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  1. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

    1. UIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT


      1. The Telecommunications Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago will have the final review, approval, and acceptance authority for all telecommunications systems, facilities, and material. Consulting and coordination assistance is provided by the UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design Section of the Telecommunications Department.


      2. The UIC Director of Telecommunications will review and approve the qualifications and maintain a list of Telecommunications Engineers, Contractors, and Sub Contractors that can provide UIC Telecommunications services.

    2. CONSULTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER


      1. New construction, major remodeling and renovation projects will require the services of a Consulting Telecommunications Engineer. This engineer will be employed the same as a Structural, Mechanical, or other types of Engineers. UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design is to be consulted relative to the need for a Telecommunications Engineer on all projects.


      2. In the event that an outside Consulting Telecommunications Engineer is not hired, the UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design Section will, for a fee consistent with University policy, provide design/engineer services.


      3. Minimum qualifications for a Telecommunications Engineer are as follows:


        1. A Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) shall be employed within the company. The RCDD shall affix their stamp to the bid document and all subsequent changes to the design.


        2. Ten years working experience in the telecommunications industry and three years working experience in the planning and design of outside plant (OSP) and building riser facilities.


        3. Ability to author detailed specifications, construction drawings, bid documents, test requirements, and other documents.


        4. Ability to prepare punch lists and as-built drawings.


        5. Ability to inspect and supervise projects.


        6. Ability to chair progress meetings and resolve differences.


        7. Experience in a campus environment.


        8. Knowledge of Bell System Practices (BSP's) for outside plant engineering.


        9. Two years experience working with category five cable and fiber optic media facilities.

      4. The commissioned Project Architect/Engineer is responsible for developing adequate space within the building for telecommunication facilities. This will include the conduits, cable raceways, enclosures, and the FDF wiring rooms (FDF's / IDF's / NODE's).


      5. The Project Architect/Engineer is responsible for the detail design of all telecommunications facilities required in the building. It should be noted that unless there is a separate utility project associated, the project Architect/Engineer is also responsible for the extension of the University outside plant facilities from a specific Node to the specified building. The UIC Telecommunications staff will help in the planning process of the project.

    3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTORS


      1. Minimum qualifications for Telecommunications Contractors are:


        1. Five years experience in the Telecommunications industry.


        2. Three years working experience in outside plant construction and building cable installation for large PBX or Centrex stations of at least 1,000 lines.


        3. Experience in installing distribution cables of 300-1800 pairs of various type of cable.


        4. Experience in a campus location.


        5. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.


        6. Two years experience with Northern Telecom BIX Cross-Connect Systems and/ or 110 blocks.


        7. Ability to terminate the station jacks and all connecting blocks according to UIC Telecommunications specifications (Technicians must have two years experience or more and be certified by UIC Telecommunications).


        8. Ability to test and record the results for all copper and fiber cable that is installed as well as the associated hardware, according to UIC Telecommunications Building Specifications.


        9. Ability to produce cable and other record drawings.


        10. Have the necessary test equipment and trained technicians to operate the equipment.

      2. The reliance on sub contractors will be limited on University projects and the level of reliance will be part of the evaluation criteria.


      3. The Telecommunications Contractor shall:


        1. Provide all material that is not specifically identified as University provided.


        2. Provide material that is new and free from defects, delivered to the job site in the original packing.

      4. All material, equipment, and devices shall be handled and installed in a manner according to the manufacturer's specifications and consistent with industry standards, UIC Telecommunications Building Standards, and all local and national codes. Any deviations from the manufacturer's recommendations shall be reviewed and approved by UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design Section prior to installation.


      5. Contractors shall be responsible for repairing any damage to floors, ceilings, walls, furniture, grounds, pavement, etc., caused by its personnel and/or operations. Any damages or disfiguration will be restored at the contractor's expense.


      6. Seal all penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings with City of Chicago and UIC Telecommunications Engineering Department approved fire stopping sealant installed in accordance with the manufacturer's tested methods. Unused conduits will be plugged and capped for fire stopping.


      7. Contractors shall be financially responsible for all services and/or repair cases caused by their employees or company. They will be billed by the University, Ameritech, or others for repairs of the respective facilities.


      8. Contractors shall provide all necessary temporary equipment and material, and shall maintain them in a safe and adequate manner and shall remove them immediately upon completion of the permanent installation.


      9. Contractors shall erect temporary barriers whenever necessary to assure the safety of University personnel, students and visitors, and wherever deemed necessary for securing materials.


      10. Contractor is responsible for insuring minimal disruption of existing telephone, computer, video, and data communications facilities and networks and will coordinate any anticipated outages with Telecommunications Engineering & Design.


      11. If any demolition or remodeling is involved, the Communications Contractor is expected to abide by the following guidelines:


        1. Coordination for demolition activities with the University Telecommunication Engineering & Design will be strictly enforced to minimize service disruptions and confusion over what activities must take place.


        2. A new drawing of the proposed remodeling floor layout should be available for use by the Telecommunication Engineering & Design work force.


        3. Upon notification, the UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design will investigate what work operations are required prior to demolition. The UIC Telecommunications Engineer will arrange to dispatch a technician to perform the necessary work.


        4. No telecommunications information outlets, cabling, telephones, or other hardware shall be moved, disconnected, or removed without prior approval of UIC Telecommunications Engineering & Design.


        5. After preliminary work is completed, the UIC Telecommunications Engineer will inform the Project Coordinator that work can proceed. Any materials removed should be disposed of by the contractor in a proper manner.


        6. The Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for providing the required information for the updating of all records. This information includes:


          1. Jack numbers and location (removed or installed).


          2. Any cross connects removed or installed with the corrected routing sheets.


          3. Any changes in the FDF.
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