Attachment01_StatementOfWork.pdf

Scope of Work for Fire System Inspection and Testing at

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

5242 S. State Highway ZZ

Republic, Missouri 65738

1. Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing Services –

Services include the performance of inspection and testing of a variety of fire alarm and notification systems, equipment and components such as manual alarm devices, smoke and heat detectors, tamper switches, pressure switches, waterflow switches, remote, main fire alarm panel and components, voice alarm system, speakers and horns and other audible and visual devices, wiring circuits and junctions, all other alarm, detection and control and ancillary devices, and emergency power operations. Contractor must adhere to the attached Contractor Requirements, Certifications, and Qualifications.

Specific needs include the following:

A. Annual inspection and certification of accessible devices (i.e. smoke detectors, heat detectors) connected to a security panel in the following building:

Harwood House – Headquarters (Bldg. #: 33; FMSS 101979). See attached building map.

B. Annual inspection and certification of fire alarm systems in buildings: Visitor

Center (Bldg. #:15A; FMSS 65257), Library Annex (Bldg. #: 15B; FMSS

64466), I&M Office Building (Bldg. #:32; FMSS 101928), and Ray House

(Bldg. #5 FMSS 65199). See attached building map.

2. Water Based Fire Suppression System Inspection and Testing Services –

Services include the performance of inspection and testing of all mechanical devices including valves, sprinklers, couplings, piping and connections, water motor gongs and alerting devices, tamper switches, pressure switches, water-flow switches, standpipes, backflow preventers, private fire service mains, pumps and test headers. Contractor must adhere to the attached Contractor Requirements, Certifications, and Qualifications.

Specific needs include the following:

A. Annual inspection and testing of two water-based fire suppression systems in the following buildings: Visitor Center (Bldg. #:15A; FMSS 65257), and

Library Annex (Bldg. #: 15B; FMSS 64466). See attached building map.

B. Annual inspection and testing of one dry pipe glycol-based fire suppression system in the following building: Ray House (Bldg. #5 FMSS 65199). See attached building map.

C. Annual inspection and testing of three fire sprinkler backflow preventors in the following buildings: Visitor Center (Bldg. #:15A; FMSS 65257), Library Annex

(Bldg. #:15B; FMSS 64466), and Underground Water (Bldg. #:13; FMSS 64519).

D. Annual inspection and testing of five fire hydrants; an emergency fire pump, and a low water level alarm system in building Underground Water (Bldg. #:13;

FMSS 64519).

E. Provide one antifreeze test for the dry pipe glycol-based fire suppression system in the following building: 5 (FMSS 65199).

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

QUALIFICATIONS

Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing Services

CONTRACTOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Procedures - The Contractor shall comply with all appropriate safety code requirements.

• Hazardous Conditions – If the Contractor encounters equipment that is in a condition that may endanger life or property, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COR) of the condition requiring immediate action. Within 24 hours, the Contractor shall provide a written report to the COR of the hazardous condition and recommended corrective action.

• Recommended Equipment – The Contractor shall provide all tools and supplies necessary to properly perform inspections, tests, and maintenance in accordance with the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) and the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, where referenced in IFC, including all annexes.

• All Fire Alarm System, inspections, tests, maintenance, alterations, and repairs performed under this contract shall comply with the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code (IFC) and the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) codes and standards, where referenced in IFC, including all annexes. Anywhere IFC states "should", it shall be taken to mean, "shall".

• Housekeeping. The Contractor shall leave areas where he performs work neat, clean, and orderly.

• Fire Alarm System Operability. The Contractor shall ensure that the fire alarm system is maintained operable at all times except while being tested or repaired. It is essential that the Contractor carefully schedule with the

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COR) all non-emergency shutdowns of the fire alarm system and that back up protection be provided by the Contractor (arrangement of additional personnel stationed at the fire alarm system control panel) any time that the fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours. In addition, regardless of the duration of the shutdown, the affected portion of the system shall be tested to ensure that the protection has been restored.

• Maintenance and Repair Inspections by the National Park Service (NPS). The

Government reserves the right to make any test or inspection it deems necessary to make sure that all performance requirements are being maintained.

• Recording Presence: Each contract employee must check in at the visitor center desk (building # 15A) when entering the park and state the purpose of the visit, (for example, scheduled maintenance, service call, or repairs) and check out when leaving the park. Supervisory employees shall indicate their titles adjacent to their signatures. The check-in log will be located at the visitor center desk (building # 15A).

CONTRACTOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor at the Contractor’s expense will obtain all necessary permits, and licenses for performing fire alarm tests and inspections.

FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS

• Inspection – Fire Alarm inspection services shall be performed in accordance with the IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

• Report – Fire Alarm inspection reports shall be submitted to the requesting agency as found in IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes, and any other approved agency specific forms as provided by the COR.

• Hours Of Operation - The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to decide when testing, maintenance and repair can be performed. Testing, maintenance, and repair can be performed during normal business hours when it does not interfere with building operations.

• When making routine and/or periodic inspections and tests, to determine that the equipment conforms to the applicable Code edition (edition under which it was installed), and that the alterations conform to Code requirements.

Determine that periodic tests performed by the owner or his agent are conducted in accordance with Code requirements and results of these tests demonstrate Code compliance.

• Report the results of inspections and tests to the COR within 14 business days.

CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• All Fire Alarm Technicians shall be certified by the National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).

• All work must be performed in accordance with the requirements of IFC

(2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

• Addressable Systems. Technicians modifying the fire alarm control panel of systems shall be factory trained and currently certified for the operating system, including software version, of the particular fire alarm system.

• Licenses & Permits. Contractor shall be a company licensed by the State of

Missouri to perform, and specializing in, the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) and repair of water-based fire protection systems, components, and appurtenances.

INSPECTION AND TESTING

1. Inspection and Test. The Contractor shall perform a full inspection and test of each device on the fire alarm system in accordance with IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

a. Testing Frequencies from IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes shall be used.

b. Testing Methods from IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes shall be used.

2. Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records: Within 14 days after completing the inspection and testing, the Contractor will furnish a written record to the COR that includes the following:

a. Contractor’s Inspection and Testing Form that includes all the information required by IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes

b. Note: Maintenance Inspection and Testing Records and, Inspection and

Testing Form from IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes shall be used.

c. The record shall include any problems noted with the system, including inoperable or unsupervised devices or equipment, or devices that cannot be calibrated, tested, or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

d. The record shall be provided electronically (by email) if required by the COR

(formatted in Microsoft Word, PDF, or Excel).

3. Government Assistance. The Contractor shall contact the COR for assistance in coordinating the initial fire alarm inspection and test.

4. Notification. Before proceeding with any testing, the Contractor shall coordinate the notification of all persons and facilities that receive alarm, supervisory or trouble signals (e.g. COR, central station, Federal Protective Service, Fire

Department). The Contractor will coordinate with the COR to ensure that all building occupants are notified. At the conclusion of testing, the Contractor shall notify those previously notified that the testing has been concluded.

5. Damage to Fire Alarm System. Any damage to the fire alarm or associated equipment (e.g. fans, elevators, generators, pumps) caused by normal testing shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. At its discretion, the Government may have representatives present to witness any or all such tests. All costs associated with this damage shall be borne by the Contractor.

6. Safety Hazards. The Contractor shall immediately notify the cognizant COR of any recognized safety hazard that might severely affect building occupants.

Water-based Fire Suppression System INSPECTIONS

Inspection –Water-based fire suppression system inspection services shall be performed in accordance with IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

Report – Water-based fire suppression system inspection reports shall be submitted to the requesting agency as found in IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced

NFPA codes, and any other approved agency specific forms as provided by the

COR.

Hours Of Operation - The Contractor shall coordinate with the building manager to decide when testing, maintenance and repair can be performed. Testing, maintenance, and repair can be performed during normal business hours when it does not interfere with building operations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. All Technicians shall be certified by the National Institute for Certification in

Engineering Technologies (NICET).

INSPECTION AND TESTING

1. Inspection and Test. The Contractor shall perform a full inspection and test of each device on the water-based fire suppression system in accordance with IFC

(2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

2. Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records: Within 14 days after completing the inspection and testing, the Contractor will furnish a written record to the COR that includes the following:

a. Contractor’s Inspection and Testing Form that includes all the information required by IFC (2021) or IFC-referenced NFPA codes.

b. The record shall include any problems noted with the system, including inoperable or unsupervised devices or equipment, or devices that cannot be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. Government Assistance. The Contractor shall contact the COR for assistance in coordinating the initial water-based fire suppression system inspection and test.

4. Damage to Water-based Fire suppression System. Any damage to water-based fire suppression system equipment caused by normal testing shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. At its discretion, the

Government may have representatives present to witness any or all such tests. All costs associated with this damage shall be borne by the Contractor.

5. Safety Hazards. The Contractor shall immediately notify the cognizant COR of any recognized safety hazard that might severely affect building occupants.

Appendix A – Partial List of Buildings, Panels, and Devices

Partial List of Buildings, Panels, and Detectors

Contractor is Responsible for Verifying this List

Building # 5 – Ray House

1- Monitored Fire Alarm Panel

2- Batteries

5- Smoke Detectors

1- Pull Station

1- A/V

2- Heat Detectors

Building 13 – Water Pump House

1- Fire Pump

1 - Backflow Preventer

1 - Tank Level Sensor

1 - Monitored tank sensor panel

1 - Alarm Battery

Building # 15A - Visitor Center

1- Monitored Fire Alarm Panel

2- Batteries

24- Smoke Detectors

2 – Heat Detectors

7- Pull Station

16 – A/V

2- Duct Detector

1- HVAC Shutdown Device

1- Wet System

1 – Water Flow Switches

1 – Tamper Switch

1- Fire System Backflow Preventer

10 – Exit Lights

10 – Emergency Lights

3 – Fire Hydrants

Building # 15B - Library

1- Monitored Slave Fire Alarm Panel

25- Smoke Detectors

2 – Heat Detectors

7- Pull Station

16 – A/V

2- Duct Detector

1- HVAC Shutdown Device

1- Wet System

1 – Water Flow Switches

1 – Tamper Switch

Building # 32: I&M Office Building

1 – Monitored Fire Alarm Panel

2 – Batteries

2 – Pull Stations

1 – Smoke Detector

16 – Visible/Audible Notification Appliances

12 – Emergency Lights

5 – Exit Lights

Building # 33: Headquarters

1 – Annunciator LED Type

1 – Batteries

6 – Smoke Detector

1 – Visible/Audible Notification Appliances

2 – Heat Detectors

Appendix B - Fire Systems Requiring Annual and 5-Year Inspections

WICR - Fire Systems Requiring Annual Inspections

F M

S S L o c a tio n

B u ild in g D e sc ri p tio n

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S y s te m s

M on ito re d Fi re A la rm

P an el

A nn un ic at or L

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Fi re

A la rm B at te ry M an ua l P ul l S ta tio n

S m ok e

D et ec to rs D uc t S m ok e

D et ec to rs H ea t D et ec to rs W et S pr in kl er

S ys te m

D ry

S pr in kl er S ys te m

W at er flo w S w itc he s

Ta m pe r S w itc he s

W at er T an k

Le ve l S en so r

Fi re

P um p Fi re H yd ra nt A nt ifr ee ze T es t

B ad kf lo w P re ve nt or

V is ib le /A ud ib le N ot ic at io n

A pp lia nc es

H V A C S hu td ow n

D ev ic e

E m er ge nc y

Li gh ts E xi t L ig ht s

65199 Ray House Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression 1 0 2 1 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

65257 Headquarters and Visitor

Center (Bldg. 15A)

Fire Alarm, Suppression, and Fire Hydrants 1 0 2 7 24 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 16 1 10 10

64466 Library Addition (Bldg. 15B) Fire Alarm, and Suppression 1 0 2 7 25 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 1 10 10

101979 Headquarters (Bldg 33) Fire Alarm -heat and smoke detectors tied to security system

1 1 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

101928 I&M Offices (Bldg. 32) Fire Alarm 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 12 5

64519 MT. Under Grd Water Bld #13 Fire Pump, Alarm with water tank level sensors, backflow preventor, and Fire Hydrant

1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

Totals 5 1 10 17 61 4 8 2 1 2 2 2 1 4 1 3 51 2 32 25

WICR - Fire Systems Requiring 5-Year Inspections and Maintenance

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S S L o c a tio n

B u ild in g D e sc ri p tio n

F ire

S y s te m s

R em ov e an d

R ep la ce

S pr in kl er H ea d

In st al l S em i R ec es se d

E sc ut ch eo n

5- Ye ar In te rn al P ip e

In sp ec tio n 5-

Ye ar

H yd ro T es t o f F ire

D ep t.

C on ne ct io n

P ip in g

R ep la ce

W at er G au ge

65199 Ray House Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression 0 0 0 0 0

65257 Headquarters and Visitor

Center (Bldg. 15A)

Fire Alarm (part of 64466, FY 2021 complete), Fire Supression (FY 2021 complete), Backflow Valve, 3 Fire Hydrants

0 1 1 1 1

64466 Library Addition (Bldg. 15B) Fire Alarm (FY 2021 complete), Fire

Supression (FY 2021 complete), Backflow

Valve

8 0 1 1 1

Totals 8 1 2 2 2