B08_Attachment_1_JODA_Maint_Shop_Fire_Sprinkler_Replacement_SOW.pdf

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Maintenance Shop Sprinkler System

A. PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Demo the existing sprinkler system then configure and install of a new hydraulically designed NFPA 13 automatic dry type sprinkler system. The system shall be connected to the potable water system in a dedicated sprinkler pipe. This is a 4,410 square foot non historic maintenance shop building with two small offices, two bathrooms, one small kitchen, micro conference room and three garage bays. Demo all existing fire sprinkler components prior to the installation of the new sprinkler system and remove the old components from John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and deliver to the appropriate recycle or disposal facility.

B. Location: 32651 Highway 19, Kimberly Oregon 97848

C. Area information: This is a remote location with limited access to lodging and parts. Lodging can be found in Dayville, Mitchell and John Day. Limited parts and supplies can be found locally at the Wheeler County Trading Company in Mitchell, Ace Hardware in John Day and True Value Hardware in John Day.

D. Hours of operation/acceptable work schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 – 5:30

E. Additional information: No archeological minitour or historic architect reviews are required.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Equipment and materials shall be approved for their designated use and performance.

The term “approved” shall mean Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed and acceptable to the approval authorities.

B. The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection is the National Park

Service Western Region Fire Management Officer, Omar Ortiz, e-mail omar_ortiz@nps.gov.

C. The term “CO” as used within this specification refers to the Contracting Officer.

D. The term “Contractor” as used within this specification refers to the fire sprinkler system and plumbing subcontractor(s).

E. The term “Contracting Officer Representative” (COR) means an individual, designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

mailto:omar_ortiz@nps.gov

1.03 REFERENCES

Fire Protection:

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2019 Edition)

B. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (2020 Edition)

C. NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code (2019 Edition)

D. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code (2021 Edition)

E. IFC Chapter 9 (2024 Edition)

1.04 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

A. All work shall be performed with extreme care to avoid damage to existing materials to remain or materials to be removed and reinstalled. Where “hot work” (open flame, grinding, welding, brazing, smelting) is required the Contractor shall apply for, and have on site at all times, a valid National Park Service hot work permit.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of this specification and the codes, standards, and applicable state and local codes.

B. Where required by NFPA13 or this specification, devices, piping, components, and appurtenances shall be listed.

C. Qualifications: Company specializing in design and installation of dry type suppression systems.

1. Experience: Continuously designed and installed water-based fire protection systems in the State of Oregon for the past five years.

2. Pipe Layout: Registered professional fire protection engineers in the State of

Oregon or a certified NICET Level II Automatic Sprinkler System Layout Technician.

1.06 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. System: Inspect the maintenance building layout and install a hydraulically calculated automatic dry-pipe fire protection system and connect to Park water distribution system for complete fire protection coverage in accordance with NFPA 13. The system will originate at an existing 8” riser.

1. Design shall be based on the existing system and requirements of NFPA 13 and applicable sections of NFPA 13.

2. Contractor shall include materials, accessories, components, and appurtenances inside and outside the building to provide a system complete and ready to use.

3. Install system to conceal piping as required by this scope of work.

1.09 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Sprinkler System:

1. Contractor shall replace the existing fire protection system. The system shall provide the minimum coverage mandated by NFPA 13.

2. Quick response pendent and/or sidewall sprinklers shall be furnished and installed.

3. The sprinkler riser main drain and inspector’s test valve discharge shall be routed to the exterior of the building. The inspector’s test valve shall be terminated with a smooth-bore, corrosion-resistant outlet. The inspector’s test discharge shall simulate a flow equivalent to one sprinkler. Contractor shall provide a splash block or riprap below the discharge outlet of all drain outlets to prevent erosion Contractor shall provide and install a spare sprinkler box, near the riser, that contains spare sprinkler heads of all head types used in the system; the number of which shall be in accordance with NFPA, and a sprinkler wrench.

4. Contractor shall provide and install a sprinkler water flow switch. Water flow switch activation shall trigger a local alarm at the premises within 30 seconds of the beginning of water flow.

5. Sprinkler system design shall include materials, accessories, and equipment inside and outside building, to include all fittings, valves, sprinklers, specialty items, and appurtenances required for a complete and operable water-based fire suppression system to provide system complete and ready to use.

6. Contractor shall provide NFPA 13 compliant labels and signs for all system control valves and drains.

7. The Contractor shall attach an NFPA 13 compliant hydraulic design plate to the system riser.

B. Water Supply: The park municipal water system will supply water for this new fire sprinkler system. Adhere to all local, state, and federal codes requirements and restrictions when connecting to the Park Service drinking water supply system with this new fire sprinkler system.

1. Water is provided at 95 psi from a 50,000-gallon reservoir service connection.

Contractor is responsible for verifying the water supply and providing a hydraulically designed system.

1.10 REFERENCES (Additional References)

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. NFPA 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 2019 Edition)

2. NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code - 2020 Edition)

3. NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code - 2018 Edition)

4. NFPA 170 (Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols – 2018 Edition)

1.11 SYSTEM COMPONENT COMPLIANCE

A. Performance compliance determined by a review of construction submittals and field inspection. Compliance review will be performed by the AHJ, or his/her designate.

Compliance review is to verify that the Contractor is providing systems, products and/or materials that will satisfy the stated criteria. This review shall not relief the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions; nor from responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the project contract, this specification or applicable NPFA codes and standards.

1.12 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS

A. Hydraulic Drawing Requirements

1. Sprinkler Discharge Area

The discharge area for each system shall be the hydraulically most remote area as defined in NFPA 13 and as stated for light hazard occupancy.

B. Location and spacing of sprinklers in relation to the ceiling, light fixtures, ventilation equipment, storage, ceiling fans and soffits shall not exceed that permitted by NFPA 13 and the listing of each sprinkler. The spacing of sprinklers on the branch lines for open areas shall be uniform.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. The AHJ shall review and "accept/reject" or take other appropriate action on the Contractor's submittals including shop drawings, samples, documentation and as-built drawings. This review is to verify conformance to project specifications and design concepts expressed in the contract documents.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. The contractor shall prepare and submit one complete digital set of detailed shop drawings to the project CO (contract officer) and one complete digital set to the COR (contract officer representative) and on complete full size hard copy set of detailed shop drawings to the COR indicating the proposed layout of equipment, mains, risers, hangers, pipes and sprinklers.

2. Drawings shall be drawn to scale, not less than 1/8-inch equals 1-foot, on sheets not smaller than 24 inches x 36 inches, in accordance with all requirements for "Working Drawings (Plans)" as specified in NFPA 13.

3. Drawings shall comply with chapter 22 (Plans and Calculations) of NFPA 13 and contain all applicable information found in section 27 of NFPA 13.

4. Drawings shall be stamped/sealed by a fire protection engineer registered in the State or Oregon or certified NICET Level III Automatic Sprinkler Layout Technician.

5. Drawings shall show hydraulic reference points with hydraulically most remote areas clearly shown, and proof by example that area shown is in fact the hydraulically most remote.

C. Design Data:

1. Contractor shall submit for approval to the COR calculations, and other information for the dry pipe sprinkler system prior to beginning any work.

D. Product Data

1. Submit two complete sets of descriptive data (manufacturer’s cut sheets) marked-up to show the specific model, type and size of each item proposed. Full descriptive data shall be submitted for all components essential to proper installation, including, but not limited to: sprinklers, pipe, fittings, gate valves, butterfly valves, check valves, backflow devices, hangers, flow switches, tamper switches, materials and other associated equipment.

2. Prepare and submit a minimum of two complete digital sets of hydraulic calculations.

One set to the project COR and one set the CO.

E. Project Record Documents

1. Prepare and submit two complete full-size hard copy sets of shop drawings, product data, operation and maintenance manuals and hydraulic calculations reflecting final as-built conditions at completion of project to the COR. Before final acceptance of the work. These documents shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements for the initial submittal. Freehand sketches or mark- up documents are not acceptable.

2. Prepare and submit two complete digital sets of shop drawings, product data, operation and maintenance manuals and hydraulic calculations reflecting final as-built conditions at completion of project. One set to the CO and one set to the COR. Before final acceptance of the work. These documents shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements for the initial submittal. Freehand sketches or mark- up documents are not acceptable.

F. Operations and Maintenance Data:

1. Furnish two hard copy sets instruction manuals and one digital set to the COR containing complete operation and maintenance instructions for the specific make and model of check valves, control valves, waterflow switches, valve supervisory switches, control panels, and other components supplied. Include maintenance data relative to components of the system, servicing requirements, inspection data, replacement part numbers and availability, and location and numbers of the service depot.

G. Contractor’s Material and Test Certificates

1. Upon completion of required testing the contractor shall submit completed and signed material and test certificates for aboveground piping and backflow prevention devices certifying system meets or exceeds the specified requirements. The Contractor shall use the following National Park Service forms:

a. Above ground Piping Acceptance Test Form

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All equipment supplied under this specification shall be new and, where required by the

NFPA or this specification, shall be UL-listed or FM-approved for fire protection system and provided as intended by the listing.

B. Sprinkler System:

1. System: Design and provide a hydraulically calculated for dry type fire protection system and water supply for complete fire protection coverage in accordance with required and advisory provisions of NFPA13.

2.02 ABOVEGROUND PIPING

A. Per NFPA 13 requirements

2.03 SPRINKLERS

A. Sidewall and Ceiling Sprinklers are required throughout the building.

B. Sprinklers in areas without finished ceilings shall be upright or pendent, polished brass, unless otherwise specified. Sprinklers shall be ordinary temperature rated except where a higher temperature rating is necessary for individual sprinkler locations, as approved by the AHJ.

C. Sprinklers shall be U.L. listed for the intended application.

1. Areas of higher temperature, (eg: machine rooms, generator rooms, elevator machine rooms etc.), shall have appropriate temperature sprinkler for the intended application.

D. Sprinklers subject to mechanical damage shall be properly protected with listed guards, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

E. Sprinklers shall not be painted in the field. The Contractor shall ensure proper protection is provided to prevent the painting of sprinklers by other trades and contractors. Any sprinklers that have been painted shall be replaced by the Contractor with new listed sprinklers of the same characteristics, including orifice size, thermal response, and water distribution.

2.04 SPRINKLER MONITORING

A. Vane type water flow indicators shall be provided in each system main riser where the riser connects to the system water supply.

B. 120vac notification device shall activate when the water flow switch is activated within

30 seconds of the flow of water across said device and shall continue until the flow of water is terminated.

C. Pressure Gauges: Pressure gauges shall be metal corrosion-resistant cased, liquid filled, flat glass window, 3½-inch diameter with background dial with black markings; and a 0- 300 pounds per square inch gauge range. Gauge accuracy shall be 3-2-3 percent of full range. A shut-off valve shall be provided with each gauge connection.

2.05 VALVES

A. Gate Valves

1. Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem, handwheel, inside screw, single wedge or disc.

2. Over 2 inches: Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, handwheel, OS&Y, single wedge, resilient-seated.

B. Globe Valves

1. Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem and handwheel, inside screw.

2. Over 2 inches: Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, handwheel, OS&Y, plug type disc, renewable seat and disc.

C. Ball Valves

1. Up to and including 2 inches: Bronze one-piece body, stainless steel ball, Teflon seats and stuffing box ring, lever handle and balancing stops. Over 2 inches: Cast steel body, chrome plated steel ball, Teflon seat and stuffing box seals, lever handle, flanged.

D. Butterfly Valves

1. Butterfly valves shall be listed for use on fire protection systems. Offered units shall be bronze body, stainless steel disc; have a resilient replaceable seat; threaded ends; extended neck; handwheel and gear drive with integral indicating device; and have a tamper proof switch for signal transmission to the fire alarm system.

2. Cast or ductile iron body, chrome plated ductile iron disc, resilient replaceable EPDM seat, extended neck, handwheel and gear drive and integral indicating device and built-in tamper proof switch for signal transmission to the fire alarm system.

E. Check Valve

1. Bronze, Swing Check Valves: Class 125; bronze body with bronze disc and seat.

2.06 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORT

A. Pipe hangers, braces and supports shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and as required by manufacture.

B. Hangers for support of piping and equipment shall be types approved for fire protection service. Supports including all threaded rods shall not interfere with access to operating areas, obstruct electrical junction boxes, or impact the reliability and operations of facility equipment and systems.

2.07 PIPE ESCUTCHEON PLATES

A. Provide approved one piece or split hinge type metal plates for piping passing through floors, walls, and ceilings in exposed areas.

2.08 INSPECTOR’S TEST CONNECTION

A. Provide test connection(s) approximately 5 feet -6 feet above the floor. Provide test connection piping to a location where the discharge will be readily visible or provide a test connection with sight glass assembly. The test piping shall discharge to exterior grade and onto a splash block so as to prevent damage to the structure or landscape.

B. System, main drain or sectional drains, connections piping shall be routed to a location where the discharge will be readily visible. The test piping shall discharge to exterior grade and onto a splash block so as to prevent damage to the structure or landscape.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate work of this section with the COR or his designee.

B. The Contractor shall take necessary measures to prevent damage to all facilities/equipment;

and shall take any necessary measures to prevent accidental water discharge at all times.

All collateral damage resulting from the work and testing under this section, whether intentional or not, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the government.

C. The Contractor is responsible for the safe work place environment for their employees and contractors. The contractor shall comply with the OSHA standards.

D. Ream pipe and tube ends to remove all burrs.

E. Cap off open newly provided pipe at the end of each work day to prevent insects, rodents or other potential obstructions from entering the pipe.

F. Storage of equipment, tools, and materials is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Arrangements shall be made with the COR prior to work.

G. Storage of material shall be stacked in an orderly fashion and meet the satisfaction of the

COR. The storage shall be safeguarded to prevent accidents from occurring around the stored material.

3.02 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

A. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers, with labeling in place.

B. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain all parts in a safe, secure place until installation.

C. The storage location must meet the approval of the COR.

D. Provide temporary protective coating on cast iron and steel valves during the storage period.

E. All stored pipe shall be support off the ground at all times.

3.03 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Provide spare sprinklers under provisions of NFPA 13. The quantity of each type of extra sprinkler shall be as specified in NFPA 13.

B. Provide suitable wrenches for each type of sprinkler.

C. Provide metal cabinets for storage of spare sprinklers and sprinkler wrenches.

Cabinets shall be of sufficient size to permit spare sprinklers to fit upright and be reasonably secured within the cabinets.

D. Cabinets shall be wall mounted adjacent to the sprinkler system riser, unless otherwise approved.

E. Provide two (2) of each type of key and/or special tool required for system use and maintenance, include access tools for waterflow and tamper switches.

3.05 INSTALLATION

A. All work shall be provided in a professional manner (parallel/perpendicular to walls and columns) in accordance with NFPA and NPS standards and other applicable standards referenced by this document. All piping in areas with finished ceilings shall be concealed, unless otherwise approved by the COR.

B. Install all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

C. Use proper lubricant on ends of piping or gaskets where required by pipe fitting or coupling manufacturer. The manufacturer’s recommended lubricant shall be used.

D. Where required by manufacturer, properly torque bolts to manufacturer’s specifications using a torque wrench.

E. Prevent electrocution by insulating connection between pipe, fittings, hangers or dissimilar metal against direct contact. Use dielectric insulating flanges and units.

F. Support all sprinkler piping, risers, etc., as specified in NFPA 13. Provide riser clamps above floor at each floor penetration.

G. Provide minimum 1¼-inch diameter, 4-inch long nipples and caps at ends of all cross mains for flushing connections.

H. Sprinkler installation shall be coordinated with the installed mechanical and electrical work and the ceiling grid/layout. Where sprinklers are to be provided on modular ceiling panels, sprinklers shall be located as close to the center of the ceiling panel in both directions as possible. The Contractor shall furnish additional sprinklers, which may be required for coordinated ceiling pattern without additional cost to the NPS, even though number of sprinklers may exceed minimum code requirements.

I. The Contractor shall install the piping and equipment in accordance with approved shop drawings.

J. Main and Auxiliary Drains:

1. Each system shall be furnished with a main drain, which is capable of draining the majority of the system to outside grade. Drainage to floor or sink is not permitted.

2. Auxiliary drains shall be provided to drain any sections of piping that trap water or are not capable of being drained by the main drain in accordance with NFPA 13.

Auxiliary drains shall discharge as required by NFPA 13 and the AHJ.

3. All drains terminating outside shall be piped to within 8 inches of finished grade.

Concrete splash guards shall be provided at grade level beneath all outside drains.

Drainage shall not create damage to the facility or surrounding landscape.

K. The Contractor shall install seismic bracing in accordance with NFPA 13.

L. Tapping or drilling of load-bearing structural members is not permitted. Attachments may be made to steel or concrete structures with approved clamps and hangers designed in accordance with NFPA 13 and local standards.

M. Provide pipe sleeves where piping passes through walls, floors, roofs, and partitions.

Grout sleeves in proper position and location during construction. Provide sleeves of sufficient length to pass through entire thickness of walls, floors, roofs, and partitions.

Provide clearance between exterior of piping and interior of sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Firmly pack space with noncombustible insulation and caulk at both ends of the sleeve with plastic waterproof cement, which will dry to a firm but pliable mass, or provide a flexible seal. Extend sleeves in floor slabs 3 inches above the finished floor.

N. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal as required. Valve stems shall not be inverted.

O. Provisions shall be made by the Contractor to protect piping, sprinklers and other components of the sprinkler systems from extreme climatic conditions including freezing and high temperature (under 40° F, or over 100° F).

P. All control valves shall have signs identifying their function per NFPA 13 requirements.

Q. Caution signs shall be attached to all valves controlling sprinkler. The caution sign shall be worded as follows:

This valve controls fire protection equipment.

Do not close until after fire has been extinguished. Use auxiliary valves when necessary to shut off supply to auxiliary Equipment.

3.07 TESTING

A. Inspection test procedures shall be submitted to AHJ for approval prior to performance of test.

B. Hydrostatically test all piping at system per NFPA 13 requirements.

C. All systems piping and attached appurtenances, to include the piping between the exterior fire department connection and the check valve in the fire department connection inlet pipe shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi. The pressure shall be maintained for a period of two (2) continuous hours.

D. Leaks in piping shall be immediately corrected. On threaded piping, tighten joints. If necessary, dismantle and replace section. Caulking, or stop-leak compounds will not be permitted.

E. The backflow prevention assembly shall be forward flow tested to ensure proper operation. The minimum flow rate shall be the system demand, including hose stream allowance where applicable.

F. All operating parts, including electrical equipment, shall be fully tested to ensure their proper operation. All control valves shall be fully closed and opened under full system pressure.

G. All sprinkler alarm and supervisory devices shall be fully tested by the Contractor to ensure their proper operation and that they report appropriate signals to the fire alarm or sprinkler monitoring panel.

H. All gaps left by holes and or penetrations created for the installation of fire sprinkler piping, appurtenances, or wiring shall be patched or backfilled will an approved fire stop material or construction.

I. he Contractor shall hydraulically and mechanically pre-test all provided components in accordance with NFPA 13 acceptance test protocols to ensure proper installation and operations prior to scheduling the AHJ system acceptance test.

J. All acceptance testing performed by the Contractor shall be conducted in the presence of the AHJ or his designated representative, and other representatives at the option of the NPS. All persons concerned shall be notified two (2) weeks in advance of the tests in order to arrange attendance at the tests.

K. If reacceptance test is required, the contractor is responsible for all related costs.

40. GUARANTEE

The contractor will be responsible for providing a system that has been coordinated with the COR; and accepted in accordance with this scope of work. The warrantee of work is work provided is referenced in accordance with the FAR clause 52.246-21.

Part 6 – INVOICE AND PAYMENT

5.01 INVOICE

The contractor is required to submit a PDF invoice for review/acceptance/signature by the COR prior to submitting a signed copy of the accepted PDF invoice through the Internet Payment Platform (https://www.ipp.gov)

A progress payment will be considered for mobilization/demobilization.

5.02. PAYMENT

The National Park Service will provide firm fixed-price payment upon final inspection and acceptance of all work under this scope of work.

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