Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.docx

USDA FOREST SERVICE

White Mountain National Forest Scope of Work for Repair and Testing Services Supervisor’s Office Sprinkler System General The White Mountain National Forest is seeking quotes for the repair and testing of the White Mountain National Forest Headquarters, Supervisor’s Office Sprinkler System, located in Campton, New Hampshire.

Work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Provide 5-year maintenance requirements as required per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25, chapter 14.2:

a. Conduct alarm valve maintenance on (1) 4” wet shotgun and (1) 4” dry system valve, including internal inspection of alarm valve(s), strainers, filters, and restricted orifices, clean as necessary, and verify retard chamber or alarm drains operate correctly and are not leaking.

b. Conduct maintenance on (1) check valve, including internal inspection and cleaning of internal components to ensure proper functioning.

c. Conduct internal inspection on (2) systems, including opening a percentage of end caps on mains, branch lines, and removing a sample of sprinklers for the purpose of investigating the presence of foreign organic or inorganic materials.

d. Remove and replace (4) outdated gauges in accordance with code requirements.

2. Conduct hydrostatic test of Fire Department Connection per NFPA 25 chapter 13.7.4, including installation of required ½” ball drip per NFPA 13 chapter 8.17.2.6.

3. Conduct air/gas leakage test on dry system, per NFPA 25 chapter 13.4.4.2.9, by ensuring the system holds air of 2 hours at 40 psi without losing 3 psi.

4. Conduct full trip of the dry valve per NFPA 25 chapter 13.4.4.2.2.2:

a. Clean the scale from supply water piping.

b. Record the air pressure and water pressure on the system.

c. Open the inspectors test valve (ITV) while timing the delivery of water.

d. Document the time that the dry valve clapper opens as well as when the water arrives at the ITV.

e. Run water until clear.

f. Drain all low points in the system.

g. Clean the dry pipe valve seat and reset quick opening devices, if applicable.

h. Return system to working condition.

5. Conduct required annual flow test and controller check of fire pump per NFPA 25 and OSHA guidelines:

a. Provide controller specialist to conduct annually required controller check.

b. Provide sprinkler inspection team to conduct annual fire pump flow test.

c. Coordinate and provide water delivery truck at completion of testing to top off water tank.

6. Conduct no-flow churning of fire pump, as required per NFPA 25 chapter 8.3.1-8.3.2, and train onsite customer team on proper procedures for future no-flow churning.

7. Reverse engineer existing fire suppression system to generate and replace required hydraulic design placard for riser by conducting an onsite survey to determine the existing layout and reproduce calculations for a hydraulic analysis of the system.

8. Provide a report of all actions taken, findings, additional deficiencies not covered, recommended corrective actions, and cost estimates, as appropriate.

9. Removal of all waste generated while working on the components of the system.

Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, personnel, supervision, materials, quality control, and incidentals for the work described above to include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate and provide generator company, Cummins, onsite for required testing of fire pump transfer switch.

2. Ensure fire pump water tank is full at time of arrival for approved work and coordinate water delivery truck at completion of testing to top off said water tank.

3. If necessary, create and repair access holes to locate piping.

4. Coordinate and provide OSHA/ANSI compliant man lift, if necessary.

All repairs and testing must comply with state and local regulations.

Government Project Representative:

· Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – Jared Kittle, (603) 481-6574, jared.kittle@usda.gov Start Work:

· It is estimated that work will begin around September 20, 2023, or as allowed by contracting.

Period of Performance:

· Work shall be completed by March 1, 2024. The Period of Performance includes pre-service and service activities such as: submitting work plan, ordering and delivery of materials; and performance of the work.

Government Furnished Materials:

· None.

Staging Area:

· The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO on a staging area location(s). The Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping.

Security and Protection:

· Security is the Contractor’s responsibility. Limit access to the construction area to persons involved in the work. Provide secure storage for materials that are stored on site. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss.