Attachment_1_Fire_Suppression_System_PWS.docx

140R3023Q0057 Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement Fire Suppression System and Fire Extinguisher Inspections/Monitoring, Maintenance & Repairs

Section I – Summary of Work The Bureau of Reclamation, Interior Region 8: Lower Colorado Basin (LCB) has a requirement for the inspection, maintenance, service, repair, and 24/7 monitoring of the fire suppression systems in its facilities. The fire suppression systems include, but is not limited to, sprinklers, risers, backflow preventers, fire hydrants, and extinguishers. This requirement shall have a Contractor conduct the inspections, maintenance, service, repairs, and monitoring with compliance to the current/latest NFPA standards, as well as authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) fire department requirements. The Contractor shall provide a 24/7 fire monitoring service for all the LCB facilities. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to effectively and efficiently fulfill all requirements of this requirement for all LCB facilities.

Section II – Definitions & Acronyms AHJ – Authority Having Jurisdiction Acceptance, Inspection and Test Inspection and testing may be required when accepting the installation of new or replaced equipment.

USBR – United States Bureau of Reclamation LCRO – Lower Colorado Regional Offices Bureau of Reclamation Business Office Hours – 7:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M. PDT, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.

Clean – The absence of dirt, dust, surface marks, fingerprints, spills, oils, gum, grime, film, stains, streaks, spots, blemishes, chemical residue, and/or any other foreign matter or chemical residue that cannot be removed without permanently damaging the underlying surface.

COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative Deficiency – Any condition that exists in appearance, function, or condition which does not meet the requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operating/maintenance guidelines or industry standards.

Green Initiative – The Green Initiative covers many facets from generating inspection checklists electronically instead of paper, using environmentally safe cleaners, to promoting energy-efficiency, etc.

Litter – Debris, waste paper, rags, dust, dirt, beverage containers, trach, etc.

Quality Control Program – A method used by the Contractor to assure that quality services are provided to satisfy contract requirements.

Quality Assurance – A means by which the Bureau of Reclamation is able to confirm that the quantity and quality of services received conformed to contract requirements. These methods/procedures are not intended to aid the Contractor in the performance of the contract requirements and shall not be a substitute for contract quality control.

Section III – Services A. Codes The Contractor shall adhere to applicable federal, state, city, and county construction codes, ordinances, and regulations. Work shall be in accordance with uniform building codes. All federal and state OSHA requirements and current NFPA Codes and Regulations shall be followed. Any deviations shall be approved in writing by the Bureau of Reclamation. Contractor shall comply with the AHJ Fire Department Code and Regulatory Requirements.

National Fire Protection Association:

· NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

· NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

· NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

· NFPA 2001 – Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems B. Specific Requirements

1. Contractor shall perform quarterly inspections on all Fire Suppression Systems (Wet) or as defined by latest fire codes NFPA-72, NFPA 25, NFPA, 10, NFPA 2001, and AHJ Fire Department requirements for all fourteen (14) buildings. The Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

2. Contractor shall perform quarterly inspections on Fire Suppression Systems (Pre-Action), or as defined by latest fire codes, for fourteen (14) buildings. The Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

3. Contractor shall perform semi-annual inspections on Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems in three (3) buildings (Building 100, the Admin. Building Bunker area, and Building 1400. Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

4. Contractor shall perform semi-annual inspections of the Fire Alarms of the fourteen (14) identified buildings. Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

5. Contractor shall perform annual inspections on Fire Suppression System Risers or as defined by the latest fire codes for fourteen (14) buildings. Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

6. Contractor shall perform annual inspections on the twenty-two (22) Backflow Preventers or as defined by fire codes. Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

7. Contractor shall perform annual inspections on eleven (11) Fire Hydrants located at Date Street and Admin/Annex campuses. Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

8. Contractor shall perform annual inspection of one hundred three (103) Fire Extinguishers and re-fill any that need to be brought within specifications. Contractor shall notify the COR within 1 business day of any findings.

9. Contractor shall perform Fire Alarm monitoring (long range network) on a 24-hour, 7-days a week, and 365-days a year basis for fourteen (14) buildings. Contractor shall contact Bureau of Reclamation personnel on emergency contact list for any emergency situations.

10. Contractor shall perform maintenance and repairs on all Fire Suppression Systems for all fourteen (14) buildings. The Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) business day of any findings.

11. Contractor shall, for normal requests, respond within eight (8) hours of being requested by the Bureau of Reclamation. If such request would push contracted personnel into overtime status, work may resume or start at the beginning of the following business day. For emergency actions needed, contractor shall respond within four (4) hours of being notified of issue.

12. No work shall be completed until written work cost estimate is submitted and approved by authorized representative of the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Regional office.

13. All existing facility drawings will be made available, after award, at the request of the Contractor.

14. Contractor shall provide updated As-Built Drawings for any changes to the fire suppression system and/or smoke matrices.

15. Any damage to Reclamation property caused by the Contractor shall be repaired to match the surrounding area, at no cost to the Government.

16. All ambiguities, conflicts, and requests for interpretation of job requirements shall be submitted to the COR and Contract Specialist. All requests shall be addressed by Reclamation before proceeding with work.

C. Site Visit

1. If a site visit is required for a specific job during contract performance, it shall be coordinated at least two (2) business days in advance with the government point of contact or alternate.

2. Contractor is recommended and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy itself regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Section IV – Job Sites A. Contractor shall provide all service, maintenance, and inspection to any of the Lower Colorado Basin Regional Offices.

1. This may include, but is not limited to the following buildings at three (3) sited – Administration/Annex site, Date Street site, and Comm/Colorado building:

a. Admin Building

b. Annex Building

c. Building 100

d. Building 200

e. Building 500

f. Building 700

g. Building 800

h. Building 900

i. Building 1000

j. Building 1100

k. Building 1200

l. Building 1300

m. Building 1400

n. Comm/Colorado Building

Section V – Scheduling Performance The Contractor shall contact the Maintenance Department 48 hours prior to arriving on site to perform any maintenance unless called out for an emergency. The Contractor shall check in with the Maintenance Department located in building 1200 on the Date Street Campus upon arrival. Contractor personnel will be provided with an escort. The Contractor or Contractor's Subcontractor is not allowed to access any BOR facility without an escort. Contact the Maintenance Department at 702-293-8345, or call 702-293-8024, or the Maintenance Foreman, Mr. Pete Gonzales at 702-575-0041.

Section VI - Government Records Upon job completion, all records and documentation, including, but not limited to Databases, Drawings, O&M Manuals, Equipment Historical Data, etc., shall remain the sole property of Reclamation.

Section VII – Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

· NFPA 72

· NFPA 25

· NFPA 10

· NFPA 2001

· (AHJ) Fire Department requirements for all Fire Suppression and Fire Extinguisher Inspections requirements or Approved deviation by Bureau of Reclamation

· NFPA 72

· NFPA 25

· NFPA 10

· NFPA 2001

· (AHJ) Fire Department requirements or Approved deviation by Bureau of Reclamation

· NFPA 10

· (AHJ) Fire Department requirements for all Fire Extinguisher Inspection requirements or Approved deviation by Bureau of Reclamation

· NFPA 72

· NFPA 25

· NFPA 10

· NFPA 2001

· (AHJ) Fire Department requirements for all Fire Suppression and Fire Extinguisher system requirements or approved deviations by Bureau of Reclamation

· NFPA 72

· NFPA 25

· NFPA 10

· NFPA 2001

(AHJ) Fire Department requirements for all Fire Suppression and Fire Extinguisher system requirements or approved deviations by Bureau of Reclamation