12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-400.10

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 12-3-20-400.10 - THE POLICY

(added 1/25/01)

In an attempt to standardize and coordinate the responsibility for communication systems to serve State-owned facilities, the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management (B0B), as the Owner, has set forth the following policy for site and building communication systems. The following guidelines delineate the Bureau's Information Systems Policy and related forms.

Information Systems Policy Elements

* Information Technology Service (ITS)

* Long Range Plan

* Project Initiation

* Planning/Construction/Inspection Options

* Construction Coordination

* Fees

* Total Project Budget

* Change Orders

* Forms/Samples

A.ABBREVIATIONS

BOBBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

UAUsing Agency

ITSInformation Technology Service

SAFStandard Approval Form - Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

PPRBPublic Procurement Review Board

GSGeneral Services

1.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE (ITS)
1. ITS is the State Agency established by law responsible for the design and construction of communication systems including telephone and data systems in State-owned facilities. ITS has produced a Procurement Handbook which is available on the internet at www.its.state.ms.us for the use and information of the various Using Agencies (UA).
2.LONG RANGE INFORMATION PLAN
1. ITS requires the UA to have on file in the ITS Office a current up-to-date long range plan.
3.BOB COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT INITIATION - STANDARD APPROVAL FORM (SAF)

At an appropriate time in an on-going building project, usually at the Schematic Design Phase, the BOB will initiate, as required, a communications project which expands the scope of the related building project to include voice and data systems (communications). The intent is to initiate an accompanying communications project applicable to the building project.

i.e. GS# 100-100 New Building

GS# 100-101 Communications/New Building

Some projects may not require the initiation of a new project and the scope-of-work for communications may be included in the initial building project. Options are outlined in Paragraph E.

ITS will be listed on all communications projects as the Professional.

4.PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION/INSPECTION OPTIONS
1.OPTION 1: ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT
(1) This option requires a CP-28 ITS Procurement Request Form to be prepared, executed and submitted/transmitted to ITS by the BOB.

In order to prepare this CP-28, the BOB requests the UA = s letter outlining:

(1)Scope-of-Work: Detail project requirements, special equipment, fixture count, fixture locations and related data outlining the work to be accomplished.
(2)Schedule: Communications contract time frame - when will completed building be put into use and systems required to operate.
(3)UA Contact Person: The person at the UA who is responsible for making communications decisions and who is most familiar with the project.
(4)Funds: Indicate source of funds - bond fund, outside funds and/or other funds available, which will establish a beginning budget.

This UA letter will become an attachment to the submitted CP-28 as prepared by the BOB and executed by the BOB Director. The budget and schedule must be recorded.

The Bureau of Building will submit the completed CP-28 to ITS. Copies will be furnished to the UA and other Project Professionals.

ITS will define whether the UA is an Operational Customer or Support Services Customer. Operational Customers receive detail services and continuing service, maintenance, procurement and billing services from ITS. Support Service Customers receive limited services from ITS following the completion of the CP-1 scope-of-work.

With the UA, ITS will define and coordinate the requirements, systems, scopes-of-work, budgets, time schedules and other coordination requirements for the on-going building project.

Following the submitted CP-28, ITS will initiate a CP-1 Acquisition Approval Form and transmit to the BOB. An estimated communication's contract time should be included. This CP-1 will become the basis of an award of a public contract by the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB). Notice of PPRB acceptance of the CP-1 will be forwarded to ITS, UA and other Project Professionals. ITS will issue the Communication Contractor's Notice to Proceed and include an estimated contract time and Contractor billing procedures, including invoice and pay application routing. By submitting the CP-1, ITS indicates the required coordination with the Building Professional has been accomplished.

The design and construction of communications work can then begin and proceed as designed, directed, authorized, coordinated, inspected and approved by ITS.

When there are multiple prime Contractors on the same building project (Building Contractor and Communications Contractor), coordination and cooperation are very important. Communications Contractor coordination is the responsibility of ITS - compliance with the CP-1 and/or contracts. Any required Communication Contractor coordination or ITS coordination with the Building Contractor should be the responsibility of the project's Architect/Engineer - the Building Professional.

Certain useful "tools" are a part of the Building Contractor's contract. These tools include:

(1) Pre-Design Conference
(2) Scheduled Schematic Document Reviews, Design Development Document Reviews and Contract Document Reviews
(3) Pre-Bid Conference
(4) Pre-Construction Conference
(5) Monthly Construction Progress Meetings
(6) Construction Schedules
(7) Monthly Applications for Payment.

Any or all of these "tools" may be used to increase Contractor/Professional coordination and cooperation on the building project.

(b)SUMMARY: ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT:
(1) Project Initiation - GS# on SAF - by BOB. ITS is communications Professional. Copy to ITS, Project Professional and UA.
(2) Letter - UA to BOB outlining scope-of-work, budget, schedule and contact person.
(3) Preparation of CP-28 by BOB. Copy to UA and Project Professionals.
(4)Scope and Budget Outline - ITS to BOB for BOB and UA approval. Copy of approved to Project Professionals.
(5) CP-1 from ITS to BOB-coordination with Building Professional accomplished. Copy to UA and Project Professional.
(6) PPRB approval of CP-1. Copy to UA, Project Professional and ITS.
(7)Notice to Proceed to Communications Contractor issued by ITS. Estimated contract time and billing procedures/route included. Copy to BOB, UA and Project Professional.
(8) Review of project budget by BOB. Approval required. Copy of approval to ITS, UA and Project Professionals.
(9) Design and construction of communications project by ITS. Communications contract coordinated with ITS and UA and with Building Professional asrequired. Building Contractor coordination with Building Professional, BOB, UA and ITS as required.
(10) Payment of fees to ITS by BOB from project funds at the BOB - may be bond funds or outside funds deposited by the UA at the BOB.
(11) Payment for construction to Communications Contractor by BOB after approved by ITS. May be bond funds or outside funds deposited by the UA at the BOB.
(12) Any Change Orders approved by BOB and UA prior to any work at project site. Acceptance to communications project by BOB as recommended by ITS.
(13) Acceptance of total project as recommended by project Building Professional.
5.OPTION 2: NO ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT:
(1) Pre-established exemptions are outlined in Chapters 5, 6, and 7, ITS Procurement Handbook including:
(1) State Agencies: Exempt for proposed installations including acquisitions of equipment, materials and labor from $0 to $10,000 in value.
(2) IHL-Institutions of Higher Learning: Exempt for proposed installations including acquisitions of equipment, materials and labor from $0 to $50,000 in value.
(3) Community Colleges: Exempt for proposed installations including acquisitions of equipment, materials and labor from $0 to $50,000 in value.
(2) This option requires an approved CP-5 Request for Exemption. The CP-5 is prepared by the UA and forwarded to ITS by the UA. Copies to BOB and project Building Professional.

ITS will review and respond by approving or disapproving the CP-5. A copy of this response should be forwarded to BOB and project Building Professional by the UA.

With the approved CP-5, the UA may then request the project Building Professional to include the desired scope-of-work in the planning and construction process. Before Building Professional includes the scope-of-work in the construction contract, the BOB and the UA must approve scope. This cope-of-work is usually bid as a part of the construction contract or may be a separate contract depending upon the estimated cost and the construction schedule as approved by BOB and UA.

(c)SUMMARY: NO ITS INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT:
(1) CP-5 prepared by UA and forwarded to ITS. Copy to BOB and Building Professional by UA.
(2) ITS approval/disapproval CP-5. Copy to BOB and project Building Professional by UA.
(3) Directions to project Building Professional by UA/BOB concerning the scope-of-work to be included in the planning and construction.
(4) Accomplish work authorized by construction contract or separate contracts as approved by BOB and UA. All contracts are approved by PPRB if project funds are used. Work authorized and paid by the UA are separate contracts if no project funds are used.
(5) Acceptance of project by BOB and UA as recommended by project Building Professional.
6.FEES
1. CP-5: Any fees charged by ITS associated with the CP-5 are the responsibility of the UA. These fees will not be paid with project funds at the BOB.
2. CP-28/CP-1: Any fees charged by ITS associated with the CP-28/CP-1 may be included in the project budget and may be paid from project funds at the BOB or other funds transferred to the BOB by the UA. The required fees are listed by ITS on the Scope and Budget Summary and are approved by PPRB.
7.TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET

Once established by the CP-1, the contract amount for communications systems work will be included in the TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET - Standard Approval Form - Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.

8.CHANGES

Any changes to the CP-1-schedule, construction cost and/or scope-of-work, etc., must be approved in advance of any construction work at the site by the BOB and UA. Any changes to ITS SCOPE AND BUDGET OUTLINE must be approved by the BOB.

9.FORMS / SAMPLES
(1) CP-28 w/ UA Request Letter attached
(2) ITS Scope and Budget Outline
(3) CP-1
(4) CP-5
(5) PPRB Notice to ITS - Contract Award
(6) ITS Notice to Proceed
(7) ITS Change Order

ITS Procurement Request FormCP-28

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ITS Request for Exemption FormCP-5

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Sample

Scope/Budget Outline

This is not to exceed project estimate to be used for budgetary purposes. True costs will be detailed and communicated to the Bureau of Building as the project progresses.

Equipment of Work Description

Expenditure Document

Not to Exceed Cost Estimate

1) Remote Lucent G3 cabinet, electronic circuit packs, and 204 digital sets

Includes equipment/installation

CP1

$501,000.00

2) Cable System-voice and data connectivity material *1,020 data category 5 cables @ $160.00/cable data cables tested @ 100 Mbs 1020 telephones cables @ $90.00/cable

Includes material/labor

CP1

ITS Service Invoice

$275,000.00

*MSDH may opt to facilitate data cable installation outside of this cost estimate.

3) Remainder of infrastructure fiber/copper redundant cabling

Includes material/labor

CP1*

$ 55,000.00

*ITS assumes this will be installed via our General RFP/RFQ process.

4) Telephone sets: 200 Panasonic sets

Includes equipment

ITS Invoice

$ 11,204.00

5) G3 programming charges

Includes telephone system/set programming

ITS Invoice

$ 22,950.00

6) Misc. equipment/material

(i.e., blue boards/66 blocks/riser cable/misc.)

ITS Invoice

$ 5,000.00

7) BellSouth Trunking:

48 OGO;s; 48 DID's; 48 DCS/Tie connections (Inbound/outbound trunking installation)

Includes material/labor

BellSouth Invoice

$ 28,000.00

Form CP-1 CP-1 Acquisition Approval Form

Total Estimated Cost Page 1

$898,154.00

Effective Date:: 10/05/1998

Dept. of Information Technology Services 301 North Lamar Street, Suite 508 Jackson, MS 39201-1495 (601) 359-1395

CP-1

Expiration Date: 04/03/1999

Approval Number ___________

Date Printed: 10/06/1998

Acquisition Method: PURCHASE/1-TIME

This is your authorization from ITS to issue a purchase order and/or make ongoing payments for the following configuration to the vendor listed at the prices itemized. Contracts, if any, have been signed by ITS and forwarded to the vendor. This procurement is contingent upon availability of funds and will not become final until vendor has received a purchase order from your agency. Keep this form with your financial records to provide an audit trail of ITS approval. Reference the CP-1 number and dates covered by the payment on each copy of your purchase order. Contact ITS for revised approval if: vendor or acquisition plan changes; there are major changes to the configuration; CP-1 has expired; or the total expended amount exceeds the CP-1 Life cycle limit. It is important to issue your purchase order number promptly upon receipt of this CP-1 because the vendor is not required to honor pricing indefinitely. The CP-1 may contain an expiration date which the vendor will honorpricing, in order to allow sufficient time to complete paperwork.

FIN. & ADMIN. - BUREAU OF BUILDING ATTN: MR. BURTON SPENCER 501 NORTH WEST STREET, SUITE 1401B JACKSON MS 39201

HANDMAIL

Location/Use information: EMCC

GC# 204-033

PLACE ORDER TO:

UPCHURCH TELECOM AND DATA INC

PO BOX 301

GREENWOOD MS 38935-0301

MAKE PAYMENTS TO:

UPCHURCH TELECOM AND DATA INC

PO BOX 301

GREENWOOD MS 39835-0301

FUND NUMBER(S) 392R

SAAS AGCY CODE

MAX ANNUAL CPl LIFEYCLE

% INCREASE LIMIT

0.00 % 12449.66

1 PAYMENT

RFP NO(S)

SOLE SOURCE/RFP NOT

RQD

REV

N

DIVISION DP

SAAS VENDOR VOOO1141090

PRNO

DAR-30341-3

ATHY D

DATE ISSUED 10/06/1998

DESCRIPTION OF USE:

INCREASE CAPACITY TO THE MAYHEW CAMPUS PBX TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER.

COMMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

THIS EQUIPMENT ADD IS BEING PERFORMED BY VENDOR THAT CURRENTLY HAS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT.

QTY

PRODUCTS

EACH RETAIL

EACH NET

MIN EXTENDED NET CODES:

CODE

SAAS COMMODITY

1

NEC 1400 CAPACITY INCREASE

ONETIME

12,326.40

12,326.40

162

72557000000

12,326.40

...................................................End of CP-1............................................................................................................................

APPROVED ITS

DATE: 10/06/1998

DISTRIBUTION TO:

FILE: DAR30341

DFA/FCD

Need PPRB Notice of Award approval to ITS

Need ITS Notice to Proceed

12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-400.10

Adopted 11/25/2016
Amended 3/15/2021