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Introduction The following Statement of Work (SOW) defines the scope of the services that the Communications Cabling Integrator, hereafter referred to as “Contractor”, will provide to the Federal Publ... Introduction The following Statement of Work (SOW) defines the scope of the services that the Communications Cabling Integrator, hereafter referred to as “Contractor”, will provide to the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas in the Midland, TX office, hereafter referred to as the “Operator”. Purpose The purpose of this project is to install communications cabling and equipment as outlined in this SOW. Contractor will provide labor, materials, and equipment required to install a structured cabling system with shielded twisted-pair (STP) Category 6A voice and data connections at designated work area outlets from patch panel. Data outlets shall be RJ45 rated for Category 6A network cable. Voice outlets shall be RJ-11 terminations suitable for analog voice. Work includes all associated terminations (Ethernet 568-B, RJ-11), tie cabling, cable support systems throughout the suite, patch panels, and cable testing to accommodate the voice and cabling project as requested by the Operator for the new suite located at 1020 Andrews Hwy, Suite E, Midland, TX 79701. About this Document This document is intended to ensure that the Contractor and Operator share a common and equal understanding of the result that the Operator intends for this project. The information contained herein will describe the project scope and specify or refer to other existing documents, which may describe any hardware products to be included. Inclusions This Statement of Work includes the following: 1. Scope of Work to be Performed by Contractor A. Server Rack Enclosure B. Patch Panels C. Voice Cabling D. Data Cabling E. Cable Support System 2. Facility Impact Considerations 3. Warranty 4. Documentation and Completion 5. Site Visit 1. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, and labor to complete the work outlined below. All materials and supplies utilized shall be in new condition. The Contractor shall not re-purpose or otherwise utilize any existing data cabling, outlets, or connections without the approval of the Operator. A. Server Rack Enclosure a. Contractor shall provide one (1) APC NetShelter SX (Model AR3100), Server Rack Enclosure, 42U, Black, Standard-Depth-Height (78.5” x 23.63” x 43”) or like kind, specifications, and quality server rack enclosure with all associated hardware. b. Contractor must install and secure the cabinet to the floor as specified by the Operator. c. Contractor must provide and install a busbar on the backboard and ground to the building. Contractor must ground the new cabinet with #6 ground wire to the busbar. B. Patch Panels a. Contractor shall provide and install one (1) 48-port patch panel in the cabinet, as specified by the Operator. All data cables must be terminated and tested. Not all ports will be populated. b. Contractor shall provide and install one (1) 24-port patch panel in the cabinet, as specified by the Operator. c. Contractor will also provide one (1) 110 punch-block and mount on the backboard as specified by the Operator; and cross connect to the 24-port patch panel for analog/digital cross connections: i. Contractor will cross connect five (5) existing telco provided analog lines from backboard to the 110 punch-block and bridge to the 24-port patch panel. d. All cabling must be organized and secured. e. Patch Panel ports must be labeled, as specified by the Operator. C. Voice Cabling a. Contractor will extend, secure, test, and label analog POTS lines from the telco providers point of termination to the supplied server rack enclosure. b. Contractor shall extend, secure, test, and label one pair to a duplex port receptacle in each location (see Appendix A). Total number of analog wall drops 2: i. The Work Room as outlined by Operator on drawing (for analog use). ii. The Receptionist space as outlined by Operator on drawing (for analog use). c. All cabling must be organized and secured. d. All faceplates and jacks must be the color white. D. Data Cabling a. All cabling must adhere to ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B standards and industry best practices. b. Contractor shall provide, install, secure, terminate, test, and label Category 6A STP Plenum grade cable from patch panels to termination points throughout the suite as outlined by the Operator. See Appendix A. Total number of data wall drops: 36 c. All data drops will be single port, except where voice cabling is included, which shall be run for duplex ports. d. All drop locations have existing conduit with pull string and receptacles. e. Contractor shall provide a ten (10) foot service loop for each cable pulled at each end of each run. f. All cabling must be organized and secured in the cable support system. g. All STP data cabling will be blue-colored. h. All faceplates and jacks must be the color white. E. Cable Support System a. Contractor will purchase, provide, and install a cable management ladder from the server rack enclosure to the backboard. b. Contractor will purchase, provide, and install a cable tray that runs from the Server Room and continues throughout the entire suite to support the data cables running to the offices. Install proper cable support system, providing supports spaced no more than 5 feet apart, and within manufacturer’s requirements for fill ratio and load rating. c. All cabling must have a system to support overhead delivery of voice and data connections to the rack enclosure in the Server Room. All cabling must be organized and secured in accordance with industry standards. Cabling should be supported by cable trays, Loop Cable Hangers, and conduit where necessary through the suite. 2. Facilities Impact Considerations a. Contractor will ensure that all wiring meets national fire protection standards and codes. b. Contractor will follow all industry standard safety rules, regulations, and guidelines. c. Contractor is responsible for the cleanup and disposal of refuse generated in the performance of their duties. d. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items they may have damaged or destroyed during the performance of this task. e. All work, deliveries and testing will be conducted during normal business hours unless otherwise scheduled with the Operator. 3. Warranty The contractor warrants that all products furnished under this contract, including packaging and markings, will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will conform with the specifications and all other requirements of this contract. When return for correction or replacement is required, the contractor is responsible for all costs of transportation and for risk of loss in transit. 4. Documentation a. All Contactor installed equipment, cabling, and testing of said equipment shall be recorded in final closeout documentation. The contractor must also document the cable support system pathway and terminations. b. All documentation provided by the Contractor shall be generated using supported versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio, where applicable. The Contractor shall convey all documentation via electronic transfer utilizing email, secure file transfer services, or other means. c. Contractor shall provide documentation showing the location of cable termination points 5. Site Visit Prior to submission of quotation, the Contractor will conduct an on-site walk-through with staff at the Federal Public Defender office, 1020 Andrews Hwy - Suite E, Midland, TX 79701 to provide recommendations based on the content of this document. Site contact is Angela Kessel, (210) 472-6700. Amendment 06/27/2022 - Site visits should be scheduled for July 6 or July 7. Please contact the CO for scheduling. 6. Submission of Quotes Quotes should be submitted by email to the following: Phillip_Reyes@fd.org Angela_Kessel@fd.org