EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Design-Build McClellan VA 612A4-20-701   3

The selected Design-Builder (DB) shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and services necessary for design, pre-construction, construction, and closeout of the project. The project includes either the relocation or remodel of approximately 19 existing telecommunications rooms (TRs) and one data center to bring them up to the VA EHRM IT standards while IT services remain operational. The DB shall provide a turn-key project for these rooms in accordance with VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT), EHRM infrastructure standards, physical security standards, and the TIL, as follows:

1. Design and installation of upgraded communication infrastructure (new data outlets, patch panels, patch cords, upgrade to Cat 6A cable where cabling is Cat 5 or below, fiber upgrade to OM4-rated multimode fiber-optic cable) as indicated for this project. Remove cable/fiber being replaced or found abandoned in place. Anticipate, and include in proposal, a 15% increase in # of drops/data outlets, cables, and patch cords beyond numbers listed for each space in the Project Manual.
2. Design and installation of new redundant fiber infrastructure backbone at the McClellan VA Medical Center (VAMC) run from Building 98, Room 2S13A to building service entrances and within buildings as indicated for this project. Dual loop required to provide redundant feed to campus and throughout campus. Remove fiber being replaced or found abandoned in place.
3. Design and installation of all low voltage raceway systems and room fittings to support network equipment, including all required bracing/backing/mounting materials and back boxes to support installation of IT equipment. Active EHRM equipment in the data center will be provided and installed by CERNER and is not within the scope of this project.
4. Design and installation of required power, grounding, UPS, Building Management System interfaces, HVAC requirements, and other system requirements for TRs/data centers in the area or associated with the area of work.
5. Any specific coordination needs to be done with Cerner (through the VA COR), include those technical details, timelines.
6. Reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation of existing spaces as identified to meet IT space and configuration requirements (demo, new construction). Design and installation of interior finishes in all areas affected by work under the scope of this project to meet OIT standards for TRs/data centers, and in coordination with the VA Interior Designer for non-IT spaces.
7. Removal of all legacy IT equipment and room fittings (e.g., racks, cable trays) from any TR that is being abandoned due to TR relocations under the scope of this RFP. Abandoned TRs will be restored to a condition suitable for general storage use unless otherwise indicated in this solicitation (e.g., electrical room).
8. Testing, commissioning, and training for all mechanical and low voltage systems installed in accordance with the specifications contained in the RFP.
9. Design and Installation of OIT spaces in building listed in the scope of this project Narrative, Manual, specifications, and guidance documents will be completely re-cabled in preparation for the 2028 VA guidance. All Data cables, patch panels, and patch cables will be required to be upgraded to CAT 6A.
10. Contractor should bid for CAT6A data cabling work to be performed after normal business hours or on weekends/holidays. Phase planning, development, and cut-overs will need to be scheduled into project schedule.
11. Extension of existing site utilities (electrical, water, sewage, and telecommunications) to the area designated for placement of temporary training trailers at the VANCHCS McClellan Campus.
12. Contractor required to make final connections for all utilities to facility and trailers.