Specifications

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F. The Contractor (including Subcontractor(s) if any) shall have a proven track record in
security projects. This must be shown by the inclusion of details of at least 3 projects similar
in scope and requirements which have been completed by the vendor in the last 2 years.
Names, addresses, and phone numbers of references for the 3 projects shall be included.
1.08 CONTRACTOR –TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND DATA NETWORK
A. The Contractor shall show proof of an existing contractual relationship with the approved
equipment manufacturer of the Telephone system and data/wireless network, and shall pass
through the manufacturer's certification to purchaser.
1. All components and hardware shall be sourced from the certifying manufacturer to
assure quality control and validity of the manufacturer's warranty.
B. The Contractor shall accept complete responsibility for the installation, certification, and
support of the system. Contractor must show proof that they have the certifying
manufacturer's support on all of these issues.
C. All work shall be performed and supervised by Telecommunications Technicians and Project
Managers who are qualified to install voice systems and to perform related tests as required
by the manufacturer in accordance with the manufacturer's methods.
D. The Telecommunications Technicians employed shall be fully trained and qualified by the
manufacturer on the installation and testing of the equipment to be installed. Evidence that
the vendor is a current certified installer of the manufacturer must be provided in writing prior
to work commencing on the telephone system.
E. The vendor (including subcontractor(s) if any) shall have a proven track record in telephone
and data network system projects. This must be shown by the inclusion of details of at least
three projects involving the installation of like-sized telephone systems which have been
completed by the vendor in the last two years. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of
references for the three projects shall be included.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Contractor shall be familiar with the location(s) where the work will be done. No additional
compensation will be made for items the Contractor claims he was not aware of during
bidding.
B. Work Area:
1. All work areas shall be cleaned at the end of each day. All debris shall be cleaned
and removed from the site and disposed of in the approved container for the site.
2. All equipment shall be moved out of common areas and stored in the Contractor’s lay
down area, or in other approved storage locations on site.
3. Any work that is low hanging, or may otherwise impede the general use of the space,
and cannot be removed, shall be flagged and cordoned off by the Contractor.
C. All equipment and parts shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Good
installation principles shall be used throughout the project.
D. All cables routed above the drop ceiling or in the ceiling area shall be installed square to the
building. Diagonal cable runs are not permissible.
E. All cut edges of conduits, boxes, raceway, etc., shall be trimmed and filed so that no burrs or
rough edges will damage cable as it is installed.
F. All surface raceways, including conduits in exposed areas shall be painted to match the
existing colors of the surrounding area.