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The ICT consultant now creates a design package that outlines all details
associated with a data hall fit-out. This package includes design drawings
(such as that shown in Figure 5), SOW, BOM, project schedule and full
commissioning requirements.
The applicable documentation then goes out through a bidding process
via the client to certified installation companies. Qualified vendor(s) that
are certified by the selected cable manufacturer and have industry-recognized
(BICSI) certification will most likely be selected.
The next step is vendor
management. The ICT consultant
should conduct the first stage,
factory witness testing (FWT),
to audit and document the
manufacturer’s QA process from
procurement, assembly, testing,
packaging, and shipping. Does
it comply with industry standards
and practices? The same should
be applied for the supplier and
distribution channels.
The installer should also have
a formalized, all-inclusive
QA (and safety) protocol
demonstrating full compliance
to the SOW including:
• Written installation guidelines
and standard operating
procedures (SOPs)
• Trained industry and
manufacturer certified
personnel
• Testing procedures
• Documentation for submittal
FIGURE 5: An example of a CAD floor plan that provides the physical layout for the
cabinets/devices and the cable route configurations used for “take offs.”