Statement_of_Work.docx

Statement of Work Replace Existing EST-2 Network Fire Alarm System Located at Hollings Marine Labs 331 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412 General The Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) is a government owned laboratory, located at 331 Fort Johnson Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, and is seeking the services of a company for the replacement of the Existing EST-2 Network Fire Alarm System located at the Hollings Marine Laboratory.

Objective The objective is for Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) A thru F- Sections and its associated wings which are the Nuclear Magnetic Resonator wing (N) and H-Wing (H) to obtain fixed price contract replacement of our EST-2 Network fire alarm control system. The HML Fire alarm System monitors many environmental changes associated with the presence of a fire and can be automatically or manually activated. The Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), Nuclear Magnetic Resonator (NMR), and H-Wing facility system configuration includes the fire alarm control panel, and when activated it will notify and off site monitoring company who will determine if the fire department or the local building engineering department is notified. Additionally it is integrated with our Elevator’s, wet pipe sprinkler systems, deluge/pre-action sprinkler systems, standpipe/hose system, and private fire service mains system which must function in accordance the NFPA #25 Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance which is in Compliance with the International Fire Code. The contract is intended to provide a replacement compatible system to our existing EST-Network fire alarm control system along with the capability to be monitored by outside vendor and in-house maintenance personnel located at the Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) and associated wings, 331 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston SC, 29412. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, administrative support, materials, tools, parts, supplies, equipment, and transportation necessary to effectively and efficiently fulfill all the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW).

Qualifications The contractor must show competency and experience in the replacement of a fully operational and compatible fire alarm control systems that operate in medium industrial, commercial, institutional, medical and/or academic facilities.

Certifications The Contractor shall provide proof that personnel performing work under this contract have valid state or local license or certification for Fire Alarm Systems covered under this contract. Persons performing installation, testing and certification shall have participated in a Certification Program within the last 12 months and be certified through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and meet all Federal, State and local codes.

The selected contractor will perform the elements of this statement of work with factory trained, skilled, professional technicians, which are familiar with installation, inspection, testing and certification procedures.

Installation, Inspection, Testing and calibration The contractor will provide the HML with the expert installation, inspection, testing and certification services for replacement of the existing EST-Network Fire Alarm Control System, which must integrate with our Wet Sprinkler System, Back flow System, Pre-Action System, Fire Pump System, FM 200, Duct Detectors and Vesda System. The contractor will provide a single Simplex 4100ES FACP or equivalent with NAC Booster Panels or equivalent and new initiating devices (Pulls, Smokes, Heats, Duct Detectors, and Monitor Modules) as well as notification devices ( horn strobes and strobe only). The Contractor will reuse all existing cabling and field back boxes. And integrate with existing Energy Management System (Meta System).

The Contractor will coordinate the swap out of the existing system, and install the new FACP’s and keep the existing system up and operational. The Contractor will select an initiating addressable loop and convert to a Simplex or equivalent with field device replacement and interconnect to the EST’s for activation of notification devices. Once all initiation devices are replaced, then the contractor will begin replacing notification devices a circuit at a time. The service required would be characterized by performance of consistently reliable installation, inspections and testing procedures.

The Contractor will be required to provide a set of shop drawings for permitting a set of asbuilts at the completion of the project.

The Contractor will provide all equipment, shipping, Installation Labor, Professional Services (Design/CAD) for shops. , Project Management, Technical Labor for programming, Certification and end user training. Additionally a One (1) year warranty and permits will be provided.

Contractor employees shall at all times, immediately upon arriving to the job site; check-in with the Building Receptionist at the front desk and immediately prior to their departure from the job site shall check-out with the Receptionist at the front desk.

Each technician will be trained in the following:

1. Lockout – tag out

2. Electrical safety – high voltage

3. Hazardous communications

4. Personal protective equipment

5. Fall protection

Installation, Testing and Calibration The contractor shall provide labor and material to perform the installation, testing and calibration, which are listed below on the entire fire alarm systems. The Vendor/contractor shall furnish all labor, material, electrical devices, travel expense, tools, test equipment, machinery and equipment necessary to complete performance of all aspects of work described in this Statement of Work.

· Replacement of EST-2 Net Work Fire alarm control system two FACP panels,

· Installation, Programming, Operational testing and replacement of all Fire Alarm control panels,

· Replacement of Life Safety Remote annunciator

· Replacement of Dialer and installation of Silent Knight 5104B Dialer or its equivalent.

· Inspection, and integration of the new Fire Alarm Control system to existing equipment.

Safety

· The Contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site wear the safety Devices/apparel described below when working on the Fire Alarm Systems.

1. Approved back support and protective devices

2. Eye protection in compliance with ANSIZ87.1. -1968.

3. Approved hearing protection

4. Approved hand protection

5. Other safety devices/apparel when conditions warrant

· The Clients Safety Officer reserves the right to inspect all areas for safety violations at its discretion, direct the Contractor to make immediate improvement of necessary conditions and/or procedures, and/or stop the work if other hazards are deemed to exist.

· In the event that the Client Safety Officer should elect to stop work because of any type of existing safety hazards after the Contractor has been notified and provided ample time to correct, the Contractor shall bear all costs for eliminating the hazard(s) and shall not be granted compensation for the work stoppage. The Contractor shall pay all additional expenses.

· The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to persons, properties, equipment and vehicles.

· The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Client, be responsible for obtaining and renewing all necessary licenses and permits. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s negligence and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work.

· The Contractor shall comply with all applicable revisions, additions, changes and/or upgrades to any Federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations which are in effect on the date of contract and which affect the performance of the work.

· The Contractor will provide all ladders and lifts if required to reach high bay areas.

Work Schedules/Shifts The Contractor shall accomplish all work for the HML during the hours of 0700 and 1600 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. This allows the flexibility for the contractor to schedule 8 hours of work during a time when HML staff will be at the facility.

Guarantee of Work Contractor shall guarantee all work and agree to remedy, at its own expense, any defects caused by poor workmanship or materials.

Conformance with Environmental Management Systems The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility environmental management system (EMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility EMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

1. Register at front desk and receive a temporary pass for one day (if needed a door pass card will be provided)

2. The front desk personnel will have you read a brief statement concerning the EMS, the Facility Engineer or designated maintenance staff member will convey to the contractor any other items that need to be done to protect HML and the environment issues we have.

Schedule of Deliverables

331 Ft Johnson Road Charleston, SC 29412