NOTE: THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR DESIGN REFERENCE ONLY. ALL WLAN EQUIPMENT IS OWNER FURNISHED. DO NOT INCLUDE THIS SPECIFICATION IN THE PROJECT MANUAL OR OTHER BID DOCUMENTS.
LAUSD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (ITD) IS THE ONLY COGNIZANT AUTHORITY FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATION TO THIS SPECIFICATION. NO CHANGES OR MODIFICATION SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF ITD. SECTION 25810 WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (WLANS) PART 1 - GENERAL This specification describes the equipment, installation, integration, configuration, testing, training, documentation, standards, and acceptance criteria, necessary for acquiring and implementing IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems at the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This specification and its addenda (if any) provide requirements for product features, performance, installation, testing, and acceptance. During the vendor solicitation period, LAUSD will identify one of three possible procurement scenarios. Not all solicitations will require the Vendor to provide both equipment and installation services. The procurement scenarios are defined as follows: Vendor Furnished, Vendor Installed. In this scenario the Vendor will bid both the equipment and installation based on LAUSD provided system requirements and deployment scope. In addition, the Vendor will provide all necessary preparation, equipment configuration, clean-up, project documentation, and consumables necessary to implement a fully functioning system. Vendor Furnished, Owner Installed. In this scenario the Vendor will bid only the equipment based on LAUSD provided system requirements. In addition, the Vendor will provide all necessary preparation and consumable supplies to implement a fully functioning system. Owner Furnished, Vendor Installed. In this scenario the Vendor will bid only the installation of system equipment to be provided by LAUSD. Validation of equipment against the LAUSD provided network design and design documents is recommended. The Vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary preparation, equipment configuration, clean-up, project documentation, and consumables to necessary implement a fully functioning system. The scope of work and equipment to be provided will be defined in the Request for Quote (RFQ) or other procurement documents. Provisions for the Vendor will be required to furnish all labor,
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supervision, tooling, miscellaneous mounting hardware, consumables, and documentation for all systems furnished and/or installed. In addition, the Vendor will provide design-build and integration services as specified by the LAUSD point of contact. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to propose any and all items required for a complete and operational system. NOTE: The specification will be supplemented (in all cases) by Section 25570, Quality Assurance, Test & Acceptance Requirements. Vendor is required to refer to Section 25570 for complete understanding of requirements. 1.01
SUMMARY A.
Provisions of Division 01 apply to this section.
B.
Principal items of Work identified in this Section include supplying and installing IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Points, radio antennas, and associated materials. Other requirements include, but are not limited to:
C.
1.
Provide all WLAN system components including Access Points, client adapters, antennas, cables, connectors, mounting equipment, and other required materials and equipment as indicated in this specification, procurement documents, and related documents.
2.
Provide all WLAN system labor including site surveys, design, engineering, drawings, installation, testing, and training in accordance with the specified functions and requirements of this specification, procurement documents, and related documents.
3.
Provide all hardware and software systems necessary for WLAN configuration, administration, and management as indicated in this specification, procurement documents, and related documents.
Related Sections: 1.
Section 00700: General Conditions, Project Records
2.
Section 01720: Project Record Documents
3.
Section 16010: Basic Electrical Requirements
4.
Section 16050: Basic Electrical Materials
5.
Section 16130: Raceways and Boxes Fittings and Supports
6.
Section 25568: Premise Wiring – Existing Facilities
7.
Section 25569: Premise Wiring – New Facilities
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D.
8.
Section 25780: Voice, Video, & Data Convergence
9.
Section 25805: LAN Systems
Acronyms: BPSK BSS CAM CBC CCK CCR CEC CFR CLI dB dBi dBm DBPSK DQPSK DSCP DSSS DTIM EAP EAP-TLS EIA ESS FCC FTP HTTP HTTPS IAPP IOR IEEE IBSS LAN
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Binary Phase Shift Keying Basic Service Set Continuous Aware Mode California Building Code Complementary Code Keying California Code of Regulations California Electrical Code Code of Federal Regulations Command Line Interface Decibel db Isotropic dB milliWatt Differential Binary Phase Shift Keying Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Differentiated Services Code Point Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Delivery Traffic Indication Message Extensible Authentication Protocol Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security Electronic Industry Association Extended Service Set Federal Communications Commission File Transfer Protocol Hypertext Transfer Protocol Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL Inter-Access Point Protocol Inspector of Record Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Independent Basic Service Set Local Area Network
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LEAP LED MAC Mbps MIB MIC mW NEMA OFDM PEAP PSK PSP QAM QOS RADIUS RF RP-TNC SNMP SSL SSH SSID TIA TIM TKIP TLS TOS UL VLAN VPN WEP Wi-Fi WLAN WPA 1.02
Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol Light Emitting Diode Media Access Control Megabits per Second Management Information Base Message Integrity Check milliWatt National Electrical Manufacturers Association Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol Phase-Shift Keying Power Save Polling Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Quality of Service Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service Radio Frequency Reverse Polarity-Twist Navel Connector Simple Network Management Protocol Secure Socket Layer Secure Shell Service Set Identifier Telecommunications Industry Association Traffic Indication Map Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Transport Layer Security Type of Service Underwriters Laboratories Virtual Local Area Network Virtual Private Network Wired Equivalent Privacy Wireless Fidelity Alliance Wireless Local Area Network Wi-Fi Protected Access
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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A.
Vendors providing installation services shall use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are certified by the WLAN component manufacturer (or other LAUSD approved organization), thoroughly trained and experienced with the necessary technology and systems, and completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for proper performance of work. Vendors shall provide a project manager who has demonstrated the ability to supervise a related communications project. The project manager must be available to be interviewed by a LAUSD representative, and deemed acceptable by the LAUSD representative. Acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld. The Project Manager must be available to attend meetings as required.
B.
Equipment comprising the Wireless LAN system shall consist of IEEE 802.11a/b/g multimode Access Points, IEEE 802.11a/b/g client adapters, radios, antennas, associated equipment, cables, and administration software, of which all must be compliant with applicable Wi-Fi Alliance FCC, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards. All Access Points and client adapters must also be certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance organization to ensure multi-vendor interoperability. All Access Points must have the capability to operate both independently and simultaneously in IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g wireless modes without causing abnormal degradation in client-to-access point performance. All Access Points must be capable of supporting a variety of FCC-compliant, external omni-directional, and directional antennas.
C.
All Access Points and Wireless Bridges (or Access Points operating in bridging mode, referenced in this subsection as “Access Points”) must meet or exceed the requirements described below and in the remainder of this specification: 1.
2.
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802.11 Wireless Standards a.
Access Points, client adapters, and their integral components shall be compliant with the IEEE 802.11a, and/or 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless LAN networking as required in the bid document.
b.
Access Points and client adapters shall be certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance organization to ensure multi-vendor interoperability.
Interoperability a.
Each access point must operate in accordance with the applicable IEEE 802.11a, b, and g standards when interoperating with a different manufacturer’s access point.
b.
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3.
4.
Network Connectivity a.
At a minimum, the Access Point shall provide an IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mb, or 10/100/1000 Mb full duplex, Ethernet uplink port for connectivity to the wired network infrastructure.
b.
The Access Point shall support connecting wireless client stations over IEEE 802.11a, and/or 802.11b and 802.11g networks independently or simultaneously as required in the bid document.
c.
The Access Point shall support VLAN trunking and segmentation as defined by IEEE 802.1q. This support should allow the network administrator to differentiate client access and services based on their assigned VLAN.
d.
The Access Point shall support a minimum of 8 VLANs simultaneously.
Operational Modes a.
b.
The wireless Access Point shall be capable of operating in both of the following infrastructure modes as set by an administrator: (1)
Basic Service Set (BSS) – An infrastructure mode where a single root Access Point is connected to a wired network. Used to connect wireless clients with both wired and wireless stations.
(2)
Extended Service Set (ESS) - An infrastructure mode comprised of multiple BSSs and multiple Access Points connected to a distribution system network.
The bridging wireless Access Point shall be capable of operating in the following bridging mode: (1)
5.
Security a.
Authentication & Access Control (1)
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Root Bridge – In this mode, the bridge connects to the wired network and communicates with other bridges. This configuration is used to create wireless point-to-point connections (and optional point-to-multipoint connections) with the intent to extend LAN services.
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authentication methods and other authentication methods identified in this specification. (2)
The Access Point shall provide support for multiple SSIDs, enabling flexible service deployment. The Access Point should allow each SSID to be associated with a unique set of services (e.g., Internet only, Intranet access).
(3)
The Access Point and associated wireless client adapters shall support the IEEE 802.1X standard port-based authentication framework. Support for WEP, WPA-PSK, and 802.11i key distribution and management should also be provided via this framework.
(4)
The Access Point and associated wireless client adapters shall provide support for the following:
(5)
b.
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(a)
Extensible Authentication Protocols,
(b)
Protected (PEAP),
(c)
Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS), and
(d)
EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS).support the EAP and RADIUS protocol authentication framework.
Extensible
Authentication
Protocol
The Access Point shall provide the ability for establishing access control lists that allow filtering of designated traffic based on identifiable attributes within an 802.11 frame. At a minimum, the Access Point shall provide traffic filtering support based upon MAC address and protocol type.
Encryption and Privacy (1)
The Access Point shall provide support for static and dynamic IEEE 802.11i keys. .WPA-PSK and WEP encryption must support 128 bit key length.
(2)
VPN pass-through support - The Access Point shall allow VPN tunnels to be formed between 802.11 wireless clients and a LAN-attached VPN server.
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6.
7.
8.
Configuration Management a.
The Access Point shall provide a capability for secured local and remote configuration management (e.g., authenticated local user console access and either remote HTTPS SSH, or secure Telnet).
b.
The Access Point shall provide a capability for secured local and remote firmware upgrades.
c.
The Access Point shall allow for enabling/disabling SSID broadcasts, power-save mode, system logging; automatic and manual selection of transfer rates; selecting client authentication modes, beacon intervals, DTIM intervals, RTS thresholds, and fragmentation thresholds.
Status and Monitoring a.
The Access Point shall provide diagnostic capabilities for the wireless link’s connectivity status and throughput performance.
b.
The Access Point shall provide the capability to examine radio configuration information including operating channel, transmit power, supported data rates, and regulatory settings from a remote location (via secure connection). This capability shall allow the administrator, from the central management station, to identify clients associated with the access point, run link tests, and determine signal strength and quality.
WLAN Management a.
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The Access Point shall have the ability to be securely managed from a central management console location via SNMP (v3), HTTPS, or SSH. At a minimum, a WLAN administrator should be able to perform the following activities from the central management console: (1)
Conduct performance monitoring infrastructure from a central location.
of
the
WLAN
(2)
Detect (and preferably isolate) non-standard Access Points installed on District network infrastructure.
(3)
Automatically distribute configuration changes to large groups of Access Points in a single instance.
(4)
Upgrade access point firmware from a central server.
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9.
10.
b.
The WLAN management solution must be capable of integrating with legacy network management software platforms (e.g., HP OpenView, IBM NetView).
c.
The Access Point shall provide support for remote management using the SNMP v1/v2 (preferably SNMPv3) and MIB I/II standards.
Antenna Configuration a.
The Access Point shall provide a capability for connecting various power gain external antennas (directional and omni-directional).
b.
The Access Point shall provide support for antenna diversity and a configurable option for enabling/disabling diversity mode.
Power Management Features a.
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The Access Point shall provide a capability for configuring the radio transmit power to enhance (or constrain) RF coverage areas. Based on operational mode, the following transmit power levels are required: 802.11a
5 mW to 40 mW (Lower UNII) 40 mW to 200 mW (Middle UNII)
802.11b
Adjustable up to 100 mW (20dBm)
802.11g
Adjustable up to 100 mW (20dBm)
b.
The Access Point shall support the two power management modes as specified by the IEEE 802.11 standard. Theses modes include continuous aware mode (CAM) and power save polling (PSP) mode.
c.
When power management is enabled on a wireless client adapter, the Access Point and client station must support traffic indication maps (TIM) for unicast traffic and delivery traffic indication messages (DTIM) for broadcast/multicast traffic.
d.
In addition to supporting local power, the Access Point shall be capable of receiving inline power over a Category-5 Ethernet cable infrastructure. The Access Point shall be compliant with the standard IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) distribution method (or field upgradeable at the time of installation at no additional cost to the District). 10-26-2006 WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (WLANS) 25810-9
11.
Bandwidth Management a.
12.
The Access Point shall provide a bandwidth management functionality (bandwidth allocation per SSID) to optimize wireless LAN bandwidth for client associations, resulting in a better network performance through load distribution.
Optional Features a.
The Access Point may be capable of operating in the following mode as set by an administrator: (1)
b.
Hot Standby (1)
c.
D.
Repeater Mode – Used to connect wireless clients, while providing a wireless uplink connection to a root access point. In this mode the repeater is not connected to a wired Ethernet.
A root Access Point may provide redundant reliability and seamless failover support to the wireless LAN by utilizing a hot standby access point as a backup.
QoS over Wireless (1)
The Access Point shall provide support for 802.11e (QoS) standard (or available via firmware upgrade at no additional cost) for traffic prioritization services over the wireless link.
(2)
The Access Point may be capable of prioritizing traffic based on the IEEE 802.1p tag in the Ethernet header or the IP type of service/Differentiated Services Code Point (TOS/DSCP) bits in the IP header.
Additional features & requirements for Access Points and client adapters only 1.
Roaming Support a.
Inter-Access Point Roaming (1)
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The Access Point shall provide support for inter-access point roaming using the IEEE 802.11f Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP).
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b.
Macro-Level Roaming (1)
E.
Additional features & requirements for bridges only 1.
The bridging wireless Access Point shall be capable of operating in the following bridging mode: a.
2. 1.03
The Access Point shall provide, or support, a standardsbased solution for client macro-level roaming to enable seamless inter-subnet roaming. When this feature is enabled, client devices roaming from one AP coverage zone to the next should maintain their current session seamlessly.
Root Bridge – In this mode, the bridge connects network and communicates with other bridges. This is used to create wireless point-to-point connections point-to-multipoint connections) with the intent to services.
to the wired configuration (and optional extend LAN
Fixed wireless bridges shall support a utility to align the antenna or tune the wireless connection by reading or displaying the signal strength.
SUBMITTALS A.
B.
Provide the following submittals in accordance with Division 01: 1.
Furnish catalog cuts, technical data, and descriptive literature on components. Data shall be clearly marked and noted to identify specific ranges, model numbers, sizes, and other pertinent data.
2.
Each submittal shall be bound and shall contain an index organized vertically by assembly and item number and horizontally by columns. a.
The first assembly shall be the major head end equipment.
b.
The leftmost column shall be the item number; next shall be the description, followed by the applicable specification section number, and followed by the specified item, which is followed by the submitted item.
c.
The rightmost column shall be for notes, which shall be used to reference the reason for submitting items other than as specified.
Vendor shall submit a copy of a letter from the manufacturer of submitted equipment certifying that the installer is an authorized distributor and installer of the submitted equipment. Only a qualified Vendor holding licenses required by
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legally constituted authorities having jurisdiction over the work, shall do the work. 1.
Vendor shall have completed a WLAN deployment project of equal scope to the required system and shall have been engaged in the business of planning and installing wireless LAN systems for the past two (2) years. Include in the material list submission, a list of completed projects with the name and telephone number of the owner and/or contact party for each project.
2.
Vendor shall include the telephone number of the customer’s client contact for each project and a letter signed by a corporate officer, partner, or owner of the contracting company describing the service capability of the company and stating the company’s commitment to maintain that service capability through the warranty period.
3.
Vendor shall include in the Product Data list submission, copies of manufacturer certificates that the installer is an authorized distributor of the manufacturer products, has been trained in the installation of those products. a.
Include in the Product Data list submission, manufacturer’s product/training certificates for each member of the installation.
C.
Provide a letter signed by a corporate officer, partner, or owner of the contracting company describing the service capability of the company and stating the company’s commitment to maintain that service capability through the warranty period.
D.
Each submittal shall contain product data sheets or catalog cut sheets for each item listed in the Index. These shall be arranged in the same order as the index and if more than one item is shown, the submitted items shall be highlighted or marked with an arrow. 1.
E.
The product data shall be sufficiently detailed to allow the engineer to evaluate the suitability of the product and to allow other trades to provide necessary coordination.
Site Survey Report: Prior to the WLAN installation, the Vendor shall submit a WLAN Site Survey Report to LAUSD ITD for review and acceptance. At a minimum, the report shall include the following information: 1.
WLAN system architecture and design
2.
RF coverage and interference areas for Access Points (including signal strengths, antenna types and locations for survey, AP model used for survey, types and strength of interference identified)
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F.
G.
3.
Access Point name and location
4.
Configuration mode (i.e., root, bridge, repeater)
5.
Antenna types to be used per Access Point
6.
Mounting instructions for Access Points and antennas
7.
Access Point and wireless client channel selections
8.
Power provisioning requirements for the Access Points
9.
Power output settings per Access Point
10.
Connectors and cables to be used
11.
Digital pictures of proposed locations for all Access Points and antennas
Shop Drawings: 1.
Contractor shall provide shop drawings, in the same size as the Record Drawings. Shop Drawings shall be prepared in latest version of AutoCAD with 3 CD-ROM electronic copies submitted along with full sized Shop Drawings.
2.
Vendor shall submit Shop Drawings, providing a complete set of detailed and scaled indication of Access Points and antennas with dimensions, WLAN topology maps, location designations, and instrument wiring diagrams. Indicate required interfaces with equipment provided in other sections. Shop Drawings shall be accompanied by engineering documentation including: a.
Floor Plans indicating all components, raceways, terminal boxes, and cabling. Include radius of zone coverage of maximum signal strength for each access point installed.
b.
Riser diagram indicating all connections in a manner following the floor plan layout.
c.
Cabling diagram indicating the Vendor’s designed routing and number of cables in specific raceways or conduits, from the main data sources connecting to other sub-panels, modules, or devices.
d.
Installation and coordination drawings for items in other sections shall be included with submittal of Shop Drawings.
Preliminary Plans: Submit documentation including a preliminary installation schedule, architecture and design plan, and call flow patterns to LAUSD for
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review prior to the start of work. Installation Work shall not commence before installation contractor receives District approval of design and architecture. H.
1.04
CODES AND STANDARDS A.
1.05
Vendor shall provide a migration and integration plan that details the Vendor’s implementation strategy to complete the WLAN system. This plan shall be prepared by the Vendor and approved by the Owner.
Complete installation shall meet or exceed the latest edition of following standards: 1.
EIA/TIA-568: Commercial building telecommunications wiring standard and all current addenda
2.
EIA/TIA-569: Commercial building standard for telecommunications pathways and spaces
3.
EIA/TIA-606: Administration standard infrastructure of commercial buildings
4.
EIA/TIA-607: Commercial building grounding and bonding requirements for telecommunications
5.
California Building Code (CBC)
6.
California Electrical Code (CEC)
7.
ANSI, ASTM, UL, NEMA, IEEE and FCC standards as applicable
8.
BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, current edition
9.
BICSI Wireless Design Reference Manual, current edition
for
telecommunications
B.
Where applicable, active electronic equipment shall be UL listed or shall have Los Angeles City approval before installation.
C.
Equipment and components, exclusive of cable or wiring, shall be like products of a single manufacturer except as otherwise reviewed by the Architect.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A.
The Wireless LAN system will consist of IEEE 802.11a/b/g and Wi-Fi Alliance compliant Access Points, bridges, client adapters, radios, antennas, cables, administration software, and associated equipment. These devices will provide security functions and features that are compliant with District adopted data information security practices and with the two standards just mentioned.
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1.06
QUALITY ASSURANCE A.
Work shall conform to CCR, Title 24 Part 3, Basic Electrical Regulation and National Electrical Code, latest edition.
B.
Only a qualified Contractor holding licenses required by legally constituted authorities having jurisdiction over the work, shall do the work.
C.
The Vendor shall use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are manufacturer certified, thoroughly trained and experienced on the necessary crafts, and completely familiar with the specified requirements and methods needed for the proper performance of the work.
D.
Work shall be performed by an installer that has completed at least five school systems of equal scope to system described herein and shall have been engaged in business of supplying and installing specified type of systems for at least five (5) years. Installer shall maintain a fully equipped service organization capable of furnishing repair service to equipment.
E.
The Vendor shall provide a Project Manager who has demonstrated the ability to supervise a telecommunications project. The Project Manager must be available to be interviewed by LAUSD and/or their representative, and must be deemed acceptable by LAUSD and/or their representative. The Project Manager must be available to attend meetings as required. Acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld.
F.
Vendor shall assure their ability to service the warranty (see Part I, Paragraph 1.07, Warranty below) on all Work executed and materials furnished to be free from defects of material and workmanship.
G.
Material or Work damaged during the planning, installation, testing, and clean-up of this project must be replaced or repaired by the Vendor, at no expense to the District, to meet current District specifications before final acceptance of work. Examination of or failure to examine Work by the District shall not relieve the Vendor from these obligations.
H.
Contractor shall coordinate cable runs, and rack equipment locations with the Owner’s Project Management Office during the initial design of the cable installation. Contractor and Program Office must agree as to the final location of all devices and the cable plant design.
I.
Contractor shall provide manpower and tools required to participate in Owners Quality Assurance Testing.
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1.07
WARRANTY A.
Contractor shall warranty that all work executed and materials furnished shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year from date of installation acceptance, excluding specific items of work that require a warranty of a greater period that may be set forth in this Specification. In the event a manufacturer’s warranty is longer than one (1) year, the manufacturer’s warranty shall be the warranty period. Immediately upon receipt of written notice from the District, the Contractor shall repair or replace at no expense to the District, any defective material or work that may be discovered before final acceptance of work or within the warranty period; any material or work damaged thereby; and adjacent material or work that may be displaced in repair or replacement. Examination of or failure to examine work by the District shall not relieve Contractor from these obligations.
B.
Provide a minimum guarantee of five (5) year end-of-life warranty on all wireless LAN hardware, software, and associated components provided under this contract. Warranty shall begin at time of final Inspection and District Acceptance.
C.
Manufacturer of proposed equipment shall guarantee availability of spare parts common to proposed system and/or full replacement units, for a period not less than five (5) years.
D.
Installation Contractor shall install all equipment in accordance with all manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations necessary to ensure continuation of the manufacturer’s warranty. If the installation contractor cannot install manufacturer’s equipment in such a manner, it is the responsibility of the installation contractor to provide written, timely notification to LAUSD ITD Project Management.
E.
LAUSD monitors equipment service records and failure rates. In the event that the District determines that a wireless LAN system, or model part, provided through this specification exceeds acceptable failure rate, or repeated failure rate, the Vendor will replace all systems (of the same model) purchased through this procurement with a new model that meets or exceeds the same functional requirements. Units or components exceeding either the acceptable or repeated failure rates shall be known as a “mass failure.” The Vendor will provide qualified technicians to install the replacement systems and a Project Manager to coordinate replacement schedule with ITD. Replacement of mass failing systems, labor, and project management will be provided and completed in accordance with this specification and related LAUSD installation guidelines at no additional cost to the District. 1.
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The acceptable failure rate/repeat failure rate for a single system model or individual modular model part, at a single site, or District-wide, shall be:
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a.
Equal to or less than 10% in any 12-month period during the original warranty term.
b.
Equal to or less than 15% cumulative failures during the entire term of the original warranty.
2.
If at any time, during the final year of the warranty term, the failure rate of the proposed wireless LAN systems or components exceeds 10%, the Contractor shall extend the original warranty term by one year, at no additional cost to the District.
3.
Contractor is responsible for replacement of any failed equipment provided by the contractor, during the warranty period or the extended warranty period. This includes equipment that falls under the “mass failure” definition.
4.
In the event of a “mass failure,” the Contractor shall replace all units and/or components affected within 60 days of written notification from the District.
5.
Upon replacement of each unit or component, the replaced unit warranty shall be the longer of the following periods of time: a.
The warranty period shall continue as if the original equipment were still in service, or
b.
A new unit warranty of 12 months from the date of the unit or component replacement.
F.
The warranty shall cover the complete wireless LAN system including all associated components, software, fan assembly, power supplies, and the device itself.
G.
The warranty shall include onsite 48-hour advanced part replacement.
H.
The warranty shall include all labor to service and/or replace warranted system(s).
I.
All equipment shall have the option for LAUSD to extend the warranty beyond the initial three (3) years.
J.
In the event any Supplier or manufacturer offers additional warranty, at no additional cost, beyond that specified herein, Contractor shall state the terms of such warranty or warranties in writing, and shall extend the same to the District without additional cost.
K.
Equipment manufacturers shall have E-mail trouble reporting and response mechanisms in place and a toll free 24-hour help center to assist with
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troubleshooting and operation of the equipment at no additional cost to the District, or as part of the warranty. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01
EQUIPMENT STANDARDS A.
Where applicable, all product components shall be listed by UL.
B.
All equipment shall be from a single manufacturer; otherwise all equipment must be certified by each manufacturer to be interoperable (Wi-Fi certified equipment). Likewise, all heterogeneous equipment must be approved by LAUSD prior to installation.
C.
Equipment Requirements
D.
1.
In order to establish a standard of quality as required by LAUSD, various manufacturers’ equipment may meet the requirements in this document. As a reference for comparison of vendors, the equipment specification sheets on all items must be included with the submitted bid and design.
2.
LAUSD ITD or designated agent will establish equivalency and compliance of product or components offered for use under this solicitation.
Equipment Substitutions Equipment substitutions must be pre-approved by LAUSD prior to bid date. Vendor must demonstrate operation of equipment and compliance with functions and features specified herein. Additionally, Vendor must demonstrate interoperability of proposed design and systems with existing systems. Equipment substitutions that were not pre-approved prior to bid date will be rejected. In the event that no equipment is found to meet all the requirements specified herein, the equipment meeting the most requirements will be given preferential treatment during the selection process.
E.
Non-Proprietary Implementation This design and implementation specification precludes the use of any network equipment vendor proprietary protocols or capabilities required to either deliver an operational overall system or preclude future implementations that rely on prevailing industry standards.
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2.02
WIRELESS LAN EQUIPMENT A.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Access Points In addition to “1.02 System Requirements,” all Access Points must meet or exceed the combined minimum requirements identified in the following table:
Attributes Data Rates
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 & 54 Mbps
Modulation
BPSK @ 6 & 9 Mbps QPSK @ 12 & 18 Mbps 16-QAM @ 24 & 36 Mbps 64-QAM @ 48 & 54 Mbps
Operating Channels
12
11
11
Non-Overlapping Channels Frequency Band
8
3
3
UNII 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (Lower)
ISM 2.412 to 2.462
ISM 2.412 to 2.462
DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2 Mbps CCK @ 5.5 & 11 Mbps
DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2 Mbps CCK @ 5.5 & 11 Mbps OFDM @ Remaining Mbps
UNII 5.25 to 5.35 GHz (Middle) Wireless Medium
OFDM
DSSS
DSSS/OFDM
Transmit Power
5 mW to 40 mW (Lower)
Adjustable up to 100 mW (20dBm)
Adjustable up to 100 mW (20dBm)
40 mW to 200 mW (Middle) Receive Sensitivity
-65 to –68 dBm (54 Mbps) -78to –80 dBm (18 Mbps) -82 to –85 dBm (6 Mbps)
-82 to –85 dBm (11 Mbps) -87 to –89 dBm (5.5 Mbps) -90 to –92 dBm (2 Mbps) -93 to –95 dBm (1 Mbps)
Antenna Range
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Indoors 60 to 70 ft (54 Mbps) 130 to 150 ft (18 Mbps) 200 to 170 ft (6 Mbps) Outdoors 100 to 120 ft (54 Mbps) 600 to 700 ft (18 Mbps) 1000 to 1200 ft (6 Mbps)
Indoors 130 to 165 ft (11 Mbps) 350 to 375 ft (1 Mbps) Outdoors 550 to 800 ft (11 Mbps) 1750 to 2000 ft (1 Mbps)
-70 to -72 dBm (48 & 54 Mbps) -82 to –85 dBm (11 Mbps) -87 to –89 dBm (5.5 Mbps) -88 to –90 dBm (2 Mbps) -90 to –92 dBm (1 Mbps) Indoors 35 to 100 meters Outdoors 100 to 300 meters
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Attributes Uplink
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
Auto-Sensing 802.3 100Mb Ethernet
Auto-Sensing 802.3 100Mb Ethernet
Auto-Sensing 802.3 100Mb Ethernet
Status LEDs
Operational, Activity, Errors
Operational, Activity, Errors
Operational, Activity, Errors
Power Input
90 to 240 VAC
90 to 240 VAC
90 to 240 VAC
Power Consumption
8 to 16 watts
6 to 16 watts
6 to 16 watts
Environmentals
B.
+25 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit (Operational) +20 to +150 degrees Fahrenheit (NonOperational) 10 to 90% humidity (non-condensing)
+25 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit (Operational) +20 to +150 degrees Fahrenheit (NonOperational) 10 to 90% humidity (non-condensing)
+32 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit (Operational) +20 to +150 degrees Fahrenheit (NonOperational) 10 to 90% humidity (non-condensing)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters 1.
Must be compliant with applicable current IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. Multimode requirements will be indicated during the issuance of the solicitation.
2.
Must be capable of operating in IBSS, BSS, and ESS wireless environments.
3.
Must be available in PCMCIA and PCI formats and installable on Macintosh and Microsoft Windows (latest version) based PC computers.
4.
Must be capable of being pre-configured by an administrator prior to widespread deployment.
5.
Must provide capability for selecting from available SSIDs, channels, and transmit power options.
6.
Must provide status and monitoring facilities (e.g., link status, transmit/receive stats, errors).
7.
Must be capable of operating in the IEEE 802.1x framework (including 802.11i encryption).
8.
Must support adjustable transmit power including maximum transmit power of 100 mW (802.11b/g) and 40mW (802.11a).
9.
Must support local and secure remote upgrades of firmware and drivers.
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C.
D.
Wireless LAN Accessories 1.
RF Amplifier – When required, only FCC compliant “fixed-linear” amplifiers shall be used to increase RF strength.
2.
RF Attenuators – When required, only FCC compliant “fixed-loss” attenuators shall be used to reduce RF strength.
3.
Lightning Arrestors – Shall be installed with all external antenna towers and shall be grounded per California Electrical Code and BICSI Standards.
Wireless LAN enclosures 1.
Each access point or bridge, whether installed indoors or outdoors, must be installed in a, NEMA 4X enclosure, rated as appropriate to the installation environment unless otherwise noted in the statement of work. a.
All enclosures shall be designed specifically for WLAN equipment.
b.
Enclosures shall be constructed of RF transparent materials such as fiberglass or fiberglass reinforced polyester to allow mounting without external antenna.
c.
Enclosures shall provide passive ventilation sufficient to protect the access point from overheating.
d.
Enclosures shall contain provisions for mounting the access point and accessories as well as a minimum of four Ethernet ports
e.
Enclosure shall be lockable with integral locking mechanism or exterior hasp and padlock. Padlock shall be keyed to a CAT 80 keyway.
PART 3 - EXECUTION AND INSTALLATION 3.01
EXECUTION AND INSTALLATION OF WLAN EQUIPMENT A.
All WLAN equipment shall be installed as recommended by the product manufacturer (unless otherwise directed by the LAUSD Architect).
B.
Work shall conform to applicable California, local, and District regulations and standards (in addition to Section 1.04 Codes and Standards).
C.
All cable runs, wiring enclosures, labeling, and data connectors shall be compliant with LAN and Premise Wiring specifications.
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3.02
D.
All Access Points, antennas, and related equipment shall be labeled using a naming system approved by the LAUSD.
E.
Outdoor antenna towers shall be a safe distance from power lines (at least twice the antenna height) and grounding rods shall have less than 5 ohms to Earth ground and less than 2 ohms resistance. Guy wires, gravity mount, and roofing material penetrations are not permitted.
F.
Any requirements to operate outside the IEEE standard (but within the FCC law), must receive written approval from an authorized LAUSD ITD representative prior to installation. For example, when implementing an 802.11a WLAN, the FCC allows for a maximum power output of 50 mW, but the IEEE limits the power output to 40 mW.
RELATED SYSTEMS INSTALLATION A.
3.03
N/A
OWNERS QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION AND TESTING A.
Certification In compliance with FCC CFR 15.203, the Installer assumes all responsibility for ensuring that equipment used in the WLAN system is compliant with FCC CFR 15.204.
B.
Testing All WLAN components shall be tested for proper installation (per LAUSD and manufacturer’s recommendations for configuration). Vendor shall develop and execute a written test plan to demonstrate the WLAN’s functional compliance with each area of this Specification. The test plan must be accepted in writing from an authorized LAUSD representative prior to execution. All tests shall be conducted during normal business operation hours with various usage demands generated from each WLAN site individually and collectively. 1.
Vendor shall provide all instruments for testing and demonstrate, in presence of the Owner, that all circuits and wiring test free of shorts and grounds.
2.
Prior to calling for a walk test, the Vendor will provide all labor, instruments, appliances, equipment, and materials necessary to demonstrate to the Owner the installation performs as required and specified.
3.
The Owner reserves the right to perform independent tests of equipment furnished, to determine whether or not equipment complies with
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requirements specified, and to proceed in accordance with the Contract Documents. 4.
C.
Any test failures that result from faulty Vendor installations, configurations, hardware, or software must be corrected by the Vendor (without any additional cost to LAUSD). If the Owner deems that the WLAN system, or parts thereof, does not meet specified performance requirements, further tests must be conducted, including complete sweep analysis to locate faulty or defective components. Defective components, parts, and cables must be replaced before conducting further tests.
Final Acceptance The Vendor must receive written notification from an authorized LAUSD representative before Work is considered fully accepted. If the Owner deems that the WLAN system, or parts thereof, does not meet specified performance requirements, further tests must be conducted, including complete sweep analysis to locate faulty or defective components. Defective components, parts, and cables must be replaced before conducting further tests. Work for the installation of the WLAN system shall be considered complete after the Vendor accomplishes the following: 1.
Demonstrates proper functionality of Access Points in each required operational mode.
2.
Demonstrates proper functionality of administration and configuration features.
3.
Demonstrates proper functionality of WLAN management features.
4.
Demonstrates proper functionality of link status and monitoring features.
5.
Demonstrates proper functionality of Access Point and client adapter interoperability.
6.
Demonstrates proper functionality of required security models.
7.
Demonstrates proper functionality of client roaming features.
8.
Demonstrates proper functionality of bandwidth management features.
9.
Demonstrates proper interoperability of Access Point with multiple vendors’ client adapter cards.
10.
Demonstrates proper functionality of mixed IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g client adapters associated with the same multimode 802.11a/b/g Access Point.
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3.04
11.
Demonstrates proper client performance in various coverage areas.
12.
Demonstrates acceptable performance of WLAN services under varying traffic loads and types.
13.
Replaces any equipment failing the test plan with properly functioning equipment at no additional cost to LAUSD.
14.
All WLAN system labels have been put in place.
15.
All system testing has been completed. Vendor certifies that entire system is in working order and WLAN Test Results have been submitted to LAUSD.
16.
All construction debris and scrap materials have been removed from project site.
17.
All marked up, project record documents have been returned to LAUSD.
18.
All unused customer material has been returned to LAUSD.
19.
LAUSD ITD Inspector has inspected and accepted, in writing, the Vendor’s equipment installations and test results.
20.
Documentation, to include as-builts, along with required soft copies and completed cable management database has been turned over to LAUSD.
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS A.
As-Built Documentation: 1.
Provide 3 Blue line copies size E (30″ X 42″) of Project site and building plans, indicating location of equipment, conduit, cable routing, ground vaults, terminal cabinets, pull boxes, radius of zone coverage of maximum signal strength for each Access Point installed, and other installation information.
2.
Provide two copies of the record Drawings in .DWG format prepared using the most recent version of AutoCAD on a labeled CD-ROM for use on a Windows platform. a.
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blocks or company logos shall be on a layer separate from the premise wiring as-built Drawings. 3.
B.
Floor plans indicating all devices, terminal cabinets and cross connect locations, conduit runs, ground vaults, wire types, cable routing of all cables both underground and in each building with conduit fill and count, and as-built coding used on each cable. a.
Drawings shall include block diagrams indicating all items and their point-to-point connections in a manner following floor and site plan layout. Drawings shall also include as-built single line diagram, cable site plot plan, and floor plans indicating all cables both underground and in each building with conduit, and as-built coding used on each cable.
b.
Floor plans shall indicate all devices, terminal cabinets and cross connect locations, conduit runs, ground vaults, wire types, cable routing of all cables both underground and in each building with conduit fill and count, and as-built coding used on each cable.
Operating and Servicing Manuals, Record Drawings 1.
Deliver three copies of operating and servicing manual. Each complete manual shall be bound in three-ring binders and all data shall be typewritten or drafted. a.
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Each manual shall include all instructions necessary for proper operation and servicing of system and shall include: (1)
All measurements and readings obtained during system checkout shall be recorded and included with the manuals and as-built Drawings.
(2)
A single line diagram of the system indicating all items and their point-to-point connections in a manner following floor and site plan layout.
(3)
A complete 2 wire diagram of all connections made between components inside the system console.
(4)
A wiring destination schedule for each circuit leaving console and each rack.
(5)
Manufacturer’s service manual’s equipment schematics.
(6)
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shall have wiring diagrams detailing to component level, the manner in which the circuits are connected. (7)
b.
C.
3.05
Provide a digital photographic record of all cable, cable plant, rack and cabinet elevations, and equipment installations must be provided on CD-ROM in JPEG format with minimum of 24-bit color and 2000 x 1500 pixel resolution such that all equipment and cabinet labels are clearly legible. Photographs shall be indexed and named according to the predominant equipment, cabinet, or room designation.
Protect the Work of this section until substantial completion.
CLEANUP A.
3.07
Each manual shall also include as-built single line diagram, cable site plot plan, and floor plans indicating all cables, both underground and in each building with conduit, and as-built coding used on each cable. Drawings Size A (8-1/2″ x 11″) and size B (11″ x 17″) shall be bound into the manual. Larger drawings shall be folded and inserted into transparent envelopes bound into the manual. Programming forms of each system shall be submitted with complete information.
PROTECTION A.
3.06
A schematic diagram of each amplifier and other components, transistor complements, and replacement part numbers.
Remove rubbish, debris, and waste materials and legally dispose of off the Project site.
OWNER ORIENTATION A.
WLAN Equipment. A three-to-five day training course shall be provided, no later than 20 business days after equipment installation, for two designated persons from the Information Technology Division (ITD) and up to three designated representatives from other LAUSD organizations. The training shall be provided at a training facility located in Los Angeles County and agreed to by the District.
B.
Class instruction shall be based on manufacturer’s written operating instructions covering those features of interest to the Owner and applicable to the contracted Work. Instruction shall consist of lecture and hands-on instruction including the following WLAN topics, but not limited to: Product Features and Technical Specifications; Design and Implementation; Installation and Configuration; Maintenance and Operations, and Wireless Security Principles. The authorized training participants may also participate as observers in the WLAN network
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installation, configuration, and testing process as the WLAN networking equipment is deployed at the WLAN installation site. Each class size is limited to no more than 15 students. END OF SECTION
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