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MAY 2009SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS OUTPATIENT CLINIC SFO NO. VA-101-XX-RP-XXXX[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]6.7.15 LIGHTING CONTROLEnergy consumption constraints dictate the installation of automatic lighting controls for bothinterior and exterior lighting. Select and design master and room-specific lighting controlsystems that comply with energy codes and requirements; that respond to daylight harvesting;that utilize the correct sensor and sensor location for the controlled space; that are compatiblewith the controlled ballasts and lamps; and that are responsive to the occupant’s desire not tofeel "over-controlled."6.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS6.8.1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: CABLE PATHWAYS, WIRING, CABLES, ANDINFRASTRUCTURE PLANT; AND SPECIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMSA. ScopeThis section covers requirements for cable pathways and raceways, fiber optic and copperwiring and cables, and special telecommunications systems (hereinafter referred to as"Special Systems"). Special Systems are identified as those telecommunications systems thatare not telephone, data, or fire alarm (or related functions).Cable pathways, wiring, and cables (both copper and fiber optic) make up theTelecommunications Infrastructure Plant (TIP) for the telephone, data, and Special Systems.B. General RequirementsAll TIP wire and cabling shall be installed in drop ceiling using cable hangers and a wirebasket cable tray. In hard ceiling areas, a raceway system, which may consist of a mixture ofconduits and enclosed cable trays, is required.TIP wires or cables may be provided inside gypboard walls in flexible conduit, or withoutconduit, as specifically approved by VA in writing for each specific location.The term "provide," where used herein, shall mean the same as "designed, engineered,furnished, installed, tested, guaranteed, and certified."A complete and functional telecommunications infrastructure plant (TIP) is required. Inrenovation projects, the TIP shall be compatible with the facility’s existing TIP. The TIP shallat a minimum incorporate all telephone, data, and Special Systems cables.C. Conduits and Boxes(1) GeneralFor system conduits, junction boxes, routing, termination, risers, horizontal runs, sizing, etc.,follow industry-standard requirements.(2) Minimum SizeConduit from outlet to above ceiling should be a minimum of one (1) inch.Conduit runs outside buildings will be equipped with a pull box (inside) or manhole (outside)after two 90-degree bends or an accumulation of 120-degrees of total pathway deviations froma straight line between each point of access.Part I: Basic Solicitation Requirements – Page 127 of 196Lessor __________ Gov’t. ____________________ of __________ Pages