SEIP: AV HARDWARE General Scope of Works
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CONTENTS
1.0
GENERAL STANDARDS .................................................................................................. 3
2.0
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ................................................................. 9
3.0
SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................ 10
4.0
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 11
5.0
ELECTRICAL( AS APPLICABLE) .................................................................................. 15
6.0
SPECIFIC STANDARDS ................................................................................................. 16
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1.0 GENERAL STANDARDS
1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply and installation of all elements
comprising the systems as outlined in the specification document with exception to the
supply and installation of cabling and containment that will be supplied by electrical
contractor.
1.2 The Contractor is required to work with the electrical designers to confirm the installation
of all data cabling and power between the control room and the exhibition is adequate and
in line with design.
1.3 The Contractor must aim to design the system in-line with Green IT best practice in mind.
1.4 All hardware equipment must be RoHS and Energy Star 4.0 Compliant.
1.5 Materials where described to be obtained from a particular manufacturer, shall be used or
fixed strictly in accordance with that manufacturer's printed instructions.
Such
requirement shall not relieve the Contractor from his obligations for ensuring the suitability
of all materials.
1.6 The contractor should allow for all liaison with the basebuild and consultant teams in the
specification of adjacent trades and systems.
1.7 The Contractor shall allow for providing designs, tests, calculations and drawings that may
be required for the satisfactory completion of the Works.
1.8 The Contractor shall, regardless of any specified tests, undertake checks and tests to
ensure that the work is functional and as specified.
1.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying information to comply with all necessary
statutory approvals prior to commencement of construction, and ensuring that the Works
fully comply with all relevant standards, approvals and conditions of consents. No claim in
respect of additional monies and delays will be considered in respect of charges or
programming of obtaining approvals or meeting of standards.
1.10
The Contractor shall on completion, confirm in writing to the Client that the Works fully
comply with the requirements of the authorities and relevant regulations and supply copies
of all certificates where necessary
1.11
All additional design and drawing work is to be submitted for written approval before
installation is carried out. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to co-ordinate the
submission of any sub-contractor's drawings for approval in sufficient time to maintain
programmed installation dates.
1.12
The Contractor is solely responsible for the means and methods of installation.
1.13
The AV Hardware contractor will be entirely responsible for the entire AV system
design. Specified products are to be viewed as a guide only.
1.14
All audio visual control protocols and cabling must conform to ANS1 E1.X standard as
defined by Plasa.
1.15
AV Hardware contractor to provide and fit all front cover plates relating to the AV
system.
1.16
AV Hardware contractor to be responsible for the specification, supply and installation
of the rigging of all bracketry and other rigging items. Details must be forwarded to the
Designer for approval.
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1.17
The AV Hardware contractor should aim to standardise the equipment where possible
in order to reduce spares inventory.
1.18
The Visitor Centre will be operational 7 days per week, 11 hours per day as a
minimum. Equipment must be specified to meet this requirement.
1.19
The temperature in the space may range from 10 – 33 degrees celcius. All equipment
must be able to function within this temperature range with no increase in fault
occurrence.
1.20
The Relative Humidity in the space may vary significantly. The contractor must make
the client aware of any issues changes in RH may have on any items of AV equipment.
1.21
The Client shall have the right to enter the Contractor’s facility at reasonable times to
inspect the facility, goods, materials and any property of the Client forming part of these
works. The Client's inspection of the goods, whether during manufacture, prior to delivery
or within a reasonable time after delivery, shall not constitute acceptance of any work-inprocess, finished goods or testing. The Contractor should make provision for the
insurance of all audio visual equipment and tools whilst in transit and up to the point of
secure storage at the Stonehenge premises.
1.22
Any such goods shall be examined by the Client on a random sample basis with
respect to completeness and obvious defects. Any goods rejected as non conforming,
must be replaced at the contractors expense.
1.23
The contractor is responsible for the delivery of all equipment to site and moving all
items to final site destination.
1.24
In the event of power failure within the control rooms, the systems should be
configured in such a way so as to return to normal operation mode automatically once
normal power supply restored.
1.25
A third party will install fire alarm relays within the control room. The AV contractor is
responsible for ensuring that all elements of the sound installation will mute in the event of
fire and that the visual elements will also cease output into the gallery space.
1.26
A third party will install the PA system in the space. The AV contractor is responsible
for ensuring that all elements of the sound installation will mute when the PA system is in
use.
1.27
The Contractor agrees:
1.27.1 To properly pack, mark and ship goods in accordance with the requirements of
the Client.
1.27.2 To include within their price for all charges for handling, packaging, storage,
transportation of goods, protective packaging material, delivering of parts to
various plants in special racks/different container types or re-assignment of all
kinds of containers unless otherwise stated in this order.
1.27.3 To properly mark each package with a label/tag according to Client instructions.
1.27.4 To remove packaging from site and dispose of to green standards.
1.26
The Contractor shall programme deliveries to minimise site handling and
deterioration. Ensure that everything liable to damage during transport is delivered in
manufacturers wrapping and given such other protection as may be required.
1.27
The Contractor shall check deliveries and immediately remove from site any materials
or components that are not:
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a)
New (unless otherwise specified) and in new condition.
b)
In compliance with specification. Check particularly that the correct proprietary
and BS grade and type reference are indicated in some positive manner.
1.28
The Contractor is informed that unless specific requirements are indicated, selffinished and decorative materials and components shall be subject to selection and
approval. Any manufacturers logos should be removed or hidden from public view.
1.29
The Contractor is informed that all components shall be deemed to be purpose-made
unless indicated to be proprietary or readily identifiable as standard articles. Readymade components may be provided in place of components implied to be purposemade if they conform to the specification, and have been proven and tested for the
use intended.
1.30
The Contractor is informed that should a manufacturer’s instruction and this
specification be at variance the Contractor shall seek instructions from the supplier.
1.31
The Contractor shall ensure that the manufacturers instructions and other information
are at site whilst the related work is being executed. Retain these documents and
upon completion of the Works, hand them to the specifier in suitable folder(s) together
with a contents list.
1.32
The Contractor shall ensure that the quality of any specified product attained during
manufacture is not lowered prior to or during incorporation into the Works.
1.33
The Contractor should allow for assisting the Lead Designer in assessing the
suitability of any basebuild works that may directly affect their works.
1.34
The Contractor shall, subject to specified requirements, fix everything that is intended
to be fixed in such a manner that it stays fixed, observe the following qualifications to
this requirement:
1.35
a)
Durability: Select fixings proof against any corrosion likely to occur in their
position in use.
b)
Rigidity: Use fixings suited to the likely stresses and vibration in use.
c)
Appearance: Visible fixings to match or suit the items being fixed.
d)
Items to be removed: Fix with accessible and removable fixings such as
screws or bolts.
e)
Shot-fixing: Do not use without approval.
f)
Masonry Nails: Do not use without approval.
g)
Avoid damage: Do not damage anything being fixed or anything receiving
fixings.
h)
Any penetrations required into concrete soffit or beams requires sign off by
the consultant team.
I)
Any items fixed at high level must have a ‘failsafe’ fixing that will stop the item
coming loose and endangering members of the public should the primary
fixing fail. See 6.5 a)
Working With others:
1.35.1 The AV Hardware contractor will be free issued with the software by the software
contractors.
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1.35.2 The AV Hardware contractor will be responsible for the encoding of software for final
ready to play format.
1.35.3 The AV software contractors will be responsible for ensuring that the software is
produced in a format that is fully compatible with the hardware. The AV hardware
contractor must liaise with the software contractor to ensure they understand the
requirement and are able to deliver a hardware solution that will meet client quality
expectations.
1.35.4 The AV hardware contractor will be required to liaise directly with the exhibition fit out
contractor with regards the Standing in the Stones projector bracketry, the Landscape
Wall projection screen and the Meaning display screen mounting. The hardware
contractor will be required to provide the joinery contractor with a touchscreen so that
they can confirm fit and inclusion in their set-work construction.
1.35.5 The AV hardware contractor will be required to liaise directly with the showcase
manufacturer Goppion with regards to Showcase mounted screen. The hardware
contractor will be required to provide Goppion with a screen so that they can confirm
fit and inclusion in their showcase construction.
1.35.6 The AV hardware contractor will be required to liaise directly with the basebuild
Mechanical and electrical contractors Skanska and the Design team: NDY (Services)
and DCM (Architects) in order to realise the installation across the site.
1.35.7 It is the responsibility of the hardware contractor to ensure that the hardware
incorporated into the other contractors’ constructions performs as is required, is
accessible for maintenance and remains within warranty.
1.35.8 The principal contractor for the installation yet to be determined.
1.36
The AV Hardware contractor will be responsible for providing all their own
access equipment and plant.
1.37
Tenderers are advised that all items of equipment not specifically mentioned
or specified, that the Tenderer deems necessary for the correct operation
and function of the system , shall be of commensurate quality and standard to the
equipment described in the specification.
1.38
Tenderers are advised that whilst this Specification is implicit, it is the
responsibility of the tenderer to ensure that that all items not specifically mentioned
are included to ensure proper operation and function of the system.
1.39
The Client recognises and accepts that individual tenderers will each have
their own design concepts and style but the tenderer must submit a full and complete
submission based on the system specification supplied as part of this package.
1.40
During the installation, commissioning and acceptance, the successful
Tenderer shall have (as a minimum) one hardware and one software specialist on site
to overcome any difficulties and problems.
1.41
The nature of the other works to be carried out means that commissioning
and programming of the system outside of the normal hours working may be required.
Where normal hours is defined as the hours between 8:00am and 5.00pm, work will
be scheduled in such a way as to allow all trades appropriate primary time during the
commissioning and programming phases.
1.42
Tenderers shall list their non-compliance with the Specification. In the case
of non-compliance, the reason and suitable counter proposals should be listed and
fully supported with relevant theory.
1.43
Acceptance
1.43.1
Procedure
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The typical procedure for acceptance is to ensure that the requirements as
specified have been met and may involve the acceptance procedures as follows
i)
ii)
iii)
Factory Acceptance
Interim Acceptance
Final Acceptance
1.43.2
Factory Acceptance
The term “Factory Acceptance” shall refer to such tests and trials carried out at
the successful Tenderer’s premises prior to shipment to site. Such acceptance
trials shall be without prejudice or favour to the Final Acceptance. In the event
that delays arise with reasonable cause necessitating return visits, the successful
Tenderer may be liable for all additional expenditure (including time) incurred by
the Client, Consultant and/or their duly appointed agents.
1.43.3
Factory Acceptance Procedure
Tests shall be carried out by the successful Tenderer to ensure compliance with
Specification. The tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Consultant,
Client or their duly appointed agents.
1.43.4
Factory Acceptance - Notice of Trials
The successful Tenderer shall give at least ten days notice of its intention to
perform the Factory Acceptance.
1.43.5
Interim Acceptance
The term “Interim Acceptance” shall refer to such tests and trials after delivery to
site. Such acceptance trials shall be without prejudice or favour to the Final
Acceptance. In the event that delays arise with reasonable cause necessitating
return visits, the successful Tenderer may be liable for all additional expenditure
(including time) incurred by the Client, Consultant and/or their duly appointed
agents.
1.43.6
Interim Acceptance - Procedure
Tests shall be carried out by the successful Tenderer to ensure compliance with
the Specification. The tests shall be carried out on items of equipment as
detailed in the Appendix, in the presence of the Consultant, the Client and/or
their duly appointed agents or nominees.
1.43.7
Interim Acceptance - Notice of Trials
The successful Tenderer shall give at least ten days notice of its intention to
perform the Interim Acceptance.
1.43.8
Final Acceptance
The term “Final Acceptance” shall be in accordance with the terms and
conditions laid down in the Specification and full compliance with the
Consultant’s Specification. The successful Tenderer should be aware that he
may be held responsible for any expenses incurred by the Client and their duly
appointed agents arising from failure to meet the due date without reasonable
cause.
1.43.9
All equipment
Final Acceptance shall be performed on all equipment embodied into the
Contract(s).
1.43.10
Procedures
The Tenderer is advised that they shall carry out such tests and trials in
accordance with the manufacturers normal quality assurance procedures.
1.43.11 Quality Assurance
The Tenderer shall provide to the Client, the manufacturers’ test and quality
assurance procedures.
1.43.12 Financial
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Tenderers are advised that payments may be contingent upon successful
Factory, Interim and Final Acceptance testing.
1.43.13 Custom Items
All custom items or items not specifically mentioned in this Specification shall
require a Declaration of Conformity Certificate issued by the contractor. Items
embodied into the system without this approval are not allowed.
Note:
Successful Tenderers are advised that, in some cases, a sample may be
required prior to instruction to proceed with manufacture. This shall be provided
at their own expense.
1.43.14 Items requiring approval
Items requiring approval (including all final colour selection of any equipment
situated within the public spaces) shall be submitted to the Client for approval. If
the Tenderer proceeds without this approval, they do so at their own risk and the
Client reserves the right to reject an item and the Contractor shall rectify the
situation at his own cost.
1.43.15 Identified Approvals
It is likely that the following demonstrations of hardware will be required:
- An end to end set-up to deliver at least 3 projectors worth of content to help
demonstrate the 360 degree presentation in its development
- A fully operational set-up of the 360 degree presentation (with audio) prior to
installation on-site
- An end to end set-up to deliver at least 1 projectors worth of content to help
demonstrate the landscape wall presentation in its development
- An end to end set-up to test the touch-screen content during its development
- A test of the induction loop system installed in the Meaning Display
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2.0
Operating and Maintenance Manual
2.1
Prepare manuals and hand over to the Construction Manager in accordance with the
timings directed in the General Preliminaries.
2.2
The manuals should provide a copy each of the following:
a)
Diagrammatic drawings of each system, indicating principal items of AV
hardware in relation to the exhibition GA
b)
Record drawings together with an index
c)
Legend for all colour-coded services.
d)
All manufacturers' guarantees or warranties.
e)
Schedules of all fixed and variable equipment settings established during
commissioning.
f)
All equipment handbooks
g)
All software listings
h)
Wall chart for control rooms
i)
Operating instructions for store staff to cover simple events.
j)
Operating instructions for Engineering staff.
k)
As-installed system handbook and wiring diagrams.
2.3
Presentation of Manuals: The Manuals to be A4 size, in plastic covered, loose leaf,
four ring binders with hard covers, each indexed, divided and appropriately cover
titled. Drawings larger than A4 to be folded and accommodated in the binders so that
they may be unfolded without being detached from the rings. Additional soft copy,
and electronic copy on CD to be supplied (electronic copy to be .dwg , .pdf or
vectorworks files where appropriate).
2.4
The contractor is required to prepare two temporary Manuals with provisional record
drawings and preliminary performance data available at commencement of
commissioning to enable the Client's staff to familiarise themselves with the
installation. These should be of the same format as the final Manuals with temporary
insertions for items that cannot be finalised until the installations are commissioned
and performance tested.
2.5
The Contractor is to note that a sum of money will be held against this item as valued
by the Client should the required manuals not be available within the time span stated.
2.6
The Contractor must, before Project Completion, explain and demonstrate to the
Client's maintenance staff the purpose, function and operation of the installations
including all items and procedures listed in the Operation English Heritage’s in house
technicians to be fully cognisant of not only the requirements of the day to day running
of the system but also all of the methods of keeping the system maintained and any
strategies for resolving issues without voiding equipment warrantees.
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3.0 SPARE PARTS
3.1
As part of the tender return the Contractor should submit a schedule of spare parts
that the Contractor recommends should be obtained and kept in stock by the Client
for maintenance of the service installations.
State against each item the
manufacturer's current price, including packaging and delivery to site.
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4.0 MAINTENANCE
4.1
The contractor must achieve a client sign off stating that they are satisfied with the
level of training given to the nominated staff. Until this sign off has been achieved the
contractor will be thought to have not satisfactorily completed their works.
The Contractor as set out in the Specification should give a figure for a Maintenance
contract based on the following criteria:
In the event of a failure a technically qualified person should be available on the
telephone to talk through problems with exhibition staff within 30 minutes of the initial
call. This service must be active whilst the site is open, including weekends (9am –
6pm, 7 days per week).
If the fault can not be rectified over the telephone then a qualified engineer must
attend site within three hours, this service should be available throughout opening,
including weekends.
The price quoted should include for all labour and parts. It is expected that the client
will hold a selection of spares for use on site.
The Contractor should provide two prices;
1. The maintenance of the installation during the 12 month
Defects Liability Period.
2. The first year following the Defects Liability Period.
Any Maintenance agreement entered into between the parties will not lessen the
clients statutory rights, warranties and guarantees.
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5.0 ELECTRICAL (AS APPLICABLE)
5.1
The AV hardware contractor will be responsible for reviewing the first fix electrical and
cabling installation completed by Vinci construction. Any issues or concerns must be
raised within the first fortnight following contract award.
5.2
The basebuild electrical contractor will be responsible for the installation of all
electrical containment and structured data cabling up to the point of agreed
termination.
6.0 SPECIFIC STANDARDS
6.1
Tenderer’s must inform the Client in writing as to the unavailability of any items within
time allowed to complete the project, so that an alternative can be sourced and
approved.
6.2
Rack Room
The contractor should familiarise themselves with the specification for the proposed
rack room and should identify any issues that may impede the effective installation,
day to day running and maintenance of the equipment.
In particular, the contractor should familiarise themselves with the proposed method
of cooling for each rack room based on the current electro mechanical designs. The
contractor should identify any issues with any consultant designs based on the current
system requirement and keep the consultant team updated on any additional power
consumption or electrical loading increases based on all future alteration to the
specification
The contractor should also consider the size of the racks and the size of the room
available and highlight any issues this may give rise to.
The following paragraphs describe conventions that shall be adhered to during the
design, fabrication, and installation of equipment racks. Deviation from these
performance specifications may be required in certain special circumstances, These
cases shall be discussed with the consultant on an individual basis as required.
a)
Full-height equipment racks shall have 47 rack units available for mounting of
equipment. All racks shall be full height unless other wise specified by the
consultants. All equipment racks shall be selected for mounting 19 inch wide
equipment.
b)
Rack mount blank or vent panels shall be installed in all open positions on the
front rack rail. These panels shall be shown on the rack assembly drawings.
Blanks may generally be used to separate equipment into logical groups.
Vents shall be used to provide ventilation paths for hot air in the vicinity of
thermally sensitive devices.
c)
All devices and panels shall be installed into the equipment racks using 10-32
x 3/4 inch, black, truss head, Phillips rack screws with a nylon washer. All
mounting holes provided on rack mounted equipment shall be utilised.
d)
All equipment racks shall be supplied with a hinged and locking full rear door.
The door shall be easily removable for servicing.
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e)
Racks shall be placed in the equipment rooms with a minimum clearance of
700mm maintained between rack front and rear surfaces, and all other
devices or obstructions. Racks may be placed with one side near a wall but
must remain serviceable and accessible.
f)
Equipment shall be mounted in the racks in a logical order. Generally signal
flow should move from the top of the rack to the bottom. Heavier equipment
shall be mounted in the lower portion to ensure that the assembly is not top
heavy. Frequently used equipment shall be mounted at the optimal elevation
for operator use. Video monitors shall be mounted at an optimal view angle
and elevation.
g)
Sufficient rear support shall be provided for equipment to ensure that no
damage occurs during transit. Rear support sufficient to prevent long-term
sagging or settling of equipment chassis shall be permanently installed in
racks. Metals brackets or braces are preferred. Rear support materials shall
meet all applicable fire codes.
h)
The AV System shall permit rear access to rack mounted equipment
at all times. Equipment or panels mounted to the rear rack rails shall
be positioned to prevent obstruction of access to equipment mounted
to the front rack rails.
i)
Each AV equipment rack shall have a prominently labelled service outlet in
the rear of the rack. The service outlet shall have a dedicated branch circuit
from the Technical Power panel. The service outlets in a group of racks may
be fed from one branch circuit.
l)
All AV System equipment racks shall have pre-wired AC power distribution
strips. The power conductors of the distribution strips shall be brought to a
Power Junction Box attached to the inside of the rack enclosure. The
assembled rack internal power strips shall conform to approved testing
laboratory specifications. Each circuit shall consist of a line conductor, a
dedicated neutral conductor, and a dedicated insulated equipment grounding
conductor of equal current-carrying capacity.
k)
Each AV System equipment rack shall contain an isolated ground bus bar
(Rack Ground). The Rack Ground shall be the termination point for all
isolated equipment grounding conductors coming from the Technical Power
Panel in addition to the following:
i
Equipment having no other path to ground (e-g., patchbays, passive
devices) shall be connected to the Rack Ground with a green,
insulated copper wire. This conductor shall be a minimum of 12
gauge.
ii
Equipment rack frames shall be connected to the Rack Ground with a
green, insulated copper wire. This wire shall be a minimum of 8
gauge. This wire shall be attached to a permanent part of the rack
frame (not a rail, door, or other removable part). The connection
point shall be free of paint or other surface treatments. The
connection shall be made to bare metal. The bonding surface shall
be treated with an electrically conductive oxidation preventing grease.
Exposed metal shall be protected from corrosion after the connection
is complete.
The AV System equipment racks shall be isolated from building steel,
cable trays, electrical conduit, and any other object or device that can
compromise the isolated ground system. The equipment racks shall
be located such that rack doors cannot touch any electrically
conductive object that is not part of the Technical Power ground. All
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conduits entering the equipment racks shall be isolated from the
enclosure itself with an insulation fitting.
n) All rack-mounted equipment shall be powered from the power distribution strips in
the racks. Equipment with two prong power cords shall also have a 12 gauge (1 0
MM2), green copper wire connected from the chassis to the Rack Ground. Under
no circumstances shall the ground prong of a three-prong of a three-prong power
cord be removed.
NB/ The Rack room requirements may be subject to change. The client is awaiting
confirmation of final design specification from the base-build design team. Any installation by
the contractor should conform to the standards as set out by the base-build design team.
6.3
a)
6.4
Audio
In normal use, and in conjunction with a show control system, the audio system shall
operate automatically and shall not require the intervention of an operator, with the
exception of daily power-up and power-down routines.
Video
a)
In normal use, and in conjunction with a show control system, the audio system shall
operate automatically and shall not require the intervention of an operator, with the
exception of daily power-up and power-down routines.
b)
Video displays (monitors and projectors/screens) shall have no visible noise
displayed on the image area when no video signal is present or when the display is
not intended to display an image.
c)
Transition from one signal source to another signal source shall be without visual
glitches and shall be accomplished by solely electronic means. Video signals shall
not be switched with electromechanical or mechanical devices.
d)
Provision should be made so that all video output can be viewed in the rack room as
it appears in the exhibition space.
6.5
Fixing
a)
All speakers to be fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions. All other
Audio Visual equipment mounted overhead shall be attached to a mounting device
designed for that purpose. All brackets and suspension systems shall be installed
as intended by the manufacturer. Brackets and suspension systems shall be
specified that are rated for the weight of the entire assembly. Separate safety cable
assemblies or other independent load paths shall be provided. The safety cables
shall attach directly to the suspended device and a structural facility member. All
fixings must be approved by Haley Sharpe Design.
b)
All equipment mounting apparatus must conform to the relevant Vesa standard.
c)
All equipment must be secured with the relevant anti-theft/anti-vandal protection
d)
All equipment rigging should conform to BS 7905-1:2001, BS7905-2:2000, or ANSI
E1.2-2000 standards: Specifications for deisnf and manufacture of audio visual
rigging equipment and aluminium/steel supporting trusses.
6.6
Interface With Other Systems
a)
All AV equipment to interface with the BMS/fire alarm system to facilitate an
immediate shutdown should an emergency evacuation of the premises be require.
b)
AV link to BMS – all AV to initiate 15 minutes before opening to the public and
shutdown 15 minutes after visitor centre closes to the public.
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c)
AV link to the PA system – Emergency message broadcast over the PA system to
override sound output from interpretive devices.
d)
Local AV control required – ability to override BMS shutdown and initiation in both
AV rack room and small space accessible from interpretive lobby. Ability to turn AV
on and off as required both in and out of hours in both locations.
6.7
Testing
a)
6.8
The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) shall encompass testing, demonstration, and all
necessary adjustments to the Audio Visual System. All powered electronic devices
shall be “burned in.” The system shall be connected to AC power and shall remain
fully powered in a quiescent state for a minimum of 48 hours. After the burn-in
period, all system electronic devices shall be tested for proper operation. All
equipment supplied as part of the Audio Visual supply package will be tested and
certificated as working prior to delivery.
b)
The contractor shall perform a Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The Site
Acceptance Test shall verify the acceptability of both individual or group
equipment functions, capabilities and performance characteristics, as well as,
critical functions and operations of the integrated systems. Individual, group
and integrated functionality may be tested as equipment and systems become
available and do not necessarily require sequential ordering, as long as the
software and hardware configurations of any particular test are not changed
subsequent to the test. Debugging is expected and allowed. Only portions
failing the test need to be re-tested.
c)
A Fault Test shall performed by creating a fault or failure by mechanical,
electrical, software, or other means. This should activate a safety device,
circuit, or software reaction. This test shall verify the proper safety-critical
reaction of the Audio Visual System.
d)
All electronic equipment shall be connected to establish full operation system
status. All audio power amplifiers shall be driven into “dummy loads”
representing the intended operating nominal load impedance, It is not
necessary to connect speakers to all amplifier outputs simultaneously during
that FAT. The Audio Visual System shall be tested for three standard days.
e)
After the three standard test days have been completed, one loudspeaker
system of each type used in the Audio Visual System shall be connected to
every amplifier output intended to drive that loudspeaker system type to verify
acoustical output sufficiency.
f)
The contractor should allow for in their costs for any attendance required to
assist the media provider during the installation of the media.
Warranty
Contractor agrees to comply with the following warranty requirements as they apply to any
contract that is awarded to Contractor based on its response to this bid request.
a)
Contractor warrants that all work delivered hereunder will be free from defects
or deficiencies in design, engineering, workmanship, and material for a period
of one (1) year from the date of the practical completion.
b)
The purchase price includes a one (1) year parts and labour warranty by
Contractor on all non-consumable items. Where the manufacturer's warranty
exceeds one year, this warranty will be passed on to the client for the full term
of such warranties. Consumable items (such as projector lamps, which
characteristically carry a manufacturer's warranty of less than one year) will
retain the manufacturer's warranty for the full term of this manufacturer's
warranty. Normal wear items (such as belts, etc. which have a life expectancy
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of less than one year and/or which carry no manufacturer's warranty) are
excluded from Contractor’s warranty.
a)
The Contractor’s warranty does not cover malfunction in any component
caused by improper occurrences or actions taken after final acceptance
including misuse, abuse, neglect, improper adjustment, modifications,
alterations, tampering, disconnection and improper or inadequate
maintenance, or malfunctions resulting by adjustment, service or maintenance
by unqualified personnel except as caused by errors or omissions in training.
7.0 DECLARATION
I confirm that I have read and understood all the requirements in this document and that the
company I represent will be able to meet each and every requirement for the price stated in
the Form of Tender.
Signed …………………………….…… Name………………………………………….
For and on behalf of……………………………………………………………………….
date………………………………………………..
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