E-Rate Wireless Expansion 2022-2023

The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the procurement of a contract for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment to provide E-Rate Wireless Expansion services in compliance with National Codes, Telecommunications Industry Standards and District Standards, at various School and Administrative sites throughout the district. Installation of all electronics, infrastructure cabling, patch cables, patch panels and, etc. will be completed in accordance with the scope of work. 1. The contractor shall provide and install the materials specified herein and any other materials, as required, to deliver a fully functional and operational network within the specified space(s) mentioned in the scope of work. including but not limited to: • Replacing fiber jumpers connected to core switch. • Replacement of the existing core switch. • Replacement of battery packs in existing UPS’s in MDF’s. 2. All fiber routes to be approved by APS project manager prior to installation of the cabling. 3. The length of each individual run of horizontal cable from the Telecommunication Closet on each floor to the Telecommunication Outlet shall not exceed 295 feet (90 meters). 4. Contractor shall observe manufacturer bending radius, installation and pulling strength requirements of the fiber optic cable during handling and installation. Water falls should be utilized when draping over tray and or edges. 5. Each cable between the termination block and the information outlet shall be continuous without any joins or splices unless approved by Designee. 6. In suspended ceiling and raised floor areas where walker duct, cables trays or conduit are not available, the Contractor shall bundle station wiring with Velcro ties at appropriate distances (3 to 4 feet). The cable bundling shall be supported via “J” hooks (every 5 feet or less) attached to the existing building and framework. 7. Plenum cable will be used in all appropriate areas. OSP is not acceptable in Plenum ceilings per NEC code. 8. If the interior of the wall is not obstructed, the Contractor shall conceal horizontal distribution wiring internally within the walls. If such obstructions exist, Contractor shall secure approval by APS project manager prior to the use of an alternate method. 9. The Category 6 UTP cable shall be Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) listed type MPR, MPP, CMR, or CMP as stated later in this section. 10. Contractor shall provide APS project manager with detailed as-built diagrams for cable runs within raised floor detailing exact locations of cable for review and approval by APS. Note: coordinate with APS IT department on as-built requirements. 11. Conduit runs installed by the contractor shall not exceed 100 feet or contain more than two 90 degree bends without utilizing appropriately sized pull boxes. All installations need to meet and or exceed NEC code. All conduit horizontal installations support require 2-hole straps. All vertical support installations will only require 1-hole strap. Conduit color phasing yellow electrical tape and green electrical tape. 12. All terminations will comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA 568B Standard. 13. Service loops required at all TR/ER/EF (10 feet or more) and the TO (3.28 feet or more). 14. Horizontal cable bend radius is no less than four times the cable diameter. No tights bend(s). 15. Connect all cables per APS IT requirements/Labeling. All switches shall be labeled by the contractor for each new installed switch per District’s standards. Labels shall be permanent, waterproof, and readable with permanent lettering and shall not be removable by normal cable handling or normal operations. WAP Labeling may include the following: TO Port # (Example 2.0-1-23), MAC address, Serial# and site location (ex RGHS); both to be on the face of the WAP; visible and legible. Note: in the event that cables and or faceplates are not labeled or labeled with the incorrect numbering scheme please label per APS standards. Winning contract award will work with the technology department to determine exact labeling requirements. Questions should be directed to APS Networking/John Kingsolver, Director of Networks and Security. Awarded contractor to rack and stack/install all electronics; switches. Dress up newly installed patch cords bundle of per 6; bundle every 6 with Velcro neatly in the Vertical/Horizontal management. 16. Work Area Outlets; 2 ports, office stainless steel are the standard faceplate used in administration, classroom, wireless access point locations, mechanical, electrical, PV, irrigation, and building automation spaces. Blank RJ45 extra port on faceplate as required. 17. CommScope, Uniprise or Equal: 24P/48P Cat6 Patch Panel, Rj45; 568B/Cat6, Jacks Rj45; 568B termination. (New Cable Spec for Wireless Cat6 CS37.) 18. CommScope, Uniprise or Equal: 24P/48P Cat6 Patch Panel, Rj45; 568B/Cat6, Jacks Rj45; 568B termination. (New Cable Spec for Wireless Cat6 CS37.) Remove/replace patch panels per site specific scopes of work.

Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security.