiling or raceway in all locations of the building with the exception of IDF and MDF
rooms or as otherwise noted on the drawings.
a. Where cable tray is provided, route cabling within cable tray.
b. Where conduit sleeve is provided, route cabling within conduit sleeve
c. Above lay-in ceilings, where cable tray or conduit sleeves are not available:
1) Where raceway for cabling is not provided, Contractor shall run cabling through Erico
Cablecat 2" J hooks.
(a) J hooks shall be directly attached to building structure at a maximum of 4'-0" center-tocenter.
(b) Additional J hooks will be added as necessary to limit the maximum cable catenary (cable
sag) to 12" maximum.
(c) Install tye-wraps around all J hooks upon completion of cable pulls.
(d) J hook cable density shall not exceed 60% of the maximum cable count suggested by
manufacture. If necessary, provide additional level of J hooks for high cable density runs.
(e) Contractor shall provide all mounting hardware (threaded rod, unistrut, etc.) Necessary to
solidly mounted, complete cable raceway system.
3.03 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND CABLING
A. Cabling:
1. Do not bend cable at radius less than manufacturer's recommended bend radius; for
unshielded twisted pair use bend radius of not less than 4 times cable diameter.
2. Do not over-cinch or crush cables.
3. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended cable pull tension.
4. When installing in conduit, use only lubricants approved by cable manufacturer and do not
chafe or damage outer jacket.
B. Service Loops (Slack or Excess Length): Provide the following minimum extra length of cable,
looped neatly:
1. At Distribution Frames: 120 inches.
2. At Outlets - Copper: 12 inches.
C. Copper Cabling:
1. Category 5e/6: Maintain cable geometry; do not untwist more than 1/2 inch from point of
termination.
2. For 4-pair cables in conduit, do not exceed 25 pounds pull tension.
3. Copper Cabling Not in Conduit: Use only type CMP plenum-rated cable as specified.
D. Fiber Optic Cabling:
1. Prepare for pulling by cutting outer jacket for 10 inches from end, leaving strength members
exposed. Twist strength members together and attach to pulling eye.
2. Support vertical cable at intervals as recommended by manufacturer.
E. Wall-Mounted Racks and Enclosures:
1. Install to plywood backboards only, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Mount so height of topmost panel does not exceed 78 inches above floor.
F. Floor-Mounted Racks and Enclosures: Permanently anchor to floor in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.
G. Field-Installed Labels: Comply with TIA/EIA-606 using encoded identifiers.
1. Cables: Install color coded labels on both ends.
2. Outlets: Label each jack on its face plate as to its type and function, with a unique numerical
identifier.
3. Patch Panels: Label each jack as to its type and function, with a unique numerical identifier.
4. Patch Cords: Label with jack identifier corresponding to initial installation.
3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Comply with inspection and testing requirements of specified installation standards.
B. Visual Inspection:
1. Inspect cable jackets for certification markings.
2. Inspect cable terminations for color coded labels of proper type.
3. Inspect outlet plates and patch panels for complete labels.
4. Inspect patch cords for complete labels.
C. Testing - Copper Cabling and Associated Equipment:
1. Test as required to support manufactures' system warranty
2. Test backbone cables after termination but before cross-connection.
3. Test backbone cables for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity
between connectors and between conductors and shield, if cable has overall shield.
4. Category 3 Backbone: Perform attenuation test.
5. Category 5e/6 Links: Perform tests for wire map, length, attenuation, NEXT, and propagation
delay.
D. Testing - Fiber Optic Cabling:
1. Backbone: Perform optical fiber end-to-end attenuation test using an optical time domain
reflectometer (OTDR) and manufacturer's recommended test procedures; perform verification
acceptance tests and factory reel tests.
2. Multimode Backbone: Perform tests in accordance with TIA/EIA-526-14 Method B.
E. Final Testing: After all work is complete, including installation of telecommunications outlets,
and telephone dial tone service is active, test each voice jack for dial tone.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS – INTERFACES RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Interfaces) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District
144. These interfaces will provide connectivity between network hardware and locations.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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2 Long wavelength SFP Fiber (single-mode) transceiver (example: Cisco GLC-LH-SM).
12 Short wavelength SFP Fiber transceiver (example: Cisco GLC-SX-MM).
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
NETWORK SWITCHES RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Network Switches) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School
District 144. These switches will provide connectivity for all district locations, including the new
Prairie-Hills Junior High School.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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Network switches to be installed and utilized throughout the district including the new
Prairie-Hills Junior High School. Here is the breakdown of the 149 units being requested:
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(2) Gigabit Core Switches (example: Cisco 6513).
(60) 48-port Gigabit Switches (example: Cisco 3750).
(21) 24-port Gigabit Switches (example: Cisco 3750).
(64) 24-port Gigabit PoE Switches (example: Cisco 3750-E).
(2) 8-port Gigabit Switches (example: Cisco WS-C3750G-12S-S).
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
RACKS RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Racks) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
These racks will be installed in the main MDF at the new Prairie-Hills Junior High School and
other locations throughout the district.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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8 total rack units to be used throughout the district including the new Prairie-Hills Junior
High School. 44U, 4-post open frame rack units. An example would be the EIA-310-E, ROHS
unit.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
ROUTERS RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Routers) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
These routers are to be installed and configured for the schools in the district including the new
Prairie-Hills Junior High School, Markham Park, Highlands, Nob Hill, Fieldcrest, Chateaux, Mae
Jemison, and Primary Academic Center.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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8 State-of-the-Art Routers with at least 2 Gigabit LAN ports to be used in all district
buildings. There will be cross-communication between all of the units. An example of
an applicable router would be the Cisco 3900 series.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
SERVERS RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Servers) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
These servers will be used for DNS, DHCP, Email, and Proxy services. In addition, switch servers
are required for control and communication with existing as well as new servers.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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16 State-of-the-Art Servers with Dual-Processors, 8GB ECC RAM, RAID Controller, 3 or more
SAS HDDs, 2 Gigabit LAN adapters (example: HP Proliant DL580 G7).
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11 KVM switch with monitor (example: Belkin 19” Single Rail LCD Rack Console).
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLIES (UPS) RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (UPS) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
These UPS units will be utilized throughout the district in order to provide uninterruptable
power to servers and network hardware. The units identified below are for the MDF and IDF
rooms in the new Prairie-Hills Junior High School as well as existing locations.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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53 total UPS units to be configured and deployed throughout the district including the new
Prairie-Hills Junior High School. The breakdown is as follows:
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(21) 3000VA 110V Rack Mount (example: APC SMART-UPS 3000VA RM 2U LCD
120V).
(2) 1000VA 110V Rack Mount (example: APC SMART-UPS 1000VA USB & Serial RM
2U 120V).
(27) 600VA 110V Rack Mount (example: APC SMART-UPS 750VA LCD RM 2U 120V)
( 2) 12000 VA 220V Rack Mount
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
VIDEO COMPONENTS AND VIDEO CONTENT STORAGE RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Video Components and Video Content Storage) for
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144. Both have been combined in this RFP to allow for a
“complete” video distribution solution to the district. The required hardware will vary
depending on the proposed solutions.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a for a video component/video content storage solutions using the following system
requirements:
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IP Based System
IPTV – Digital TV
Web-Based Central Management Console
Content Neutral
Content Storage and Cataloging
Learning Standards Linked to Content
Calendar Scheduling
Video Content Creation
Live Wireless Broadcasting
Video on Demand, DVD Availability
Reporting, Training
Integrate with Existing Infrastructure for Video/Sound
Desktop Video Conferencing, Bulletin Board
Remote Control of Devices, Projector/DVD, Cameras, et cetera
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
VOIP RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (VoIP) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
The proposed solution should provide everything required for the VoIP system. The VoIP
system will support the district including all schools as well as the district office.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a detailed solution and bid for the following:
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A hosted or hardware solution to provide VoIP services for the entire school district. Any
solution needs to be able to utilize our interconnectivity between buildings (current service
provided with AT&T OPT-E-MAN). While approximately 350 phones are currently being
used, any solution should be able to accommodate an increase in phones. At this time, the
district has 3 PRIs total. 2 PRIs are used for incoming and outgoing calls. 1 additional PRI is used
for call forwarding. There are currently PoE connections wherever phones would be placed, the
majority of those connections are on Cisco WS-CE500-24PC switches, but that may change.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROLLERS RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Wireless Access Controllers) for Prairie-Hills Elementary
School District 144. These wireless access controllers will need to be compatible to manage the
existing Cisco Aironet 1250 units as well as new units proposed under the district’s Wireless
Access Points RFP.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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8 Wireless Access Controllers to manage access points at all district schools. As noted
above, the controllers must be compatible with existing and future wireless access point
hardware.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Wireless Access Points) for Prairie-Hills Elementary
School District 144. These wireless access points will need to be controllable and work in
conjunction with the existing Cisco Aironet 1250 units the district has.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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85 State-of-the-Art Wireless Access Points with Gigabit PoE LAN ports. 60 units will be
configured and setup in the new Prairie-Hills Junior High School with the remaining
being deployed throughout other schools in the district. An example would be the Cisco
Aironet 3500 series of Wireless Access Points.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References
PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, 470 APPLICATION
BACKUP RFP
This is an RFP for Internal Connections (Backup) for Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144.
This backup unit will be used to backup data from district servers. It will need to be accessible
on the network and have the ability to perform data restoration.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide a bid for the following hardware:
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1 rack-mountable backup unit, at least 7TB in capacity with software for restoration of data.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 reserves the right to accept or refuse any proposal
based upon decisions that are in the best interest of the school district.
Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 will utilize, but not be limited to, the following
criteria in reviewing the bid submission:
1. Price
2. Overall responsiveness to the RFP
3. Vendor’s experience and ability to perform
4. References