Amendment 02-47PH0521R0008 Solicitation Tom Stagg Federal Courthouse Fire Alarm Replacement.pdf

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This is a solicitation notice for a fire alarm replacement project at a federal courthouse. The General Services Administration is seeking proposals for a complete replacement of the existing fire alarm system at the Tom Stagg Federal Courthouse in Shreveport, Louisiana. The scope of work involves replacing the current system with a new emergency voice alarm communication system in compliance with NFPA 72 and P-100 standards. A pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2021 and an in-person site visit is scheduled for May 24th. The solicitation closing date is June 30, 2021. This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside with an estimated construction cost between $1-5 million. Interested firms must register in the System for Award Management and have completed online representations and certifications. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to the points of contact provided by the specified due date of May 28, 2021.

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Greater Southwest Region

May 26, 2021

Scope of Work Amended

1. Project Title: Tom Stagg Federal Courthouse Shreveport Fire Alarm Replacement; ePM 59207

2. Project Location: LA0098ZZ

Tom Stagg Federal Courthouse 300 FanninSt

Shreveport, LA 71101 All Floors

3. Building Location Hours: Every attempt must be made to ensure normal building operations are not interrupted. Operating hours for this facility are from 6 am to 5:30 pm. Notify GSA Project Manager and Building Manager and the Building Lessor Management Team of any work that may cause disruption during the day. The majority of the work such as conduit installation, wiring running and any work within occupied tenant spaces shall be accomplished during Other Than Normal Busines Hours. All other work not within occupied tenant space may be accomplished during normal business hours if and only if operations are not interrupted or disturbed. Work during normal business hours must be requested prior to commencement.

4. Purpose: The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 7, requests a complete replacement of existing fire alarm system at the Tom Stagg Shreveport Federal Courthouse located at 300 Fannin St, Shreveport, LA. The new "intelligent," FA voice evacuation and communication system shall fully comply with NFPA 72 and PBS P-100 in all areas of intelligibility, audibility, and ADA compliance and in accordance with attached Fire Alarm design pkg which includes Narrative, Drawings and Specifications.

5. Points of Contact:

5.1 Contracting Officer: Roderick Blouin

Roderick.blouin@gsa.gov

713-875-0632

5.2 Contract Specialist: Ivette Figueroa

Ivette.figueroa@gsa.gov

5.3 Project Manager: Montrell Harris

1919 Smith St, Suite 1600 Houston, TX Montrell.harris@gsa.gov

713-476-8788

5.4 Property Manager: Richard Carlson

Shreveport, LA 903-590-1310

5.5 Fire Protection Engineer: John Mancuso

224 S. Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74103

817-978-0053

5.6 Other: R7 Security Clearance Coordinators

r7clearance@gsa.gov

6. Notice to Proceed:

6.1 The Contracting Officer is the ONLY individual from the Government that can give the contractor a notice to proceed.

6.2 Before any of the work within the scope of the contract is started, the Contractor shall confer with the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) and agree on a sequence of procedure; means of access to premises and building; delivery of material and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications;

and the location partitions, eating spaces for Contractor’s employees and the like.

6.3 After a Notice to Proceed is given the Contractor has 15 calendar days to provide schedule.

7. Period of Performance: The total period of performance for this task order is 425 days), which includes 60 calendar days for required security clearances, pre-work submittals, and material ordering.

7.1 Contractor must initiate fitness determination process (security clearance) within 10 days of

Zone B HSPD-12 instructional email.

7.2 Material submittals must be submitted NLT: 30 days after award.

7.3 Material must be on site by: N/A

7.4 Required start date: Receipt of NTP

7.5 Required substantial completion date: 425 after NTP

8. Description of Work: Specific project requirements are detailed in the attached design package.

No statements made herein are intended to conflict or supersede the requirements detailed in the design package Specifications, Drawings and Narrative. Please reference attached project Design package: Design Narrative, Drawings and Specifications.

8.1 Division 1 General Requirements

8.1.1 Work Sequence - work sequence should follow approved construction project schedule:

8.1.2 Construction Daily Logs/Reports and Daily Toolbox meetings MUST be completed and conducted everyday work is being performed. The Daily log must be submitted to the PM/COR daily. (Attachment 3)

8.1.3 The Contractor shall develop a detailed plan and schedule (P&S) for performing all work associated with this contract.

8.1.3.1 The P&S shall be presented in Gantt chart form using Microsoft Project scheduling software.

8.1.3.2 P&S shall include:

8.1.3.2.1 A Gantt chart showing the construction time and the relationships, i.e.

task dependencies, between the individual activities. The activities shall be logically linked using the critical path method (CPM).

8.1.3.2.2 Individual bars shall be used to represent each activity such as mobilization, submittals, materials and equipment procurement and demobilization.

8.1.3.2.2.1 Each activity and activity description shall be in sufficient detail and logical sequence as to ensure coordination between GSA and the Customer.

8.1.3.2.2.2 Each activity shall identify the start date, finish date, duration, remaining duration, and total float in work-days.

8.1.3.2.2.3 As a minimum, each item in the cost breakdown shall be represented as an individual bar on the Gantt chart.

8.1.3.2.2.4 Failure to include an element of work on the P&S shall not excuse the Contractor from completing all work required by this contract.

8.1.4 Daily clean up - All work-space, staging areas, areas used for moving materials, trash, tools, etc. are to be kept clean at all times. All trash from the day’s work is to be removed and work site clean and orderly.

8.1.5 Protection - Contractor is responsible for protection of existing finishes, utilities, etc.

in the facility, and must maintain a separation of work area from adjacent spaces.

Site is to be secured at end of day. Contactor shall be responsible for the security of the work site.

8.1.6 Agency security/access requirements –

8.1.6.1 The Contractor shall comply with GSA administrative, physical, and technical security controls to ensure that all Government’s security requirements are met.

In addition, all Contractor personnel shall adhere to the GSA PBS’s rules and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for addressing any issues or concerns raised by PBS within a one week turn around.

8.1.6.2 Work on this contract may require personnel to have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

8.1.6.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for properly protecting all information used, gathered, or developed as a result of work under the contract. When no longer required, this information, data, and/or equipment shall be returned to Government control, destroyed, or held until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government will be hand carried or mailed to the COR using certified mail.

The Contractor shall destroy unneeded items by burning, shredding, or any other method that precludes the reconstruction of the material.

8.1.6.4 Contractor Suitability Requirements

8.1.6.4.1 Minimum Requirements:

8.1.6.4.1.1 In accord with OMB M-05-24, company must have any employees working in excess of six months within a facility cleared under HSPD-12 standards (adjudication to be confirmed) and be in possession or in the process of receiving a PIV (GAC) compliant credential.

8.1.6.4.1.2 Company must provide PIV-I credentials for any employees that work within any specific facility for less than six months. These individuals must have an adjudicated and valid NACI as sponsored by GSA.

8.1.6.5 Non-Disclosure Agreements: If determined to be required by the CO, Contractor, and their personnel shall be required to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

8.1.6.6 Organizational Conflicts of Interest: FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, applies. If the CO determines that an offeror may have a potential organizational conflict of interest, then the Contractor shall be required to submit a mitigation plan and, if awarded, comply with any procedures put in place to avoid or mitigate conflicts.

8.1.7 Hazardous material: Asbestos and Lead Paint – There are areas in the building that contain both asbestos and Lead paint. Coordination between the COR, Property Manager and General Contractor is required in order to address any hazardous material that may be encountered during the installation of the devices.

The contractor’s design submittal shall be provided to the GSA Environmental Protection group. If the contractor’s design includes disturbance of any hazardous material, GSA Environmental will perform official survey and abate any hazardous material that may be affected by the installation of the new Fire Alarm system.

8.2 Division 2: Existing Conditions

8.2.1 Please reference attached Design Documents: Design Drawings, Narrative and

Specifications

8.3 Division 3: Concrete

8.4 Division 4: Masonry

8.5 Division 5: Metals

8.6 Division 6: Wood, Plastics, and Composites

8.7 Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection

8.8 Division 8: Openings

8.9 Division 9: Finishes

8.9.1 Please reference attached Design Documents: Design Drawings, Narrative and Specifications

8.10 Division 10: Specialties

8.11 Division 11: Equipment

8.12 Division 12: Furnishings

8.13 Division 13: Special Construction

8.14 Division 14: Conveying Equipment

8.15 Division 21: Fire Suppression

8.15.1 **As Amended** Replace all sprinkler heads (Sprinkler heads only, no piping) in the parking garage (Not to exceed 600 heads). These sprinkler heads are suspected are beginning to corrode due to high humidity. Replace old heads with new, standard response upright sprinkler heads. Every effort MUST be made to protect vehicles that may be in the vicinity. Coordinate with building property management personnel in advance to ensure the minimum number of or no cars are in the garage during this activity. Any repairs caused by damage due to the overhead sprinkler work will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor

8.15.2 **As Amended** Replace any observed damaged (painted, bent, corroded, loaded, etc.) sprinkler heads throughout the building. In addition, identify and adjust any observed sprinkler head drops and/or escutcheons throughout the building that are not aligned with ceiling, i.e., heads and/or escutcheons that are higher or lower than the ceiling. Damaged heads and adjustments should not exceed a total of 50 heads throughout the building.

8.16 Division 22: Plumbing

8.17 Division 23: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

8.18 Division 25: Integrated Automation

8.19 Division 26: Electrical

8.19.1 Please reference attached Design Documents: Design Drawings, Narrative and Specifications k

8.20 Division 27: Communications

8.21 Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security

8.21.1 Fire Protection: No statements made herein are intended to conflict or supersede the requirements detailed in the design package Specifications, Drawings and Narrative. Please reference attached Design Documents:

Design Drawings, Narrative and Specifications.

8.21.2 Please Note, reference the attached Specifications, Section 28 31 11 Part 2, para 2.1A: 2.1 Manufacturers: All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer’s current model. Provide products indicated by one of the following manufacturers or approved equal:

8.21.2.1 Siemens Building Technologies, Fire Finder XLSV

8.21.2.1.1 PAD-4 Remote Power Supply or approved equal.

8.21.2.2 EST; EST3X Voice EVAC

8.21.2.2.1 BPS6A Remote Power Supply or approved equal.

8.21.2.3 Notifier; NFS3030 with DAA-2 amplifiers.

8.21.2.3.1 FCPS-24S6 Remote Power Supply or approved equal.

8.21.3 The system SHALL be designed, laid out and stamped by Qualified FPE with a PE registration in Fire Protection or designed and laid out by a fire alarm NICET Level IV Technician, pending approval of the GSA FPE. Installation shall be accomplished by a certified distributor of the product submitted and shall have on staff a full time (NICET) Level IV Fire Alarm Systems Designer. The services of a NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems Technician currently certified on the system to be installed by the fire alarm control equipment manufacturer shall be provided to supervise installation, adjustments, and tests of the fire alarm system.

8.21.4 The new, intelligent, addressable and emergency voice/alarm communication Fire Alarm system will be provided with separate auxiliary power supply panels as necessary to facilitate NFPA 72 requirements. The Fire Alarm system SHALL have the capability to make all-call announcements as well as selective floor announcements and be equipped with one, possibly two, remote annunciators.

8.21.5 The new system SHALL consist of manual pull stations, smoke detectors for elevator recall service, speakers, strobes and or speaker/strobes throughout, sprinkler system monitoring devices, and duct-type smoke detection for air-handling units (where applicable).

8.21.6 The new Fire Alarm system SHALL interface with other building systems such as elevator recall and shunt trip, if sprinklers are provided in the elevator equipment room, HVAC unit shut down, and any controlled egress door release, etc, where necessary. The new panel and all auxiliary power supply panels SHALL include sufficient battery standby power (150% above calculated value). A new digital alarm communicator SHALL be provided for monitoring purposes in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements. The fire alarm system shall be self-contained, standalone system able to function independently of other building systems. If possible, the fire alarm control panel shall be installed in a Fire Command Center (a room separated from the remainder of the building by a 1-hr fire rated barrier).

8.21.7 Wiring SHALL be class A. (A minimum of 2-vertical SLC risers connected together such that a full Class A, Style 7 loop is provided continuous from the Fire Alarm Control Panel to the roof and back to the Fire Alarm Control.)

8.21.8 All fire alarm wiring shall be solid copper and installed in conduit. Minimum size conduit is ¾ inch. Stranded wire will not be permitted.

8.21.9 Conduit shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT).

8.21.10 Speakers and speaker strobes shall typically be ceiling mounted. Ceiling mounted devices shall be supported from the grid as stated in the NEC and not from the ceiling tile itself.

8.21.11 All smoke detectors shall be installed a minimum of 3-feet from air supply or return diffusers

8.21.12 All conduit shall be supported per NEC.

8.21.13 Quantity, size, location and layout of notification power panels and amplifiers will be based on manufacturer’s recommendation, field conditions and actual amperage /wattage requirements of each floor. Each floor will have a dedicated SLC, Audio, and Visual circuits. This will allow for future zoning changes, ensure a high level of survivability and ease of maintenance.

8.21.14 Install an AC Disconnect Switch at or near each panel for ease of testing DC power. This institutional style switch shall be red and labeled “AC Disconnect Switch”.

8.21.15 One amplifier shall be supplied per bank of amplifiers for backup purposes.

8.21.16 Separation of voltages shall be maintained at all times.

8.21.17 All relays shall be located within 3-feet of what it is controlling.

8.21.18 Any additional notification appliances needed/required for NFPA 72 compliant coverage SHALL be provided and installed as part of this design project.

8.21.19 **As Amended** To ensure full, adequate fireman’s radio coverage throughout the building, provide a current code compliant Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) system along with all associated wiring. All wiring shall be in conduit. Conduit shall not be visible unless there are no reasonable alternative. All penetrations and exposed conduit must be verified, and approval confirmed. Reference Addendum 1 for BDA Specifications.

8.21.20 **Amended** NOTE: GSA requires gutters of minimum size of Six (6) inches.

8.21.21 The GSA Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) is the Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ). Any Code deviations SHALL require the written approval from the

GSA FPE.

8.22 Division 31: Earthwork

8.23 Division 32: Exterior Improvements

8.24 Division 33: Utilities

9. Options: N/A

10. Liquidated Damages: $680.00/per day

11. Sustainability:

11.1 Green Purchasing: See attachment 1: green purchasing requirements

11.2 Waste Diversion: Fourteen days from Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the

COR an updated Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management Plan attachment 2: Waste Diversion Plan, to include (not limited to):

a) List of materials Contractor will reuse

b) List of materials the Contractor will donate and name and address of donation recipient.

c) List of materials the Contractor will recycle and the name and address of the recycler. If Contractor receives recycling revenue, Contractor shall keep revenue and provide receipt for GSA for reference.

d) Name and location of solid waste landfill for non-diverted material.

12. Other Requirements:

12.1 Purchase of Equipment

12.2 Building Specific Requirements: Determined by Building Property Manager

12.2.1 Parking

12.2.2 Building Specific Access Requirements

12.2.3 After-Hours Coordination

12.2.4 Loading Dock Use (During Duty & After-Hours)

12.2.5 Common Area Cleaning

12.2.6 Utility Outages

12.2.7 Hot Work Permits

12.2.8 Key Control

13. Submittals:

13.1 Critical Path Method Schedule to be submitted NLT 15 calendars after Notice of Award

13.2 Green Purchasing items: See Attachment 1

13.3 Waste Management/Diversion Submittal: Attachment 2

13.4 Daily Construction Log/Report to be provided Daily

13.5 Product Brochure information

13.6 Finish Schedule: N/A

13.7 Shop Drawings: To be submitted in accordance with the attached Design Documents:

Design Drawings, Narrative and Specifications

13.8 Safety Plan: Please reference attached Design Documents: Design Drawings, Narrative and Specifications

14. Attachments:

14.1 Attachment 1: Green Purchasing

14.2 Attachment 2: Waster Management/Diversion Plan

14.3 Attachment 3: Construction Daily Log/Report & Covid-19 Health Screening Report

14.4 Please reference attached Design Documents: Design Drawings, Narrative and

Specifications

14.5 *Addendum 1: Specifications for Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement System

– Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) System

15. Closeout Plan:

15.1 Final Punch list complete

15.2 Customer Acceptance

15.3 Dimensioned Redline Drawing

15.4 Close Out Documents (O&M Manuals, Warranty, Certified payrolls and Release of Claims, Waste Diversion documentation)

15.5 Final Invoice

END OF SOW

Attachment 1: Green Purchasing

Sustainability:

● Green Purchasing:

o The contractor shall refer to the “Green Procurement Compilation” for all products being installed in federal facilities. The Green Procurement Compilation can be found at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement. The standards found in this compilation shall guide all product purchasing decisions as they relate to federal facilities.

o The use of the following standards (“Key Sustainable Product” or “KSP” standards) is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. See https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products for more details.

▪ Nylon Carpet: NSF-140 Platinum or Cradle to Cradle Bronze.

▪ Resilient Flooring (e.g. vinyl and linoleum): NSF-332 (any level) or Cradle to

Cradle (any level)

▪ Interior Latex Paint: Master Painters Institute (MPI) Extreme Green or Green

Seal 11.

▪ Acoustical Ceiling Tiles: > 15% post-consumer recycled content.

▪ Water-Consuming Equipment: WaterSense Certified.

A. For each KSP listed, the Contractor shall submit proof of compliance to the CO or his designee prior to the installation of the product or material. The CO’s designee shall verify compliance.

B. If the KSP materials listed above are 1) not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time; 2) fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet reasonable performance standards of GSA; or 3) are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall select products and materials, to the extent possible, which are the safest and most environmentally friendly. Exemptions must be submitted in writing and can only be approved by the CO.

ATTACHMENT 3: CONSTRUCTION DAILY REPORT/LOG

Construction Daily Log Date:

Contract Number: Title & Location: Report Number:

Contractor: Superintendent:

AM Weather: PM

Weather:

Max Temp (F): Min Temp (F):

Work Performed Today

Schedule Activity #

Work Location & Description Employer Number Trade Hrs

Job Safety

Was Job Safety/Toolbox Mtg held this Date? (If yes attach copy of the mtg minutes)

Yes No

Total Work Hrs on Job site, this date, include con’t sheets

Were there any lost time accidents this date?

Yes No

Was Crane/Manlift/Trenching/Scaffold/HV ELEC/High Work/Hazmat Work Done? Yes

No

Cum total of work hrs from previous report

Superintendent on site:

Yes No

Was Hazardous Material/Waste Released into the environment? (If yes attach description of incident and proposed action)

Yes No

QC Manager on site:

Yes No

Safety Manager on site:

Yes No

Schedule Activity #

List Safety Actions Taken Today/Safety Inspections Conducted

Safety Req’ts have been met

Yes No

Equipment/material received today to be incorporated in job (indicate schedule activity number) Schedule Activity #

Submittal

Description of Equipment/Material Received

Construction and plant equipment on job site today. Indicate hours used and schedule activity number.

Schedule Activity #

Owner Description of construction equipment used today (include make and model)

Schedule Activity #

Remarks/Other Information

Signature (Contractor/Superintendent & Company Name): Date:

COVID-19 DAILY HEALTH SCREENING REPORT

NAME TIME AREA WORKING TEMP Yes, to any

COVID-19

Questions

Addendum 1

EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

(BDA SYSTEM)

1.1 EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (BDA SYSTEM)

A. General

1. Provide an in-building radio signal amplification system to provide complete coverage in the building for the local public safety agencies as required by the GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

System users shall receive and transmit radio signals from their portable radio units within the building. This shall be accomplished utilizing the following components:

a. Bi Directional Amplifiers (Signal Boosters)

b. Coaxial Cable

c. Antennas

d. Cable taps

e. Connectors

f. Power dividers

g. Other components and interconnecting circuitry as required

2. The system shall comply with the requirements of UL2524 In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio

Communication Enhancement Systems, NFPA 72 2019 Edition, NFPA 1221 2016 Edition and IFC 2018, as referenced.

3. The entire system shall meet the requirements of the local Fire Department, the local Building Department and all other agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

4. The in-building emergency radio communication enhancement system shall use a UL2524 Listed, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC 2018 compliant signal booster or approved equal.

B. Design requirements

1. In-building emergency radio communication enhancement systems for emergency responders are an integral component of the life safety equipment of a building or structure. The primary function is to provide reliable emergency responder communications at the required signal strength within the specified areas.

2. Critical Areas such as emergency command center, fire pump room, exit stairs, exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations and similar critical areas shall be provided with 100% floor area radio coverage.

3. General building areas shall be provided with 95% radio coverage, or as specified by AHJ.

4. The In-building emergency radio communication enhancement systems must provide the following signal strengths:

a. Downlink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm throughout the coverage area.

b. Uplink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm received at the AHJ Radio System.

c. OR As otherwise required by the AHJ

5. The system shall be complete with all components and wiring required for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, and for its operations described hereinafter.

6. An approved manufacturer or a qualified and approved vendor shall supply, test and determine locations of components which are required for proper operation as well as to supply, install, test and certify the performance of the complete system. Vendor qualifications must be acceptable to the AHJ.

7. Design may include iBwave software-simulated radio propagation modeling with heat maps showing predicted signal coverage levels within the building. The iBWave design shall be done by iBWave certified personnel.

8. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of an FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License. All testing personnel shall be certified and authorized by the signal booster manufacturer in the installation and operation of their equipment. Personnel qualifications must be acceptable to the AHJ.

9. The system design shall be based on the Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public Safety Signal Boosters UL2524, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC and FCC certified to establish standards of quality for materials and performance. The naming of a specific manufacturer or a catalog number does not waiver any requirement or performance of individual components described in the specifications.

10. Assembly and installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Radio Communication

Enhancement System shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code.

11. Survivability from attack by fire shall meet requirements of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC or as required by the local jurisdiction.

12. The system must comply with all applicable sections of the FCC rules. Signal booster shall have

FCC certification prior to installation.

13. Antenna isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas (D.A.S.)

to a minimum of 20dB under all operating conditions

C. Technical Specifications and Performance Requirements

1. The system specified shall be based upon Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public Safety

UL2524 Listed and NFPA72, NFPA 1221, IFC compliant signal boosters

2. The signal booster shall be a Class B Public Safety type as designated by the FCC or as required by the AHJ.

3. The secondary power supplies, battery chargers and system monitoring shall be fully compliant with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC. The signal booster shall have both the primary and the secondary power supplies within a waterproof, type-4 approved enclosure.

4. All signal boosters and other active system components must have FCC certification prior to installation. The equipment FCC ID must be shown on the product datasheets and technical submittals. The ID must also be displayed on the product as required by the FCC.

5. The signal booster shall be pre-set by the equipment manufacturer for the frequencies specified by the AHJ. Field tuning of RF filters and duplexers is not allowed.

6. UHF and VHF signal boosters shall be band selective type with a maximum 3dB channel bandwidth of 200KHz (Fc +/- 100KHz) per band. Non-selective wide-band signal boosters shall not be accepted, unless required to cover multiple channels within the same band.

7. Signal Boosters shall have oscillation suppression circuitry to protect the public safety radio system in case of system malfunction or other causes. The oscillation suppression circuit shall not disable the system operation. Systems that automatically disable the signal booster upon oscillation detection shall not be allowed.

8. Signal Boosters shall have uplink noise suppression function to eliminate uplink noise while in standby (i.e. no radio transmission from within a building). Systems that produce any measurable level of uplink noise while in standby shall not be allowed.

9. Signal Booster gain shall be rated at minimum of 80dB and the gain shall be adjustable in a minimum of 30dB range. System gain shall be set and documented at the time of the final system test.

10. Maximum Propagation delay of the signal booster system shall be the lesser of 14μs

(microseconds) or as specified by AHJ.

11. The signal booster system shall include built-in automatic supervision of malfunctions of the signal booster and battery system as per NFPA 1221 NFPA 72 and IFC. Non-OEM equipment add-ons and modifications to comply with this specification shall not be allowed.

12. A dedicated supervised monitoring panel shall be provided within the emergency command center next to the fire alarm panel / annunciator or other location as designated by AHJ to annunciate the status of all signal booster locations. The monitoring panel shall provide visual and labeled indication of the following for each signal booster:

a. Normal AC power

b. Signal booster trouble

c. Antenna Failure

d. Loss of normal AC power

e. Failure of battery charger

f. Low battery capacity

13. The vendor shall verify the system monitoring requirements and the required annunciator location with the AHJ prior to system installation. System monitoring shall be fully compliant with the AHJ requirements.

14. Non-OEM External filters, duplexers, power supplies or other non-OEM additions or modifications of the original equipment shall not be allowed.

15. All signal booster components shall be contained in a type-4 approved and UL 50e listed watertight enclosure. All enclosures shall be painted red with external labeling as required by the AHJ.

D. Installation Requirements

1. Installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code NFPA-70, NFPA-72, NFPA 1221, IFC and / or as required by the local AHJ.

2. At least 2 independent and reliable power supplies shall be provided as specified in NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC.

3. The primary power source shall be supplied from a dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit and comply with NFPA-70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 and NFPA 1221 2016 edition.

The signal booster shall be equipped with a secondary source of power. The secondary source of power shall be a battery system with a dedicated battery charger powered by a separate, dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit. The secondary power supply shall power on automatically when the primary power source is lost. The secondary source of power shall be capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage enhancement system for a period of at least 24 hours. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power input. Battery charger and all other electronic components must be fully enclosed in a waterproof Type-4 approved enclosure. Batteries shall be enclosed in a separate, vented Type-3R or Type-4 approved enclosure. External UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supplies) are not acceptable.

4. RF Coaxial Cable shall be a listed, CMP plenum. The cable classification shall be clearly marked on the outer surface of the cable regular intervals.

E. Acceptance and Test Procedures

1. Acceptance testing of an in-building radio system is required upon completion of installation.

2. The coverage testing shall be done in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC and as required by the local AHJ

3. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC General Radio Operator License.

4. All test records along with system diagrams, iBWave design, equipment specifications, user manuals, RF link budget calculations, battery backup calculation and other design data shall be submitted upon completion of the project, and as required by the AHJ.

Shreveport SOW Amended Tom Stagg Crthse FA Replace Rev 3.pdf
1.1 EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (BDA SYSTEM)
A. General
1. Provide an in-building radio signal amplification system to provide complete coverage in the building for the local public safety agencies as required by the GSA Fire Protection Engineer. System users shall receive and transmit radio signals from t...
a. Bi Directional Amplifiers (Signal Boosters)
b. Coaxial Cable
c. Antennas
d. Cable taps
e. Connectors
f. Power dividers
g. Other components and interconnecting circuitry as required
2. The system shall comply with the requirements of UL2524 In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems, NFPA 72 2019 Edition, NFPA 1221 2016 Edition and IFC 2018, as referenced.
3. The entire system shall meet the requirements of the local Fire Department, the local Building Department and all other agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
4. The in-building emergency radio communication enhancement system shall use a UL2524 Listed, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC 2018 compliant signal booster or approved equal.
B. Design requirements
1. In-building emergency radio communication enhancement systems for emergency responders are an integral component of the life safety equipment of a building or structure. The primary function is to provide reliable emergency responder communications...
2. Critical Areas such as emergency command center, fire pump room, exit stairs, exit passageways, elevator lobbies, standpipe cabinets, sprinkler sectional valve locations and similar critical areas shall be provided with 100% floor area radio coverage.
3. General building areas shall be provided with 95% radio coverage, or as specified by AHJ.
4. The In-building emergency radio communication enhancement systems must provide the following signal strengths:
a. Downlink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm throughout the coverage area.
b. Uplink - Minimum signal strength of -95 dBm received at the AHJ Radio System.
c. OR As otherwise required by the AHJ
5. The system shall be complete with all components and wiring required for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, and for its operations described hereinafter.
6. An approved manufacturer or a qualified and approved vendor shall supply, test and determine locations of components which are required for proper operation as well as to supply, install, test and certify the performance of the complete system. Ven...
7. Design may include iBwave software-simulated radio propagation modeling with heat maps showing predicted signal coverage levels within the building. The iBWave design shall be done by iBWave certified personnel.
8. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of an FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License. All testing personnel shall be certified and authorized by the signal booster manufacturer in the installation and o...
9. The system design shall be based on the Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public Safety Signal Boosters UL2524, NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC and FCC certified to establish standards of quality for materials and performance. The naming of a spec...
10. Assembly and installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Radio Communication Enhancement System shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code.
11. Survivability from attack by fire shall meet requirements of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC or as required by the local jurisdiction.
12. The system must comply with all applicable sections of the FCC rules. Signal booster shall have FCC certification prior to installation.
13. Antenna isolation shall be maintained between the donor antenna and all inside antennas (D.A.S.) to a minimum of 20dB under all operating conditions
C. Technical Specifications and Performance Requirements
1. The system specified shall be based upon Radio Solutions, Inc (Norwell, MA) line of Public Safety UL2524 Listed and NFPA72, NFPA 1221, IFC compliant signal boosters
2. The signal booster shall be a Class B Public Safety type as designated by the FCC or as required by the AHJ.
3. The secondary power supplies, battery chargers and system monitoring shall be fully compliant with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC. The signal booster shall have both the primary and the secondary power supplies within a waterproof, type-4 approved encl...
4. All signal boosters and other active system components must have FCC certification prior to installation. The equipment FCC ID must be shown on the product datasheets and technical submittals. The ID must also be displayed on the product as require...
5. The signal booster shall be pre-set by the equipment manufacturer for the frequencies specified by the AHJ. Field tuning of RF filters and duplexers is not allowed.
6. UHF and VHF signal boosters shall be band selective type with a maximum 3dB channel bandwidth of 200KHz (Fc +/- 100KHz) per band. Non-selective wide-band signal boosters shall not be accepted, unless required to cover multiple channels within the s...
7. Signal Boosters shall have oscillation suppression circuitry to protect the public safety radio system in case of system malfunction or other causes. The oscillation suppression circuit shall not disable the system operation. Systems that automatic...
8. Signal Boosters shall have uplink noise suppression function to eliminate uplink noise while in standby (i.e. no radio transmission from within a building). Systems that produce any measurable level of uplink noise while in standby shall not be all...
9. Signal Booster gain shall be rated at minimum of 80dB and the gain shall be adjustable in a minimum of 30dB range. System gain shall be set and documented at the time of the final system test.
10. Maximum Propagation delay of the signal booster system shall be the lesser of 14μs (microseconds) or as specified by AHJ.
11. The signal booster system shall include built-in automatic supervision of malfunctions of the signal booster and battery system as per NFPA 1221 NFPA 72 and IFC. Non-OEM equipment add-ons and modifications to comply with this specification shall n...
12. A dedicated supervised monitoring panel shall be provided within the emergency command center next to the fire alarm panel / annunciator or other location as designated by AHJ to annunciate the status of all signal booster locations. The monitori...
a. Normal AC power
b. Signal booster trouble
c. Antenna Failure
d. Loss of normal AC power
e. Failure of battery charger
f. Low battery capacity
13. The vendor shall verify the system monitoring requirements and the required annunciator location with the AHJ prior to system installation. System monitoring shall be fully compliant with the AHJ requirements.
14. Non-OEM External filters, duplexers, power supplies or other non-OEM additions or modifications of the original equipment shall not be allowed.
15. All signal booster components shall be contained in a type-4 approved and UL 50e listed watertight enclosure. All enclosures shall be painted red with external labeling as required by the AHJ.
D. Installation Requirements
1. Installation of all components of the Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System shall comply with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code NFPA-70, NFPA-72, NFPA 1221, IFC and / or as required by the local AHJ.
2. At least 2 independent and reliable power supplies shall be provided as specified in NFPA 72, NFPA 1221 and IFC.
3. The primary power source shall be supplied from a dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit and comply with NFPA-70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 and NFPA 1221 2016 edition.
The signal booster shall be equipped with a secondary source of power. The secondary source of power shall be a battery system with a dedicated battery charger powered by a separate, dedicated twenty (20) ampere branch circuit. The secondary power s...
4. RF Coaxial Cable shall be a listed, CMP plenum. The cable classification shall be clearly marked on the outer surface of the cable regular intervals.
E. Acceptance and Test Procedures
1. Acceptance testing of an in-building radio system is required upon completion of installation.
2. The coverage testing shall be done in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, IFC and as required by the local AHJ
3. All tests shall be conducted, documented, and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC General Radio Operator License.
4. All test records along with system diagrams, iBWave design, equipment specifications, user manuals, RF link budget calculations, battery backup calculation and other design data shall be submitted upon completion of the project, and as required by ...

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Acrobat PDFWriter 2.01 for Windows D:19971010095222 D:19990614133004 Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended.

is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer) Previous edition unusable INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data). When appropriate, indicate the impact of themodification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $ Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i) NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one ofthe following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g) (h) When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

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