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Scope of Work Fire Alarm System Inspection

Fort Larned National Historic Site 2022-2027

Introduction

Fort Larned was established in 1859 as a base of military operations to protect traffic along the Santa Fe Trail and as an agency for the administration of the Central Plains Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the terms of the Fort Wise Treaty of 1861. With nine restored buildings, it survives as one of the best examples of Indian Wars period forts. Most of the buildings including barracks, commissary, officer’s quarters and more, are furnished to their original appearance.

Purpose

Fort Larned National Historic Site is seeking proposals for a service contract for one base year and four additional option years; To inspect the fire alarm system in accordance with the most current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -72 , chapter 14; Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements. This system is located within ten structures under National Park Service (NPS) management, 9 structures (fort buildings) are in a central quadrangle in the historic corridor and the other within close proximity.

Location Fort Larned NHS 1767 Kansas Highway 156 Larned Kansas 67550 The Fort’s Maintenance Complex is located @ 1335 180th avenue.

The Fort is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas highway 156 and Five miles east of the intersection of US highway 183 and Kansas highway 156.

Scope of Work and Specifications

Provide annual inspection of fire and monitoring alarm systems in accordance with the most current NFPA 72 chapter 14. All devices should be operationally tested annually. Sensitivity testing of smoke detectors can be extended to 5yrs (20% per year) if the system has proven to be stable after 2 consecutive years of testing per building of fire alarm related sensors/devices which include but are not limited to; pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, visual and audible signaling devices (strobes and sirens), transmitters, fire alarm control panels, dialers, fire alarm power supply (primary and secondary source). Testing will also include supervisor and trouble alarm reporting.

These systems in these structures report to an alarm monitoring service; test each device to ensure that they are reporting properly to the alarm monitoring service. Provide a list of devices(s) that does not report properly, the NPS will address this issue with the monitoring service or through a repair.

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Contractor must be licensed or certified in the State of Kansas. Technicians must be certified by either International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) level II or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), level II. Contractor is to provide verification of license or certification. Provide to NPS one original hard copy and one electronic copy (PDF) format of the following per structure; certification of inspection, testing report and if needed an itemized list of deficiency including cost estimate (material/labor) to correct each deficiency.

• Manufacturer’s and model of system; includes fire alarm control panel, dialer, and all fire related devices (which include but are not limited to; pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, strobes, sirens).

• Identify how each device reports to the fire alarm control panel. Ensure reporting is accurate for the device tested. Verify that supervisor and trouble alarms are reporting accurately.

• Identify if each device passed or failed testing and inspection. Reason for failure must be specified.

• For locations that report to a monitoring service; verify each device and identify how they report to the alarm monitoring service.

• Rate overall fire alarm system by 3-categories; good - fair – poor; recommend improvement measures for each system/location as needed to result in a good rating.

• Alarm Monitoring Services Phone contact; Progressive Alarm Monitoring Service 1-877- 532-1500 of 816-861-1500

Contractor’s Use of Premises

• The Park will be open to the public during contract performance. Maintain access for

National Park Service administration and other official business throughout the construction phase. Contractor access to the park facilities is Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Contractors must be offsite no later than 4:00PM.

• OSHA Standards that applies to this work, (General housekeeping, confine space, ladder all but a few) contract is responsible for following the law.

• No waste is expected to be generated during the execution of this contract if any waste is generated the contractor is responsible for recycling or disposal.

• Confine storage of material or equipment to area designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Contractor is to provide security for contractor property, government will not assume liability of contractor property

Fort Larned National Historic Site

• Preservation of historic features: confine all operation to work limits of the project. The structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Fort Larned NHS. Every precaution shall be taken by the contractor to prevent damage to existing historic structures, their components and surrounding area.

• Should any damage result from contractor’s operation, Contractor will repair the damage. Contractor will perform these repairs within kind material and under the guidance of the COR at no additional cost to the government.

• Should the contractor operation uncover or find any historic remains and/or artifact, the contractor shall suspend operation at the site of discovery immediately; notify the COR or Contracting Officer (CO) immediately; operations can continue in other areas.

• Contractor will be limited to one vehicle in the Historic Corridor (Fort grounds); all other vehicles must be parked in the visitor parking area. Additional restrictions or exceptions may be imposed by the Superintendent of Fort Larned NHS. A special permit will not relieve contractor of liability for damage which may result from vehicles and trailer use.

• Contractor is to field verify dimensions affecting the work of the contract before ordering products.

Deliverables and Performance All reports and recertification letters are to be provided in electronic PDF format

• Final Report

• Recertification Letter of each passing system

• Work to be performed during the dates listed for each Line Item (SF18 and resulting contract) October 15 to November 15 inspection performance and reports due by November 30 annually

• Final reports are due to the park prior to invoicing

Cost and Option Years

Pricing is for testing for recertification only and does not cover repairs of problems if found during the testing process. A detailed report showing all tested devices and all problems will be given upon completion along with a letter of recertification testing. Option Years provide pricing per annual to perform the same recertification testing to meet the current NFPA-72 standards.

Repairs to the system may be performed under modification award of this contract and upon fair and reasonable determination.