STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

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2150 Centre Ave, Bldg D, Ste. 330 Fort Collins, CO 80526 Voice: (970) 492-7704 Fax: (970) 492-7719 E-mail: Molly.Jackson@ars.usda.gov

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United States Department of Agriculture Research, Education, and Economics

Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: Upgrade of Existing Fire Detection and Alarm System

Overview: Upgrade the outdated existing fire alarm system, including panels and devices, and provide a fully addressable fire alarm and notification system with control/annunciator panels at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (NCGRP) in Fort Collins, CO.

Existing System: The NCGRP currently has an Edwards System Technology (EST) IRC-3 system with 4 loops that terminate in a single location. A CCA computer located in NCGRP Room 174 provides a remote interface with the IRC-3 panel. Loops 1 and 2 monitor the north wing of the building. Loops 3 and 4 monitor the south wing of the building. The system has the following alarm points:

1. Loop 1: 92 detectors

a. 63 photoelectric smoke detectors

b. 29 thermal detectors

2. Loop 2: 73 monitored points

a. Examples include pull stations, valve tamper switches, oxygen monitors, etc.

3. Loop 3: 57 detectors

a. 52 photoelectric smoke detectors

b. 5 thermal detectors

4. Loop 4: 33 monitored points

a. Examples include pull stations, valve tamper switches, oxygen monitors, etc.

***Note: Vendors are required to verify the counts listed above. Drawings are included for additional reference.

Scope of Work:

1. Inspection

a. The contractor is responsible for individual inspection of the site and existing system for size, access, section removal, controls and sensor locations, etc...

2. Scope

a. Replace the existing system with an EST-3 fire alarm system.

b. Replace the existing CCA with a new UL Listed FireWorks Computer and UL Listed printer.

c. Provide new drivers for the existing LED annunciator.

d. Extract data from existing system and provide programming for data set to work with new EST-3 system.

e. During the cutover from the old system to the new system, there must be an operational alarm system during non-business hours every day, as this system is critical to the building.

f. Perform a one for one addressable device swap out to the new Signature Series 2 devices from the old system sensor analog devices.

g. All existing Pull Stations are to be replaced one for one with Dual Action Addressable Pull

Stations.

h. All existing Monitor Modules are to be replaced one for one with Signature Series addressable modules.

i. Provide three sets of PE or NICET stamped drawings, electronic copy, and one working copy.

j. Perform a pretest of the new equipment installed and a final test with the AHJ.

k. Provide “Authorized Operator” group training for select facility staff on FireWorks.

3. Quality Assurance

a. Products shall be designed, rated and certified in accordance with applicable sections of the following Standards and Codes:

i. The replacement system shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

b. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

i. Material shall be delivered to the job site and stored/handled per manufacturer's instructions.

c. The fire alarm system must be tested and documented in accordance with NFPA-72 and any additional tests deemed necessary to establish the adequacy, quality, safety, and suitability of operation of the system.

d. The contractor must provide written certification that the system has been tested to perform in accordance with requirements identified in NFPA-72.

e. Warranty

i. Contractor shall provide a labor and parts warranty applicable to all installed equipment for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of final project acceptance and commissioning.

ii. The Warranty specified here in shall not limit the Government’s rights with respect to latent defects.

4. Submittals

a. Schematics of alarm system, with major equipment items shown and defined.

5. Operation and Maintenance Data

a. Include manufacturer's descriptive literature, installation checklist, start-up instructions and maintenance procedure.

Period of Performance: 60 Days after receipt of the order

Location:

USDA, ARS, PA

National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation 1111 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80521

Please ensure quotes are final and include all applicable expenses (shipping, labor, etc.).