2013 Structured Cabling Specifications

2013 STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND MATERIAL

SPECIFICATIONS
State of Indiana
Department of Administration
Division of Information Technology
Communication Services
Indiana Government Center North
100 North Senate Ave., Room N551
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 232-5992
Version 2013-01
June 7,2013
Revision By:
Kye Waltermire
State of Indiana
Division of Information Technology
2013 Structured Cabling System
Installation and Material Specifications
Table of Contents
Section
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General Provisions
Scope of Projects & System Descriptions
Installation General Specifications
Cable Distribution General Specifications
Communications Equipment Rooms & Closets
Cable Specifications
Cable Installation Requirements
Campus Backbone Specifications
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Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Interbuilding (Campus) Backbone Drawings

Intrabuilding (Riser) Backbone Drawings
Schedule of Jack Locations and Individual Building Drawings
Sample MC / HC Cabinet Drawings
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SECTION 1
General Provisions - Mandatory
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Specifications Sections, apply to work in this Section
1.2
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Following are explanations of terms and abbreviations appearing throughout this RFP. Other special terms may be
used in the RFP, but they are more localized and defined where they appear, rather than in the following list. [Add
any other terms or abbreviations that will be used repeatedly throughout the RFP.]
Acceptance
The designated period following completion of installation and related training

activities. During the acceptance period, the State will evaluate all features and
performance.
AIA
American Institute of Architects
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
AWG
American Wire Gage
Backbone Pathway
The Backbone Pathway consists of a series of conduits or chases which connect the MC
to TCs or TCs to TCs. It generally houses the vertical or backbone system.
Backboard
Backboard generally refers to the plywood sheeting lining the walls of

telecommunications facilities. Backboard may also refer to the entire wall-mounted
assembly, including wire management, wiring blocks, and equipment racks.
BICSI
Building Industry Consulting Service International
CAS
Call Accounting System.
C.O.
Central Office
Contract
The RFP, The Contractors Response to the RFP and any other mutually
executed written instruments between the State and the Contractor.
Contractor
Any Contractor selected as a result of the RFP evaluation process to deliver the
products and services requested by the RFP.
dB
Decibel
DEMARC
Demarcation Point
EIA
Electronics Industry Association
Equipment
All components proposed by the Contractor in response to this RFP.
HC
Horizontal Cross Connect
Horizontal Cross Con.
The HC is the location in a building where a transition between the backbone or vertical
riser system and the horizontal distribution system occurs. It may include: the physical
location, enclosure, wire and cable management hardware, termination hardware,
distribution hardware, and patching and equipment racks. EIA/TIA-569 refers to the
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room housing the HC as the "Telecommunications Closet" (TC) .

IAC
The Indiana Administrative Code.
IC
The Indiana Code.
IDOA
The State of Indiana, Department of Administration.
Implementation
The successful installation to the point of full use/operation as specified in the

contract resulting from this RFP.
Installation
The delivery and physical setup, and programming of products or services

requested in this RFP.
IOT
Indiana Office of Technology.
KTS
Key Telephone System.
Main Cross Connect
The MC is the location, within a building or complex of buildings, where the entire
telecommunications system originates. It may include: the physical location, enclosure,
wire and cable management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and
patching and equipment racks. EIA/TIA-569 refers to the room housing the MC as the
"Equipment Room." .
MC
Main Cross Connect (MDF)
MDF
Main Distribution Frame
Contractor
Any organization which responds to the RFP with a proposal for the requested
equipment and services.
PBX
Private Branch Exchange.
Products
Tangible goods or manufactured items as specified in this RFP.
Proposal
An offer as defined in IC 5-22-2-17. Contractors response to the RFP.
PS
QPA
Paging System.
Quantity Purchase Agreement. A QPA is an agreement from which any
state facility can purchase desired equipment and/or services. The State is in no way
bound to purchase the estimated quantities listed, and may purchase substantially more or
less.
QPA Release
The legal binding order made under the QPA subject to any Notice to Proceed.
Contract
A Contract as defined in IC 5-22-2-18.
RCDD
Registered Communications Distribution Designer
RFP
Request for Proposal (this document).
SCS
Structured Cabling System (Wiring).
Services
Work to be performed as specified in this RFP.
State
State agency
System
All State of Indiana governmental entities of the executive, legislative,

and judicial branches including, but not limited to, agencies, boards, commissions,
councils, bodies corporate and political, universities, etc. The term State shall also
include political subdivisions (e.g. municipal corporations, county governments, townships,
school corporations, or any local governmental entity).
An office of the Executive Branch of the government of the State of Indiana.
Everything necessary to make the system offered operational, including
but not limited to, equipment, software, peripheral equipment, installation, training,
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programming, maintenance, warranty, system design, customization, site surveys, and

system consulting.
TC
Telecommunications Closet
Telecom. Closet
The Room Housing the Horizontal Cross Connect (HC).
TDMM
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association
UPS
Uninterruptable Power Supply
Vendor
Any successful Contractor selected as a result of the procurement

process to deliver the products and services requested by this RFP.
VPS
1.3
Voice Processing System.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The following industry standards, guidelines, and methodologies shall be used by the Contractor who designs,
specifies, installs, and manages the installation of Structured Cabling systems for the State of Indiana.
1.3.1
Division of Information Technologys Standard Telecommunications Cabling Material and Installation

Specifications.
1.3.2
National Electric Code (latest publication at time of installation -1999 Edition, NFPA, 1999)
1.3.3
State and Local Fire and Building Regulations
1.3.4
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) /

Electronics Industries Association (EIA) 568-A, A-1, A-2, A-3.
Commercial Building
Telecommunications Wiring Standard
1.3.5
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB67. Transmission Performance Specification for Field Testing of UTP Cabling

Systems
1.3.6
ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB72. Centralized Optical Fiber Cabling Guidelines
1.3.7
ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
1.3.8
ANSI/TIA/EIA-606. Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial

Buildings
1.3.9
ANSI/TIA/EIA-607.
Telecommunications
1.3.10
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-6 FOTB-61, Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR
1.3.11
ATM Forum Standard for 155 MBPS ATM over Category 5 (AF-PHY-0015.000, 9/94)
1.3.12
UL (Underwriters Laboratory) Listed.
1.3.13
UL 910. Test for Flame Propagation and Smoke Density for Electrical and Optical Fiber Cables Used in
Spaces Transporting Environmental Air
1.3.14
UL 1666. Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in
Shafts
1.3.15
BICSIs Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)
1.3.16
ISO/IEC 11801
1.3.17
IEC 603-7
1.3.18
FCC Part 68 Subpart F (Addresses connection of premises equipment and wiring to the network)
Commercial
Building
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Grounding
and
Bonding
Requirements
for
1.4
1.3.19
CSA
1.3.20
ANSI/ICEA S-90-661
1.3.21
CENELEC EN50173: 1995
1.3.22
UL 444
1.3.23
State of Indianas Levels Program (ALC 5, ALC 6, ALC 7)
1.3.24
National Electric Safety Code (1977 Edition, IEEE, 1996)
1.3.25
ANSI/EIA/TIA-TSB75 Additional Horizontal Cabling Practices for Open Offices
1.3.26
ANSI/EIA/TIA-570 Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications Wiring Standards
1.3.27
IEEE Standard 81-1983 Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, ground Impedance, and Earth Surface
Potentials of a Ground System
1.3.28
IEEE Standard 142-1991 Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power
Systems
1.3.29
IEEE 383 Vertical Flame Test
1.3.30
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CC Docket 81-216 Rules for providing customer owned
premises wiring
1.3.31
FCC Rules Part 15 (Addresses electromagnetic radiation)
1.3.32
FCC Telecommunications Act of 1996
1.3.33
NFPA-70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workspaces
1.3.34
NFPA-75 Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment
1.3.35
NFPA-297 Guide on Practices for Communications Systems
1.3.36
NFPA-780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
The purpose of this document is to invite interested Bidder's to submit quotations for consideration the procurement,
installation, warranty, and maintenance of the Structured Cabling System needs of Submit Name of Project Here.
Location of the Structured Cabling System is:
Project Name or Agency Name
Project Address
City, IN Zip Code
Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Technical Proposals submitted in response to RFPs must conform to the following outline. The same outline
numbers must be used in your Proposal. RFP language should not be repeated. Failure to comply with these
specifications may result in rejection of the Proposal.
Number each page of the Proposal.
Where appropriate, Contractor response forms have been provided for simplified Contractor response and
evaluation. These forms shall be incorporated by the Contractor into the Proposal.
Mandatory specifications are indicated as such. Contractors should note that failure to provide mandatory
requirements on the proposed System(s) is basis for rejection of the Proposal.
Highly Desirable and Desirable specifications will be evaluated on a point system for Specifications. Anything that
does not specify mandatory, highly desirable, or desirable, will be evaluated on a point system for Quality of
Proposed Approach.
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Contractors must note that a response is required for each question and each 'Provide the Following' section.
1.5
CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATIONS
In order to qualify for installation of the Structured Cabling System the Contractor must provide a Contractors
Qualification EIA Form 305 (Annual Revenue, Financial Statement, and Number of Employees, Years in Business,
etc.). Contractor must be trained and certified for the communications cables and hardware, which it installs, and
must provide proof of certification. The Contractor / Installer must have the following qualifications:
1.5.1
The Contractor should be registered with the Department of Administrations Public Works Division
(DAPW). All Contractors must be certified by Public Works for all DAPW Projects. Contractors
should contact the following person to receive registration information:
Public Works Division Certification Board
402 W. Washington St. Room W467
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tracy Cross
Phone: (317) 232-3255
Fax: (317) 233-4613
1.6
1.5.2
The Contractor / Installer either must have an Registered Communication Distribution Designer
(RCDD) on staff or hire an outside RCDD, who is not on permanent staff, to work on any State
installation projects. Contractor / Installer must submit the RCDDs Certification Number and
his/her experience resume. This RCDD will be responsible for proper design of project,
implementation and project management and final certification. Exemption from this requirement
can only be obtained by the State Agency from the Data Processing Oversight Commission (DPOC).
1.5.3
Time In Business: Contractor must have been in business and in the business of installing structured
cabling systems, continuously, for a period of at least five (5) years, prior to the date of this bid. The
Contractor / Installer must submit a list of references that will include the last two projects
completed, and at least one project reference for each of the three years prior to the date of this bid. Proof
of performance shall be in the form of reference sheets which will include a brief description of the
project, the beginning and ending contract price, the project foreman or superintendents name, and
the name, address, and telephone number of the end user contact. The Contractor will include the
number of projects presently under construction, including their value and estimated completion
date.
1.5.4
The Contractor / Installer must be able to prove, to the satisfaction of the State of Indiana, that the
Contractor has significant experience in the installation of structured cabling system quoted. The selected
Contractor must show proof of distribution agreements with products supplied in this bid.
1.5.5
Contractor must also provide a list of key installation personnel, their hire dates, and a resume of their
experience. Key installation personnel shall include at least one foreman and two journey level installers or
technicians. The foreman and installers should be trained and registered through BICSIs Cabling
Installation and Registration Program, or equivalent training program. Contractor / Installer must
submit the Registration Certificates and their experience resume. By submitting the names of these
personnel, the Contractor is committing them to the execution of the project outlined in this specification.
1.5.6
The State of Indiana reserves the right to inquire about each companys qualifications such as size of the
company, number of employees, whether it is full or part-time business, and any other necessary factors
that would qualify the company as a Responsible Contractor. The State reserves the right to consider any
other conditions or circumstances which might exist. The State reserves this right in order to insure a
successful delivery of materials and services, and a quality installation.
REMEDIATION ALLOWANCE (DAPW Projects Only)

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A REMEDIATION ALLOWANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE BASE BID SEE SPECIFICATION

SECTION 01020.
1.7
1.8
CONDITIONS OF DELIVERY
1.7.1
Shipping: The Bidders shall make all arrangements for transportation and insurance and is financially
responsible for all costs related to these activities. All materials must be delivered to the Owner at
installation. The contractor shall be responsible for delivery of all components and manpower to and from
the facility. The cost of delivery shall be included in both the bidders' total bid price and unit pricing.
1.7.2
The contractor shall take all steps necessary to insure that the facility and its' contents are not damaged in any
way as a result of the contractors' activities.
1.7.3
Contractor shall be wholly financially responsible for damages realized by the State as a result of the
contractors' activities.
SUBMITTALS
1.8.1
SEE DAPW 30: SECTION O4, 11, 13; DAPW 26: SECTION 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 7.9, 9.2, 9.7
1.8.2
As Built Drawings.
"As-built" documentation of the contractor's cable installation shall be presented to the State upon completion
of the cable plant. As-Built drawings shall include the following:
1.8.2.1 SUBMISSION AND APPROVALS (DAPW Projects)
DAPW requires all contractors and consultants to be fully briefed on the requirements and scope
of work required to meet the DAPW CADD Standards specification to enable them to provide
electronic documents. Prior to the commencement of project documentation
consultants/contractors must provide a sample CADD drawing to the DAPW project manager to
establish 100% drawing file set-up and file (data) exchange.
The approval procedure requires that consultants submit electronic CADD drawing files, they do
so either on CD/ROM or by E-mail. The 100% complete set of CADD contract documents shall
be submitted for review and approval before the final project close-out.
This shall include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Previously approved "DWG format" test sample drawing ("DXF" as an alternate) &bull
The CADD Drawing Files that represent the Contract Documentation Set (SD, DD, CD) &
bull
The CADD drawing register and CADD readme.doc file & bull
A copy of the marked-up measurements (for measured CADD drawing) & bull
All word processed specifications and spreadsheets required to complete the project
These document files shall be provided on CD/ROM or by e-mail. The format is to be in Microsoft
Word and/or Excel for Windows or a proven compatible format.
Note: When CADD drawing files are submitted, the Electronic Media shall be labeled with
the following
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Consultant's / Designer's name and contact information

DAPW Institution Name and Number (Code)
DAPW Project Name
DAPW Project Number
The CADD drawing file name and the stage the drawings are at, i.e. "Design", "As Built" or
etc....
1.8.2.2 DRAWING FILE INFORMATION (DAPW Projects)

CADD files are to contain only the consultant/contractors extent of works on file. Any reference to
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base architectural or co-ordination drawings will be via 'x-referencing' and should not be imported
into any other drawing file. If this cannot be achieved by x-referencing it should be achieved by
block insertion on layer called REF-ARC.
Documents are to work off one drawing base file for their extent of works for the:
1.
2.
3.
Plans
Elevations
Sections
Then take the relevant information in situations when the size of the drawing sheet and the
drawing plotted scale do not permit the full extent of the building project to be document on the
sheet. This can be achieved by producing a single drawing model for each plan, elevation and
section then using your CADD program facilities that will allow view ports to be plotted on the
drawing sheet.
1.8.2.3 README.DOC DOCUMENT FILE (DAPW Projects)
A readme.doc document file on said CD/ROM or by e-mail is to accompany
every project and should include;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
plot scale of each drawing

layers used
blocks, with blocks or symbols used
line styles or symbols used
Fonts or Text used
information of attribute data
Details outlined on attached "CADD Drawing Register"
It is the responsibility of the consultant to ensure that all CADD drawing data relating to
buildings is accurate including the supplied CADD drawing files.
A preliminary set of the proposed layer names with the CADD

Drawing Register and drawing file log (including information on
plottingpenwidthsinrelationtolinestyleandorcolor)isto
besubmittedtotheDAPWProjectManagerforapproval.
This "as-built" documentation shall incorporate the same labeling scheme used in your
installation, as described in this specification. As-Built drawings shall include the following:
NOTE:
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS DAPW WILL PROVIDE THE
CONTRACTOR WITH SCALED SITE PLANS THAT ARE TO BE USED FOR YOUR ASBUILT CABLE ROUTES, CABLE IDENTIFIERS, PAIR COUNTS AND CABLE
FOOTAGE.
.
1.8.2.4 Location of all communications outlets with identifying numbers.
1.8.2.5 Location and dimensions of all communications raceways.
1.8.2.6 Main Distribution Frame (MC) cross-connect field layout.
1.8.2.7 Documentation of cross-connects installed by the contractor between horizontal cable distribution
blocks and the voice and data backbone blocks; between voice and data application blocks and
backbone blocks.
1.8.2.8 Documentation of cable pair assignments at the workstation.
1.8.2.9 All documentation shall be consistent with the labeling used throughout the installation.
1.8.2.10 Contractor shall provide a total of THREE (3) COPIES of "as built drawings". ONE (1) copy
shall be left/sent on-site AND ONE copy shall be sent to IOT and one copy will be sent to the
Agencys Central Office Telecommunications Office.
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1.8.2.11 Contractor shall deliver completed as-built documentation no later than ten (10) days following
System Cut-Over. The system will not be accepted by the State prior to the State having
possession of the As-Built drawings.
Documentation must be completed prior to the Contractor receiving payment for any completed
work. The State will not conduct final inspection of the site until the As-Built documentation has
been received.
1.8.2.12 Contractor shall submit revisions to the State, sent to the same parties as the original
documentation, as moves, adds, or changes are affected by the Contractor. As-built revisions are
to be in the same format as the original documentation and shall be received by the State no later
than fourteen (14) days following the change. The Contractor is obligated to provide revisions, at
no additional charge to the State, for the duration of the Warranty period.
1.9
1.8.3
Technical Specifications Sheets: Contractors must provide specification sheets for all products that are
offered as part of this Specification.
1.8.4
Installation Schedule: Contractors are required to provide an installation schedule for the entire project
(e.g. Time Line, Gant Chart, Pert Chart, etc.) Progress will be as construction allows. Contractors will be
provided with an up-to-date time line during the site survey. A weekly status meeting between State of
Indiana and the Contractor is required. This meeting shall be scheduled with the State of Indiana.
WARRANTY, CERTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE

1.9.1
Contractor shall warrant all materials, equipment and/or services delivered as a result of this document to be
free from defect of material or workmanship and to conform strictly to the specifications.
1.9.2
This warranty shall survive any inspection, delivery, acceptance, or payment by the State of Indiana for a
minimum period of five (5) years from the date of System Acceptance.
1.9.3
Based upon the accepted installation contract and Job Change Orders (JCO) to installation, The Contractor
shall furnish all labor and replacement parts and materials provided under warranty at no additional cost to the
State of Indiana.
1.9.4
Services performed by the Contractor under warranty must conform to the requirements and work standards
outlined within this document.
1.9.5
Warranty costs shall be included in your total bid price. All unit pricing shall also include warranty costs.
1.9.6
The Contractor shall provide preventative maintenance, as required by the equipment manufacturer during the
warranty period.
1.9.7
The Contractor shall maintain a stock of repair replacement parts for all equipment offered under any contract
resulting from this bid.
1.9.8
The entire installation must be certified, in writing, by a BICSI Certified RCDD whose certification
number and experience resume will accompany his/her written certification. The RCDD that signs
off at the end of the project must be the same RCDD that signed off on the initial design.
1.9.9
The entire installation will be covered by a manufacturers fifteen (15) year, or better, warranty on
material and workmanship, supplied to the State prior to any acceptance of the system. This 15 year
warranty must be specific to the installation and must carry the manufacturers authorized
signature. This warranty shall include the horizontal link, horizontal channel and backbone.
1.9.10
If during the Warranty Period, the State discovers that the Contractor has utilized improper materials or
improper installation methods for the system, the Contractor shall remedy the situation to the satisfaction of
the States inspectors, at the Contractors expense.
1.9.11
If after the warranty period, and during the life of the system, a flaw in the workmanship is discovered, that
flaw will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the State. Examples of a flaw in workmanship would be the
discovery of a jack that was not wired according to the States standards, or the discovery of a cable that was
not installed in accordance with the States Standards.
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Another example would be a programming oversight on the part of the Contractor/installer not an oversight of
the Agency.
1.10
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.10.1
All equipment and materials must be new. Used, re-conditioned, and refurbished equipment and materials
are not acceptable.
1.10.2
All equipment and materials must abide with FCC Regulations, be UL approved and stamped, and meet or
exceed the current publication of the National Electric Code (as of the issuance date of this procurement
document) and local fire and building codes.
1.10.3
The State's cable installations are based upon BICSIs Telecommunications Distribution Methods
(TDM) Manual, and are designed with the intent to meet the Electronic Industries Association's and
Telecommunications Industry Association's (EIA/TIA) standards. Contractors shall be thoroughly
familiar with BICSIs TDM Manual and EIA/TIA components and standards.
1.10.4
All components and installation methods shall be EIA/TIA 568A approved and conform to EIA/TIA
569 practices and methods. The Structured Cabling System installed by the Contractor shall be capable
of a minimum of 1000 MBPS network application.
1.10.5
Review of components or documentation of components by a State employee does not relieve the
Contractor from meeting or exceeding the specifications outlined in this document.
1.10.6
It will be the responsibility of the Contractor for the shipping, handling, and storage of all equipment and
materials and to secure and protect it from theft.
1.10.7
Contractor shall furnish and install all equipment, accessories, and materials necessary for a complete,
functional Structured Cabling System in accordance with these specifications.
1.10.8
State of Indiana in no way desires to limit competition. Brand names specified are intended to identify a
level of quality or a type. Quotations on alternative brands are permitted, but should be specifically
identified in the quotation and must be approved. Alternate brands must have at least the same features and
performance characteristics as items listed in the specifications. Substitutions must be approved and may
only be done if it is judged by the State that the components are equal or better quality than those specified.
1.10.9
Projects that exceed $150,000 in price will be a prevailing wage job. Prevailing wage scales will be
requested from DAPW. All labor time quoted, where applicable must meet Federal and State (OSHA)
safety standards and specifications.
1.10.10 Contractor shall assume all responsibility to repair or replace fixtures and materials it damages during its
work on the site, including, but not exclusively: ceiling grid and tiles, gypsum boards, etc. Contractor shall
be wholly financially responsible for damages realized by the State as a result of the Contractors' activities.
All items shall be quoted completely installed and functional as per specifications.
1.10.11 Final Cleanup: Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall reconnect any utilities, equipment, system
furniture panels or trim, or appliances removed in the course of work, and replace all furniture, etc., moved for
the performance of the work. Debris and rubbish caused by the work shall be removed from the premises.
Site will be left in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
1.11
VARIATIONS
Any variation to the States Structured Cabling System Standards must be submitted to IOT in writing for approval.
Any variation submitted to IOT will be considered on a case by case basis and will be approved in writing by IOT.
1.12
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (ACCEPTANCE) PERIOD

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1.12.1
The Structured Cabling System, cable distribution system, labeling systems, and all other components
supplied as a result of this document shall be evaluated by the States inspectors to determine if materials,
installation methods, and/or procedures meet the requirements specified. In the event that any of the
installation is found not to be compliant to the States specification the vendor will be required to rectify these
inconsistencies to the satisfaction of the States inspectors. This will be done at the Contractors expense.
The cost of subsequent visits by the States inspector to re-inspect work will also be the responsibility of the
Contractor.
1.12.2
"System Cut-Over" shall be defined as the day the horizontal cables, cross-connect hardware, cable
distribution system, labeling systems, and any other component supplied as a result of this document are
installed and capable of carrying network signals as specified. The contractor shall be responsible for
notifying the State of the date that the Structured Cabling System is completed and ready to be placed
into active service. (This notification shall be on the contractor's letterhead and addressed to the individuals
as specified in this document) The State and Contractor shall mutually agree upon the exact date of System
Cut-Over.
1.12.3
The System Performance Period shall be sixty (60) consecutive days and shall start on the day of System
Cut-Over for each site.
1.12.4
In the event of failures, malfunctions, or discoveries of improper materials or installation methods during
the System Performance Period, the contractor shall be wholly responsible for taking all steps necessary to
remedy the problems and/or bring the system into compliance with the specifications in this document. All
remedies must be completed no later than five (5) days prior to the end of the System Performance
Period.
If the State is satisfied with the contractor's remedy, the contractor, at the discretion of the State, may be
permitted to continue the System Performance Period's sixty (60) consecutive day requirement as if no
interruption had occurred. If the State is not satisfied with the contractor's remedy, the sixty (60) consecutive
day period described herein shall start over.
1.12.5
If during the System Performance Period, the State discovers that the contractor has utilized improper
materials or improper installation methods for the system, and the contractor is unable or unwilling to
remedy such discoveries no later than the final day of the System Performance Period, the State reserves the
right to find the contractor in default.
"Improper" shall be defined as any characteristic about a system component or installation method, which
does not conform to the specifications, outlined in this document.
1.12.6
If the Contractor is found in default, the State shall not remit payment for any portion of the System
installed by the Contractor and the Contractor shall remove the system equipment at no cost to the
Purchaser. A Contractor who is found in default shall forfeit all claims to payment from the Purchaser.
Allowances will be made only for circumstances and/or delays which are clearly beyond the control of the
Contractor.
1.12.7
Should the Contractor be found in default and the State requests the Contractor to remove all components
supplied, the Contractor is required to adhere to a removal schedule to be finally determined by the State of
Indiana. This removal schedule shall insure that there is no disruption to the operations of the purchasing
facility.
1.12.8
The Contractor shall be wholly liable for any damage to State property caused by the Contractors' activities
during System removal.
1.12.9
The Contractor shall not initiate any activities for System removal unless and until the Contractor has
received final approval from the State for a System Removal Schedule.
1.12.10 Upon completion of a successful System Acceptance Period, IDOA, IOT will evaluate the Systems'
performance. If the Systems' performance is satisfactory, a Final System Acceptance form will be signed
and returned to the Contractor.
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1.14
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1.14.1
The State of Indiana reserves the right to make the payment on the installed System(s) only when
acceptance of the System(s) has satisfactorily been accomplished.
1.14.2
COMPLETION DELAY PENALTY CLAUSE: If the Contractor fails to deliver, install and cut-over
system by the completion date agreed upon by the Contractor and the State, the Contractor will refund to
the State a penalty amount equal to % of the contract amount, per working day. Project completion date
extensions can only be granted in writing by the State.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 2
Scope Of Projects &
System Descriptions - Mandatory
2.1
DEFINITIONS AND ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.1
Main Cross Connect (MC): The MC is the location, within a building or complex of buildings, where the
entire telecommunications system originates. It may include: the physical location, enclosure, wire and
cable management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and patching and equipment
racks. EIA/TIA-569 refers to the room housing the MC as the "Equipment Room." The MC should consist
of a fully enclosed room consisting of approximately 144 square feet (12 x 12 preferred) and a minimum
height of 8 feet. The walls and ceiling can be rough taped and painted. Walls supporting backboard
equipment should be covered with 3/4 inch fire treated plywood, ACX or better, from 12 inch above the
finished floor to the ceiling. The floor should be covered with VCT or sheet goods. Lighting and
environmental conditions should conform to the surrounding classroom or office space. At least four quadplex power outlets, each served by one 20 ampere, dedicated circuit should be provided. The entry door
should be lockable. The MC should be located either in proximity to or co-located with the telephone
utility demarcation point. It should also be situated within its building such that the cable route distance to
the furthest workstation is less than 90 meters. If the MC is co-located with a power distribution room, it is
important to observe minimum clearances from power distribution equipment. A clear working space of 30
inches in front of the patching and equipment racks is imperative. A Cable tray should be placed at least
12 below the ceiling and should encircle the room. This cable tray should connect to all PBX and Data
Equipment Racks and all Wiring Racks.
2.1.2
Intermediate Cross Connect (IC): The IC is the main cross connect location in a building of a campus
environment where a transition between the Interbuilding (Campus) Backbone from the IC and the
Intrabuilding Backbone of that building occurs. It may include: the physical location, enclosure, wire and
cable management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and patching and equipment
racks. The IC should consist of a fully enclosed room consisting of approximately 144 square feet (12 x
12 preferred) and a minimum height of 8 feet. The walls and ceiling can be rough taped and painted.
Walls supporting backboard equipment should be covered with 3/4 inch fire treated plywood, ACX or
better, from 12 inch above the finished floor to the ceiling. The floor should be covered with VCT or sheet
goods. Lighting and environmental conditions should conform to the surrounding classroom or office
space. At least four quad-plex power outlets, each served by one 20 ampere, dedicated circuit should be
provided. The entry door should be lockable. The IC should be located either in proximity to or co-located
with the telephone utility demarcation point. It should also be situated within its building such that the
cable route distance to the furthest workstation is less than 90 meters. If the IC is co-located with a power
distribution room, it is important to observe minimum clearances from power distribution equipment. A
clear working space of 30 inches in front of the patching and equipment racks is imperative. A Cable tray
should be placed at least 12 below the ceiling and should encircle the room. This cable tray should
connect to all PBX and Data Equipment Racks and all Wiring Racks.
2.1.3
Horizontal Cross Connect (HC) located in the Telecommunications Closet (TC): The TC is the location
in a building where a transition between the Intrabuilding Backbone or vertical riser system and the
horizontal distribution system occurs, referred to as the HC. It may include: the physical location,
enclosure, wire and cable management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and
patching and equipment racks. In this case the HCs are collocated with the SBBs (Signal Backboards) and
provide the interface location between fiber distribution cable (backbone) and station cable (horizontal
distribution). Each TC should be a fully enclosed room consisting of approximately 40 square feet, with a
minimum dimension of 5 x 8 preferred. The walls and ceiling can be rough taped and painted. Walls
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supporting backboard equipment should be covered with 3/4 inch fire treated plywood, ACX or better, from
12 inch above the finished floor to the ceiling. The floor should be covered with VCT or sheet goods.
Lighting and environmental levels should conform to the surrounding classroom space. At least two quadplex power outlets, each served by one 20 ampere dedicated circuit should be provided. The entry door
should be lockable. Care should be taken to situate each TC in its building such that the station cable route
distance to the furthest workstation is within 90 meters. This is also true in the case of temporary building
clusters. If an TC is co-located with a power distribution room, it is important to observe minimum
clearances from power distribution equipment. A clear working space of 30 inches in front of the patching
and equipment racks is imperative.
2.2
2.1.4
Backbone Pathway: The Backbone Pathway consists of a series of conduits or chases which connect the
MC to TCs or TCs to TCs. It generally houses the vertical or backbone system.
2.1.5
Backboard: Backboard generally refers to the plywood sheeting lining the walls of telecommunications
facilities. Backboard may also refer to the entire wall-mounted assembly, including wire management,
wiring blocks, and equipment racks. In this case, the term Backboard is fully interchangeable with SBB or
TTB and the equipment required to fulfill the Scope of Work below.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.2.1
General Information
The equipment and services purchased as a result of the quotation will be used to construct a Data, Voice &
Video Network that will interconnect all computers, telephones, televisions and related peripherals at the
facility. The Wiring Network is based on a Collapsed Backbone using a structured cabling system. The
structured cabling system shall consist of the following three components: an optical fiber backbone (data),
a copper twisted-pair backbone (voice), and coaxial copper backbone (video). Each permanent building or
cluster of temporary buildings shall be connected, via a single, multi-strand, multimode optical fiber cable;
a single, multi-strand, singlemode optical fiber cable; a single, multi-pair copper cable; and a single coaxial
75 Ohm 500 Type trunk line, to a central location. The central location shall house an MC (or IC) and
each of the other locations (TC) shall house an HC. Each optical fiber cable shall originate in the MC and
shall be terminated in its respective HC located in the TC. All optical fiber cables shall be enclosed in
innerduct which shall be routed through either an existing system of inner building conduits, or a system of
conduits and raceway installed by the installing contractor as indicated. All copper backbone cables shall
be routed along with the fiber cable, shall originate at the MC, and terminate in each of the ICs or TCs at
the HC. From each HC one or more twisted-pair copper cables shall be routed to each jack outlet location,
either via routing established by the installing contractor or provided by Owner, within its respective
building or buildings. Responsibility for routing shall be established through a walk-through of the facility.
These cables shall originate in an HC or TC and terminate in its respective jack outlet location. The
Appendices shall contain an enumeration of, or drawings of, data outlet locations. The MC (or IC) and
each TC shall house active data distribution equipment including but not limited to fiber switches, data
terminal controllers, local area network switches, optical fiber transceivers, routers, and DSU/CSU devices.
An enumeration of the equipment required shall be provided by Owner, by location, in the Appendices
attached to this specification if such equipment is included in this offering. When required the Video
Network will be an RF Broadband Distribution System constructed using amplifiers, taps, splitters and
coaxial cable. This system shall be capable of a mum of 750Mhz of bandwidth.
2.2.2
Scope of Work:
Each Structured Cabling System (SCS) Project will have a specific scope to be delivered to the
Contractor. Based on this scope and on the site survey the Contractor will provide a price for the
SCS Project. (Following is an sample Scope of Work):
A new structured cabling system is to be installed at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette,
IN (See system drawings in Appendix). The Interbuilding, or campus backbone will consist of Multi
Pair Copper Cable for voice applications, multi-strand multi-mode and single-mode Fiber Optic
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Cable for data applications, and multi-strand single-mode fiber optic cable and 75 Ohm 500 type
Coaxial Cable for Video applications. This backbone will connect the PBX and LAN Systems located
at Pyle Hall, and the Video Headend Systems located at MacArther Hall, with the Rest of the
Campus. The main equipment closet and main cross-connect (MC) for the project will be located in
Pyle Hall in room B03 located in the Basement. The Video Headend will be located in the Video
Projection Room located in the Auditorium of MacArthur Hall. The Interbuilding Backbone will
consist of 3 Major runs connecting Pyle Halls MC with the entire campus.
The Contractor will hang the new conduit used in the tunnels below the existing cable tray using new
cable tray provided by the Contractor. The Contractor may establish a new route in the tunnels
provided this route is approved by the States Project Manager. Where cable tray does not exist the
Contractor will establish the conduit route securing the conduit to the tunnel walls using proper
metal fasteners. Tie Wraps are not to be used to secure conduit or cable to wall fasteners or existing
cable tray.
Two 2 Conduits (with pull strings) will also be installed between Ingersoll Hall, the Pump House,
and the Flower Shop. Four 4 Conduits (with pull strings) will be installed between Pyle Hall and
the Tunnels East of Pyle Hall. Two 4 Conduits (with pull strings) will be installed to Dewey Hall
from the Pull Box located just East of Dewey Hall. Two 2 Conduits (with pull strings) will be
installed between the Motel and the tunnel. Two 2 Conduits (with pull strings) will be installed
between the Maintenance Building and the Garage. The Contractor will use the existing 2 conduit
between the tunnel and the Water Tower and the existing 2 Conduit between Generator 1 Building
and Generator 2 Building. All Buried Conduits will be Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit. At
least one conduit will be left empty except for a pull string for future use.
2.2.2.1 The Intrabuilding Backbone for Pyle Hall will include TCs on each floor. Each TC will be
connected to the Building MC using a 12 Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 100 Pair Copper
Cable, and a RG-11u Coaxial Trunk Cable as described in the riser diagrams. All Horizontal
Cables will be installed in compliance with the attached specifications and shall be run from
the telecommunications outlet to the MC in the Basement and to the TCs on the other floors.
A Coaxial Video Trunk System will be run connecting the MC with each Floor using RG-11u
Coaxial Cable. From Each TC a Coaxial Trunk System will be run to connect each tap
location with the TC using RG-11u Coaxial Cable. A Video tap location will be designated to
connect 3 to 4 video locations to the trunk system. From each tap location the contractor
will run a RG-59u drop cable to the telecommunication outlet. The Contractor will
terminate the Coaxial Cables with an F Connector at the Telecommunications Outlet and
the tap locations. Contractor will provide 10 of coiled cable at each TC and 5 at each tap
location. A Quad Telecommunications Outlet will be installed in each room consisting of 3
RJ-45 Jacks and a F Connector.
2.2.2.2 Interbuilding or Campus Backbone run #1 will extend from the MC in Pyle Hall to the
tunnel system via a new trench to the ICs at MacArthur Hall, Mitchell Hall, DeHart Hall,
the Chapel, Laundry, and Power House. See the SCS Design diagrams in Appendix for the
detail.
2.2.2.2.1
The backbone cable to MacArthur will consist of a 24 Strand MM Fiber-Optic

Cable, a 12 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 400 pair copper cable, and a 75 Ohm
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500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. The Intrabuilding Backbone will include TCs on
each floor. Each TC will be connected to the Building IC using a 12 Strand MM
Fiber-Optic Cable, a 200 Pair Copper Cable, and a RG-11u Coaxial Trunk Cable
as described in the riser diagrams. All Horizontal Cables will be installed in
compliance with the attached specifications and shall be run from the
telecommunications outlet to the IC in the Basement and to the TCs on the other
floors. A Coaxial Video Trunk System will be run connecting the IC with each
TC using RG11u Coaxial Cable. From Each TC a Coaxial Trunk System will be
run to connect each tap location with the TC using RG11u Coaxial Cable. A Video
tap location will be designated to connect 3 to 4 video locations to the trunk
system. From each tap location the contractor will run a RG-59u drop cable to
the telecommunication outlet. The Contractor will terminate the Coaxial Cables
with an F Connector at the Telecommunications Outlet and the tap locations.
Contractor will provide 10 of coiled cable at each TC and 5 at each tap location.
A Quad Telecommunications Outlet will be installed in each room consisting of 3
RJ-45 Jacks and a F Connector.
An additional 12 Strand SM Cable and 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Cable will be
run from the IC in MacArthur Hall to the Video Headend located in the Video
Projection Room of the Auditorium.
2.2.2.2.2
2.2.2.2.3
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Mitchell Hall will consist of a 24 Strand

MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 12 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 400 pair copper
cable, and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. The Intrabuilding Backbone
will include TCs on each floor. Each TC will be connected to the Building IC using
a 12 Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 200 Pair Copper Cable, and a RG-11u
Coaxial Trunk Cable as described in the riser diagrams. All Horizontal Cables
will be installed in compliance with the attached specifications and shall be run
from the telecommunications outlet to the IC in the Basement and to the TCs on
the other floors. A Coaxial Video Trunk System will be run connecting the IC
with each TC using RG-11u Coaxial Cable. From Each TC a Coaxial Trunk
System will be run to connect each tap location with the TC using RG-11u Coaxial
Cable. A Video tap location will be designated to connect 3 to 4 video locations to
the trunk system. From each tap location the contractor will run a RG-59u drop
cable to the telecommunication outlet. The Contractor will terminate the Coaxial
Cables with an F Connector at the Telecommunications Outlet and the tap
locations. Contractor will provide 10 of coiled cable at each TC and 5 at each tap
location. A Quad Telecommunications Outlet will be installed in each room
consisting of 3 RJ-45 Jacks and a F Connector.
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Water Tower will consist of a 6 Strand
MM Fiber-Optic Cable, and a 25 pair copper cable. This run will be installed in
an existing 2 conduit connecting the Water Tower with the Tunnel that runs
under Mitchell Hall as indicated on the drawings. All fiber will be installed in
Innerduct.
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2.2.2.2.4
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Laundry will consist of a 6 Strand MM

Fiber-Optic Cable and a 25 pair copper cable. Two Horizontal Cables will be
installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC. All Telecommunication
Outlets will be duplex.
2.2.2.2.5The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Power House will consist of a 6 Strand
MM Fiber-Optic Cable and a 25 pair copper cable. Two Horizontal Cables will be
installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC. All Telecommunication
Outlets will be duplex.
2.2.2.3.6
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Chapel will consist of a 6 Strand MM

Fiber-Optic Cable, a 6 strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial
Cable, and a 25 pair copper cable. Two Horizontal Cables will be installed from
each telecommunication outlet to the IC. All Telecommunication Outlets will be
duplex.
2.2.2.3.7
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to DeHart Hall will consist of a 24 Strand MM

Fiber-Optic Cable, a 12 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 200 pair copper cable,
and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. Cable will be placed in a 4 Conduit
placed in a new trench between the tunnel and DeHart Hall as shown on the
drawings attached in the appendices. An empty 4 conduit (with pull string
installed) will be placed in the trench for future use. The Intrabuilding Backbone
2.2.2.3 Interbuilding or Campus Backbone run #2 will extend from the MC in the Pyle Hall to the
ICs in the Dewey Hall, Lincoln Hall, Tecumseh Hall, Maintenance, and the Garage. The
route will pass through new trench connecting Pyle and Dewey Hall and proceed into the
campus tunnel system from the new trench and proceed into the tunnels on the North East
Side of the Campus. See the SCS Design drawings attached for the detail.
2.2.2.3.1
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Dewey Hall will consist of a 24 Strand MM

and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. The Intrabuilding Backbone will
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include TCs on each floor. Each TC will be connected to the Building IC using a
12 Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 100 Pair Copper Cable, and a RG-11u
2.2.2.3.2
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Lincoln Hall will consist of a 24 Strand MM

2.2.2.3.3
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Tecumseh will consist of a 24 Strand MM

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2.2.2.3.4 The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Maintenance Building will consist of two
6 Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cables, a 6 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 50 pair and
a 25 pair copper cable, and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. This run
will be installed in through the tunnel to the Maintenance Building as specified on
the drawings. All fiber will be placed in innerduct. Three Horizontal Cables will
be installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC.
A Quad
Telecommunications Outlet will be installed in each room consisting of 3 RJ-45
Jacks and a F Connector.
2.2.2.3.5The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Garage will consist of a 6 Strand MM
Fiber-Optic Cable and a 25 pair copper cable. This run will be installed in a 2
conduit and placed in a new trench connecting the Maintenance Building to the
Garage as indicated on the drawings. An additional empty 2 conduit with pull
string will be placed in the trench. All fiber will be placed in innerduct. Two
Horizontal Cables will be installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC.
All Telecommunication Outlets will be duplex.
2.2.2.4 Interbuilding or Campus Backbone run #3 will extend from the MC in the Pyle Hall to the
ICs in the Commissary, Ingersoll Hall, the Pump House, the Flower Shop, the Motel, the
Apartment Building, Generator Building 2, and Generator Building 1. The route will pass
through Mechanical Room B31 in Pyle Hall and proceed into the tunnels on the West Side of
the Campus. See the SCS Design drawings attached for the detail.
2.2.2.4.1
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Ingersoll Hall will consist of a 24 Strand

MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 12 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 200 pair copper
cable, and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. The Intrabuilding Backbone
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2.2.2.4.2
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Flower Shop will consist of a 6 Strand
MM Fiber-Optic Cable, and a 25 pair copper cable. This run will be installed in a
2 conduit and placed in a new trench connecting the Pump House, the Flower
Shop with Ingersoll Hall as indicated on the drawings. An additional empty 2
conduit with pull string will be placed in the trench. All fiber will be installed in
Innerduct. Two Horizontal Cables will be installed from each telecommunication
outlet to the IC. All Telecommunication Outlets will be duplex.
2.2.2.4.3
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Pump House will consist of a 6 Strand
MM Fiber-Optic Cable, and a 25 pair copper cable. This run will be installed in a
2 conduit and placed in a new trench connecting the Pump House with Ingersoll
Hall as indicated on the drawings. An additional empty 2 conduit with pull
string will be placed in the trench. All fiber will be installed in Innerduct. One
Horizontal Cable will be installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC.
All Telecommunication Outlets will be simplex wall phone jacks.
2.2.2.4.4 The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Commissary will consist of a 12 Strand
MM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 6 Strand SM Fiber-Optic Cable, a 50 pair copper cable,
and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk Cable. Three Horizontal Cables will be
installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC. A Coaxial Trunk System
will be run to connect each office with the IC. A Video tap location will be
designated to connect 3 to 4 video locations to the trunk system. Contractor will
provide 10 of coiled cable at each tap location. A Quad Telecommunications
Outlet will be installed in each room consisting of 3 RJ-45 Jacks and a F
Connector.
2.2.2.4.5
The Apartment Building will use existing telephone cable from the Motel. No
Fiber or Copper will be pulled to this location.
2.2.2.4.6 The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Motel will consist of a 6 Strand MM
Fiber-Optic Cable, a 25 pair copper cable, and a 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Trunk
Cable. This run will be installed in a 2 conduit and placed in a new trench
connecting the Tunnel with the Motel as indicated on the drawings. An additional
empty 2 conduit with pull string will be placed in the trench. All fiber will be
installed in Innerduct. No Horizontal Cabling will be required in this building.
2.2.2.4.7
The Interbuilding Backbone cable to the Generator Buildings #2 will consist of a 6

Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cable and a 25 pair copper cable. This run will be
installed in a 2 conduit existing from the tunnel next to Generator Building #1
and Generator Building #2 as indicated on the drawings. One Horizontal Cable
will be installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC.
All
Telecommunication Outlets will be simplex wall phone jacks.
2.2.2.4.8The Interbuilding Backbone cable to Generator Buildings #1 will consist of a 6

Strand MM Fiber-Optic Cable and a 25 pair copper cable. These runs will be
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installed to the IC as indicated on the drawings to the tunnel system. One

Horizontal Cable will be installed from each telecommunication outlet to the IC.
All Telecommunication Outlets will be simplex wall phone jacks.
2.2.2.5 New floor mounted or wall mounted, lockable equipment cabinets will be installed to house
the connectors, patch panels, fiber shelves, cabling blocks and data electronics in the MC
and ICs of each building and in the TCs on each floor of each building. On each floor of a
multi-story building a TC will be placed.
2.2.2.6 The backbone fiber optic cables will be run in Innerduct and installed on rack mounted fiber
distribution racks in the MCs. The backbone copper cables will be Steampeth cable and
terminated on rack mounted 110 patch panels. The backbone cables will be installed in a
new cable tray installed under the electrical cable tray (where possible) in the tunnels and
either a 4 or 2 Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit (with additional pull rope
installed for future applications) in the trenches.
An additional 4 or 2 Threaded
Intermediate Metallic Conduit (with additional pull rope installed for future applications)
will be installed in a new trench between buildings. Where tray is impossible to install
Contractor will use Intermediate Metallic Threaded Conduit (IMC).
2.2.2.7 Horizontal Cabling will be required in each building. From each TC, IC, or MC (single story
building and floor containing MC or IC), three Cat 6 4- pair Horizontal cable and a RG-59u
Coaxial drop cable will be run to each room. A Quad Telecommunications Outlet will be
installed in each room consisting of 3 RJ-45 Jacks and a F Connector. All wiring shall
meet the State of Indianas Specifications as enumerated in this RFP. All Horizontal Cables
will be installed in EMT Conduit.
2.2.2.8 Each TCs will be connected with the MC or IC using multi- pair riser copper cable, Multistrand Multimode Fiber Cable, and a Coaxial Trunk Cable. The riser fiber optic cables will
be installed in Innerduct and installed on rack mounted fiber distribution racks in the MCs,
ICs, and TCs. The copper cables will be riser rated and terminated on rack mounted 110
patch panels. Each TC will require a wall mounted, lockable equipment cabinet.
2.2.2.9 The Contractor will provide electrical service to the MC, each IC, and each TC as part of
their proposal. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and as
specified in 2.3 Electrical Requirements.
2.2.3
Cable Breakdown Fiber-Optic / Copper Interbuilding Campus Backbone (See attached drawings
for routes)
Table 1
From
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
To
Run # mm Fiber sm Fiber Copper ~Distance*
MacArthur Hall
Dewey Hall
Lincoln Hall
Ingersoll Hall
Flower Shop
1
2
3
4
4
24 Strand
24 Strand
24 Strand
24 Strand
6 Strand
24 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
------------
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400 Pair
400 Pair
400 Pair
200 Pair
25 Pair
890
260
510
762
1,500
Conduit**
Walking Tunnel (Tray )

Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)Trench (IMC)
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pyle Hall
Pump House
Commissary
Motel
Apartment
Generator 2
Generator 1
Chapel
Mitchell Hall
Water Tower
Laundry
Power House
Tecumseh Hall
DeHart Hall
Maintenance
Garage
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
3
6 Strand
12 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
24 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
24 Strand
24 Strand
12 Strand
6 Strand
-----------6 Strand
6 Strand
6 Strand
---------------------------------12 Strand
---------------------------------12 Strand
12 Strand
6 Strand
------------
25 Pair
50 Pair
50 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
400 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
25 Pair
200 Pair
200 Pair
50 Pair
25 Pair
1,200
234
566
710
606
738
480
1,250
1,700
1,628
1,436
910
896
1,625
1,835

Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray) Existing 2
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray) Existing 2
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
*All Distances are estimates. Contractor is responsible for providing accurate measurements and the provision of proper
amount of material to complete the job as specified.
**Conduits installed in Tunnels shall be Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit. Conduits laid in trenches (or bores)
shall be Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit.
2.2.4
Cable Breakdown Interbuilding Coaxial (Video) Campus Backbone (See attached drawings for
routes)
Table 2
From
To
# Run Coaxial
1.
MacArthur Hall
Pyle Hall
2.
MacArthur Hall
Dewey Hall
3.
MacArthur Hall
Lincoln Hall
4.
5.
6.
7.
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
Ingersoll Hall
Flower Shop
Pump House
Commissary
1
--1
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
Motel
Apartment
Generator 2
Generator 1
Chapel
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
18.
MacArthur Hall
~Distance*
75 Ohm 500 type

890
75 Ohm 500 type
630
75 Ohm 500 type
916
75 Ohm 500 type 1,652
Walking Tunnel (Tray)

Walking Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
2,400
2,100
75 Ohm 500 type 1,124
1
---1
75 Ohm 500 type 1,456
1,700
1,738
1,628
75 Ohm 500 type
640
Mitchell Hall
Water Tower
Laundry
Power House
Tecumseh Hall
3
---1
75 Ohm 500 type
440
-----------640
-----------530
-----------450
75 Ohm 500 type 1,100
Tunnel (Tray)
DeHart Hall
75 Ohm 500 type 1,100
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Conduit**
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Tunnel (Tray)

Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
Tunnel (Tray)
19.
20.
MacArthur Hall
MacArthur Hall
Maintenance
Garage
1
--
75 Ohm 500 type 2,000

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2,210
Tunnel (Tray)
*All Distances are estimates. Contractor is responsible for providing accurate measurements and the provision
of proper amount of material to complete the job as specified.
**Conduits installed in Tunnels shall be Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit. Conduits laid in trenches (or
bores) shall be Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit.
2.2.5
Cable Breakdown Intrabuilding Riser Backbone (See attached riser diagrams)
Table 3
From
1A
1B
1C
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
2G
2H
3A
3B
3C
3D
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E
4F
5A
5B
6A
6B
6C
7A
7B
8A
8B
2.2.6
Pyle Hall-MC
Pyle Hall-MC
Pyle Hall-MC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
MacArthur Hall-IC
Dewey Hall-IC
Dewey Hall-IC
Dewey Hall-IC
Dewey Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Lincoln Hall-IC
Ingersoll Hall-IC
Ingersoll Hall-IC
Mitchell Hall-IC
Mitchell Hall-IC
Mitchell Hall-IC
Tecumseh Hall-IC
Tecumseh Hall-IC
DeHart Hall-IC
DeHart Hall-IC
To
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
3rd Floor TC
Basement TC
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TCA
2nd Floor TCB
3rd Floor TCA
3rd Floor TCB
4th Floor TCA
4th Floor TCB
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
3rd Floor TC
4th Floor TC
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
3rd Floor TCA
3rd Floor TCB
4th Floor TCA
4th Floor TCB
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
3rd Floor TC
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
1st Floor TC
2nd Floor TC
mm Fiber
sm Fiber
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
12 Strand
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Copper Coaxial
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
50 Pair
100 Pair
50 Pair
100 Pair
50 Pair
50 Pair
100 Pair
200 Pair
200 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
100 Pair
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
1 RG-11u
Alternative Quotes: (SEE SPECIFICATION SECTION 01030 AND DAPW 13 PAGE 2)

2.2.6.1 Alternate #1: Deduct Pump House Building: As an alternative the bidder will provide a
deduct, removing the Pump House from the installation. This bid will be labeled Alternate
Bid # 1.
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2.2.6.2 Alternate #2: Deduct Water Tower: As an alternative the bidder will provide a deduct,
removing the Water Tower from the installation. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 2.
2.2.6.3 Alternate #3: Deduct Flower Shop Building: As an alternative the bidder will provide a
deduct, removing the Flower Shop from the installation. This bid will be labeled Alternate
Bid # 3.
2.2.6.4 Alternate #4: Deduct Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC) in Tunnels: As an
alternative the bidder will provide a deduct, removing Threaded Intermediate Metallic
Conduit from the tunnel installation and replacing it with Heavywall Schedule 80 Conduit.
This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 4.
2.2.6.5 Alternate #5: Deduct 24 Strand MM Fiber. Replace 24 Strand MM Fiber in the Backbone
with 12 Strand MM Fiber. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 5.
2.2.6.6 Alternate #6: Deduct 12 Strand SM Fiber. Replace 12 Strand SM Fiber in the Backbone with
6 Strand SM Fiber. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 6.
2.2.6.7 Alternate #7: Deduct Video Distribution Cabling System (Interbuilding): As an alternative
the bidder will provide a deduct, removing the Video Cabling System. The bidder will
remove the 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Campus Backbone from the bid as well as all
installation labor and material necessary to install the Interbuilding Coaxial Video Cabling
System. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 7.
2.2.6.8 Alternate #8: Deduct Video Distribution Cabling System (Intrabuilding): As an alternative
the bidder will provide a deduct, removing the Video Cabling System. The bidder will
remove the Building Trunk System Coaxial Cable from the bid as well as all installation
labor and material necessary to install the Video Cabling System. This bid will be labeled
Alternate Bid # 8.
2.2.6.9 Alternate #9: Deduct Third Horizontal Cable Run: As an alternative the bidder will provide
a deduct, removing the Third Category 6 Cable Run to each room. The bidder will remove
the third horizontal cable run to each room (for modems) from the bid as well as all
installation labor and material necessary to install the third cable run. The bidder will add
the cost of a duplex splitter to be used with each Voice Jack allowing the user to attach a
telephone to one side and a modem to the other side of the splitter. Quantity required will be
354. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid # 9.
2.2.6.10 Alternate #10: Deduct Electrical Requirements. Deduct electrical requirements from the
bid. This bid will be labeled Alternate Bid #10.
2.2.6.11 Alternate #11: Add If the 2 Conduit between Generator 1 Building and Generator 2
Building is not usable, then the Contractor will provide an add cost to provide a new trench
with two 2 Conduits. The bid is to include Trenching (or Boring), Backfill, two 2 IMC
Conduits with Pull Strings installed, Pull Boxes, Building Core Bores, and Seals. This bid
will be labeled Alternate Bid #11.
2.2.6.12 Alternate #12: Deduct EMT Conduit for Horizontal Wiring. The Contractor will deduct
EMT Conduit from the Horizontal Cable System and provide Plenum rated cable installed
by Category 5 Cable Hangers as specified in the this document. This bid will be labeled
Alternate Bid #12.
2.2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor will supply all electrical requirements to the MC, each IC, each TC and each Jack Location as
specified in this section.
2.3.1
All requests for electrical power and ground facilities presented in this request for proposal are offered with
respect to, and in consideration of, all governing electrical codes, and shall be in compliance with the latest
version of the National Electric Code.
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2.3.2
The request for isolated ground facilities are within the parameters that are allowed / permitted in Electrical
Code Article 250.74.
2.3.3
All work must be done by a qualified and licensed electricians.
2.3.4
Electrical Conditions Required for System Equipment

To ensure conditions of the system equipment warranties are met, and because electrical conditions are
critical to the operation of the system equipment, it is required the facilities provided the system meet the
following conditions:
2.3.4.1 The electrical panel serving the system should be dedicated to system components only, and
MUST NOT serve any motorized loads (including fluorescent lighting).
2.3.4.2 The system panel should be located in the same room as the system equipment (to prevent the
possibility of improper electrical loads in the future).
2.3.4.3 All conductors serving this panel must be routed in the same conduit (that includes the ground, as
well as phase and neutral conductors). All conduits will be EMT.
2.3.4.4 All circuit breakers in this system panel must be identified with respect to the electrical loads
served, or in regard to the location of the receptacle, or equipment being served.
2.3.5
Dedicated Electrical Distribution Panels - MC

2.3.5.1 A minimum of a 100 Amp Electrical Distribution panel is to be dedicated to the voice and data
communications systems. Each breaker will be properly labeled as to its function.
2.3.5.2 The 5th wire for the above panels must be a grounding conductor (min: #6 AWG Solid or Stranded
Copper) routed from the same point of origination as service neutral, and terminated on a busbar
in the panel. The bus bar will be insulated from the panel case.
2.3.5.3 These panels must serve the system equipment power facilities, system ancillary equipment power
facilities and the system equipment grounding facilities.
2.3.5.4 The Electrical Contractor will leave an additional 15 of # 6 Ground wire for use by the installer of
the telephone system at the bus bar for the Telecommunications Electrical Distribution Panel.
2.3.6
System & Ancillary Equipment Power Facilities

2.3.6.1 Telephone System (PBX) Requirements - MC: From the panel the contractor will provide:
2.3.6.2
2.3.6.1.1
Provide one (1) 208 V, 30 Amp isolated ground circuit terminating in an L14-30R
receptacle (twist-lock) receptacle (this is the circuit required by the UPS). This circuit
must have four wires (2 hot, 1 neutral, and 1 ground conductor). The ground busbar in
the panel must be isolated (required). Each faceplate will be labeled with the panel
number and circuit breaker number.
2.3.6.1.2
Provide one (1) 208 V, 30 Amp isolated ground circuit terminating in an IG-L6-30R
receptacle (orange twist-lock) receptacle. This circuit must have three wires (2 hot,
and 1 ground conductor). The ground busbar in the panel must be isolated (required).
Each faceplate will be labeled with the panel number and circuit breaker number.
2.3.6.1.3
In order to serve additional ancillary equipment provide two (2) 120 V, 20 Amp
dedicated, isolated ground circuits terminating in double duplex receptacles. These
circuits must have three wires ( 1 hot, 1 neutral, and 1 ground conductor). Each quad
should be equipped with two IG-5-20R receptacles (orange, duplex). The ground
busbar in the panel must be isolated (required). Each faceplate will be labeled with the
panel number and circuit breaker number.
Data System (LAN) Requirements:
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2.3.7
2.3.6.2.1
MC: From the panel the contractor will provide three (3) 120 V, 20 Amp dedicated,
isolated ground circuits terminating in double duplex receptacles. These circuits must
have three wires ( 1 hot, 1 neutral, and 1 ground conductor). Each quad should be
equipped with two IG-5-20R receptacles (orange, duplex). The ground busbar in the
panel must be isolated (required). Each faceplate will be labeled with the panel
number and circuit breaker number.
2.3.6.2.2
IC: Provide two (2) 120 V, 20 Amp dedicated, isolated ground circuits terminating in
double duplex receptacles. These circuits must have three wires ( 1 hot, 1 neutral, and
1 ground conductor). Each quad should be equipped with two IG-5-20R receptacles
(orange, duplex). The ground busbar in the panel must be isolated (required). Each
faceplate will be labeled with the panel number and circuit breaker number
2.3.6.2.3
TC: Provide one (1) 120 V, 20 Amp dedicated, isolated ground circuits terminating in
double duplex receptacles. These circuits must have three wires ( 1 hot, 1 neutral, and
1 ground conductor). Each quad should be equipped with two IG-5-20R receptacles
(orange, duplex). The ground busbar in the panel must be isolated (required). Each
faceplate will be labeled with the panel number and circuit breaker number.
System Equipment Grounding Facilities

The system panel must be equipped with an isolated equipment grounding busbar IG bus. The IG bus is a
busbar that is insulated from the case of the panelboard. The equipment grounding conductor required to
support the IG bus be the same size as the serving phase, and neutral conductors, and be referenced the
center tap and the multi-ground neutral.
2.3.7.1 All grounding facilities shall be an isolated ground. It must be noted that we are not requesting an
isolated ground source. Rather, we are requiring the source for the isolated (insulated) ground bus
is the same as that for the panel neutral (the ground conductor) which must be:
2.3.7.1.1
Center Tap (xO-output) of a serving isolation transformer or
2.3.7.1.2
the grounded neutral (MGN) busbar for the building service entrance facilities. The
Main Building Ground is preferred.
2.3.7.1.3
The system panel ground busbar (isolated or not) must be served from either of the two
preceding sources by means of a # 6 AWG Solid Copper (minimum) conductor.
2.3.7.2 Additional System Grounding Facilities Required for the PBX in the MC:
2.3.7.2.1
Provide one (1) - #6 AWG equipment grounding conductor from the system panel IG
bus to the LRTN terminal that is located in the pedestal assembly of the PBX column.
2.3.7.2.2
Provide one (1) - #6 AWG equipment grounding conductor from the system panel IG
bus to the personal hazard (frame) ground lug at the base of one PBX column.
2.3.7.3 For each panel the contractor will provide a # 6 AWG Solid or Stranded Copper grounding
conductors routed from the same point of origination as service neutral, and terminated on a
busbar in the panel.
2.3.7.4 The busbar shall be insulated from the panel case.
2.3.7.4 The Contractor will leave two (2) fifteen foot lengths of # 6 Ground Wire at each busbar to be
used to ground the PBX.
2.4
OTHER PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1
Contractor shall provide materials for and install a complete, functional structured cabling system in
accordance with these specification and the drawings enumerated above. Contractor shall be responsible
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for providing a complete, functional system including all necessary components, whether included in this
specification or not.
2.5
2.6
2.4.1.1
Supply materials for and install an above-the-ceiling cable distribution system.
2.4.1.2
Supply and install EIA/TIA Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) horizontal cables from
telecommunications outlets (8-pin modular jacks) to the Intermediate Distribution Frames (ITC's)
in each building.
2.4.1.3
Supply and install UTP cross-connect (termination) hardware and duplex (or greater)
telecommunications outlets (8-pin, duplex, modular jacks) to support all communications
requirements.
2.4.1.4
Interconnect UTP horizontal cables with all cross-connect hardware and telecommunications
outlets (8-pin, duplex, 568A modular jacks).
2.4.1.5
Supply and install all cables necessary to connect Data Equipment to patch panels or 110 data
application wiring blocks.
2.4.1.6
Supply, install, and document all necessary cross-connects and patch panel voice/data applications.
2.4.1.7
Supply and install voice/data backbone riser cable (in the required buildings) and wiring blocks to
tie each TC back to the MC and terminate and test.
2.4.1.8
Supply and install data backbone fiber optic cable, connecting each building & ITC indicated
for each location. Terminate and test.
2.4.1.9
The Contractor shall provide at least one technician on-site from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to effect
repairs, moves, adds, or changes, as might be necessary, on the dates of system cut-over and the
following business day.
2.4.2
The installation shall include cable (optical fiber and twisted-pair copper), innerduct, interconnect/patching
equipment (fiber and copper), connectors (fiber and copper), jumpers (optical fiber and twisted-pair
copper), wiring blocks, and telecommunications outlets, and any other equipment enumerated in Addendum
#2 discussed in Section 2.4.1 above. In addition to material and equipment, Contractor shall provide labor
and any incidental material required for installation. All fiber strands shall be terminated with connectors
and landed on the fiber interconnect equipment. All copper station cables shall be terminated on patch
panels (HC end) and data communications outlets (work station end). All exchange cables (copper
backbone cables) shall be terminated on wiring blocks at each end. All active equipment shall be installed
and connected to the cable system. Upon completion of installation, Contractor shall test all fiber and
copper pathways and record the test results, as specified in this document.
2.4.3
The work performed under this specification shall be of good quality and performed in a workmanlike
manner. In this context "good quality" means the work shall meet industry technical standards and quality
of appearance. The owner reserves the right to reject all or a portion of the work performed, either on
technical or aesthetic grounds.
SITE SURVEY INFORMATION

2.5.1
The State will hold the contractor wholly responsible for the successful completion of all activities as
specified in this document. The State will not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities due to a
miscalculation that resulted from an unfamiliarity with the job site.
2.5.2
Contractors shall not visit the site without prior authorization from the contact person listed in this document.
PRELIMINARY SYSTEM DESIGN & INITIAL SYSTEM WALKTHROUGH

2.6.1
The Contractor will be required to submit a preliminary system design including drawings and material to
be used prior to commencement of work. This design and material list must be approved by the Project
Manager and the Division of Information Technology prior to commencement of work. Any deviation
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from this specification must be approved in writing by the Project Manager and the Division of
Information Technology.
2.6.2
2.6
The Contractor will meet with the Project Manager and the Division of Information Technologys Project
Manager (Inspector) to go through the project in detail prior to commencement of work. Any deviations to
the installation methods described in the specification will be discussed at this meeting.
PROPOSAL PRICING INFORMATION

2.6.1
Any price bid for a Structured Cabling System (SCS) will be for an outright purchase. After acceptance
and the Contractors receipt of payment, the State shall own the system. Upon request by an agency, the
Contractor will provide leasing information on the SCS.
2.6.2
The total bid price is to include the cost of all equipment, supplies, labor, and
services, including the shipping and installation needed for the systems installed.
be a lump sum price to reflect the Contractors total charges to complete the
document. You must provide a total lump sum price to supply, install, warrant,
described in this document.
2.6.3
The Contractor is responsible for supplying and installing the system per these specifications at the
locations indicated for the total bid price submitted as a part of your bid response package. All anticipated
cost must be included.
2.6.4
Contractors shall itemize costs for materials, labor, and services performed as a part of any bid response
package per the total bid price format outlined in the Specification or RFQ document.
2.6.5
On multiple location projects, Contractors shall itemize all costs per location, all locations are then to be
added to achieve the total bid price.
2.6.6
Contractor shall provide unit pricing for all items quoted. These unit prices will be utilized for additions
and deletions to the scope of work outlined in this document. The State also reserves the right to negotiate
additional unit prices for additional items as the need arises. Unit prices shall apply during the entire
warranty period.
2.6.7
All pricing will also be supplied to the State in electronic DOS format using Microsoft Excel Version 5.0 or
higher on 3 1/2 High Density Data Disk.
2.6.8
The State reserves the right to establish the actual quantities of work calculated by an independent quantity
survey, measure, or count.
END OF SECTION
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any other miscellaneous

The total bid price shall
work described in this
and maintain the system
SECTION 3
Installation General
Specifications - Mandatory
3.1
Contractor/installer must recognize the importance of the installation practices on the resulting performance
capabilities of the cable distribution system and be cognizant of the proper methods during installation. All
installation work shall be done in a neat, high quality manner, in conformity to local, state and federal building
codes, EIA/TIA 568A Standards for Commercial Building Wiring, and the installation must follow the installation
practices as outlined in BICSIs TDM Manual. Particular attention must be paid to the routing of cables, the support
materials used, cable pulling tension, preservation of cable construction, maintenance of pair twists to points of
termination, and the placement of cable with the proper bend radius.
3.2
All telecommunications circuit accessories must have the appropriate Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listing as
specified in the National Electric Code, 1996 Version, Article 800.
3.3
All cables must have the appropriate Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classification as specified in the National
Electric Code, 1996 Version, Article 800.
3.4
Cables shall be placed with sufficient bending radius so as not to kink, shear, or damage the cable or binders. The
bending radius shall never be less than that specified by the manufacturer. As a general rule, the bending radius
shall be a minimum of eight times the outside diameter of the cable.
3.5
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to calculate all actual cable footage required.
3.6
Parallel cable runs, pulled through conduit raceway, shall be placed in as few conduits as space will allow. Active
conduits shall be fully utilized before parallel empty conduits are used.
3.7
All wall penetrations will be sleeved with the appropriate size and type of conduit. All conduits shall be installed
with bushings and/or grommets to protect the cable from damage due to rough edges. All wall penetrations through
fire walls and between floors must be properly fire stopped.
3.8
The Contractor shall securely mount equipment plumb and square in place. Provide brackets, screws, adapters,
springs, rack mounting kits, etc., recommended by the manufacturer for correct assembly and installation of
electronic equipment.
3.9
CABINET INSTALLATION
3.10
3.9.1
The ends of screws and bolts are not to protrude through the exterior of cabinets.
3.9.2
Paint exposed portions of conduit entering equipment cabinets to match equipment cabinet.
3.9.3
File all rough edges of conduits and cabinet penetrations after cutting and drilling to a smooth finish.
3.9.4
Above freestanding cabinets, provide finish trim rings at ceiling on each conduit and wire mold passing
through finished ceilings. Trim ring finish To match ceiling or be polished chrome.
3.9.5
Securely install wall mounting equipment cabinets to walls or columns. Provide all necessary brackets,
mounting devices, structural pieces and extension type anchor inserts necessary for this purpose.
Securely install all surface raceway by using proper installation screws into walls. Screws shall be within 2 of the
top and bottom of each end and shall have mounting screws at 6 intervals.
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3.11
3.12
WIRING METHOD
3.11.1
Install all communication systems cables as specified in Sections as indicated in this document.
3.11.2
In general, install system wiring in the cable tray system and conduit. If cable tray is not provided, install
system wiring through corridors. Attach to the building structure at a minimum of every four (4) feet
using appropriate Beam Clamps and Cable Fasteners as manufactured by Caddy Fasteners or equivalent,
to route cables within the facility.
3.11.3
Mount outlet boxes at equal distance from the floor to the top of the box as existing electrical outlets
unless indicated otherwise in this document. Install outlets in the boxes.
3.11.4
All system cable runs are to be continuous without splices.
3.11.5
Maximum cross-sectional area fill of conduits is not to exceed 40% of internal area of conduit or surface
mold.
3.11.6
Provide conduit sleeves for all cabling passing through structural building walls and fire stop.
3.11.7
Connect spade lugs to cables by soldering or by crimping with controlled duty cycle (ratcheting)
compression type crimpers of the proper size. Provide spade-lug connectors on each cable conductor and
shield.
3.11.8
Terminate all system cable conductors entering equipment cabinets on specified terminal blocks. Utilize
proper tools for specified system.
3.11.9
Do not use wire nut type connections for any type of connection.
3.11.10
Insulate all non-insulated, stranded conductors before making terminations when connecting to punch
block terminals.
3.11.11
All wiring is to be free from grounds, shorts, opens, polarity reversals, and split pairs.
3.11.12
Secure all cables in equipment cabinets or at equipment frame to provide proper strain relief at all
connections.
3.11.13
Conduit shall not be connected to audio or electronics ground except at equipment cabinet.
3.11.14
Install all communication cables and power conductors in separate raceways and bundles.
3.11.15
Service Loops: Provide ample service loops at each termination so that plates, panels, and equipment can
be installed and terminated properly.
3.11.16
Neatly tie all cables within equipment cabinets, housings, and terminal cabinets with Velcro cable ties at
no more than 6 intervals. Install in accordance with the latest EIA installation standards.
3.11.17
Secure all cables in equipment cabinets and terminal cabinets to provide strain relief at all connections.
Secure cables to cable-form bars or other supports in cabinets. Do not support cables from the electronic
equipment.
3.11.18
Connect all equipment to AC power through plug-in outlet centers and transient voltage surge/noise
suppression in the systems where equipment power control and protection units are specified. Do not
connect plug-in outlet centers in series. Do not connect transient voltage surge or noise suppression
devices in series.
IDENTIFICATION
Individually label all system cables installed by this Contractor at each end by marking with Brady cable marker
label. Marker label will remain or be replaced on cable ends after termination. Patch panels, termination blocks,
and station outlets shall also be permanently identified with assigned number. Handwritten labels are not acceptable
for patch panel and station outlet identification.
3.13
Provide a separate, independent neutral circuit conductor for each system power circuit. This neutral is not to be
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used as common neutral for any other power circuit.

3.14
Provide a separate # 6 AWG, THW or THHN insulated copper equipment grounding conductor (green in color) from
each new system equipment cabinet to the main electrical panel board ground bus. This grounding conductor is to be
isolated from all other ground connections, except at the main electrical panel board ground bus. Run conductors
continuously back through branch circuit and panel board feeder conduits with no intermediate connections or
splices to ground. Connect ground conductors at each end.
3.15
Prior to the installation of any component of the structured cabling system, the Contractor shall consult with the
States Structured Cabling Specialist or his/hers authorized representative from the Indiana Department of
Administrations Division of Information Technology and receive final approval for the Structured Cabling System
design. Approval shall be required from the State to determine:
3.16
3.15.1
Telecommunication outlet final count.
3.15.2
Telecommunication outlet locations.
3.15.3
Cross-Connect field layout.
3.15.4
Jack Panel field layout.
3.15.5
Alphanumeric scheme selected for jack labels.
3.15.6
Cable distribution system design. Red line drawings must be supplied to the State for approval.
3.15.7
Jack type selected.
3.15.8
Installation of any other component associated with the structured cabling system.
3.15.9
Any exception or variation to the States Standards.
INSTALLATION
3.16.1
For each System purchased as a result of this Specification, the Contractor will visit the purchasing facility
to perform a site survey. This site survey will be conducted at no charge to the State. The Contractor will
receive written notification from the State to conduct the site survey. Along with written notification, the
Contractor will receive a list of equipment to be ordered and information sheets outlining the needs of the
purchasing facility. This information and the site survey is to provide the Contractor with an opportunity to
view the site. Site surveys must take place and the information submitted in writing to the State within ten
(10) business days following receipt of written notification from the State.
NOTE:
The site survey request in no way binds the State to proceed with that system purchase.
3.16.2
The Contractor must check the equipment list provided by the State to verify that all necessary parts are
included for the System to function properly and the requirements outlined on the information sheet are
met. Once the equipment list has been verified and/or corrected by the Contractor and that information has
been forwarded to the purchasing facility, any missing items discovered will be the responsibility of the
Contractor. Contractor must at the time of site survey, review all site physical and environmental
conditions for the system installation proposed. Contractor's failure to note any physical or environmental
issues to the State shall be deemed acceptance of the conditions and any additional costs required to ready
any site for the system installation shall be borne by the Contractor.
3.16.3
All pricing and information returned to the State following the site survey will be firm. Any omitted time
and/or materials necessary for System installation (as specified in the information provided with site survey
request) will be added at the Contractor's expense.
3.16.4
Installation and training costs under normal circumstances will be consistent for all installations of each
system size. The burden of proof to show abnormal circumstances will be on the Contractor. These costs
must include all necessary components to make the system operational including all termination equipment
such as 110 blocks, brackets, etc. Please complete the installation and training costs chart provided in the
Pricing Workbook.
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3.16.5
Installation and training costs for Systems larger than those listed in the cost chart provided in the Pricing
Workbook will be negotiated.
3.16.6
The workflow for Systems installed as a result of this Specification will proceed as outlined in this
document.
3.16.7
Prior to furnishing or installation of any equipment or cabling, approval of equipment locations, layout, and
installation must be obtained from the purchasing facility.
3.16.8
Inside building wiring and termination hardware shall be installed in the manner outlined in this document.
The installation shall include the following:
Physical positioning of all equipment.

Interconnection of all equipment components and interconnection of equipment components with
internal building wiring and local exchange carrier circuits.
Interconnection of components to the commercial power supply and building ground point.
Testing of all equipment and functions, verifying proper System operations.
All wiring, cabling, and cable distribution systems shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner and
shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting
all applicable electrical, building, or fire codes in routing choice of cable. The Contractor shall be
responsible for delivering and installing the system in accordance with equipment manufacturers'
instructions, the highest industry standards, and as delineated herein. The cost of the installation and
testing shall be included in the total price bid.
All telephone jacks and sets must be installed at the exact location designated by the purchasing facility.
Coordination by the Contractor with the purchasing facility is requested with regard to location of
equipment and cabling, storage of tools and equipment during installation, and scheduling of work so as to
have minimum disruption of normal activities. The existing system must continue to operate until the new
System is Cut-over.
3.16.9
The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to insure that the facility and its contents are not damaged in
any way as a result of the Contractors' activities.
3.16.10 Contractor shall be wholly financially responsible for damages realized by the State as a result of the
Contractor's activities.
3.16.11 MDF ROOM (TELEPHONE WIRING CLOSET) CLEAN-UP
3.16.11.1 Contractor shall take all necessary steps to remove dust, dirt and debris from this room prior to
installation of any new equipment supplied as a result of this Specification.
3.16.11.2 Contractor shall take all necessary steps to remove dust, dirt and debris from the MDF Room
prior to and throughout the course of installation. The MDF Room shall be swept and cleaned
at the end of each day the Contractor is on-site.
3.16.11.3 The MDF Room shall be left clean at the conclusion of the Contractor's work. No trash, rubbish,
or debris of any kind shall be present in the MDF Room at the end of the job.
3.16.11.4 The State will inspect the MDF Room frequently for compliance with this specification. The
State shall have final approval of the Contractor's compliance with this section. Should the
State, for any reason, find that the MDF Room has not been cleaned to its satisfaction, the
Contractor shall take immediate steps to address the concerns expressed.
3.16.11.5 Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall reconnect any utilities, equipment or
appliances removed in the course of the work and replace all furniture, etc., moved for the
performance of the work. Debris and rubbish caused by the work shall be removed and the
premises left cleaned.
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3.16.12 CABLE PLANT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

3.16.12.1 The Contractor shall perform a test on all cabling and associated hardware regardless if new or
existing cable is utilized and officially certify the installed cabling system. This certification
shall document that the Contractor's installation is in compliance with all applicable state and
local building and fire codes. The test results shall be documented and certified. Also, the
Contractor shall visually inspect the cabling for correct routing, support, termination,
fireproofing, etc. and certify that the visual inspection was done and the installation and all
associated equipment meets the requirements of this Specification. An official written
certification of this inspection and testing shall be turned over to the State. Upon certification of
the cable plant, Contractor shall warranty the labor, hardware, jacks, and cabling for five (5)
years, to run concurrent with manufacturers fifteen year (or better) system warranty.
The Contractor will not be required to certify equipment installed by other vendors, unless a
separate contract is signed with the Contractor to do so. The State, however, will require that the
Contractor test any existing cable or connecting hardware to make certain that the existing cable
plant is working prior to Cut-over. If the cable plant is not working the Contractor will be
contracted to remedy the situation. This cost will be bore by the State.
3.16.12.2 Any incorrect equipment or incorrectly installed equipment that must be replaced or fixed to
meet this acceptance test shall be wholly and completely paid for by the Contractor.
3.16.12.3 All UTP cabling installed by the Contractor must be tested for polarity (tip and ring signals in the
appropriate pin location), continuity (opens or shorts in the cable) and cables terminated in the
correct order. The Contractor must perform tests and provide detailed documentation, in
spreadsheet and/or database format, which measure, at minimum cable length, attenuation, nearend cross-talk, and mutual capacitance against EIA/TIA Category 6 specifications. The
documentation must also indicate by jack, that the materials and installation is in compliance to
Category 6 specifications. If during testing, any cable runs are found which do not meet these
specifications, the Contractor must take the necessary actions to bring the run(s) within
specifications prior to System Cut-Over. The Contractor shall visually inspect all terminations
after they are made to assure that the termination is complete and clear of loose wires. All
modular jack equipment shall be inspected to assure that all connectors conform to the wiring
pattern specified in the States Structured Cabling System Standards. An official written
certification of this inspection and testing shall be turned over to the State.
3.16.12.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for any repairs or changes necessary, at no charge to the
State, to correct any discrepancy between the description of the cable plant in the Cable Plant
Testing & Certification document, and the requirements of this Specification and any erroneous
condition which contradicts that document that may be found by the State during inspection or
use. Rerouting or re-termination of cables will require re-certification of the installation.
3.16.12.5 Upon notification of completion the State will perform a Final System Completion Inspection. If
it is found during this inspection that the Contractor has not complied with the specifications, the
States Standards, or Industry Standards; the States Inspector and the Contractor will develop a
punch list. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of the States inspectors for any
additional inspections after the Final System Completion Inspection to determine compliance
with the punch list.
Note: Defects in workmanship will be corrected for the life of the system at the Contractors
expense. This will hold true even after system acceptance by the State.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 4
Cable Distribution System
4.1
Cable distribution system shall consist of contractor-provided, Category 6 compliant D-Rings, J-hooks, cable tray,
utility power poles, surface mount raceway and enclosures, conduit or sleeves. Contractor shall install the network
of the D-Rings, J-hooks or cable tray to distribute cables above the ceiling in accordance with the specifications
outlined in this section.
4.2
Placement of station cabling and the cable distribution assembly shall be closely coordinated with the construction
schedule and installation of office furniture, floor coverings, and drop ceiling. Contractor shall take precautions to
avoid damage to the facility and its contents.
4.3
Telecommunications cable distribution system installed by contractor must meet or exceed NEC (National
Electrical Code) and/or local codes, whichever is more stringent. The State will not accept a cable distribution
system that violates NEC or local standards.
4.4
Cable distribution system design shall distribute cables from overhead, inside walls, through surface raceway
systems along walls, or through utility power poles. Station cables shall never be routed to faceplates over or
under floor coverings.
4.5
Under-the-carpet distribution systems are not acceptable.
4.6
Exposed station cable is not acceptable.
4.7
Cable distribution assembly shall support cables a minimum of three (3) feet above the finished ceiling. The UTP
cable shall remain a minimum of three (3) feet above the ceiling to the point where it is introduced into a utility
power pole or conduit stubbed above the ceiling for distribution to the telecommunications outlet.
4.8
In ceiling and below floor (crawl space) distribution systems, the cable shall be supported a minimum of every four
(4) feet along the length of its run, i.e., a J-Hook shall be installed every four (4) feet for all branches of the cable
runs.
4.9
The use of staples and tie wraps is not acceptable for the support of cable runs.
4.10
Cable Distribution Assemblies shall route cables away from potential sources of interference.
To reduce EMI
induced into cabling from fluorescent lights or other EMI sources, the contractor shall observe the following
minimum clearances for the installed cable (where possible, at a minimum the contractor must meet EIA/TIA
Standards):
4.10.1
Thirty-six (36") inches between the cable and the finished ceiling.
4.10.2
Thirty-six (36") inches between the cable and the nearest fluorescent light.
4.10.3
Thirty-six (36") inches between the cable and an electromechanical motor.
4.10.4
Thirty-six (36") inches between the cable and any electrical cable or electrical cable conduit.
4.10.5
Where contractor finds it impossible to observe the minimum clearances outlined above, the contractor
must notify the State prior to installation. The State, with the assistance of the contractor, will determine
either a better route or make allowances for a modified clearance on a case-by case basis. The contractor
shall never have the authority to disregard these clearances without prior written approval by the State of
Indiana.
The contractor is reminded that unshielded cables must be adequately protected from EMI/RFI from the
distribution panel to the desktop. The Contractor must choose cable routes that will optimize the
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performance of the UTP cable plant. The State requires, therefore, that the contractor makes every effort to
route UTP cables the maximum distance possible away from potential sources of interference. A
Structured Cabling System design which ignores this requirement will not be accepted by the State.
4.11
Contractor shall not utilize any drop-ceiling hanger wires, HVAC or plumbing systems or their supports, to
support the cable distribution assembly. (Contractors may not strap cables to existing HVAC or plumbing
conduits or pipes. Contractor is to never strap communications cables, innerduct or conduit to electrical
conduit.)
4.12
The drop ceiling grid structure may be utilized by the contractor to secure utility power poles only.
4.13
Cables shall be protected from sharp edges by installing bushings and/or grommets where necessary.
4.14
"Floor guard" surface raceway systems, used to cover and protect wiring routed over floors are required for
"line-cord" segments of the cable plant, i.e., "line" cords which must be routed from the face-plate to the desktop
over the floor must be concealed in "floor guard"-type enclosures. The State shall seek to avoid any cable
segment from being routed over floors wherever possible. The contractor shall accommodate this request in
raceway design.
4.15
All branches of the raceway system shall accept a minimum of twenty percent (20%) additional UTP cables than
will be present on the day of system cut-over before it would reach any "fill-factor" capacity limits described by the
NEC for communications cable raceway.
4.16
The contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by the installation of cable
distribution
assembly.
Contractor shall take all steps necessary to avoid damage to the structure, drop ceiling tiles, grid and hanger
assembly, HVAC or plumbing systems, or any other "systems" present in the facility.
4.17
The Contractor / Installer shall provide a conduit sleeve in all wall penetrations for all communications cables. Each
sleeve shall have proper bushings and/or grommets included to protect cables from damage.
4.18
UTILITY POWER POLES

It is not anticipated that the cabling Contractor will be requested to install any power poles. However, if the
installation of one or more power poles is required, the State and Contractor shall use the unit pricing quoted with
the bid response.
If necessary, the utility power poles must meet the following specifications:
4.18.1
The power pole must be constructed specifically for use with the systems furniture installed at the
site and shall be equivalent in size, structure, materials, and color as those poles provided by the
State.
4.18.2
Provide a dual compartment with a metallic barrier separating telecommunications cables from
electrical cables, per National Electrical Code, 1996 Version, standards.
4.18.3
Provide knockouts for a minimum of two (2) duplex, eight-position, surface-mount jacks
4.18.4
Provide knockouts for a minimum of two standard duplex AC electrical outlets.
4.18.5
The contractor is required to seek final approval from the State on the selection of a utility power pole type
and color.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 5
Communications Equipment Room &
Closets - Mandatory
5.1
CROSS-CONNECT MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

5.1.1
It is the State's intention to design its cross-connect systems to be in compliance with the EIA/TIA 568A
Commercial Building Wiring Standard and Telecommunications Systems and the Standards
published by the State of Indianas Data Processing Oversight Commission (DPOC). Contractor shall
recognize the impact of non-cable wiring elements on UTP performance and shall take all steps necessary
to minimize any adverse effects that might be introduced by termination hardware.
All cross-connect hardware, installation, and wiring / termination practices must meet or exceed the
performance specifications and practices for Category 6 connecting hardware as set forth in the
following Performance Specifications
5.1.2
Performance Specifications:
5.1.2.1 All connecting hardware and patch cords shall meet, as a minimum, all of the requirements
including electrical and performance requirements of:
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568A
ISO/IEC 11801
IEC 603-7
FCC Part 68 Subpart F
5.1.2.2 All components used in a Cat 6 channel shall meet the following requirements
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
PSNEXT
dB
80
68
62
60
56
54
52
50
44
40
Attenuation
dB
.04
.08
.11
.13
.16
.18
.20
.22
.32
.40
5.1.2.3 All components used in a Cat 6 channel shall meet the following requirements
Frequency
MHz
1.00 to 25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
RL
dB
30
28
22
18
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5.1.2.4 All components used in a Cat 6A channel shall meet the following requirements
Frequency PSNEXT
MHz
dB
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
Attenuation
dB
90
78
72
70
66
64
62
60
54
50
44
.02
.04
.06
.06
.08
.09
.10
.11
.16
.20
.28
5.1.2.5 All components used in a Cat 6A channel shall meet the following requirements
Frequency
MHz
1.00 to 31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
RL
dB
30
24
20
14
5.1.2.6 Channel Specifications: In addition to requirements stated above for individual product
specifications, the end-to-end interconnected and installed channel shall meet the following
requirements:
5.1.2.6.1 Channel PSELFEXT:
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
Cat 6
dB
56
44
38
36
32
30
28
26
20
16
15
Cat 6A
dB
61
49
43
42
37
35
33
31
25
21
5.1.2.6.2 Channel Return Loss:
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
Cat 6
dB
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
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Cat 6A
dB
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
15
12
10
17
14
12
9
5.1.2.6.3 Attenuation-to-Cross-talk ratio (Powersum):
Cat 6:
Cat 6A:
4.6 dB @ 100 MHz

16.0 dB @ 100 MHz
5.1.2.7 Certified Test Data demonstrating compliance to the specification will be supplied for all
manufacturers that are not on the approved manufacturers list.
5.1.2.8 Category 6 Cable Channel Manufacturers:
Following is a list of cable manufacturers and termination device manufacturers that have
been approved (Other manufacturers must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed
Category 6 as defined by the performance specifications in this document):
5.1.2.9
Cable Manufacturer
Termination Device Mfr.
Belden Data Twist 2400

General GenSpeed Category 6
Panduit TX6000
Panduit Mini-Com TX6 Plus

Cat 6A Cable Channel Manufacturers:

Following is a list of cable manufacturers and termination device manufacturers that have
been approved (Other manufacturers must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed
Category 6A as defined by the performance specifications in this document):
5.1.3
Cable Manufacturer
General 10,000
Panduit TX6A MaTriX
Panduit TX6A MaTriX SD
Panduit TX6A UTP
Panduit Mini-Com TX6A

VOICE COMMUNICATIONS:
The State shall utilize patch panels (as defined in data Communications section following) or 110 CrossConnect System for equipment rooms, telecommunications closets, or any other location where circuitryarrangements are required. The State shall specifically utilize rack mounted field terminated terminal
blocks, unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall provide all wiring blocks, connecting blocks,
terminal block panels, cable management panels, duct assemblies, and all other hardware required for
field termination of the 110 Cross-Connect System. This system will include a rack mount panel with base,
jumper trough and connecting blocks. Standard of quality is Panduits Pan Punch Rack Mount Panels,
Model # P110B1004R4WJ and P110B1005R4WJ, or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or
equivalent.
5.1.3.1 Terminal blocks shall be field terminated Category 6 110 Cross-Connect System Terminal
Blocks, in conjunction with the appropriate110C-4 and 110C-5 Connecting Blocks (or
equivalent). Wiring blocks must accept cables fed from either the top or the bottom.
5.1.3.2 Due to space constraints and stringent data communications requirements, vertically arranged
blocks, such as 66-type blocks, are not acceptable.
5.1.3.3 Each horizontal row of the wiring block must be capable of terminating one (1) twenty-five (25)
pair binder group.
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5.1.3.4 The cross-connect block shall be designed to maintain the cable's sheath and pair twists as
closely as possible to the point of contact element termination, and the installer shall insure
that this twist is preserved.
5.1.3.5 The contact element of the connecting block shall provide reliable contact performance. The
contact element shall be designed to accommodate more than 200 reinsertions of copper
conductors or patch cords with no more than one (1) milliohm change in contact resistance.
5.1.3.6 The mechanical terminations shall:
5.1.3.6.1
Provide a direct connection between the cable and jumper wires.
5.1.3.6.2
Insert less than 0.2 dB of attenuation from 1-16 MHz
5.1.3.6.3
Insert less than 100 milliohms of DC resistance.
5.1.3.6.4
Have less than 5 milliohms of resistance unbalance.
5.1.3.6.5
Have minimal signal impairments at all frequencies up to 16 MHz.
5.1.3.6.6 Wiring block cable assignments and cross-connect field design shall be determined by
the application of the blocks. Wiring blocks shall be intended for one application
only, e.g., cables terminated for telephone ports shall never occupy the same block as
cables required for Ethernet Wiring Switches ports. The State may require the
Contractor to further subdivide applications across physically discreet wiring blocks.
For this reason, the Contractor shall always consult with and receive the final
approval of the State for cross connect field layout and design prior to installation.
Said approval does not relieve the Contractor of any obligations as described in this
document.
5.1.3.6.7 Contractor shall install adequate cross-connect equipment to allow for a minimum of
20% additional growth (terminations) for each application after all requirements
described by the State have been met. Wall mounted cross-connect fields and frames
shall be arranged to allow for easy expansion.
5.1.3.6.8
Each row or pair of rows of the wiring block shall be labeled with designation strips.
These designation strips shall be color-coded to indicate the block's application and
have adequate space to label each pair or groups of pairs as indicated in the Labeling
section.
5.1.3.6.9 Vertical and horizontal cable / cable management panels shall be utilized for
routing cross-connects. Unsupported or unprotected cross-connect wires are not
acceptable.
5.1.3.6.10 The layout of the backboard or frame shall provide separate wire management panels
for cross-connect wire/patch cords and cables. Cross-connect wire/patch cords and
cables shall not co-exist in the same cable management panel, even where they cross
each other.
5.1.3.6.11 The Contractor is required to seek final approval from the State for cross-connect
equipment selection, field layout, and labeling system prior to installation. Said
approval does not relieve the Contractor from any obligations as described in this
document.
5.1.4
DATA COMMUNICATIONS:
The State shall utilize an 8 pin modular type 110 Patch Panel Cross-Connect System for data equipment
rooms, data communications closets, or any other location where circuit re-arrangements are required. All
patch panels shall be in compliance with the specifications as outlined in EIA/TIA-568A. All 8 pin
modular jacks shall meet the 568A pinout standard.
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The State shall specifically utilize the field terminated patch panels, unless otherwise specified. The
Contractor shall provide all patch panels, wiring blocks, connecting blocks, terminal block panels,
cable management panels, duct assemblies, and all other hardware required for field termination of the
Patch Panel System.
5.1.4.1 Termination system to consist of rack mounted Category 6 patch panels for copper. The copper
cabling termination system shall be fully ANSI/EIA/TIA Category Five (5) compliant (As a
minimum shall meet the specifications for Category 6 as outlined in the performance
specifications in this document).
5.1.4.2 The entire system shall provide gas-tight connections, high termination density, and insulated
surface.
5.1.4.3 The system shall be UL listed and all components provided shall be of the same manufacturer.
5.1.4.4 The system shall support data applications of at least 155 Megabits per second.
5.1.4.5 Data Patch Panels: Rack mounted 24-port or 48-port jack patch panel with snap-in jack modules.
The patch panel shall be fully Category 6 compliant. Provide quantity as indicated on contract
documents of Panduit Mini-Com twenty-four (24) port, (Model # CPP48WBL), or equivalent; or
forty-eight (48) port Patch Panel (Model # CPP48WBL), or equivalent. Or Lucent Technologies
Systimax Components, or equivalent.
5.1.4.6 Patch Panel Identification: Utilize proper labeling system for termination system. Labels shall
consist of clear label holder and colored inserts with typewritten identifications. Brady labeling
(or equivalent) is the minimum standard Handwritten labels are not permitted. Quantities as
required to label all copper and fiber optic LAN cables. These designation strips shall be colorcoded to indicate the block's application and have adequate space to label each pair or groups of
pairs as indicated in the Labeling section.
5.1.4.7 Cable management panels: 19 rack mounted cable management panel with wire management
on front and rear of panel to provide cable strain relief and front and rear covers. Provide quantity
as indicated of Panduit Model WMPH2, or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or
equivalent.
5.1.4.8 The patch panel shall be designed to maintain the cable's sheath and pair twists as closely as
possible to the point of contact element termination, and the installer shall insure that this
twist is preserved.
5.1.4.9 The contact element of the connecting block shall provide reliable contact performance. The
contact element shall be designed to accommodate more than 200 reinsertions of copper
conductors or patch cords with no more than one (1) milliohm change in contact resistance.
5.1.4.10 The Patch Panels must meet worst-pair Near End Cross-talk (NEXT) requirements over the entire
frequency range of 155 MHz for Category 6 cable.
5.1.4.11 Patch Panels and wiring block cable assignments and cross-connect field design shall be
determined by the application of the panels. Patch Panels shall be intended for one application
only, e.g., cables terminated for Telephone ports shall never occupy the same block as cables
required for Ethernet Wiring Switches ports.
The State may require the Contractor to further subdivide applications across physically discreet
patch panels and wiring blocks. For this reason, the Contractor shall always consult with and
receive the final approval of the State for patch panel field layout and design prior to
installation. Said approval does not relieve the Contractor of any obligations as described in this
document.
Contractor will make provision for additional pairs in the backbone for modem applications when
using patch panels for termination of voice pairs. These modem pairs will be terminated on
separate patch panels.
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5.1.4.12 Contractor shall install adequate patch panel equipment to allow for a minimum of 20%
additional growth (terminations) for each application after all requirements described by the
State have been met. Wall mounted or cabinet mounted patch panels and cross-connect frames
shall be arranged to allow for easy expansion.
5.1.4.13 The layout of the backboard or frame shall provide separate wire management panels for crossconnect wire/patch cords and cables. Cross-connect wire/patch cords and cables shall not co-exist
in the same trough, even where they cross each other.
5.1.4.14 The Contractor is required to seek final approval from the State for patch panel equipment
selection, field layout, and labeling system prior to installation. Said approval does not relieve
the Contractor from any obligations as described in this document.
5.1.5
CATEGORY 6 PATCH CORDS

5.1.5.1 Patch Cords shall be Panduit TX6 Plus Category 6 Patch Cords with 8 pin Modular plugs on each
end.
5.1.5.2 Patch Cords shall be RJ-45 to RJ-45 plug ended cords. Each plug end must be Category 6, RJ-45
jacks meeting the requirements as detailed above.
5.1.5.3 Patch Cords shall be Plenum rated in an air plenum environment.
5.1.5.4 Patch Cords shall be made by manufacturer that complies with the Category 6 Standards. Patch
Cords shall never be made in the field.
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
5.1.6
5.2
Any other information deemed necessary or appropriate to this section.
DISTRIBUTION FRAME CONSTRUCTION

5.2.1
Main Telecommunications Closet (MC) & Horizontal Cross-Connect (HC)

5.2.1.1 Contractors shall refer to the attached Communications Equipment Closet layout diagrams. These
diagrams represent the proposed design. Final design will be determined just prior to installation.
5.2.1.2 In some cases the Communications Equipment Closet will serve as the MC as well as the basement
intermediate distribution frame (IC).
5.2.1.3 Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all existing and new MC plywood back planes have
been treated to retard fire. The MC plywood back planes shall be thick fire retardant
plywood coated with two (2) coats of fire retardant paint.
5.2.1.4 The MC shall serve as the interface point for the fiber backbone cables, and any peripherals, as
required.
5.2.1.5 The MC is the location, within a building or complex of buildings, where the entire
telecommunications system originates. The HC is the location, within the building, where that
buildings telecommunications system originated and where that building connects to the campus
backbone. The MC and HC may include: the physical location, enclosure, wire and cable
management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and patching and equipment
racks. EIA/TIA-569 refers to the room housing the MC as the "Equipment Room." The MC and
HC should consist of a fully enclosed room consisting of approximately 144 square feet (12 x 12
preferred) and a minimum height of 8 feet. The walls and ceiling can be rough taped and painted.
Walls supporting backboard equipment should be covered with 3/4 inch fire treated plywood,
ACX or better, from 12 inch above the finished floor to the ceiling. The MC and HC plywood
shall be coated with two (2) coats of fire retardant paint. The floor should be covered with VCT or
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sheet goods. Lighting and environmental conditions should conform to the surrounding classroom
or office space. At least four quad-plex power outlets, each served by one 20 ampere, dedicated
circuit should be provided. The entry door should be lockable. The MC and HC should be located
either in proximity to or co-located with the telephone utility demarcation point. It should also be
situated within its building such that the cable route distance to the furthest workstation is less
than 90 meters. If the MC and HC is co-located with a power distribution room, it is important to
observe minimum clearances from power distribution equipment. A clear working space of 30
inches in front of the patching and equipment racks is imperative. A Cable tray should be placed at
least 12 below the ceiling and should encircle the room. This cable tray should connect to all
PBX and Data Equipment Racks and all Wiring Racks.
5.2.2
Telecommunications Closets (TC):

The TC is the location in a building where a transition between the backbone or vertical riser system and
the horizontal distribution system occurs. It may include: the physical location, enclosure, wire and cable
management hardware, termination hardware, distribution hardware, and patching and equipment racks. In
this case the TCs are collocated with the SBBs (Signal Backboards) and provide the interface location
between fiber distribution cable (backbone) and station cable (horizontal distribution). Each TC should be
a fully enclosed room consisting of approximately 40 square feet, with a minimum dimension of 5 x 8
preferred. The walls and ceiling can be rough taped and painted. Walls supporting backboard equipment
should be covered with 3/4 inch fire treated plywood, ACX or better, from 12 inch above the finished floor
to the ceiling. The TC plywood shall be coated with two (2) coats of fire retardant paint. The floor should
be covered with VCT or sheet goods. Lighting and environmental levels should conform to the
surrounding classroom space. At least two quad-plex power outlets, each served by one 20 ampere
dedicated circuit should be provided. The entry door should be lockable. Care should be taken to situate
each TC in its building such that the station cable route distance to the furthest workstation is within 90
meters. This is also true in the case of temporary building clusters. If an TC is co-located with a power
distribution room, it is important to observe minimum clearances from power distribution equipment. A
clear working space of 30 inches in front of the patching and equipment racks is imperative.
5.2.3
MC and TC Room Clean-Up:

5.2.3.1 Contractor shall take all necessary steps to remove dust, dirt, and debris from this room prior to
installation of any new equipment or materials supplied as a result of this document.
5.2.3.2 Contractor shall take all necessary steps to remove dust, dirt, and debris from the MC and TC Rooms
prior to and throughout the course of the installation. The MC and TC Rooms shall be swept and
cleaned at the end of each day the Contractor is on-site.
5.2.3.3 The MC and TC Rooms shall be left clean at the conclusion of the Contractor's work at each facility.
No trash, rubbish, or debris of any kind shall be present in the MC or TC Rooms at the end of the
job.
5.2.3.4 The State will inspect the MC and TC Rooms frequently for compliance with this specification. The
State shall have final approval of the Contractor's compliance with this section. Should the State, for
any reason, find that the MC and TC Rooms has not been cleaned to its satisfaction, the Contractor
shall take immediate steps to address the concerns expressed.
5.3
EQUIPMENT CABINETS, RACKS, & LADDER TRAY SYSTEM

Contractor shall supply and install a communications rack with shelves and a ladder type, cable tray system in the
Communications Equipment Room. An approximate location is identified on the attached "Communications
Equipment Room Layout". This "system" shall support various data communications applications; i.e. 3270 control
units and modems. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the rack and tray system is designed and installed
for optimal efficiency. The final design shall be approved by the State prior to installation. Lockable cabinets will be
used in those closets that have multiple uses or in non-securable closet areas. Wall mount racks or cabinets will be used
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in TC where indicated.
5.3.1
Floor Mount 19" Communications Equipment Rack:

5.3.1.1 Contractor shall provide and install an equipment rack, which meets the following:
minimum height of 84"

width of 19"
constructed of steel or aluminum
both front and rear flanges must be tapped
hole pattern must be 12-24 tapped on EIA universal spacing
supplied with thirty (30) spare screws must be equipped with front and rear angled, top, support
cross members or as required to connect ladder tray system (specified below)
minimum base foot print of 15" x 20"
must be securely anchored to floor per manufacturer's recommendations
supplied and installed with a #6 AWG grounding lug and #6 AWG grounding wire
5.3.1.2 Contractor shall supply and install two (2) electrical power strips. The power strips shall be mounted
on the outside, one per side, of the equipment rack uprights. The power strips shall have a minimum
of six (6) AC, three (3) prong, electrical outlets. The power strips shall be installed with lead cable
properly sized to reach wall-mounted electrical outlet near ceiling.
5.3.2
Floor Mount 19" Communications Equipment Cabinet:

5.3.2.1 Contractor shall provide and install an equipment rack that meets the following:

width of 19"
constructed of 16 gauge steel
front and rear adjustable rails
both front and rear rails must be tapped
minimum base foot print of 70 x 19 x 30
must be securely anchored to floor per manufacturer's recommendations
supplied and installed with a #6 AWG grounding bar and #6 AWG grounding wire
must have lockable steel vented front and rear doors with availability of lockable Plexiglas front
door
Steel Side panels
Knockouts in roof and sides for cable entry
Leveling Feet
Ventilation fan.
5.3.2.2 Contractor shall supply and install two (2) cabinet mount electrical power strips with surge
protectors. The power strips shall be mounted on the inside, one per side, of the equipment rack
uprights. The power strips shall have a minimum of six (6) AC, three (3) prong, electrical outlets. A
dedicated power circuit shall be brought into the equipment cabinet and terminated on a quad, three
(3) prong, electrical outlet mounted in a double gang electrical box mounted in the cabinet.
5.3.3
Wall Mount 19" Communications Equipment Rack:


width of 19"
depth of 25
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constructed of steel or aluminum

both front and rear flanges must be tapped
must be a compact hinged wall frame for convenient access to terminations
must be securely anchored to wall per manufacturer's recommendations
Meets EIA-310-D standards.
5.3.3.2 Contractor shall supply and install two (2) electrical power strips. The power strips shall be mounted
on the outside, one per side, of the equipment rack uprights. The power strips shall have a minimum
of six (6) AC, three (3) prong, electrical outlets. The power strips shall be installed with lead cable
properly sized to reach wall-mounted electrical outlet near ceiling.
5.3.4
Wall Mount 19" Communications Equipment Cabinet:


width of 19"
depth of 25
constructed of 16 gauge steel
front and rear adjustable rails
both front and rear rails must be tapped
minimum base foot print of 70 x 19 x 30
must be securely anchored to wall per manufacturer's recommendations
supplied and installed with a #6 AWG grounding bar and #6 AWG grounding wire
must have lockable steel vented front doors with availability of lockable Plexiglas front door
Steel Side panels
Knockouts in roof and sides for cable entry
Ventilation fan.
Meets EIA-310-D standards
5.3.4.2 Contractor shall supply and install two (2) electrical power strips. The power strips shall be
mounted on the inside, one per side, of the equipment rack uprights. The power strips shall have a
minimum of six (6) AC, three (3) prong, electrical outlets. The power strips shall be installed with
lead cable properly sized to reach wall-mounted electrical outlet near ceiling.
5.3.5
Shelves:
5.3.5.1 Contractor must supply and install shelves for the placement of State data communications
equipment.
5.3.5.2 The shelves must be designed to fit the 19" equipment rack supplied and installed by the Contractor.
5.3.5.3 The equipment shelves must be a minimum of 15" in depth and support a minimum of 30 pounds
each.
5.3.5.4 The exact placement of the shelves will be determined on-site at the time of installation.
5.3.6
Ladder Tray:
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5.3.6.1 The Contractor shall supply and install a ladder type cable tray to connect the 19" communications
equipment rack to the MC wall.
5.3.6.2 The cable tray cross members shall be spaced at 12" or less increments.
5.3.6.3 The cable tray width shall be 12".
5.3.6.4 The cable tray shall be securely anchored to the wall and fastened to the 19" equipment rack.
5.3.7
5.4
The Contractor shall work closely with the State in determining the exact materials, placement, and
grounding of the equipment rack, shelves, and cable tray.
GROUNDING AND BONDING

5.4.1
The Contractor shall supply and install all copper grounding bars in each MC and each TC. The installation
shall meet or exceed the National Electric Code, and the ANSI/TIA/EIA-607 grounding standards. The
grounding bar(s) should be sized to accommodate the quantity of #6 AWG solid or stranded copper ground
wire terminations necessary for the installed system(s) plus twenty percent (20%).
As a minimum, the grounding bars should be sized to accommodate the following number of #6 AWG solid
copper ground wire terminations:
Room
Number of Terminations
MC
TC
5.4.2
12
6
A #6 AWG or larger ground wire shall be connected between each copper ground bar and:
Backbone cable core shield

Floor power ground
Building structural steel
Cable trays
Equipment racks
Frames
Electrical surge protectors/power conditioners
Any other telecommunications equipment in the room
Grounding must be to a direct electrical service ground (power service panel preferred). Grounding to
metallic water pipes or a ground rod is not acceptable.
5.5
5.4.3
The Contractor's responsibility to assist the State in properly grounding all telecommunications gear is
not necessarily limited to these items. The Contractor shall be responsible for evaluating, designing,
and recommending proper grounding procedures to the State in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and the HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
5.4.4
Contractor shall provide, as a part of their As-Built Structured Cabling System Documentation, a full
description of the steps taken and the materials provided to properly ground the items listed in this document.
and shall show grounding on the as built drawings.
SURGE PROTECTION
5.5.1
CENTRAL OFFICE LINE PROTECTION

The Contractor shall provide termination blocks and a Solid State Protector Unit, Lucent Technologies (Part #
4C1S), RELTEC or equivalent for each Local Exchange Carrier and/or Inter Exchange Carrier lines and/or
circuits that interface with the State's voice communications equipment. Please provide pricing in Appendix
for all equipment necessary to meet this specification. The State anticipates the sizes required to be 6 Pair, 25
Pair, 50 Pair, 100 Pair. Examples would be Lucent Technologies 11O ANA1C4-06, 188 ECA1-025G,
188ECA1-050G and 188ECA1-100G. The Contractor is to provide Solid State Modules in each protector
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unit.
5.5.2
POWER LINE PROTECTION

For each System installed, the Contractor shall provide power line surge and noise suppressor/filters,
American Power Conversion models (e.g. Line-R 600) or equivalent as is appropriate for the installed
system size. Each suppressor shall consist of two (2), three-prong AC outlets. These suppressors are to be
installed in the MDF Room. Each installed system must include appropriate AC surge protection.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 6
Cable Specifications - Mandatory
6.1
HORIZONTAL CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

6.1.1
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

6.1.1.1 A minimum of two (2) four-pair, plenum/non-plenum rated, unshielded twisted-pair cables
shall be pulled from the TC to each telecommunications outlet. Blue cable shall be used for
data, white cable shall be used for voice, yellow wire shall be used for paging, unless
otherwise agreed upon. The requirements for this cabling, its installation and termination
equipment are very stringent to support high-speed data communications.
6.1.1.2 All horizontal UTP cable bid and installed by the Contractor MUST MEET OR EXCEED all
requirements for a Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable as set forth and delineated
by the ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A standards for horizontal wiring and must meet the Cat 6
performance standards as defined by this specification. Following is a list of cable
manufacturers that have been approved (Other manufacturers must submit testing
requirements that meet or exceed Category 6 as defined by the performance specifications in
this document):
Manufacturer
Model
Belden
General Cable
Panduit
Data Twist 2400

GenSpeed Category 6
TX6000
6.1.1.3 All horizontal copper cable bid and installed by the Contractor shall be 24 AWG, Four (4) pair,
Unshielded Twisted Pair.
6.1.1.4 CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION / Specification SHEETS FROM THE
MANUFACTURER TO THE STATE ABOUT THE UTP (PVC and plenum rated) CABLES
WHICH THE CONTRACTOR PROPOSES TO INSTALL AS A PART OF THE BID RESPONSE.
This documentation will be reviewed by the State to ensure that the cable selected by the Contractor
does in fact meet or exceed the specifications. Review of this documentation by the State does not
relieve the Contractor of any requirements specified in this Invitation to Bid.
6.1.1.5 The Horizontal cabling system shall be capable of transmitting data signals at a minimum
rate of 1000 MBPS or better. Contractor is to indicate the transmission rate of the cable
being bid.
6.1.1.6 Contractor is required to receive final approval from the State on the Unshielded Twisted
Pair cable type selected prior to installation.
6.1.1.7 Cat 6 Performance Requirements:
6.1.1.7.1 All cables shall meet, as a minimum, the requirements of:
CSA
NEC
UL 444
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-3 Category 6
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ISO/IEC 11801 Category 6
6.1.1.7.2 Highest Test Frequency: 350 MHz (all parameters)

6.1.1.7.3 Input impedance shall be measured per ASTM 4566-94, 43.2 Method 2, Option 2,
(Method 3 will not be allowed), Category 6 input impedance shall be swept out to
350 MHz and meet the following:
1 MHz to 100 MHz is 100 ohms 15

6.1.1.7.4 Minimum ACR
> 16.3 dB @ 100 MHz (100 meter worst pair NEXT)

> 13.3 dB @ 100 MHz (100 meter power sum NEXT)
6.1.1.7.5 Maximum Skew
25ns at 100 meters

30 Ns at 100 meters - Channel
6.1.1.7.6 Maximum Attenuation: 44.9 dB/100 meters @ 350 MHz

6.1.1.7.7 Only virgin material shall be used.
6.1.1.7.8 Plenum-rated cables shall use 100% FEP for the insulation except where it is
proven that the cable constructed with alternate materials meets or exceeds the
electrical performance of FEP.
6.1.1.7.9 The manufacturer of the cables shall be ISO 9000 registered.
6.1.1.7.10 Certified Test Data demonstrating compliance to the specification will be supplied
for all manufacturers that are not on the approved manufacturers list.
6.1.1.8 When required by the State of Indiana the Contractor will provide Category 6A Cable.
Following is a list of cable manufacturers that have been approved (Other manufacturers
must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed Category 6A as defined by the
performance specifications in this document):
Manufacturer
Model
General
10,000
Panduit
TX6A MaTriX
Panduit
Panduit
TX6A MaTriX SD
TX6A UTP
6.1.1.9 Cat 6A Performance Requirements:

6.1.1.9.1 All cables shall meet, as a minimum, the requirements of:
CSA
NEC
UL 444
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-3 Category 5
ISO/IEC 11801 Category 5
6.1.1.9.2 Highest Test Frequency: 400 MHz (all parameters)

6.1.1.9.3 Input impedance shall be measured per ASTM 4566-94, 43.2 Method 2, Option 2,
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(Method 3 will not be allowed), Category 6A input impedance shall be swept out to
400 MHz and meet the following:

6.1.1.9.4 Minimum ACR
> 10.0 dB @ 205 MHz (100 meter worst pair NEXT)

> 10.0 dB @ 190 MHz (100 meter power sum NEXT)
6.1.1.9.5 Maximum Skew
25ns at 100 meters

30ns at 100 meters - Channel
6.1.1.9.6 Maximum Attenuation: 43.21 dB/100 meters @ 400 MHz

6.1.1.9.7 Only virgin material shall be used.
6.1.1.9.8
Plenum-rated cables shall use 100% FEP for the insulation except where it is
proven that the cable constructed with alternate materials meets or exceeds the
electrical performance of FEP.
6.1.1.9.9 The manufacturer of the cables shall be ISO 9000 registered.

6.1.1.10 Category 3 / Category 5 Cable:
6.1.1.10.1
At the option of the State, and as perscribed in the Scope of Work,
one Horizontal UTP Cable may meet or exceed all requirements for a Category 3
UTP Cable as set forth and delineated by ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A Standards for
horizontal wiring. Cable must be of the same manufacturer as other horizontal
cable used in project.
6.1.1.10.2
At the option of the State, and as perscribed in the Scope of Work,
one Horizontal UTP Cable may meet or exceed all requirements for a Category 5
UTP Cable as set forth and delineated by ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A Standards for
horizontal wiring. Cable must be of the same manufacturer as other horizontal
cable used in project.
6.1.2 Fiber-Optic Horizontal Cabling
6.1.2.1 When required, a two (2) two-strand, plenum/non-plenum rated, 62.5/125 m fiber optic
cables or 50/125 m fiber optic cables shall be pulled from the TC to each
telecommunications outlet. The requirements for this cabling, its installation and termination
equipment are very stringent to support high-speed data communications.
6.1.2.2 All horizontal fiber cables bid and installed by the Contractor MUST MEET OR EXCEED all
requirements for a fiber cable as set forth and delineated by the ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A standards
for fiber cabling and must meet the performance standards as defined by the State.
Following is a list of cable manufacturers and part numbers that have been approved:
Manufacturer
Model
Belden
Berk-Tek
Comm/Scope
Corning
TBD*
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General
Mohawk
OCC
Panduit
Siemon
Superior Essex
*Default requirement (OM4 50u) unless specified as other.
6.1.2.3 All horizontal fiber cable bid and installed by the Contractor shall be 62.5/125 m or 50/125 m,
two (2) strand fiber optic cable.
MANUFACTURER TO THE STATE ABOUT THE FIBER (PVC and plenum rated) CABLES
does in fact meet or exceed the specifications for a Fiber Optic cable as specified in the
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A. Review of this documentation by the State does not relieve the Contractor of
any requirements specified in this Invitation to Bid.
6.1.2.5 The Horizontal cabling system shall be capable of transmitting data signals at a minimum
rate of 1000 MBPS or better. Contractor is to indicate the transmission rate of the cable
being bid.
6.1.2.6 Contractor is required to receive final approval from the State on the fiber optic cable type
selected prior to installation.
6.1.3
Paging Applications
6.1.3.1 For Self Amplified, low voltage paging systems: One (1) four-pair, plenum/non-plenum
rated, Category 3 or 5, unshielded twisted-pair, 24 awg cable shall be pulled from the TC to
each paging speaker. Yellow cable shall be used for paging, unless otherwise agreed upon.
6.1.3.2 For Central Amplified, 70 volt paging systems: One (1) two conductor, plenum/non-plenum
rated, shielded stranded, 18 awg cable shall be pulled from the TC to each paging speaker.
Yellow cable shall be used for paging, unless otherwise agreed upon.
MANUFACTURER TO THE STATE ABOUT THE UTP or STP (PVC and plenum rated) CABLES
does in fact meet or exceed the specifications for a Category 3 or 5 cable as specified in the
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A. Review of this documentation by the State does not relieve the Contractor of
any requirements specified in this Invitation to Bid.
6.1.3.4 The Paging cabling system shall be capable of transmitting voice paging to all speakers
clearly.
6.1.3.5 Contractor is required to receive final approval from the State on the Twisted Pair cable type
selected prior to installation.
6.1.4
Coaxial Cable
6.1.4.1 One (1) Solid Copper RG-/6u or RG-59/u Coaxial Cable will be pulled from the Video Tap
to each rooms TV Port. The RG-59/u will be pulled from each rooms TV Port to any video
jack required for Local Access to the Video System. The requirements for this cabling, its
installation and termination equipment are very stringent to support video communications.
6.1.4.2 All Coaxial Broadband Video cable bid and installed by the Contractor MUST MEET OR
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EXCEED all requirements for a MATV and Broadband Video System as set forth and
delineated by the NEC Article 820 standards for community antenna television and RF cable.
must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed the specifications in this document):
Manufacturer
Model
Belden
RG-6/u (1530A, 1530AP)
Belden
RG-11/u (1523A, 89292)
Comm/Scope
75 Ohm 500 (PIII 500
JCA, PIII 500 JACASS)
Comm/Scope
RG-6/u (5727, 2276K)
Comm/Scope
RG-11/u (5913, 2285K)
Mohawk
RG-6/u (M54862,
M52057)
Mohawk
RG-11/u (M56630,
M63410)
West Penn
RG-6/u (841, 25841)
West Penn
RG-11/u (821, 25821)
6.1.4.3 One (1) Solid Copper RG-11/u Coaxial Cable will be pulled as the main trunk cable for a
each Broadband Video Distribution System Trunk Line. The RG-11/u will be pulled from
the Video Headend Location to any splitters or video amplifiers and on to the taps leading to
each room. The requirements for this cabling, its installation and termination equipment are very
stringent to support video communications.
6.1.4.4 All Coaxial Broadband Video cable bid and installed by the Contractor MUST MEET OR
EXCEED all requirements for a MATV and Broadband Video System as set forth and
delineated by the NEC Article 820 standards for community antenna television and RF cable.
must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed the specifications in this document):
Manufacturer
Model
Belden
Comm/Scope
Mohawk
M54702)
West Penn
RG-59/u (9100, 82108)

RG-59/u (5573, 2022K)
RG-59/u (M50442,
RG-59/u (843, 25843)
6.1.4.5 Taps shall have Superior Performance to 750 MHz. They shall either be 2, 3, 4 or 8 way
models. They shall be constructed of Die Cast Housing. They shall include in-line and style
models. They shall have RF Shielding Mounting Tabs and Grounding Blocks. Standard of
quality shall be Blonder-Tongue Indoor Splitters (Model # CRS-2, CRS-3, CRS-4, CRS-8) or
equivalent.
6.1.4.6 BNC Connectors shall be of a 3 Piece Construction and shall be attached to the Coaxial
Cables by using the proper Crimp Tool. The BNC connector must be compatible to the type
of Coaxial Cable provided and must be recommended for use on that cable by the cable
Manufacturer.
6.1.4.7 F Connectors shall be attached to the Coaxial Cables by using the proper Crimp Tool. The F
connector must be compatible to the type of Coaxial Cable provided and must be
recommended for use on that cable by the cable Manufacturer.
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6.1.4.8 75 Ohm 500 type Coaxial Cable will be used to connect the Video Headend Building to other
Building ICs in a Campus Environment. Standard of quality for underground use is
CommScope PIII JACASS 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable, or equivalent. Standard of quality for
aerial or tunnel use is CommScope PIII 500 JCA 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable, or equivalent.
6.2
MULTI-PAIR BACKBONE CABLE SPECIFICATIONS - MANDATORY

6.2.1
The Backbone cable shall be riser rated constructed of individually twisted pairs with 24 AWG insulated
copper conductors. Plenum rated cable will be used in air-plenum environments. Following is a list of
cable manufacturers and part numbers that have been approved:
Cable Systems International (CSI): Riser Cable (ARMM)

ESSEX Cable: Riser Cable (ARAM/ARMM)
Mohawk: Voice Grade Backbone
General Cable: Riser & Voice Grade Backbone
Lucent Technologies: Riser or Voice Grade Backbone
6.2.2
The cable shall be Underwriters Laboratory listed and comply with the National Electric Code (NEC)
Article 800.
6.2.3
Cables with more than 25 pairs shall have each 25 pair group wrapped with a binder. The binders shall
follow the same banded color-code scheme as that shown above. Cables with over 600 pairs shall have 25pair binder groups combined into sub-units. These sub-units shall be wrapped with a solid color thread that
follows the primary color scheme of white, red, black, yellow, and violet.
6.2.4
All UTP backbone cables that have a core shield, the DC resistance of the core shield shall not exceed:
R = .75/D
where: R = maximum core shield resistance in ohms per 1,000 feet
D = outside diameter of the shield in inches
6.2.5
The maximum DC resistance of any conductor shall not exceed 28.6 ohms per 1,000 feet. The difference in
resistance between the two conductors of any pair shall not exceed 5%, measured at a temperature of or
corrected to 20oC.
6.2.6
The mutual capacitance of any pair shall not exceed 17 nF/1,000 feet, measured at 1 MHz and 19 nF/1,000
feet, measured at 1 kHz and at a temperature of or corrected to 20oC.
6.2.7
The capacitance unbalance to ground shall not exceed 1,000 pF per 1,000 feet, measured at 1 kHz and at a
temperature of or corrected to 20oC.
6.2.8
Maximum Attenuation (db/1000' @ 20oC) of any pair shall not exceed:
6.2.9
2.8 dB @ 0.064 MHz

4.0 dB @ 0.256 MHz
5.6 dB @ 0.512 MHz
6.7 dB @ 0.772 MHz
7.6 dB @ 1.0 MHz
15.4 dB @ 4.0 MHz
22.3 dB @ 8.0 MHz
25.0 dB @ 10.0 MHz
32.0 dB @ 16.0 MHz
Characteristic Impedance (ohms) of any pair shall be within the following tolerances:
120 + 15%
110 + 15%
105 + 15%
102 + 15%
@
@
@
@
0.064 MHz
0.128 MHz
0.256 MHz
0.772 MHz
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6.2.10
Near End Cross-talk (NEXT) Coupling Loss (Worst Pair db/1000'):
6.2.11
6.3
100 + 15% @ 1 MHz to 16 MHz

52 dB
41 dB
37 dB
32 dB
28 dB
25 dB
@
@
@
@
@
@
0.15 MHz
0.772 MHz
1.576 MHz
3.15 MHz
6.3 MHz
10 MHz
The insulation between each conductor and the core shield shall be capable of withstanding a minimum DC
potential of 5 kV for 3 seconds.
FIBER OPTIC TIGHT BUFFERED DISTRIBUTION CABLE - MANDATORY

6.3.1
General Considerations
The cable must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 770. Following is a
list of cable manufacturers and part numbers that have been approved:
Manufacturer
Model
Belden
Berk-Tek
Comm/Scope
Corning
General
Mohawk
OCC
Panduit
Siemon
Superior Essex
TBD*
*Default requirement (OM4 50u) unless specified as other.

6.3.1.1 Non-Plenum Applications - Applicable Flame Tests: UL 1581 and UL 1666
6.3.1.2 Plenum Applications - Applicable Flame Test: UL 910 (NFPA 262-1994):
6.3.1.3 All backbone fiber is to be at least twelve (12) strand Multimode 62.5/125 m or 50/125 m fiber
unless otherwise specified in drawings. An optional Singlemode multi strand with at least six (6)
strand single mode fibers shall be included in the main backbone for future applications.
6.3.2
Fiber Characteristics
6.3.2.1 All fibers in the cable must be usable fibers and meet required specifications.
6.3.2.2 All optical fibers shall be sufficiently free of surface imperfections and inclusions to meet the
optical, mechanical, and environmental requirements of this specification.
6.3.2.3 Each optical fiber shall consist of a doped silica core surrounded by a concentric glass cladding.
The fiber shall be a matched clad design.
6.3.2.4 MULTIMODE: The multimode fiber utilized in the cable specified herein shall meet
EIA/TIA-492AAAA-1989, "Detail Specification for 62.5 m or 50 m Core Diameter/125 m
Cladding Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded Index Optical Waveguide Fibers."
6.3.2.4.1
Core diameter: 62.5 3.0 m or 50 3.0 m.
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6.3.2.4.2
Cladding diameter: 125.0 2.0 m.
6.3.2.4.3
Core-to-Cladding Offset: 3.0 m.
6.3.2.4.4 Cladding non-circularity: 2.0 %.

Defined as: [1-(min. cladding dia. max. cladding dia.)]
6.3.2.4.5
X 100
Core non-circularity: 6.0 %.

Defined as: [1-(min. core dia. max. core dia.)] X 100
6.3.2.4.6
Coating Diameter: 245 10 m.
6.3.2.4.7
Graded index.
6.3.2.4.8
Numerical Aperture: 0.275 0.015.
6.3.2.4.9
Attenuation Uniformity: There shall be no point discontinuities

dB at either 850 nm or 1300 nm.
greater than 0.2
6.3.2.5 SINGLE-MODE: The non-dispersion shifted single-mode fiber utilized in the cable specified
herein shall conform to the following specifications:
6.3.2.5.1
Typical Core Diameter: 8.3 m.
6.3.2.5.2
Cladding Diameter: 125.0 1.0 m.
6.3.2.5.3
6.3.2.5.4
Cladding Non-Circularity: 1.0%.

Defined as: [1-(min. cladding dia. max. cladding dia.)] X 100
6.3.2.5.5
6.3.2.5.6
Attenuation Uniformity- No point discontinuity greater than 0.1 dB at either 1310 nm

or 1550 nm.
6.3.2.5.7
Attenuation at the Water Peak- The attenuation at 1383 3 nm shall not exceed 2.1
dB/km.
6.3.2.5.8
Cutoff Wavelength- The cabled fiber cutoff wavelength shall be
6.3.2.5.9
Mode Field Diameter: 9.30 0.50 m at 1310 nm 10.50 1.00 m at 1550 nm
< 1260 nm.
6.3.2.5.10 Zero Dispersion Wavelength (o)- 1301.5 nm o 1321.5 nm.

6.3.2.5.11 Zero Dispersion Slope (So)- 0.092 ps/(nmkm).
6.3.2.5.12 Fiber Curl: > 4.0 m radius of curvature.
6.3.2.6 All optical fibers shall be proof tested by the fiber manufacturer at a minimum 100 kpsi.
6.3.2.7 The fiber shall be coated with a dual layer of acrylate protective coating. The coating shall be in
physical contact with the cladding surface.
6.3.2.8 The coated fiber shall have a layer of Teflon placed between the dual layer acrylate coating of
the optical fiber and the thermoplastic buffer. The diameter of the thermoplastic buffer coating
shall be 900 50 m.
6.3.2.9 The fiber coating and buffer shall be removable with commercially available stripping tools in a
single pass.
6.3.3
Fiber Specification Parameters

6.3.3.1 All fibers in the cable shall meet the requirements of this specification.
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6.3.3.2 The attenuation specification shall be a maximum attenuation for each fiber at 23 5C.
6.3.3.3 The attenuation of the cabled fiber shall be uniformly distributed throughout its length such that
there are no discontinuities greater than 0.1 dB at 1310 nm/1550 nm/1625 nm (single-mode) or
3.5/1.0 dB at 850 nm/1300 nm (multimode) in any one kilometer length of fiber.
6.3.3.4 Required Fiber Grade - Maximum Fiber Attenuation
6.3.3.5 Minimum Bandwidth Requirement (multimode only)
6.3.3.6
(Single-mode only) The maximum dispersion shall be 3.2 ps/(nmkm) from 1285 nm through
1330 nm and shall be < 18 ps/(nmkm) at 1550 nm.
6.3.6.7 Performance Specifications.

6.3.6.7.1 Attenuation: 3.5/1.0 dB/km
6.3.6.7.2 Bandwidth: 200/500 MHz.km LED
6.3.6.7.3 Length: 300 Meter link length guarantee
6.3.6.7.4 Cable must be installed with a laser performance guarantee.
6.3.4
Cable Construction
6.3.4.1 Riser Cables
6.3.4.1.1 Riser Cables up to 24 Fibers:
In cables with more than one fiber, the fibers shall be stranded around a dielectric
central member and surrounded by layered aramid yarns. The aramid yarns shall
serve as the tensile strength member of the cable. A ripcord may be applied between
the aramid yarns and the outer jacket to facilitate jacket removal. The outer jacket
shall be extruded over the aramid yarns for physical and environmental protection.
6.3.4.1.2 Riser Cables with more than 24 Fibers:
The buffered fibers shall be grouped in six fiber subunits. In each subunit, the
individual fibers shall be stranded around a dielectric central member and surrounded
by layered aramid yarns. A ripcord shall be incorporated in the subunit design to
facilitate access to the individual fibers. The subunit jacket shall be extruded over the
aramid yarns for additional physical and environmental protection. The subunits shall
be stranded around a dielectric central member. A ripcord shall be inserted beneath
the outer jacket to facilitate jacket removal. The outer jacket shall be extruded around
the units for physical and environmental protection.
6.3.4.2 Plenum Cables:
6.3.4.2.1 Plenum Cables up to 24 Fibers:
The fibers may be stranded around a dielectric central member and surrounded by
layered aramid yarns. The aramid yarns shall serve as the tensile strength member of
the cable. A ripcord shall be applied between the aramid yarns and the outer jacket to
facilitate jacket removal. The outer jacket shall be extruded over the aramid yarns for
physical and environmental protection.
6.3.4.2.2 Plenum Cables with 24 to 72 Fibers:
The buffered fibers shall be grouped in six fiber subunits. In each subunit, the
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aramid yarns for additional physical and environmental protection. The subunits shall
6.3.4.2.3 Plenum Cables with more than 72 Fibers:
The buffered fibers shall be grouped in twelve fiber subunits. In each subunit, the
aramid yarns for additional physical and environmental protection. The subunits may
6.3.4.3 Strength Members:
The strength member shall be a high modulus aramid yarn. The aramid yarns shall be helically
stranded around the buffered fibers. A non-toxic, non-irritant talc shall be applied to the yarn to
allow the yarns to be easily separated from the fibers and the jacket.
6.3.4.4 Cable Jacket:
6.3.4.4.1 The jacket shall be continuous, free from pinholes, splits, blisters, or other
imperfections. The jacket shall have a consistent, uniform thickness; jackets extruded
under high pressure are not acceptable. The jacket shall be smooth, as is consistent
with the best commercial practice. The jacket shall provide the cable with a tough,
flexible, protective coating, able to withstand the stresses expected in normal
installation and service.
6.3.4.4.2 The cable and subunit jacket color shall be orange for cables containing multimode
fibers. The cable and subunit jacket color shall be yellow for cables containing singlemode fibers.
6.3.4.4.3 For cables with more than two fibers, the cable jacket shall be designed for easy
removal without damage to the optical fibers by incorporating a ripcord under each
cable jacket. A non-toxic, non-irritant talc shall be applied to the aramid yarns to allow
the yarns to be easily separated from the fibers and the jacket.
6.3.4.4.4 The nominal thickness of the cable outer jacket shall be sufficient to provide adequate
cable protection while meeting the mechanical, flammability, and environmental test
requirements of this document over the life of the cable.
6.3.4.5 The cable shall be all-dielectric.
6.3.5
Identification
6.3.5.1 The individual fibers shall be color coded for identification. The optical fiber color coding shall
be in accordance with EIA/TIA-598, "Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables." The coloring
material shall be stable over the temperature range of the cable, shall not be susceptible to
migration, and shall not affect the transmission characteristics of the optical fibers. Color coded
buffered fibers shall not adhere to one another. When fibers are grouped into individual units,
each unit shall be numbered on the unit jacket for identification. The number shall be repeated
at regular intervals.
6.3.5.2 Jacket Printing
The outer cable jacket shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or file number, date of
manufacture, fiber type, flame rating, listing mark, and sequential length markings every two
feet (e.g., "CORNING OPTICAL CABLE - 04/96 - 62.5/125 MICRON - OFNR (UL) OFN FT-4
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(CSA) 00001 FEET"). The marking shall be in contrasting color to the cable jacket.
6.3.6
Cable Specifications
6.3.6.1.5
Crush Resistance - The cable shall withstand a minimum compressive load of

89 N/cm (50 lbf/in) applied uniformly over the length of the compression plate. The
cable shall be tested in accordance with FOTP-41, "Compressive Loading Resistance
of Fiber Optic Cables." While under compressive load, the fibers shall not experience
an attenuation change greater than 0.4 dB at 1550 nm (single-mode) or greater than
0.6 dB at 1300 nm (multimode). After the compressive load is removed, the fibers
shall not experience an attenuation change greater than 0.2 dB at 1550 nm (singlemode) or greater than 0.4 dB at 1300 nm (multimode).
6.3.6.3 Impact Resistance - The cable shall withstand a minimum of 20 impact cycles. The cable shall
be tested in accordance with FOTP-25, "Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber Optic Cables and
Cable Assemblies." The fibers shall not experience an attenuation change greater than 0.2 dB at
1550 nm (single-mode) or greater than 0.4 dB at 1300 nm (multimode).
6.3.6.4 Cyclic Flexing - The cable shall withstand 25 mechanical flexing cycles at a rate of 30 1 cycles
per minute. The cable shall be tested in accordance with FOTP-104, "Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic
Flexing Test." The fibers shall not experience an attenuation change greater than 0.2 dB at 1550
nm (single-mode) or greater than 0.4 dB at 1300 nm (multimode).
6.3.6.5 Flammability - All cables shall comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code
(NEC ), Article 770. Riser cables (OFNR) shall pass UL-1666. Plenum cables (OFNP) shall pass
UL-910.
6.3.7
Packing and Shipping

6.3.7.1 The cable shall be packaged in cartons and/or wound on spools or reels. Each package shall
contain only one continuous length of cable. The packaging shall be constructed so as to prevent
damage to the cable during shipping and handling.
6.3.7.2 When the length of an order requires a large wooden reel the cable will be covered with a three
layer laminated protective material. The outer end of the cable shall be securely fastened to the
reel head so as to prevent the cable from becoming loose in transit. The inner end of the cable
shall project into a slot in the side of the reel or into a housing on the inner slot of the drum, in
such a manner and with sufficient length to make it available for testing.
6.3.7.3 Test tails shall be at least 2 meters long. The inner end shall be fastened so as to prevent the
cable from becoming loose during shipping and installation. Reels shall be permanently marked
with an identification number that can be used by the manufacturer to trace the manufacturing
history of the cable and the fiber.
6.3.7.4 Wooden reels shall be plainly marked to indicate the direction in which it should be rolled to
prevent loosening of the cable on the reel.
6.3.7.5 The attenuation shall be measured at 850 nm and 1300 nm for multimode fibers. The
attenuation shall be measured at 1310 nm 1550 nm and 1625 nm for single-mode fibers. The
manufacturer will store these values for a minimum of 5 years. These values are available upon
request.
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6.3.8
Fiber-Optic Distribution Centers

6.3.8.1 Fiber Optic Closet Connector Housing for the MCs and TCs shall be a rack mountable. The
Connector Housing shall be made of 16 gauge steel with multiple cable entry points. The
manufacturer selected must have a 24 port module, a 48 port module and a 72 port module
available. Standard of quality shall be a Corning (Model CCH-03U or CCH-01U), Panduit
(Model FRME24E, FRME48E, or FRME72E), Lucent Technologies, or equivalent.
6.3.8.2 Jumper Management Panels shall be installed directly below the Closet Connector Housing to
facilitate jumper cable management. Standard of quality shall be Corning (Model # CJP-03U),
Panduit (Model # WMPS) or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent.
6.3.8.3 Individual fibers shall terminate in Fiber Closet Connector Housing detailed in 3.2.1 utilizing
Duplex LC Connector Panels with six duplex (6) LC compatible multimode adapters and insert
installed or SC Connector Panels with six (6) SC compatible multimode adapters and inserts
installed or ST Connector Panels with six (6) ST compatible multimode adapters and inserts
installed.
6.3.8.3.1
Duplex LC Connector Panel: Standard of quality shall be a Corning 12-fiber

connector panel (Model # CCH-CP12-D3) or Panduit (Model # FAP6WAQDLCZ), or
equivalent.
6.3.8.3.2
ST Connector Panel: Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Adapter

(Model # FMP6), or equivalent, with six Opti-Jack Connector Module Jacks installed.
For Multimode (model # FJJGM5CEI) , or equivalent. For Singlemode (model #
FJJGS9CBU), or equivalent.
6.3.8.4 A Closet Splice Housing will be provided in the MCs to facilitate the transition spice between
outside fiber and inside fiber. Standard of quality shall be a Corning Closet Splice Housing
(Model CSH-03U), or equivalent.
6.3.8.5 Contractor will include the technical specifications of the fiber termination shelves and
components quoted as part of their quotation submittal.
6.3.9
Fiber-Optic Connectors
6.3.9.1 Fiber Optic Connectors shall be LC Connectors with a composite ferrule, it shall incorporate a
multimode fiber stub that is fully bonded into the ferrule, or SC Connectors with a composite
ferrule, it shall incorporate a multimode fiber stub that is fully bonded into the ferrule. Or ST
Connector Jacks that includes an RJ45 style housing with ferrule assembly, crimp sleeves and
boots. Must be compliant with ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A.
6.3.9.1.1
LC Multimode Connectors: Standard of quality shall be UniCam Multimode LC

Connector, Corning (Model # 95-050-99-X), Panduit (Model # FLCDMCXAQY), or
equivalent. Duplex Clips shall be provided for installation into Fiber Distribution
Cabinets.
6.3.9.1.2 SC Multimode Connectors: Standard of quality shall be 3M Hot Melt Multimode SC

Connector (Model # 6300), Corning (Model # 95-000-41), or Panduit (Model #
FSCM1BBL), or equivalent. Duplex Clips shall be provided for installation into Fiber
Distribution Cabinets.
6.3.9.1.3 SC Singlemode Connectors: Standard of quality shall be 3M Hot Melt Multimode SC
Connector (Model # 8300), Corning (Model # 95-200-41) Panduit (Model #
FSCS1BBU), or equivalent. Duplex Clips shall be provided for installation into Fiber
Distribution Cabinets.
6.3.9.1.4
ST Connectors:
Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Connector
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Module Jack. For Multimode (model # FJJGM5CEI) , or equivalent.

Singlemode (model # FJJGS9CBU), or equivalent
For
6.3.9.2 Contractor will include the cost of fiber patch cords. Patch Cable will be plenum or non-plenum
rated depending on MC or TC requirements. Each end of the patch cord shall be equipped with
either an LC Duplex Connector, SC Duplex Connector, or ST Connector that is factory installed.
6.3.9.2.1 LC Patch Cords: Standard of quality is Corning Fiber Optic Cable Assembly, Panduit
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies, or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3,
and 10 Meter lengths. Patch Cables will be available with ceramic Ferrules. Connector
plugs shall include: Simplex SC to ST, Duplex SC to ST, Simplex SC to SC, Duplex
SC to SC.
6.3.9.2.3 SC Patch Cords: Standard of quality is Corning Fiber Optic Cable Assembly, Panduit
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies, or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3,
SC.
6.3.9.2.3 ST Patch Cords: Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Optical Fiber
Patch Cords, or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3, and 10 Meter
lengths. Patch Cables shall be available with Opti-Jack Duplex Plug to Opti-Jack
Duplex Plug (Part # FJPN51MEI, FJPN52MEI, FJPN53MEI, and FJPN510MEI), OptiJack Duplex Plug to SC Plugs (Part # FJPDSC51MEI, FJPDSC52MEI,
FJPDSC53MEI, and FJPDSC510MEI), or Opti-Jack Duplex Plug to ST Plugs (Part #
FJPDST51MEI, FJPDST52MEI, FJPDST53MEI, and FJPDST510MEI).
6.3.10 Installation Considerations
6.3.10.1 At all sites requiring fiber, all fiber is to be run in a Hierarchical Star Backbone configuration with
fiber starred from a single location.
6.3.10.2 All backbone fiber is to be at least a twelve (12) strand Multimode 62.5/125 m or 50/125 m fiber.
A six (6) strand single mode fiber shall be included in the main backbone for future applications. The
multimode optical fiber cable system shall be capable of transmitting signals with a minimum
bandwidth of 160 MHz at both 850 or 1300 nm. The cumulative signal loss, through connectors,
jumpers, couplings, and fiber cable, shall be less than 10 dB. The singlemode optical fiber cable
system shall be capable of transmitting signals with a bandwidth of up to 500 MHz at both 1310
nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm. The cumulative signal loss, through connectors, jumpers, couplings,
and fiber cable, shall be less than 10 dB.
6.3.10.3 All fiber optic cable shall be armored or installed in innerduct (including fiber in conduit and cable
trays). Plenum rated innerduct must be used in air plenum Areas, including tunnels connecting
buildings that are considered part of the air return system .
6.3.10.4 All fiber-optic cable runs shall be continuous single runs with no splices.
6.3.10.5 The Minimum Bend Radius of the fiber shall be 20 X cable O.D. during installation and 10 X cable
O.D. long term.
6.3.10.6 Contractor must provide 20% spare capacity above the project requirements on each fiber patch
panel/distribution center.
6.3.10.7 All cable shall be installed and terminated in accordance with the manufacturers recommended
procedures.
6.3.11 Testing
6.3.11.1 The Contractor in a table shall record light loss performance.
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6.3.11.2 All cable shall be factory tested on a reel basis with performance data for each cable supplied to the
State. Tests shall be conducted at 850 NM and 1300 NM with the attenuation in dB/km recorded for
each fiber.
6.3.11.3 Contractor shall supply Quality Control data sheets prepared by the cable supplier for each cable reel.
6.3.11.4 All fiber optic cable shall be visually inspected, and continuity testing shall be performed on each
fiber of each cable reel on-site prior to installation to insure no damage occurred during shipment.
Contractor shall submit these results.
6.3.11.5 After completion of installation and termination, each fiber shall be tested using an Optical Time
Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) at 850 NM and 1300 NM. A trace of each fiber shall be made
depicting the following:
6.3.11.5.1 Cross-referenced cable assignment
6.3.11.5.2 Actual fiber length
6.3.11.5.3 Calculated fiber loss based on the fiber manufacturer specifications and actual fiber length
6.3.11.5.4 Point-to-point fiber loss at 850 NM
6.3.11.6
Traces for the OTDR shall include a notation of scale divisions.
6.3.11.7
Each installed fiber cable shall be tested for insertion loss to reflect total end-to-end loss.
6.3.11.8
End-to-end loss shall be measured from patch panel to patch panel and must include bulkhead
connector loss. A one-jumper reference shall be measured prior to measuring system losses. The
actual loss shall be calculated by subtracting the measured loss from the reference.
6.3.11.9
The Contractor must submit to the State a formal report listing all fibers and all test specification
results. The technician performing the test must sign the report and present the test equipment for
inspection. The project representative shall select various fiber links for on-site testing to verify
compliance prior to final system acceptance.
6.3.11.10 The Contractor must submit final test results for tests as conducted on each installed fiber. Data
shall include a block diagram of the entire system depicting the imprinted length markings of both
ends of each installed cable. End splice losses shall be taken with an OTDR, bi-directional
average through splice losses as taken with an OTDR, bi-directional OTDR signature traces and
insertion loss testing using a light source and power meter taken from one direction at both 850
NM and 1300 NM.
6.3.11.11All test results shall be bound in a single binder titled "Fiber Optic Cable - Site Distribution
Performance Measurements".
6.4
UTP CHANNEL SECTION

The Category 6 & 6A cable and connectivity performance specification shall be a combined end-to-end solution
for consistency and impedance issues. The components used must be as close to 100 ohms as possible.
6.4.1
Category 6 Cable Channel Manufacturers:

Following is a list of cable manufacturers and termination device manufacturers that have been
approved (Other manufacturers must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed Category 6 as
defined by the specifications in this document):
Cable Manufacturer
Belden Data Twist 2400

General GenSpeed Category 6
Panduit TX6000
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6.4.2
Category 6A Cable Channel Manufacturers:

Following is a list of cable manufacturers and termination device manufacturers that have been
approved (Other manufacturers must submit testing requirements that meet or exceed Category 5
Category 6A as defined by the specifications in this document):
Cable Manufacturer
6.4.3
6.4.4
General 10,000
Panduit TX6A MaTriX
Panduit TX6A MaTriX SD
Panduit TX6A UTP
All Contractors must submit to independent, third party, lab-based test reports indicating that the
proposed combination of products meets or exceeds all of the specifications outlined in the channel
and component specifications.
Telecommunication Outlets (Work Area Outlets), Patch Panels and Patch Cords:
6.4.4.1 The telecommunication outlet for UTP shall consist of a duplex, eight-conductor modular
jack. Unless otherwise indicated, all data and telephone outlets shall be fully Category 6
compliant RJ45 connectors. Outlets must meet State of Indianas Category 6 Standards. Outlets
shall consist of one single-gang duplex faceplate with one (1) RJ45 Blue modular jack for voice
and one (1) RJ45 Red modular jack for data. Standard of quality is Panduit Mini-Com, Model #
CJ588A**, or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
NOTE: All 8 position jacks must be 8 Wire T568A Coded (RJ45 Type).
6.4.4.2 Performance Specifications:
6.4.4.2.1 All connecting hardware and patch cords shall meet, as a minimum, all of the
requirements including electrical and performance requirements of:
6.4.4.2.2
All components used in a Category 6 channel shall meet the following

requirements
6.4.4.2.3
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568A
ISO/IEC 11801
IEC 603-7
FCC Part 68 Subpart F
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
PSNEXT
dB
80
68
62
60
56
54
52
50
44
40
Attenuation
dB
.04
.08
.11
.13
.16
.18
.20
.22
.32
.40
All components used in a Category 6 channel shall meet the following

requirements
Frequency
MHz
RL
dB
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1.00 to 25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
6.4.4.2.4
All components used in a Category 6A channel shall meet the following

requirements
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
6.4.4.2.5
30
28
22
18
PSNEXT
dB
90
78
72
70
66
64
62
60
54
50
44
All components used in a Category 6A channel shall meet the following

requirements
Frequency
MHz
1.00 to 31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
6.4.4.2.6
Attenuation
dB
.02
.04
.06
.06
.08
.09
.10
.11
.16
.20
.28
RL
dB
30
24
20
14
Channel Specifications: In addition to requirements stated above for individual

product specifications, the end-to-end interconnected and installed channel shall
meet the following requirements:
6.4.4.2.6.1 Channel PSELFEXT:
Frequency
MHz
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
Cat 6
dB
56
44
38
36
32
30
28
26
20
16
Cat 6A
dB
61
49
43
42
37
35
33
31
25
21
15
Cat 6
Cat 6A
dB
6.4.4.2.6.2 Channel Return Loss:

Frequency
MHz
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dB
1.00
4.00
8.00
10.00
16.00
20.00
25.00
31.25
62.50
100.00
200.00
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
15
12
10
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
17
14
12
9
6.4.4.2.6.3 Attenuation-to-Cross-talk ratio (Powersum):
Cat 6:
Cat 6A:
4.6 dB @ 100 MHz

16.0 dB @ 100 MHz
6.4.4.3 Each surface-mounted telecommunications outlet must meet State of Indianas Category 6
Standards. Outlets shall consist of one surface-mounted outlet box, single-gang duplex faceplates
with one (1) RJ45 Blue modular jack for voice and one (1) RJ45 Red modular jack for data.
6.4.4.4 Contractor shall be prepared to install wall-mounted face-plates on approximately 2% of the
horizontal cable runs.
6.4.4.5 Any materials proposed must be approved by the State.
6.4.4.6 All pairs of the four-pair cables shall be terminated on the eight-pin modular jack.
6.4.4.7 The eight-pin modular jack shall be wired and pined as per the EIA/TIA-568A standard for an
eight-pin modular jack.
6.4.4.8 The modular jack shall be designed to maintain the horizontal cable pair twists and sheath
as closely as possible to the point of contact element termination, and the installer shall
insure that this twist is preserved.
6.4.4.9
Signal impairments caused by the terminating contact element shall be minimal at all frequencies
up through 155 MHz.
6.4.4.10 Terminating contact elements shall maintain their reliability and performance over time and
through several cycles of plugging and unplugging.
6.4.4.11 All face-plates, surface-mount boxes, and blank covers shall be electrical ivory in color.
6.4.4.12 The eight position modular jack shall be made to close tolerances so that the plug fits snugly into
the jack. The jack depth shall allow the plug to be completely inserted into the jack.
6.4.4.13 Jacks mounted on drywall shall be flush mounted and at the same level as the electrical outlets.
Jacks mounted in modular furniture shall be mounted in a surface mount receptacle box. The
Contractor must supply all face-plates, boxes, brackets and jacks.
6.4.4.14 Contractor shall supply and install an adequate number of solid (no cutouts) face-plate covers to
conceal all outlet boxes which go unused (i.e., no jack is installed). These outlet covers shall be
the same color as station face-plate covers (electrical ivory).
6.4.4.15 Contractors shall work closely with the State to determine the final telecommunications outlet
locations and requirements. Exact faceplate locations shall be determined just prior to installation.
Contractor is required to seek final approval from the State on final locations of jacks prior to the
installation of cables or jacks. Floor plans have been attached for the Contractor's reference.
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Please reference Appendix for building and floor counts per facility.
6.4.4.16 When it is necessary to run cable on wall surfaces this cable must be enclosed in surface raceway.
Standard of quality is Panduit or equivalent. This raceway must be securely attached to the wall
using screws and must be the same color as the surface mounted outlet box.
6.4.4.17 All floor outlets shall be of a size and type compatible with the floor box provided. Jacks shall be
as specified in this section.
6.4.5
Fiber Horizontal Telecommunication Outlets

6.4.5.1 LC Connector Outlet: When required the telecommunication outlet for fiber shall consist of
two (2) duplex LC type Connectors, a fiber spool and a duplex, eight-conductor modular jack.
Outlets must meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3 and IEC 874-14 (SC-D) Standards. Outlets must
terminate each horizontal optical fiber directly to a duplex plug which is mated to a back-to-back
female adapter mounted on the faceplate. Outlets shall consist of one single-gang duplex faceplate
with two (2) duplex SC, multimode/singlemode fiber optic adapter module. Standard of quality is
Panduit Part # CMDSCEI, or Lucent Technologies Components, or equivalent. A Fiber Spool
with a minimum of one (1) meter slack for in-wall installations. Standard of quality is Panduit
Part # CMDJAQLCZBL, or equivalent.
6.4.5.2 The following component manufacturers have been approved:
Panduit Mini-Com
Corning
6.4.5.3 SC Connector Outlet: When required the telecommunication outlet for fiber shall consist of
two (2) duplex SC type Connectors, a fiber spool and a duplex, eight-conductor modular jack.
Outlets must meet ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3 and IEC 874-14 (SC-D) Standards. Outlets must
terminate each horizontal optical fiber directly to a duplex plug which is mated to a back-to-back
female adapter mounted on the faceplate. Outlets shall consist of one single-gang duplex faceplate
with two (2) duplex SC, multimode/singlemode fiber optic adapter module. Standard of quality is
Panduit Part # CMDSCEI, or Lucent Technologies Components, or equivalent. A Fiber Spool
with a minimum of one (1) meter slack for in-wall installations. Standard of quality is Panduit
Part # CFS2EI, or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent
Panduit Opti-Jack
Corning
6.4.5.5 ST Connector Outlet: When required the telecommunication outlet for fiber shall consist of
tow (2) ST type Connector Multimode or Singlemode Module Jack. Outlets must meet
ANSI/TIA/EIA-604-3 and IEC 874-14 (SC-D) Standards. Outlets must terminate each horizontal
optical fiber directly to a ST type Fiber Optic Connector Module Jack which is mounted on the
faceplate. Outlets shall consist of one single-gang duplex faceplate with two (2) ST
multimode/singlemode RJ-45 type fiber optic adapter module jack. Standard of quality is Panduit
Part # FJJGM5CEI for multimode and Panduit Pat # FJJGS9CBU for singlemode, or equivalent.
Panduit Opti-Jack
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6.4.5.7 Each surface-mounted telecommunications outlet must be of the same manufacturer as the surface
raceway provided. Outlets shall be configured as in 6.4.2.1 above.
6.4.5.8 Any materials proposed must be approved by the State.
6.4.2.9 All strands of fiber and pairs of the four-pair cables shall be terminated on the appropriate module.
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6.4.5.10 The modular jack shall be designed to maintain proper bend radius of the fiber and to keep
the horizontal cable pair twists and sheath as closely as possible to the point of contact
element termination, and the installer shall insure that this twist is preserved.
6.4.5.11 Signal impairments caused by the terminating contact element shall be minimal at all frequencies
up through 155 MHz.
6.4.5.12 Terminating contact elements shall maintain their reliability and performance over time and
through several cycles of plugging and unplugging.
6.4.5.13 All face-plates, surface-mount boxes, and blank covers shall be electrical ivory in color.
6.4.5.14 The modules shall be made to close tolerances so that the plug fits snugly into the module. The
module depth shall allow the plug to be completely inserted into the jack.
6.4.5.15 Modules mounted on drywall shall be flush mounted and at the same level as the electrical outlets.
Modules mounted in modular furniture shall be mounted in a surface mount receptacle box. The
Contractor must supply all face-plates, boxes, brackets and jacks.
6.4.5.16 When it is necessary to run fiber on wall surfaces this fiber must be enclosed in surface raceway.
Standard of quality is Panduit or equivalent. This raceway must be securely attached to the wall
using screws and must be the same color as the surface mounted outlet box.
6.4.5.17 All floor outlets shall be of a size and type compatible with the floor box provided. Jacks shall be
as specified in this section.
6.5
LABELING
6.5.1
Telecommunications outlets shall be covered with an outlet face-plate or surface-mount box that identifies
the outlet for Side "1" and Side "2" operations. These outlets shall serve as duplex outlets for voice and
data services. Contractor shall also permanently affix labels that identify the face-plate with a unique
alphanumeric number for identification at the ITC.
6.5.2
All pairs terminated on the cross-connect fields shall be labeled, utilizing color-coded, 110 label
inserts with the transparent label holders supplied with the 110AA1 and 110AB1 series cross-connect
blocks, or equivalent.
6.5.3
The Contractor shall use the following color-coding scheme for the designation strips on the crossconnect blocks:
6.5.4
Central Office Demarcation

Side "1" Horizontal Cable (primarily voice)
Side "2" Horizontal Cable (primarily data)
Voice Application Blocks
Data Application Blocks
Voice Backbone Blocks
Data Backbone Blocks
Green
Blue
Red
Purple
Yellow
White
Gray
Each face-plate and surface-mount box shall be labeled with a unique alphanumeric number that
corresponds to the floor, jack number, and Side "1"/Side "2" designation where the horizontal cable is
terminated. A proposed labeling system for the horizontal cables is described below:
Alphanumeric label shall consist of five (5) characters. Characters shall correspond to the following
designations: (EXAMPLE: Jack label and corresponding station cable block: 20251).
Floor Jack Number
2
025
"1" or 2" Side

1
In this example, the label would indicate the second floor, horizontal station run number "025", and
specifically the jack on Side "1" of the station blocks.
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6.6
6.5.5
The UTP horizontal cable terminations shall be identically labeled on the cross-connect field. Each fourpair group shall be labeled with the corresponding jack (face-plate or surface-mount box) number.
6.5.6
The UTP station cable shall be permanently labeled on both ends to allow easy identification during
installation and rearranging of cables in the future. The same number shall be placed on the cable as that
used to label the cross-connect field terminations.
6.5.7
All labeling shall be permanent and neat. Hand printed labels are not acceptable. A permanent label
shall be installed on each face-plate or surface-mount box, cable ends, and designation strips on the crossconnect equipment. The designation strips shall be of the correct color, as identified in this section.
Standard of quality will be the Brady Labeling System, or equivalent.
6.5.8
Contractor shall be responsible for implementing an appropriate labeling system for equipment
(application) connector cables. The end-user shall be able to identify cables terminated to wiring blocks
from the termination on the wiring block to the data equipment and by port on the data equipment, or the
port on the telephone system.
6.5.9
Contractor shall have all horizontal, equipment cables, and their respective cross-connect equipment
fields labeled on the day of System Cut-Over.
SURFACE RACEWAY
6.6.3
No cabling shall be exposed. All cabling shall be enclosed in conduit or in surface raceway. Surface
raceway shall be used to route, protect and conceal cabling in offices and classrooms. Conduit shall be
used to route, protect and conceal cabling in walls, warehouses, tunnels, outside and in the backbone (when
required).
6.6.2
All surface raceway shall be of a single channel design or dual channel when electrical wiring is run in the
raceway. Raceway shall be manufactured from impact-resistant material, or metallic, with a flammability
rating of U.L. 94V-0.
6.6.3
Surface Raceway shall be available in multiple sizes and multiple colors. Contractor is to match color as
close as possible the aesthetics of the office environment of the installation site. Raceway finish shall be
pure color and will resist scratches and dents and will not peel or corrode. Contractor must receive
approval from the State of Indiana prior to installation of surface raceway.
6.6.4
All surface raceway shall have a full compliment of bend radius control and standard fittings including, but
not limited to: elbows (internal & external), couplings for joining raceway sections, blank end fittings for
closing open ends of the raceway, and tee fittings.
6.6.5
All surface raceway shall incorporate a minimum 1 bend radius as recommended for Category 6 UTP &
fiber optic cables.
6.6.6
All surface raceway shall consist of an adhesive backed base and cover in sections. In addition all surface
raceway shall be mounted to walls using screws secured into mounting surface.
6.6.7
Standard of Quality is Panduit Pan-Way Surface raceway or equivalent.
6.6.8
Contractor must prove that other components such as surface boxes, faceplates, etc. are compatible with the
surface raceway provided.
6.6.8.1 Surface Mount Boxes shall be single gang low profile box allowing the utilization of up to 6
ports, or a double gang low profile box with up to 10 ports. The box shall be 1.06 in height and
must match the color of the surface raceway installed. The box shall mount with adhesive and
screws onto the mounting surface.
6.6.8.2 Faceplate shall be a 2,4 or 6 port single gang faceplate with screw cover, labels, and a curved,
designer appearance. Each faceplate accepts individual connector modules. The faceplate must
match the color of the surface mount box and/or surface raceway installed.
6.6.8.3 All outlets shall utilize interchangeable connector modules that mount side by side to facilitate
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moves, adds and changes. Connector modules shall be available to support high performance
copper and fiber cabling systems. All outlets shall be manufactured from high impact
thermoplastic material with an U.L. flammability rating of 94HB or better.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 7
Cable Installation Requirements
7.1
HORIZONTAL CABLE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - MANDATORY

A minimum of two (2) Category 6 UTP cables are to be run from the telecommunication closets to each jack location.
All cabling shall be installed based on the recommendations of the EIA/TIA-568A and the State of Indianas
Specifications. And shall also be based on the installation practices as outlined in BICSIs most current TDM
Manual.
The Contractor shall take all steps necessary to minimize cable tensions and sharp bends in all cables. The
Contractor shall also isolate the cable from sources of EMI and shall insure that pairs are properly twisted to the
point of termination. A Structured Cabling System installation, which ignores these requirements, will not be
accepted by the State.
7.1.1
Bridge taps or splices are not acceptable as part of the horizontal cabling.
7.1.2
The maximum horizontal cable drop length is ninety (90) meters (295feet). The drop length is
measured from the ITC termination block in the Communications Equipment Room to the
telecommunications outlet. Contractor shall closely monitor the length of station runs, which approach
this distance limitation and shall take all necessary precautions in the routing of such station runs to
avoid violation of this requirement. If the Contractor determines that a particular station can not be
run under this requirement, the Contractor must notify the State contact person to receive approval
to commence. Any horizontal cable drop longer than eighty-seven (87) meters (285.5feet) must be
appropriately labeled and documented.
7.1.3
When installing the four-pair horizontal cable, pulling tension shall not exceed 25 pounds.
7.1.4
The jacketing of the UTP LAN Cables contributes to the performance and electrical characteristics of the
cable. The State, therefore, is requiring the Contractor to exercise careful handling procedures and to
follow the cable manufacturer's guidelines for installing and terminating the cable. The Contractor must
take care to avoid crimping, crushing, and/or any other damage to the cable during shipping, handling,
installing, and terminating.
7.1.5
The cable sheath shall be protected from damage from sharp metal edges. Where the cable passes over a
sharp edge, a bushing or grommet shall be installed to protect the cable. An example of when grommets
will be required is where the cable passes through a metal header to enter a wall or where a cable enters or
leaves a sleeve used for wall penetration. It is the Contractor's responsibility to make the State aware of
any conduits that have not been properly reamed and bushed. Corrective action must be taken prior to the
installation of cabling in these conduits.
7.1.6
Each of the two four-pair sheaths from each station will be separately terminated on its respective
cross-connect field i.e., the two cables shall be terminated to separate wiring blocks (Side 1 and Side
2) or patch panels.
7.1.7
All horizontal cables and cable pairs must be terminated in numerical order across the wiring block field
with the lowest number station run or pair first.
7.1.8
Each four-pair cable shall be bundled with like kinds. Velcro or other approved methods for forming
bundles shall be utilized.
7.1.9
At the Intermediate Distribution Frames (TC's), the cables shall be bundled with like kinds and secured to
building structure. Bundling shall be accomplished with Velcro or other approved methods. Cable shall be
secured to building structure with category 5 compliant "D" Rings or J-Hooks to the point that the cable is
introduced into to the raceway structure.
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7.1.10
Unshielded media is subject to Cross-talk and electrical interference. The Contractor shall take all steps
necessary to route all cables away from sources of interference. To reduce EMI/RFI induced into cabling
from fluorescent lights or other EMI sources, the Contractor shall observe the following minimum
clearances for the installed cable (where possible, at a minimum the contractor must meet EIA/TIA
Standards):
7.1.10.1 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and finished ceiling.
7.1.10.2 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and the nearest fluorescent light.
7.1.10.3 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and any electric motor.
7.1.10.4 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable an any electrical cable or electrical cable conduit.
7.1.10.5 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and any High Voltage AC Equipment.
NOTE: Where the Contractor finds it impossible to meet the minimum clearance
requirements, the Contractor must notify and consult with the State to determine a better
route or receive approval for a modified clearance requirement. The State will review these
situations on a case-by-case basis, i.e., each horizontal cable run will be subject to review.
7.1.11
Three (3) feet of slack shall be left in each horizontal cable under 270 feet in length. This slack shall be
left at the telecommunications outlet (jack) end of the run. Ten (10) feet shall be left at the
telecommunications closet (TC) end of the run. The slack shall be neatly coiled and looped on the hangar
assembly supporting the cable just before it drops through the ceiling or into a stubbed conduit or power
pole. The coil of cable shall be loosely tied with a Velcro or similar fastener. The Velcro shall be loose
around the coil thereby allowing the wrap to rotate. A tightly wrapped coil will potentially alter the
electrical characteristics and performance of the cable.
7.1.12
In ceiling and below floor distribution systems, the cable shall be supported a minimum of every four (4')
feet along the length of its run.
7.1.13
Contractor shall be responsible to handle acoustical ceiling units in such a manner that the units are not
chipped or otherwise damaged in any way. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any damaged
units. Prior to and after the cabling Contractor enters an area or floor to perform work, a survey will be
conducted to establish the condition of the suspended ceiling.
7.1.14
The Contractor shall pay particular attention to careful handling of all cables during shipping,
handling, and installation. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the installation procedures outlined
in this section and elsewhere in this document. Failure to adhere to the installation methods
proscribed by the State shall result in the rejection of your Structured Cabling System installation
and the Contractor will forfeit any rights to payment.
7.1.15
Systems (Modular) Furniture

7.1.15.1 The Contractor is responsible for and required to provision and install all necessary materials to
effect the cabling of the systems furniture.
7.1.15.2 Flexible conduit, elbows, wall face-plates, and connection hardware must be supplied and installed
by the Contractor and must be compatible with the Modular Furniture, if possible..
7.1.15.3 The Contractor is required to put in place all systems furniture base plates which have been left
open for the installation of communications cabling.
7.1.16
Contractor shall supply and install all connecting cables, including but not limited to fiber jumper cables and
connectors required to provide connectivity of all workstations to the data switches.
7.1.17
Contractor shall reference all attachments to assist with jack locations and counts. Contractor is responsible to
notify the State with their bid, their recommended horizontal and backbone design. This design shall include,
but not be limited to, the number of fibers to each building, the copper cable pairs to each building, and total
Structured Cabling System design.
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7.2
BACKBONE CABLE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - MANDATORY

7.2.1
The cable installation shall meet the following specifications.

7.2.1.1 When installing the cable, pulling tension shall not exceed the maximum specified by the cable
manufacturer.
7.2.1.2 The Contractor shall bond the backbone cable shield to an approved floor ground using #6 AWG
solid or stranded copper wire on each floor where pairs enter or leave the sheath.
7.2.1.3
If the core shield does not meet the DC resistance requirements, an insulated #6 AWG grounding
wire or larger shall be installed between the MC (basement) and the TC where the backbone cable
terminates. This wire shall be grounded in the same manner as the UTP core shield.
7.2.1.4 The Contractor shall install so as to maintain shield continuity over the entire cable length.
7.2.1.5 Bridge taps or splices are not acceptable as part of the backbone cabling.
7.2.1.6 The cable sheath shall be protected from damage from sharp metal edges. Where the cable passes
over a sharp edge, a bushing or grommet shall be installed to protect the cable. An example of
when grommets will be required is where the cable passes through a metal header to enter a wall.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to make the State aware of any conduits that have not been
properly reamed and bushed. Corrective action must
be taken prior to the installation of cabling in these conduits.
7.2.1.7 Unshielded media is subject to Cross-talk and electrical interference. The Contractor shall take all
steps necessary to route all cables away from sources of interference. To reduce EMI/RFI
induced into cabling from fluorescent lights or other EMI sources, the Contractor shall observe the
following minimum clearances for the installed cable (where possible, at a minimum the
contractor must meet EIA/TIA Standards):
7.2.1.7.1 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and finished ceiling.
7.2.1.7.2 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and the nearest fluorescent light.
7.2.1.7.3 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and any electric motor.
7.2.1.7.4 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable an any electrical cable or electrical cable
conduit.
7.2.1.7.5 Thirty-six (36) inches between the cable and any High Voltage AC Equipment.
NOTE: Where the Contractor finds it impossible to meet the minimum clearance
requirements, the Contractor must notify and consult with the State to determine
a better route or receive approval for a modified clearance requirement.
7.3
7.2.2
The backbone cable shall be terminated on a 110 Cross-Connect System using the appropriate 110 terminal
blocks or patch panels in the TCs and in the MC.
7.2.3
The backbone cable shall be identically labeled on both ends for easy identification. Labeling scheme shall
be approved by the State prior to labeling.
7.2.4
The voice backbone cables will be pulled through a separate sleeve than the data backbone cables.
7.2.5
All backbone cables will be properly bonded and grounded in accordance with EIA/TIA Standards and in
accordance with the practices in BICSIs TDMM.
FIRE STOPPING - MANDATORY

7.3.1
Any installed communications wiring or conduits that penetrate through a fire-rated structure, such as a fireresistant-rated wall or floor shall be fire-stopped by the Contractor and be in compliance with local fire,
building, and electrical codes. The cabling system will not be approved unless it meets all of these codes.
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7.4
7.3.2
Fireproofing of conduits and cable trays through a floor or firewall shall consist of materials, such as fire-stop
putty or pillows, which allow for easy removal in the event that the conduit must be accessed at a future date.
Foams, etc. which must be chiseled for removal are not permitted.
7.3.3
The Contractor shall closely coordinate any required fireproofing with the Construction
Manager/Developer. Contractor shall insure that fireproofing is completed prior to the System CutOver Date.
7.3.4
Specifically, this job will require fire stopping of, but not necessarily limited to, the conduit sleeves between
each floor and the cable tray at all points where it penetrates a firewall.
STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM TESTING AND CERTIFICATION - MANDATORY

7.4.1
The Contractor shall perform a test on all cabling and associated hardware and officially certify the installed
cabling system. This certification shall document that the Contractor's installation is in compliance with all
applicable state and local building and fire codes. The test results shall be documented and certified. Also,
the Contractor shall visually inspect the cabling for correct routing, support, termination, fireproofing, etc. and
certify that the visual inspection was done and the installation and all associated equipment meets the
requirements of this document. AN OFFICIAL WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THIS INSPECTION,
BY A BICSI CERTIFIED RCDD, AND TESTING SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT
TO THE "SYSTEM CUT-OVER LETTER" ALSO ATTACHED TO THE SYSTEM CUT-OVER
LETTER SHALL BE THE 15 YEAR (OR BETTER) PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FROM THE
CABLE AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURER.
7.4.2
Any incorrect equipment or incorrectly installed equipment that must be replaced or fixed to meet this
acceptance test shall be wholly and completely the financial responsibility of the Contractor.
7.4.3
All Horizontal UTP cable shall be tested in compliance with TIA/EIA TSB67 which defines two
configurations for field testing, including the Channel and Basic Link. Contractor will use Level II Test
equipment (Penta-Scan) or better when performing tests. All horizontal UTP cables will be tested at 155 Mg.
All results must be provided in an electronic format and in a paper format (Bound and Labeled). Test
parameters will include:
7.4.3.1 Wire Map (continuity): Wire map requires continuity on all pairs.
7.4.3.2
Length: Length is a maximum of 94 m (308) for the basic link and 100 m (328) for the channel
plus 10%. The pair with the shortest electrical delay is used for maximum length calculations. The
10% provides a margin for an incorrect nominal velocity of propagation (NVP).
7.4.3.3 Attenuation: Attenuation is the sum of the contribution from all components, including
connections, cable and cords. The total attenuation should be greater than 3 dB for an accurate test.
See ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A for values.
7.4.3.4
7.4.4
Near End Cross-talk (NEXT): NEXT is the sum of the contribution of the cable and only near end
connectors (one for basic link, two for channel). NEXT must be tested from both ends of the cable.
NEXT results must comply with the values as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A.
All Backbone and Campus Backbone cable shall be tested in compliance with TIA/EIA TSB67, which defines
two configurations for field testing. Contractor will use Level II Test equipment or better when performing
tests. All results must be provided in an electronic format (3 Disk) and in a paper format (Bound and
Labeled). Test parameters will include:
7.4.4.1 Wire Map (continuity): Wire map requires continuity on all pairs.
7.4.4.2 Length: Correct installed length.
7.4.4.3 Attenuation: Attenuation is the sum of the contribution from all components, including
connections, cable and cords. The total attenuation should be greater than 3 dB for an accurate test.
See ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A for values.
7.4.4.4
Near End Cross-talk (NEXT): NEXT is the sum of the contribution of the cable and only near end
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connectors (one for basic link, two for channel). NEXT must be tested from both ends of the cable.
NEXT results must comply with the values as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A.
7.5
7.4.5
All UTP cabling shall be tested for polarity (tip and ring signals in the appropriate pin location), end-to-end
continuity (opens or shorts in the cable), crosses, and cables terminated in the correct order. The Contractor
shall visually inspect all terminations after they are made to assure that the termination is complete and clear
of loose wires. All modular jack equipment shall be inspected to assure that all 8-conductor jacks conform to
the 568A wiring pattern specified in this document. If at any time after the installation acceptance, and
during the five (5) year warranty period, any modular jack is found that does not conform to the 568A wiring
pattern, that jack will be re-terminated by the Contractor to the 568A wiring pattern at no charge to the State.
7.4.6
The Contractor shall be responsible for any repairs or changes necessary at no charge to the State. The
Contractor shall correct any discrepancy between the description of the Structured Cabling System in the
Structured Cabling System Testing & Certification document and any erroneous condition which contradicts
that document that may be found by the State during inspection or use during the life of the system.
7.4.7
As part of the certification to be submitted to the State, the Contractor must indicate that their installation is in
compliance with all specifications within this document and specifically identify any exceptions, even if
previously approved by the State.
7.4.8
Prior to acceptance of the system the Contractor / Installer must provide the State of Indiana with all testing
information in electronic format (3 1/2 disk) and in a bound paper format.
RETROFIT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS - MANDATORY

Retrofit installations are considerations when a SCS is installed in an existing building as part of a remodel or as a new
SCS. These exceptions are noted in order to provide material exceptions to the norm. In all cases the Contractor must
consult with the States Structured Cabling Specialist or his/her authorized representative before proceeding with work.
7.5.1
When separate cable distribution hangers are required and an existing ceiling grid is in place the Contractor
may use a Cable to Acoustical Tee Bar J-Hook Assembly. Standard of quality is Erico Caddy Fastener
Acoustical Tee Bar Assembly (Part # CAT32528), or equivalent. These hangers shall be installed no more
than two (2) feet apart.
7.5.2
When a horizontal cable is to be installed in a non-fishable wall that does not have conduit, the Contractor
may install the cable on the outside of the wall provided the Contractor uses approved Surface Raceway and
has the approval of the customer and of the Structured Cabling Specialist or his/her authorized representative.
7.5.3
When a horizontal cable is to be installed in a fishable wall that does not have conduit or room for an
electrical box, the Contractor may use a Low Voltage Mounting Bracket in place of the electrical box.
Standard of quality is the Erico Caddy Single Gang Low Voltage Mounting Bracket (Part #MPLS), or
equivalent. And the Erico Caddy Double Gang Low Voltage Mounting Bracket (Part # MPLS2), or
equivalent.
7.5.4
The States Structured Cabling Specialist or his/her authorized representative must approve all exceptions to
the installation practices in the BICSI TDMM in writing.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 8
Campus Backbone
8.1
UNDERGROUND SPECIFICATIONS
8.1.1
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
8.1.1.1 Minimum depth of a trench for copper cables should allow at least 60 cm (24) of cover from the
top of the final grade. Minimum depth of a trench for fiber-optic cables should allow at least 1 m
(36) of cover from the top of the final grade. Depth of fiber optic cable must be below the frost
line to avoid frost heave.
8.1.1.2 All underground cables shall be installed in Rigid PVC Conduit or Threaded Intermediate
Metallic Conduit (IMC) as indicated in the Project Scope. Fiber Optic cable shall be installed
in innerduct. Direct burial of cable is not acceptable except when authorized by the State in
writing.
8.1.1.3 A plastic detectable warning tape (containing metallic tracings) shall be installed a minimum of 45
cm (18) above the conduit to provide a means of locating cable. The tape shall be orange in
accordance with the Public Works Association requirements.
8.1.1.3 Boring: Minimum depth of bore for must meet or exceed depths as described in 8.1.1.1 for copper
cables and 8.1.1.2 for fiber cables. All bores must include a 4 Conduit. Standard of Quality is
Carlon Bore-Gard PVC Trenchless Raceway, or equivalent.
8.1.1.4 Conduit Specifications:
8.1.1.4.1 Underground conduit shall be 4 Schedule 40 Rigid PVC Nonmetallic or Threaded
Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC) as indicated in the Project Scope. Standard
of quality is Carlon Telecom Systems (Part # 49015), or equivalent.
8.1.1.4.2 Underground conduit shall be 4 Multi-Cell Schedule 40 Rigid PVC Nonmetallic when
installing fiber-optic cables in campus backbone system Threaded Intermediate
Metallic Conduit (IMC) as indicated in the Project Scope. Standard of quality is
Carlon Telecom Systems 3 or 4 cell Multi-Gard, or approved equivalent.
8.1.1.4.3 All couplers, plugs, fittings and sweeps shall be of the same manufacturer and model as
the conduit. Standard of quality is Carlon Telecom Systems (Part # E940N), or
equivalent. Note, all bends shall use sweeps to maintain proper bend radius of cables.
8.1.1.5 In all campus backbone cabling systems the Contractor will install an additional 4 conduit with
pull rope for future applications.
8.1.1.6 All conduits shall be plugged to prevent gases and/or water from entering building.
8.1.1.7
All conduits shall be pre-lubed prior to pulling of cable.
8.1.1.8 All conduits shall be equipped with a pule rope. Contractor will include a pull rope to be pulled
with cables to facilitate future installations.
8.1.1.9 It is the responsibility of the Contractor to locate all underground utilities and facilities.
8.1.1.10 Conduit must be placed at least 90 cm (36) below roadway, parking lot or street. Conduit
required will be Schedule 80 Rigid PVC Nonmetallic Conduit or Threaded Intermediate
Metallic Conduit (IMC) as indicated in the Project Scope.
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8.1.1.11 Telecommunication cables should not be run in the same trench as gas, oil, water, power, sewer,
etc. When only one trench is available there must be at least 30 cm (12) of well-tamped earth if
run in parallel.
8.1.1.12 Trench should be graded true and free from stones and soft spots. Bottom of trench should have
4 of sand from bottom of trench to conduit with a cover of 6 of sand over conduit (not tamped).
Backfill should also be free of stones and be firmly tamped around the sides of the conduit, to
develop maximum supporting strength. After final backfill is placed, tamping should be used to
finish grade. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to restore disturbed area to original
condition.
8.1.1.13 Service Box Assemblies shall be installed every 500 as a pull box or at a transition point for the
outside Structured Cabling System. A transition point is defined as entry into a building, a cable
intersection point, a cable passing under a roadway, or a cable splicing point. Specifications for
the Service Box Assemblies are:
8.1.1.13.1 The Service Box shall be constructed of polymer concrete consisting of sand and
aggregate bound together with a polymer resin. Internal reinforcement may be
provided by means of steel, fiberglass, or a combination of the two. To assure
consistent production from part to part, only matched metal tooling is to be used in the
manufacturing of this product. Standard of quality is Quazite Composolite PG or
approved equivalent.
8.1.1.13.2 The Service Box shall sustain a minimum vertical test of 12,000 lbs. over a 10 square
for standard cover (occasional non-deliberate light vehicle traffic) or a minimum
vertical test of 22,568 lbs. Over a 10 square for heavy duty cover (occasional nondeliberate heavy vehicles).
8.1.1.13.3 The Service Box shall be flush mount with ground grade level.
8.1.1.13.4 The Service Box shall be installed in a hole with a base of 6 to 8 of gravel or crushed
rock to promote drainage. Fill and compact soil to grade level with cover in box.
8.1.1.14 At all sites requiring fiber, all fiber is to be run in a collapsed backbone configuration with fiber
collapsing into a single location. See Attachments included of each site for the proposed
configurations.
8.1.1.15 Cables shall be installed in each sites tunnel system wherever possible. Contractor must have and
establish proof of certification to work in confined spaces.
8.1.1.16 All fiber optic cable shall be installed in innerduct (including fiber in conduit and cable trays).
Plenum rated innerduct must be used in air plenum areas.
8.1.1.16.1 Innerduct shall be a non-metallic 1 corrugated flexible raceway for use as an
innerduct conduit system. Color of innerduct is to be orange. A pull line shall be preinstalled at the factory. Standard of quality is Carlon Telecom Systems Riser-Gard (Part
# AF-4X1A-500), or equivalent.
8.1.1.16.2 All couplers, fittings and sweeps shall be of the same manufacturer and model as the
conduit. Standard of quality for couplers is Carlon Telecom Systems (Part # E940G),
or equivalent.
8.1.1.16.3 Contractor will include the technical specifications of the innerduct quoted as part of
their quotation submittal.
8.1.1.17 Fiber-optic cable runs shall be continuous single runs with no splices.
8.1.1.18 Electrical Separation:
8.1.1.18.1
Horizontal Pathways.
8.1.1.18.1.1 1.2 m (4) from large motors or transformers.
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8.1.1.18.1.2 30 cm (1) from conduit and cables used for electrical power distribution.
8.1.1.18.1.3 12 cm (5) from fluorescent lighting.
8.1.1.18.2 In Electrical Power Wiring (tunnel, buried, backbone applications): A Minimum of 61cm
(2) between electrical power cables and telecommunication cables is required.
Contractor must conform to standards as specified in ANSI/EIA/TIA 569A and
ANSI/NFPA 708.
8.1.1.18.3 In tunnels where separation is not possible Contractor must use a shielded cable.
8.1.1.18.4 In trenches there should be a minimum of 30 cm (12) of well-tamped earth, or 10 cm
(4) of masonry, or 8 cm (3) of concrete.
8.1.1.19 Lightning Protection:
Lightning Protection will be provided by the Contractor for all cables leaving and entering a
building by underground conduit, direct burial or aerial.
8.1.1.19.1 Lightning Protection will include a Protector Unit properly sized to protect the
associated cables. Standard of quality is a RELTEC (Model # BUP), or Lucent
Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
8.1.1.19.2 5-Pin Protector Modules shall be provided to fill each protector unit. These modules
shall be Solid State Protector Modules, standard of quality is RELTEC (Model #
S3AB), or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
8.1.1.20 Core Drilling
All core drilling will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor will be required to sleeve
and firestop all holes used in their cabling installation. Contractor is to sleeve and seal all holes
used to enter or exit a building.
8.2
COPPER CABLE SPECIFICATOINS

8.2.1
Copper Cable in Buried Conduit or Tunnels (not part of air return system):
8.2.1.1 Cable shall be xxx pr. filled solid Qualpeth cable. Standard of quality is General Cable, or
Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
8.2.1.2 Cable shall be compliant with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR 1755.390 (REA PE-39)
Standards.
8.2.1.3 Core Construction:
8.2.1.3.1 Conductors shall be solid, annealed copper, 24 awg.
8.2.1.3.2
Insulation shall be solid, high density polyethylene, color coded in accordance with
telephone industry standards.
8.2.1.3.3
Insulated conductors shall be twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths to minimize
cross-talk.
8.2.1.3.4
Core assemblies with 25 pairs and less shall be assembled together in a single group.
Core assemblies with more than 25 pairs shall be arranged in groups, each group having
a color coded unit binder.
8.2.1.3.5 The entire core assembly shall be completely filled with ETPR compound, filling the
interstices between the pairs and under the core tape.
8.2.1.3.6 The core shall be wrapped with non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied longitudinally
with an overlap.
8.2.1.4 Qualpeth Sheath Construction:
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8.2.1.4.1 The sheath shall have an aluminum shield consisting of a corrugated, copolymer coated,
0.008 aluminum tape applied longitudinally with an overlap.
8.2.1.4.2 The sheaf interfaces shall be flooded with an adhesive water blocking compound.
8.2.1.4.3 The jacket shall be a black, linear low density polyethylene.
8.2.2
Direct Buried Copper Cable Specifications:

8.2.2.1 Cable shall be xxx pr. filled solid copper bearing gopher resistant cable. Standard of quality is
General Cable, or Lucent Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
8.2.2.2 Cable shall be compliant with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR 1755.390 (REA PE-39)
Standards.
8.2.2.3.2
8.2.2.3.3
cross-talk.
8.2.2.3.4
Core assemblies with 25 pairs and less shall be assembled together in a single group.
Core assemblies with more than 25 pairs shall be arranged in groups, each group having
a color coded unit binder.
8.2.2.3.5 The entire core assembly shall be completely filled with ETPR compound, filling the
with an overlap.
8.2.2.4 Sheath Construction:
8.2.2.4.1 The sheath shall have a copper-bearing shield consisting of a corrugated, copper bearing
gopher resistant tape applied longitudinally with an overlap.
8.2.3
Direct Buried S Cable (Radio Circuits):

8.2.3.1 Cable shall be a filled solid S Screened cable. Standard of quality is General Cable. Or Lucent
Technologies Systimax Components, or equivalent.
When S Screened cable is not available the Contractor will provide two (2) shielded cables.
8.2.3.2
Cable shall be compliant with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR 1755.390 (REA PE-39)
Standards.

8.2.3.3.2
8.2.3.3.3
cross-talk.
8.2.3.3.4 Core assemblies shall have twisted pairs assembled into 12, 13, and 25 pair units, bound
with color coded binders for 50 and 100 pair cables. Individual pairs (for 12 and 25
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pair cable sizes) or units are placed on either side of the S screen.
8.2.3.3.5
The entire core assembly shall be completely filled with ETPR compound, filling the
with an overlap.
8.2.3.3.7 The S Screen shall be constructed so that each half of the cable core is separated from
the other by use of a 0.004 plastic coated aluminum screen, which divides the core into
two electrically isolated compartments.
8.2.3.4 Qualpeth Sheath Construction (for Burial in Conduit):
8.2.3.4.1 The Qualpeth sheath shall have a coated aluminum shield consisting of a corrugated,
copolymer coated, 0.008 aluminum tape applied longitudinally with an overlap.
8.2.3.4.3
The jacket shall be a black, linear low density polyethylene.
8.2.3.5 CACSP Sheath Construction (for Direct Burial):

8.2.3.5.1 The CACSP sheath shall consist of an aluminum shield and a steel shield. The
aluminum shield shall consists of a corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008 aluminum
tape applied longitudinally over the core wrap. The steel shield shall consist of a
corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.006 steel tape applied longitudinally over the
aluminum tape with an overlap.
8.3
FIBER OPTIC LOOSE TUBE DISTRIBUTION CABLE

8.3.1
General Considerations
8.3.1.1 The cable shall meet all requirements stated in this specification. The cable shall meet the
requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 and the ANSI/ICEA Standard for Fiber Optic Outside Plant Communications Cable,
ANSI/ICEA S-87-640-1992. . Following is a list of cable manufacturers that have been
approved:
Manufacturer
Corning (Outdoor & Armored)

Berk-Tek (Outdoor & Armored)
Optical Cable Corp. (Outdoor & Armored)
CommScope (Outdoor & Armored)
Lucent Technologies (Outdoor & Armored)
Mohawk (Outdoor & Armored)
xxx = Fiber Count (i.e.: 24 strands = 024)
8.3.1.2 All Campus Backbone fiber is to be at least twenty-four (24) strand Multimode 62.5/125 m or
50/125 m fiber unless otherwise specified in drawings. An optional multi strand with at least six (6)
strands of single mode fiber shall be included in the main backbone for future applications.
The cable must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
8.3.2
Fiber Characteristics
8.3.2.1 All fibers in the cable must be usable fibers and meet required specifications.
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8.3.2.2 Each optical fiber shall consist of a doped silica core surrounded by a concentric silica cladding.
The fiber shall be matched clad design.
8.3.2.3 MULTIMODE: The multimode fiber utilized in the cable specified herein shall meet EIA/TIA492AAAA-1989, "Detail Specification for 62.5 m or 50 m Core Diameter/ 125 m Cladding
Diameter Class Ia Multimode, Graded Index Optical Waveguide Fibers."
8.3.2.3.1 Core diameter: 62.5 3.0 m or 50 3.0 m.
8.3.2.3.2 Cladding diameter: 125.0 2.0 m.
8.3.2.3.3 Core-to-Cladding Offset: 3.0 m.
8.3.2.3.4 Cladding non-circularity: < 2.0 %.
Defined
as:
Minimum Cladding Diameter

1
100
Maximum Cladding Diameter
8.3.2.3.5 Core non-circularity: 5 %.

Defined
as:
1 Minimum Core Diameter 100
Maximum Core Diameter
8.3.2.3.6 Coating Diameter: 245 10 m.

8.3.2.3.7 Colored Fiber Diameter: nominal 250 m.
8.3.2.3.8
Attenuation Uniformity: No point discontinuity greater than 0.20 dB at either 850 nm

or 1300 nm.
8.3.2.3.9
Refractive Index Profile: Graded index.
8.3.4.3.10 Numerical Aperture: 0.275 0.015.

8.3.2.4 SINGLE-MODE: The dispersion unshifted single-mode fiber utilized in the cable specified herein
shall conform to the following specifications:
8.3.2.4.1
Cladding Diameter: 125.0 1.0 m.
8.3.2.4.2
8.3.2.4.3
Cladding Non-Circularity: 1.0%.
Defined as:
Minimum Cladding Diameter

100
Maximum Cladding Diameter
8.3.2.4.4
8.3.2.4.5
Colored Fiber Diameter: nominal 250 m.
8.3.2.4.6
Attenuation Uniformity: No point discontinuity greater than 0.10 dB at either 1310 nm

or 1550 nm.
8.3.2.4.7
Attenuation at the Water Peak: The attenuation at 1383 3 nm shall not exceed 2.1
dB/km.
8.3.2.4.8 Cutoff Wavelength: The cabled fiber cutoff wavelength (

8.3.2.4.9
ccf ) shall be < 1260 nm.
Mode-Field Diameter: 9.30 0.50 m at 1310 nm 10.50 1.00 m at 1550 nm.
8.3.2.4.10 Zero Dispersion Wavelength (o): 1301.5 nm o 1321.5 nm.
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8.3.2.4.11 Zero Dispersion Slope (So): 0.092 ps/(nmkm).

8.3.2.4.12 Fiber Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): 0.5
ps
km .
8.3.2.4.13 Fiber Curl: > 4.0 m radius of curvature.

8.3.2.5 The coating shall be a dual layered, UV-cured acrylate applied by the fiber manufacturer.
8.3.2.6 The coating shall be mechanically strippable.
8.3.3
Fiber Specification Parameters

8.3.3.1 Required Fiber Grade - Maximum Individual Fiber Attenuation.
8.3.3.2 (Multimode only) The minimum normalized bandwidth of multimode optical fibers shall be 160
MHzkm at 850 nm and 500 MHzkm at 1300 nm.
8.3.3.3 (Single-mode) The maximum dispersion shall be 3.2 ps/(nmkm) from 1285 nm to 1330 nm and
shall be < 18 ps/(nmkm) at 1550 nm.
8.3.3.4 All optical fibers shall be proof tested by the fiber manufacturer to a minimum load of 0.7 GN/m 2
(100 kpsi).
8.3.4
Specifications for Outdoor Cable Construction

8.3.4.1 Optical fibers shall be placed inside a loose buffer tube. The nominal outer diameter of the buffer
tube shall be 3.0 mm.
8.3.4.2
Each buffer tube shall contain up to 12 fibers.
8.3.4.3 The fibers shall not adhere to the inside of the buffer tube.
8.3.4.4
Each fiber shall be distinguishable by means of color coding in accordance with TIA/EIA-598-A,
"Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding."
8.3.4.5 The fibers shall be colored with ultraviolet (UV) curable inks.
8.3.4.6 Buffer tubes containing fibers shall be color coded with distinct and recognizable colors in
accordance with TIA/EIA-598-A, "Optical Fiber Cable Color Coding."
Buffer tube colored stripes shall be inlaid in the tube by means of co-extrusion when required.
The nominal stripe width shall be 1 mm.
8.3.4.7
For dual layer buffer tube construction cables, standard colors are used for tubes 1 through 12 and
stripes are used to denote tubes 13 through 24. The color sequence applies to tubes containing
fibers only, and shall begin with the first tube. If fillers are required, they shall be placed in the
inner layer of the cable. The tube color sequence shall start from the inside layer and progress
outward.
8.3.4.8 In buffer tubes containing multiple fibers, the colors shall be stable across the specified storage and
operating temperature range and not subject to fading or smearing onto each other or into the gel
filling material. Colors shall not cause fibers to stick together.
8.3.4.9 The buffer tubes shall be resistant to external forces and shall meet the buffer tube cold bend and
shrinkback requirements of 7 CFR 1755.900.
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8.3.4.10 Fillers may be included in the cable core to lend symmetry to the cable cross -section where
needed. Fillers shall be placed so that they do not interrupt the consecutive positioning of the
buffer tubes. In dual layer cables, any fillers shall be placed in the inner layer. Fillers shall be
nominally 3.0 mm in outer diameter.
8.3.4.11 The central anti-buckling member shall consist of a dielectric, glass reinforced plastic (GRP) rod.
The purpose of the central member is to prevent buckling of the cable. The GRP rod shall be
overcoated with a black colored thermoplastic when required to achieve dimensional sizing to
accommodate buffer tubes/fillers.
8.3.4.12 Each buffer tube shall be filled with a non-hygroscopic, non-nutritive to fungus, electrically nonconductive, homogenous gel. The gel shall be free from dirt and foreign matter. The gel shall be
readily removable with conventional nontoxic solvents.
8.3.4.13 Buffer tubes shall be stranded around the dielectric central member using the reverse oscillation, or
"S-Z", stranding process. Water blocking yarn(s) shall be applied longitudinally along the central
member during stranding.
8.3.4.14 Two polyester yarn binders shall be applied contrahelically with sufficient tension to secure each
buffer tube layer to the dielectric central member without crushing the buffer tubes. The binders
shall be non-hygroscopic, non-wicking and dielectric with low shrinkage.
8.3.4.15 For single layer cables, a water blocking tape shall be applied longitudinally around the outside of
the stranded tubes/fillers. The tape shall be held in place by a single polyester binder yarn. The
water blocking tape shall be non-nutritive to fungus, electrically non-conductive and homogenous.
It shall also be free from dirt and foreign matter.
8.3.4.16 For dual layer cables, a second (outer) layer of buffer tubes shall be stranded over the original core
to form a two layer core. A water blocking tape shall be applied longitudinally over both the inner
and outer layer with each being held in place with a single polyester binder yarn. The water
blocking tape shall be non-nutritive to fungus, electrically non-conductive and homogenous. It
shall also be free from dirt and foreign matter.
8.3.4.17 The cable shall contain at least one ripcord under the sheath for easy sheath removal of alldielectric cable. The cable shall contain at least one ripcord under the inner sheath and under the
steel armor for armored cable. The ripcord color shall be orange for non-armored sheaths and red
for armored sheaths.
8.3.4.18 Dielectric yarns shall provide tensile strength.
8.3.4.19 The high tensile strength dielectric yarns shall be helically stranded evenly around the cable core.
8.3.4.20 All-dielectric cables (non-armored) shall be sheathed with medium density polyethylene (MDPE).
The minimum nominal jacket thickness shall be 1.4 mm. Jacketing material shall be applied
directly over the tensile strength members and water blocking tape. The polyethylene shall
contain carbon black to provide ultraviolet light protection and shall not promote the growth of
fungus. See Figure 1.
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Figure 1
8.3.4.21 Armored cables shall have an inner sheath of MDPE. The minimum nominal jacket thickness of
the inner sheath shall be 1.0 mm. The inner jacket shall be applied directly over the tensile
strength members and water blocking tape. A water blocking tape shall be applied longitudinally
around the outside of the inner jacket. The tape shall be held in place by a single polyester binder
yarn. The armor shall be a corrugated steel tape, plastic-coated on both sides for corrosion
resistance, and shall be applied around the outside of the water blocking tape with an overlapping
seam with the corrugations in register. The outer jacket shall be applied over the corrugated steel
tape armor. The outer jacket shall be a MDPE with a minimum nominal jacket thickness of
1.4 mm. The polyethylene shall contain carbon black to provide ultraviolet light protection and
shall not promote the growth of fungus. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
8.3.4.22 The MDPE jacket material shall be as defined by ASTM D1248, Type II, Class C and Grades J4,
E7 and E8.
8.3.4.23 The jacket or sheath shall be free of holes, splits, and blisters.
8.3.4.24 The cable jacket shall contain no metal elements and shall be of a consistent thickness.
8.3.4.25 Cable jackets shall be marked with manufacturers name, sequential meter or foot markings,
month and year, or quarter and year of manufacture, and a telecommunication handset symbol, as
required by Section 350G of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). The actual length of the
cable shall be within -0/+1% of the length markings. The print color shall be white, with the
exception that cable jackets containing one or more coextruded white stripes shall be printed in
light blue. The height of the marking shall be approximately 2.5 mm.
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8.3.4.26 The maximum pulling tension shall be 2700 N (608 lbf) during installation (short term) and 890 N
(200 lbf) long term installed.
8.3.5
General Cable Performance Specifications

8.3.5.1 When tested in accordance with FOTP-3, "Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling Effects on
Optical Fibers, Optical Cable, and Other Passive Fiber Optic Components," the change in
attenuation at extreme operational temperatures (-40C and +70C) shall not exceed 0.2 dB/km at
1550 nm for single-mode fiber and 0.5 dB/km at 1300 nm for multimode fiber.
8.3.5.2 When tested in accordance with FOTP-82, "Fluid Penetration Test for Fluid-Blocked Fiber Optic
Cable." a one meter length of unaged cable shall withstand a one meter static head or equivalent
continuous pressure of water for one hour without leakage through the open cable end.
8.3.5.3 When tested in accordance with FOTP-81, "Compound Flow (Drip) Test for Filled Fiber Optic
Cable", the cable shall exhibit no flow (drip or leak) of filling and/or flooding material at 80C.
8.3.5.4 When tested in accordance with FOTP-41, "Compressive Loading Resistance of Fiber Optic
Cables," the cable shall withstand a minimum compressive load of 440 N/cm (250 lbf/in) for
armored cables and 220 N/cm (125 lbf/in) for non-armored cables applied uniformly over the
length of the sample. The load shall be applied at the rate of 3 mm to 20 mm per minute and
maintained for ten minutes. The change in attenuation shall not exceed 0.4 dB during loading at
1550 nm for single-mode fiber and 1.0 dB during loading at 1300 nm for multimode fiber. The
repeatability of the measurement system is typically 0.05 dB or less. No fibers shall exhibit a
measurable change in attenuation after load removal.
8.3.5.5 When tested in accordance with FOTP-104, "Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test," the cable
shall withstand 25 mechanical flexing cycles around a sheave diameter not greater than 20 times
the cable diameter. The change in attenuation shall not exceed 0.1 dB at 1550 nm for single-mode
fiber and 0.3 dB at 1300 nm for multimode fiber.
8.3.5.6 When tested in accordance with FOTP-25, "Repeated Impact Testing of Fiber Optic Cables and
Cable Assemblies," the cable shall withstand 25 impact cycles. The change in attenuation shall not
exceed 0.2 dB at 1550 nm for single-mode fiber and 0.3 dB at 1300 nm for multimode fiber.
8.3.5.7 When tested in accordance with FOTP-33, "Fiber Optic Cable Tensile Loading and Bending Test,"
using a maximum mandrel and sheave diameter of 560 mm, the cable shall withstand a tensile
load of 2700 N (608 lbf). The change in attenuation shall not exceed 0.2 dB during loading and 0.1
dB after loading at 1550 nm for single-mode fiber and 0.5 dB during loading and 0.2 dB after
loading at 1300 nm for multimode fiber.
8.3.5.8 When tested in accordance with FOTP-85, "Fiber Optic Cable Twist Test," a length of cable no
greater than 4 meters shall withstand 10 cycles of mechanical twisting. The change in attenuation
shall not exceed 0.1 dB at 1550 nm for single-mode fiber and 0.2 dB at 1300 nm for multimode
fiber.
8.3.5.9 When tested in accordance with FOTP-181, "Lightning Damage Susceptibility Test for Optic
Cables with Metallic Components," the cable shall withstand a simulated lightning strike with a
peak value of the current pulse equal to 105 kA without loss of fiber continuity. A damped
oscillatory test current shall be used with a maximum time-to-peak value of 15 s (which
corresponds to a minimum frequency of 16.7 kHz) and a maximum frequency of 30 kHz. The time
to half-value of the waveform envelope shall be from 40 - 70 s.
8.3.5.10 When tested in accordance with FOTP-37, "Low or High Temperature Bend Test for Fiber Optic
Cable", the cable shall withstand four full turns around a mandrel of 10 times the cable diameter
for non-armored cables and 20 times the cable diameter for armored cables after conditioning for
four hours at test temperatures of -30C and +60C. Neither the inner or outer surfaces of the jacket
shall exhibit visible cracks, splits, tears or other openings. Optical continuity shall be maintained
throughout the test."
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8.3.6
Quality Assurance Provision

8.3.6.1 All cabled optical fibers > 1000 meters in length shall be 100% attenuation tested. The attenuation
of each fiber shall be provided with each cable reel.
8.3.6.2 The cable manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 registered.
8.3.7
Packaging
8.3.7.1 The completed cable shall be packaged for shipment on non-returnable wooden reels. Required
cable lengths shall be stated in the purchase order.
8.3.7.2 Top and bottom ends of the cable shall be available for testing.
8.3.8
8.3.7.3
Both ends of the cable shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture.
8.3.7.4
Each reel shall have a weather resistant reel tag attached identifying the reel and cable.
8.3.7.5
Each cable shall be accompanied by a cable data sheet.
Fiber-Optic Distribution Centers

8.3.8.1 Fiber Optic Closet Connector Housing for the MCs and TCs shall be a rack mountable. The
Connector Housing shall be made of 16 gauge steel with multiple cable entry points. The
manufacturer selected must have a 24 port module, a 48 port module and a 72 port module
available. Standard of quality shall be a Corning (Model CCH-03U or CCH-01U), Panduit
(Model FRME24E, FRME48E, or FRME72E), Lucent Technologies, or equivalent.
8.3.8.2 Jumper Management Panels shall be installed directly below the Closet Connector Housing to
facilitate jumper cable management. Standard of quality shall be Corning (Model # CJP-03U),
Panduit (Model # WMPS) or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent.
8.3.8.3 Individual fibers shall terminate in Fiber Closet Connector Housing detailed in 3.2.1 utilizing
Duplex SC Connector Panels with six duplex (6) SC compatible multimode adapters and insert
installed or ST Connector Panels with six (6) ST compatible multimode adapters and inserts
installed or Fiber RJ Connector Panels with twelve (12) Fiber-RJ compatible multimode adapters
and inserts installed.
8.3.8.3.1
Duplex SC Connector Panel:

Standard of quality shall be a Corning 12-fiber
connector panel (Model # CCH-CP12-91), Panduit (Model # FAP6WDSC), or Lucent
Technologies, or equivalent.
8.3.8.3.2
ST Connector Panel: Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Adapter

(Model # FMP6), or equivalent, with six Opti-Jack Connector Module Jacks
installed. For Multimode (model # FJJGM5CEI) , or equivalent. For Singlemode
(model # FJJGS9CBU), or equivalent.
8.3.8.3.3
MT-RJ Connector Panel: Standard of quality shall be a Corning Fiber MT-RJ, or

equivalent, Panduit Fiber MT-RJ, or equivalent, or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent
With Connector Module Jacks installed.
8.3.8.4 A Closet Splice Housing will be provided in the MCs to facilitate the transition spice between
outside fiber and inside fiber. Standard of quality shall be a Corning Closet Splice Housing
(Model CSH-03U), or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent.
8.3.8.5 Contractor will include the technical specifications of the fiber termination shelves and
components quoted as part of their quotation submittal.
8.3.9
Fiber-Optic Connectors
8.3.9.1 Fiber Optic Connectors shall be SC Connectors with a composite ferrule, it shall incorporate a
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multimode fiber stub that is fully bonded into the ferrule. Or ST Connector Jacks that includes an
RJ45 style housing with ferrule assembly, crimp sleeves and boots. Must be compliant with
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A.
8.3.9.1.1
SC Multimode Connectors: Standard of quality shall be 3M Hot Melt Multimode SC

Connector (Model # 6300), Corning (Model # 95-000-41), Panduit (Model #
FSCM1BBL), or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent. Duplex Clips shall be provided
for installation into Fiber Distribution Cabinets.
8.3.9.1.2
SC Singlemode Connectors: Standard of quality shall be 3M Hot Melt Multimode SC

Connector (Model # 8300), Corning (Model # 95-200-41) Panduit (Model #
FSCS1BBU) or Lucent Technologies, or equivalent. Duplex Clips shall be provided
for installation into Fiber Distribution Cabinets.
8.3.9.1.3
ST Connectors: Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Connector

Module Jack. For Multimode (model # FJJGM5CEI) , or equivalent. For
Singlemode (model # FJJGS9CBU), or equivalent.
8.3.9.1.4 MT-RJ Connectors: Standard of quality shall be a Corning Fiber MT-RJ Connector
Module Jack, or equivalent, or Panduit Fiber MT-RJ Connector Module Jack, or
equivalent.
8.3.9.2 Contractor will include the cost of fiber patch cords. Patch Cable will be plenum or non-plenum
rated depending on MC or TC requirements. Each end of the patch cord shall be equipped with
either a SC Duplex Connector, or ST Connector that is factory installed.
8.3.9.2.1
LC Patch Cords: Standard of quality is Corning Fiber Optic Cable Assembly, Panduit
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3,
SC to SC.
8.3.9.2.3
SC Patch Cords: Standard of quality is Corning Fiber Optic Cable Assembly, Panduit
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3,
SC to SC.
8.3.9.2.3
ST Patch Cords: Standard of quality shall be a Panduit Fiber Opti-Jack Optical Fiber
Patch Cords, or equivalent. Patch Cables shall be available in 1, 2, 3, and 10 Meter
lengths. Patch Cables shall be available with Opti-Jack Duplex Plug to Opti-Jack
Duplex Plug (Part # FJPN51MEI, FJPN52MEI, FJPN53MEI, and FJPN510MEI), OptiJack Duplex Plug to SC Plugs (Part # FJPDSC51MEI, FJPDSC52MEI,
FJPDSC53MEI, and FJPDSC510MEI), or Opti-Jack Duplex Plug to ST Plugs (Part #
FJPDST51MEI, FJPDST52MEI, FJPDST53MEI, and FJPDST510MEI).
8.3.10 Installation Considerations

8.3.10.1 At all sites requiring fiber, all fiber is to be run in a Hierarchical Star Backbone configuration with
fiber starred from a single location. See Attachments included of each site for the proposed
configurations.
8.3.10.2 All backbone fiber is to be a minimum of twelve (12) strand Multimode 62.5/125 m or 50/125 m
fiber. A minimum of a six (6) strand single mode fiber shall be included in the main backbone for
future applications. The multimode optical fiber cable system shall be capable of transmitting
signals with a minimum bandwidth of 160 MHz at both 850 or 1300 nm. The cumulative signal
loss, through connectors, jumpers, couplings, and fiber cable, shall be less than 10 dB. The
singlemode optical fiber cable system shall be capable of transmitting signals with a bandwidth of
up to 500 MHz at both 1310nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm. The cumulative signal loss, through
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connectors, jumpers, couplings, and fiber cable, shall be less than 10 dB.
8.3.10.3 All fiber optic cable shall be installed in innerduct (including fiber in conduit and cable trays).
Plenum rated innerduct must be used in air plenum Areas, including tunnels connecting buildings
that are considered part of the air return system .
8.3.10.4 All fiber-optic cable runs shall be continuous single runs with no splices.
8.3.10.5 The Minimum Bend Radius of the fiber shall be 20 X cable O.D. during installation and 10 X cable
O.D. long term.
8.3.10.6 Contractor must provide 20% spare capacity above the project requirements on each fiber patch
panel/distribution center.
8.3.10.7 All cable shall be installed and terminated in accordance with the manufacturers recommended
procedures.
8.3.10.8 Any portion of the inter-building optical fiber that is trenched (buried) must be loose tube dielectric
cables and consist of color-coded Multimode graded index fibers contained in gel-filled color-coded
loose buffer tubes. Each color-coded buffer tube shall be filled with a gel to prevent the penetration
of moisture. All other areas around the buffer tubes and cable core components shall be filled with
water-blocking compounds for added moisture blocking protection. A glass reinforced plastic (GRP
or epoxy matrix rod) shall be used for a central strength member. High tensile aramid yarns shall be
utilized over the cable core for additional tensile strength. A single medium density polyethylene
outer jacket shall be applied overall.
8.3.10.9 Contractor will include the technical specifications of the Multimode fiber-optic cable quoted as
part of their quotation submittal.
8.3.11 Testing
8.3.11.1 Light loss performance shall be recorded by the Contractor in a table.
8.3.11.2 All cable shall be factory tested on a reel basis with performance data for each cable supplied to the
State. Tests shall be conducted at 850 NM and 1300 NM with the attenuation in dB/km recorded for
each fiber.
8.3.11.3 Contractor shall supply Quality Control data sheets prepared by the cable supplier for each cable
8.3.11.4 All fiber optic cable shall be visually inspected, and continuity testing shall be performed on each
fiber of each cable reel on-site prior to installation to insure no damage occurred during shipment.
Contractor shall submit these results.
8.3.11.5 After completion of installation and termination, each fiber shall be tested using an Optical Time
Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) at 850 NM and 1300 NM. A trace of each fiber shall be made
depicting the following:
8.3.11.5.1 Cross-referenced cable assignment
8.3.11.5.2 Actual fiber length
8.3.11.5.3 Calculated fiber loss based on the fiber manufacturer specifications and actual fiber length
8.3.11.6
Traces for the OTDR shall include a notation of scale divisions.
8.3.11.7
Each installed fiber cable shall be tested for insertion loss to reflect total end-to-end loss.
8.3.11.8
End-to-end loss shall be measured from patch panel to patch panel and must include bulkhead
connector loss. A one-jumper reference shall be measured prior to measuring system losses. The
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actual loss shall be calculated by subtracting the measured loss from the reference.
8.3.11.9
The Contractor must submit to the State a formal report listing all fibers and all test specification
results. The technician performing the test must sign the report and present the test equipment for
inspection. The project representative shall select various fiber links for on-site testing to verify
compliance prior to final system acceptance.
8.3.11.10 The Contractor must submit final test results for tests as conducted on each installed fiber. Data
shall include a block diagram of the entire system depicting the imprinted length markings of both
ends of each installed cable. This will include end splice losses as taken with an OTDR, bidirectional average through splice losses as taken with an OTDR, bi-directional OTDR signature
traces and insertion loss testing using a light source and power meter taken from one direction at
both 850 NM and 1300 NM.
8.3.11.11
8.4
All test results shall be bound in a single binder titled "Fiber Optic Cable - Site Distribution
Performance Measurements".
TUNNEL SPECIFICATIONS
8.4.1
Communication cables shall be placed on opposite side of tunnel from electrical service (when this type of
separation is not possible all cables shall be shielded to reduce the effects of electromagnetic Interference).
8.4.2
All fiber optic cable run in the tunnel systems shall be installed in innerduct in a 4" Threaded Intermediate
Metallic Conduit (IMC)or Heavywall Schedule 80 Conduit (as specified in the scope of work), were it is
determined to be required for the protection of the fiber cables. Where this requirement does not exist the
fiber must be installed in fire retardant non-PVC innerduct.
The Contractor shall comply to all NEC Codes that may dictate the type of conduit and cable to be used.
8.4.3
All cables will be placed off of the floor of the tunnel with proper support hardware and shall be supported
every 4. When specified, the Contractor will supply Cable Tray appropriate for tunnel installation.
When specified, the Contractor will provide 4 Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC) in
tunnel system to protect cable. Cable will not be supported by existing steam pipe, sewer, electrical, or
water pipe support structure.
8.4.4
Properly ground and bond the telephone facilities to the electrical facilities to prevent hazardous working
conditions.
8.4.5
All copper cable run in the tunnel systems shall be either installed in a 4" Threaded Intermediate Metallic
Conduit (IMC) or Heavywall Schedule 80 Conduit (as specified in the scope of work), were it is
determined to be required for the protection of the copper cables. Where this requirement does not exist the
copper cable used in tunnels shall be Plastic Insulated Conductor (PIC) Steampeth Cable.
The Contractor shall comply to all NEC Codes that may dictate the type of conduit and cable to be used.
8.5
8.4.6
Unless otherwise stated the cable distribution system installed inside tunnels shall consist of rigid 4
Threaded Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC), properly bonded and grounded and anchored securely
and neatly to the tunnel wall.
8.4.7
Junction boxes are to be placed every 100 feet of conduit.
8.4.8
All fiber optic cable installed in the tunnel systems shall be a tight buffer design (OFNR designated).
AERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
8.5.1
Communication cables shall be self-supporting (Air Core) Cable with a reinforced sheath or Alpeath Sheath
(Air Core) Cable with unsoldered mechanical protection. The second cable requires a supporting strand to
be installed.
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8.5.2
The Contractor shall be responsible for all permits and easements required for the Aerial Cable runs.
8.5.3
The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with other utilities (Power, etc.) possible joint use of
poles and minimizing inductive interference.
8.5.4
The Contractor will provide poles if necessary for Aerial Cable Run.
8.5.4.1 The poles shall be of the proper class to support the necessary pole loading. All poles shall be of
the same class, regardless of length and timber species, and must be able to withstand the same
horizontal load applied 60 cm (2 ft.) from the top of the pole.
8.5.4.2 The poles shall be designed to meet all loading requirements including Transverse Storm Loading,
Vertical Loading and Bending moments due to eccentric loads.
8.5.4.3 Dead end and corners in pole line shall be properly guyed to support the cable or wire facility.
8.5.4.4 All exposed guy wires shall be properly grounded and insulated.
8.5.5
Self-supporting cable shall be used rather than lashed cable if:
It is available in the required size

There is no existing strand
New cable cannot be lashed to an existing cable
Adequate space exists for future growth
Contractor shall use proper stringing tension for strand to minimize high tension bowing and creeping and low
tension sagging.
8.5.6
Suspension strand will be used to support cables when self-supporting cables are not used. Suspension
strand and cable shall be placed on the road side of the pole. Suspension strand shall be carefully
configured to meet the load requirement of the cable. All suspension strand shall be galvanized Class A
suspension strand.
8.5.7
All Aerial Optical Fiber shall be placed in an aerial duct manufactured with a built-in support strand (Figure
8). Fiber Optic Cable will require a separate suspension strand and should occupy the uppermost
communications space on the pole.
8.5.8
All Aerial Cables shall meet the required separation from Power and Traffic and shall meet the
requirements as detailed in the National Electric Safety Code, Section 23.
8.5.9
Aerial Cable shall be attached to a poles and building by using the proper supporting attachments (support
clamps, thru bolts, mast clamps, suspension clamps, mast brackets, eye bolts, anchors, etc.). A properly
designed vertical wall attachment shall be used to attach the aerial cable to the wall.
8.5.10
Aerial Cable shall enter a building through a raceway (conduit) with an approved service head. And must
be properly grounded and attached to the building. See BICSI Manual for detail.
8.5.10.1 Cable shall be terminated in a protector box mounted on the exterior wall or,
8.5.10.2 Enter the building through the roof.
8.5.11
Entrance through a wall shall require the entry conduit sleeve to be sloped downward to the outside so that
the outward sleeve is 1.3 cm (1/2) below the inside end.
8.5.12
All cables shall be properly lashed to cable supports and shall have spacers to separate cables and
suspension strand at lashing points.
END OF SECTION
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A
Interbuilding Backbone Drawings
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APPENDIX B
Intrabuilding Backbone Drawings
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APPENDIX C
Schedule of Jack Locations
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APPENDIX D
Sample MC/HC/ Cabinet Drawings
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The designated period following completion of installation and related training

American Institute of Architects

American National Standards Institute

Asynchronous Transfer Mode

American Wire Gage

Backboard generally refers to the plywood sheeting lining the walls of

Building Industry Consulting Service International

Call Accounting System.

Electronics Industry Association

All components proposed by the Contractor in response to this RFP.

Horizontal Cross Connect

Horizontal Cross Con.

room housing the HC as the "Telecommunications Closet" (TC) .

The Indiana Administrative Code.

The Indiana Code.

The State of Indiana, Department of Administration.

The successful installation to the point of full use/operation as specified in the

The delivery and physical setup, and programming of products or services

Indiana Office of Technology.

Key Telephone System.

Main Cross Connect

Main Cross Connect (MDF)

Main Distribution Frame

Private Branch Exchange.

Tangible goods or manufactured items as specified in this RFP.

An offer as defined in IC 5-22-2-17. Contractors response to the RFP.

A Contract as defined in IC 5-22-2-18.

Registered Communications Distribution Designer

Request for Proposal (this document).

Structured Cabling System (Wiring).

Work to be performed as specified in this RFP.

All State of Indiana governmental entities of the executive, legislative,

programming, maintenance, warranty, system design, customization, site surveys, and

The Room Housing the Horizontal Cross Connect (HC).

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

Telecommunications Industry Association

Uninterruptable Power Supply

Any successful Contractor selected as a result of the procurement

Voice Processing System.

Division of Information Technologys Standard Telecommunications Cabling Material and Installation

State and Local Fire and Building Regulations

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) /

ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB67. Transmission Performance Specification for Field Testing of UTP Cabling

ANSI/TIA/EIA-TSB72. Centralized Optical Fiber Cabling Guidelines

ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

ANSI/TIA/EIA-606. Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial

ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-6 FOTB-61, Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR

UL (Underwriters Laboratory) Listed.

BICSIs Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)

CENELEC EN50173: 1995

State of Indianas Levels Program (ALC 5, ALC 6, ALC 7)

National Electric Safety Code (1977 Edition, IEEE, 1996)

ANSI/EIA/TIA-TSB75 Additional Horizontal Cabling Practices for Open Offices

ANSI/EIA/TIA-570 Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications Wiring Standards

IEEE 383 Vertical Flame Test

FCC Rules Part 15 (Addresses electromagnetic radiation)

FCC Telecommunications Act of 1996

NFPA-70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workspaces

NFPA-75 Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment

NFPA-297 Guide on Practices for Communications Systems