A04 SOW JELA 243575 UpdateFireSystem BaraEdCenter.pdf

National Park Service

JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & PRESERVE

Statement of Work PMIS Project: 243575

Update Fire System Equipment at the Barataria Education Center

1.0 GENERAL

The Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The Barataria Preserve was established in 1978 and consists of about 20,000 acres in the upper freshwater zone of the Barataria Basin, one of the most productive estuarine wetlands in North America. The Barataria Education Center consist of a 7703 square-foot building, whereby much of the fire system equipment components are antiquated and are in need of replacement.

2.0 SCOPE

It is the intent of this contract to replace all antiquated components and make improvements to the current fire systems equipment within the Bartaria Education Center and to meet all applicable fire codes and standards. This includes replacement of all fire alarm control panels, supervisory switches, smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, manual pull stations, tamper switches, water flow switches, audible and visual alarms, any obsolete wiring with new digitally addressable equipment. This also includes any additional equipment required to meet the 2016 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 standards. The new digitally addressable equipment must also be compatible to most external monitoring services companies. The new digitally addressable equipment shall not be proprietary in nature, where it would require future servicing by any one specific company.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, software, and programming to accomplish the work of this contract.

2. All contracted work shall comply with all current applicable Federal, State and Local fire protection and life safety codes, standards and requirements in the performance of this contract.

3. All electrical work shall comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 NFPA 70.

4. All work conducted in association with this contract shall meet or exceed industry standards with regards to the use and selection of materials and the methods utilized to accomplish each task.

5. The contractor shall follow all of the Park’s policies, procedures and guidance with regard to performing work activities on federal lands.

6. The contractor shall obtain all necessary permits for the contracted work being performed.

7. The contractor shall maintain fire alarm operability to the maximum extent possible for the duration of the work.

8. This contracted work shall be conducted by certified fire systems installer personnel. The minimum certification level shall be NICET Level II in the appropriate discipline area.

9. Upon contract award, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with a proposed work schedule for approval.

10. All new equipment shall have as-good-as or better capabilities than the equipment being replaced.

11. Contractor shall provide and install a new addressable fire alarm system to replace the existing fire alarm system. The system shall meet the requirements for protected premises fire alarm systems in accordance with the 2016 edition NFPA 72 and includes, but is not limited to:

a. Fire Alarm Control Panels & Sub-Panels

b. Annunciators

c. Circuitry

d. Alarm initiating devices

e. Alarm indicating devices

f. Secondary power supplies

g. Monitor modules

h. Relays

i. Surge protection

j. Smoke detectors

k. Duct detectors

l. Manual Pull Stations

m. Audible Alarms

n. Visual Alarms / Strobe Lights

o. Tamper Switches

p. Flow/pressure switches

q. Pressure Gauges

r. Alarm transmittal to monitoring station

s. Electrical surge protection

t. Wiring

u. Document box

v. Cellular dialer

12. The new fire system components shall be digitally addressable where possible, compatible with remote external monitoring services, and not be proprietary in nature that would require future servicing by any one specific company.

13. Fire alarm design, equipment, installation, testing, and acceptance shall be reviewed and approved by the regional structural fire manager (RSFM) who is also the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

14. Existing conduit, that is code compliant, will be used when pulling and laying new wire using same pathways whenever and wherever possible. New pathways shall be identified, discussed, and approved before any works begins.

15. When wiring is removed for replacement, fasteners shall also be replaced.

16. All work shall be performed with extreme care to avoid damage to existing materials to remain or materials to be removed and reinstalled.

17. Contractor shall be responsible for any touch-up painting, patching, and daily cleaning up of work site.

18. The contractor shall properly dispose of all removed materials and equipment.

19. The contractor shall provide fire-watch services for the building during un-occupied periods of time those fire system components are being replaced with new, but are not yet actively monitored or properly functioning within the alarm system.

20. After all installation of new fire system components has been completed, the contractor shall conduct a complete fire systems test, correct any deficiencies related to the new installation, and certify the fire system for proper operation. The test shall be witnessed by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), which is the Regional Structural Fire Manager (RSFM) of the NPS.

21. The contractor shall provide the government with the fire systems and associated equipment testing results and certifications.

22. The contractor shall provide copies of all required test documentation of the fire systems equipment report for each building within a new fire alarm documentation box to be located at main fire panel of the building as per National Fire Code requirements.

23. The contractor shall provide the government with a complete listing of newly installed equipment to include manufacturers’ product literature, cut sheets, model numbers, and quantity information for each location.

24. The contractor shall provide for training by a manufacturer’s factory-authorized service representative to demonstrate and train Government maintenance personnel after completion of commission as specified below:

a. Provide one (1) hours of operational, maintenance, and troubleshooting training on the fire alarm and fire pump system to JELA facility maintenance personnel.

b. Provide at least one (1) training session of thirty (30) minute duration in fire alarm system operation to the primary users (park unit staff) of the system.

25. The contractor shall provide at least two (2) copies of all manufacturers’ operation and maintenance manuals or binders.

26. The contractor shall warrant workmanship and equipment installed under this contract for a minimum of 1 year after the date of final work acceptance.

27. NPS Southeast Region Structural Fire Manager (RSFM) / Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ):

Name: David Williamson Address: 100 Alabama Street SW

1924 Building Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-507-5623 Email: david_williamson@nps.gov

28. The following is the physical address of the park unit location where work shall be performed under this contract.

Barataria Preserve Education Center, 6588 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA. 70072

4.0 Fire Systems Equipment

The equipment listing provided below is for reference only. The contractor shall field verify all equipment quantities and current manufacturer model information. Any drawings provided by the government to the contractor are also for reference only and shall be field verified by the contractor.

5.0 WORKING HOURS

Available Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A proposed work schedule shall be developed by the contractor and approved by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to work being performed. No work shall be performed during observed Federal Holidays or Mardi Gras.

The ten (10) Federal Holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day - January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th

6.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor will enforce an effective accident prevention program and provide for a safe and healthful environment for all contractor employees.

2. The contractor and their employees will comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at all times.

3. The Contractor shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public, government and contractor employees in the areas where work is being performed.

4. The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any potential hazards found by his employees on the project.

5. The Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under this contract

6. The Contractor shall use Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) as one of many tools to insure the safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the JHA. A JHA must be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the COR for each major work task of this contract, prior to the Contractor performing the work.

7. Prior to performing work with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting and review the approved JHA with those employees who will be performing the work. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above JHA Tool Box safety meeting for Contractor employees, so that the Government may attend such reviews. A copy of the approved JHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at the job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

7.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING

1. All reportable accidents, which are those resulting in death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer and COR immediately.

Within 7 days of a reportable accident, the contractor shall fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

2. If the Government determines that the Contractor did not use reasonable care for Government property and caused damage to or loss of said property, the Contractor shall repair the damage or replace the property, at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which will be deducted from the contract payment.

8.0 PHYSICAL SECURITY

1. The contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government facilities and property.

2. The contractor will help to secure all doors or gates given access to after the completion of contracted work activities.

3. The contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the COR all acts of vandalism, larceny, pilferage, or any other damage that is discovered. Reports shall be made no later than within 24-hours after discovery. Notification must be made via telephone or in person and followed-up in writing.

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection.

2. The Contractor shall conduct all contracted activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property.

3. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property.

4. The contractor shall dispose of all hazardous substance in accordance with environmental regulations.

5. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

6. The Contractor shall identify all hazardous waste associated with conducting required work activities and properly label, handle, and dispose of such waste in accordance with applicable regulations.

7. The Contractor shall address hazardous materials and hazardous waste on a Job Hazard Analysis form prior to commencing work contained within this contract.

10.0 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

1. The contractor shall furnish their employees that are performing work under this contract with a uniform shirt and outer garments that include the company's name as identification.

Contractor employees shall wear company identifying clothing at all times when performing work under this contract. Any subcontracted work shall follow the same guidelines, whereby the subcontracted company's employees shall also have company identifiable clothing worn at all times while performing work on NPS property.

2. All contractor owned vehicles that are to be used while perming work under this contract shall have the company's name prominently displayed in not less than two inch letters on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in such a manner as to provide a readily visible means of identification.

11.0 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1. All contractor employees and subcontractors performing work under this contract shall conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner at all times.

2. Continued or egregious unprofessional or unsafe behavior will be grounds for the permanent removal of the individual from performing work under this contract, as determined by the COR.

3. The CO or the COR may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

4. All criminal activity or conduct unbecoming resulting in the dismissal of an employee by the contractor shall be reported to the COR.

5. No such removals of contractor employees as described above will reduce the contractor's obligation to perform any of the work required under this contract.

6. Contractor personnel shall not smoke inside government buildings, or within 50 feet from an entrance to government buildings. The use of e-cigarettes is also included in this restriction.