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TALLGRASS PRAIRIE NATIONAL PRESERVE

STRONG CITY, KS

Stock Ranch Barn Sprinkler Repair

PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Updated: 3/30/2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Service General Requirements

2. Appendix A: Photographs

3. Appendix B: Site Plan & Area of Work

4. Appendix C: NPS Sprinkler Acceptance Checklist

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SERVICE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 – LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project shall include replacement of supplies and equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove, install, and dispose of the broken sprinkler pipe at the park’s Stock Ranch Barn.

The new piping will fit in same space as the damaged lines being removed. The project will also include testing service for the system upon completion. The work of this contract shall be performed to meet all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The work will consist of supply and replacement of components with labor for installation and testing to be provided by a qualified fire sprinkler system installer.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (TAPR), 2408B KS HWY 177, Strong City, KS 66869.

B. Work consists of:

1. Evaluation, removal, and proper disposal of existing damaged/leaking fire sprinkler piping in the TAPR Stock Ranch Barn.

2. Removal and replacement of the piping (known leaks):

a. 1st floor system drain replacement will affect a valve and approximately 3 linear ft of piping (see Appendix A, Image 1).

b. 3rd floor elbow and adjacent piping replacement, affecting approximately 6 linear ft of piping (see Appendix A, Image 2).

3. Removal and replacement of air compressor (UL Listed).

4. Complete system testing

a. Repair any additional leaks identified during testing/evaluation and other deficiencies.

5. Submit NPS testing form for AHJ approval/acceptance.

6. Provide all OEM Manuals and Warranty documentation.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 30 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

1. Note: The Notice to Proceed will be issued with a period of performance that is all inclusive of supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, anticipated average weather days for location, final commissioning, and acceptance of completed work. The contractor will be expected to provide a project schedule with adequate critical path details to ensure all work is completed within the stated calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. If weather impacts project beyond typical average weather patterns, contractor shall provide documentation in request for additional days.

1.3 Quality Assurance:

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A. Fire suppression systems must be installed in accordance with the requirements in the IFC and other codes or standards referenced therein. All documentation requirements in the IFC and applicable NFPA codes or standards regarding suppression systems are required to be submitted for review and approval by the FCO.

B. Qualifications: Designers and installers shall meet the following qualifications.

1. SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLER

i. State or municipal certified/licensed sprinkler contractor.

ii. NICET Level II (or higher).

iii. As approved by the FCO.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated below:

2.3.1 Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2.3.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shut downs shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

(https://www.nps.gov/tapr/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm)

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday;

holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays

(opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site. Limit use of premises to area of service provided as shown on Appendix B Site Plan. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

C. Contractor shall not disturb areas outside the defined project work limits. Site disturbance requirements related to the sprinkler system repair is not anticipated for this project; however, if such disturbance becomes necessary, the Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the NPS before proceeding.

D. Utilities:

a. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract

Sum as required.

b. Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as

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c. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

d. Sanitary Operations: Contractor shall be able to use the existing park restroom facilities, specific location to be discussed during the preconstruction meeting. The restroom facilities shall be kept in immaculate condition. At the discretion of Park personnel and/or COR; contractor may lose the use of the restroom facilities if they are not kept clean and orderly. Restroom use will be a “One strike and you’re out” policy. If restroom privileges are revoked Contractor will be required to provide a toilet for contracting personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location

E. Security and Protection facilities:

1 Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct work in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

2 Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all service equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial. No cost specific storage and staging area’s may be discussed at the kick off meeting. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s approval.

Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A.

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor to verify path to site and meet state and county road requirements and height restrictions for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

a. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters

b. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement.

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3.8 Photo Documentation: Contractor must provide existing condition, progress and completion photos.

All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted electronically by email within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

3.9 Fire and Life Safety:

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA.

B. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR and park.

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

iii. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use an emergency response kit.

3.10 Noise and Acoustics Management: N/A.

ITEM 4 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

4.1 All interested contractors are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting quotes. Contractors will be expected to complete the work as quoted.

ITEM 5 – SUBMITTALS

5.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals for approved equipment as specified

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using

National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting

Officer.

5.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet.

A. Product Data: Provide component and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data for piping, valves, air compressor, and any other elements of the fire sprinkler systems being replaced within this scope of services.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) to COR.

B. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

C. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the Contractor.

If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons

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Contractor's own risk.

ITEM 6 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

6.1 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 7 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

7.1 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use.

7.2 Inspections & Testing: Contractor to notify CO, COR, and Regional Fire Marshal/Fire Code Official

(FCO) prior to start of inspections and testing of repaired sprinkler system. The MWR Sprinkler

Acceptance Test Checklist will be filled out by contractor to submit to FCO for review and final acceptance.

7.3 Completion: Contractor shall request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR.

7.3 Warranties

A. Workmanship Warranty will be based on project acceptance and will remain in effect for 1 year following acceptance. The contractor will also support manufacturer warrantied items and repair work during this period.

B. Provide all manufacturer warranty information of products installed. All contact information, extent of coverage and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

END OF SECTION

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Appendix A: Photographs

Image 1: First floor system drain

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Image 2: Third floor elbow & adjacent piping.

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Appendix B: Site Plan & Area of Work

Image 3: Location of Stock Ranch Barn at TAPR.

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Appendix C: NPS Testing & Inspections Form

MWR Sprinkler Acceptance Check List -- Page 1 of 3

Park: Building Name: FMSS Location ID:

Date: Inspector: FMSS Asset ID:

PMIS:

OK N NA [OK = No Problems, N = Need to fix and retest, NA = Not applicable]

1. Stamped, approved plans on job site

2. Sprinkler contractor required to be licensed

3. Heads match SIN number listed on plans

4. Riser/manifold per plans

5. Piping installed per plans

6. Prior to system being hooked up, perform an underground flush.

6.1. Documentation of underground flush provided

7. Hangers and end of line restraints per plans

8. Inspector’s test valve at end of line

9. FDC shall be installed 18” – 48” above exterior grade

10. FDC must be visible, accessible, couplings swivel, caps in place, ID signs in place, check valve not leaking

11. Standard spacing from the wall for upright and pendent sprinkler should be 4”

Max space of heads=15’, unless otherwise specified.

12. Standard spacing from the ceiling for side wall sprinkler should be 4-6”

13. Pressure water gauges should be provided on each side of the water supply when an alarm check valve is installed

14. Caution signs shall be attached to all valves controlling sprinklers. Control, drain, test connection valves shall also be identified

15. 2” main drain must be opened until system pressure stabilizes.

15.1. Static Pressure: Residual Pressure:

16. All exposed sprinkler system piping shall be protected against freezing (40°F)

17. System valves and gauges shall be accessible for operation, inspection, tests, and maintenance

18. WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM

18.1. Modifications affecting more than 20 sprinklers will require testing. (20 or fewer sprinklers shall not require testing in excess of system working pressure)

18.2. All piping and attached accessories subjected to system working pressure up to 150psi shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi and shall maintain that pressure without loss for 2 hours. System working pressure above 150psi requires hydrostatic test at system working pressure + 50psi for 2 hours with no loss of pressure.

NPS Midwest Region

Fire Sprinkler Acceptance Check List

MWR Sprinkler Acceptance Check List -- Page 2 of 3

18.3. Test pressure read from gauge located at the low elevation point of the system or portion being tested

18.4. Record Initial Pressure: Time: Date:

18.5. Return in 2 hours; determine if there is any gauge pressure loss or visual leakage

18.6. Record Final Pressure: Time: Date:

18.7. Witness system drain/Gauge must drop as system drains

19. DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM

19.1. Hydro Test Performed

19.1.1. Initial Pressure: Time:

19.1.2. Final Pressure: Time:

19.2. 24 hour Air Test Performed; system is not to lose more than 1.5 psi over the 24 hour period.

19.2.1. Initial Pressure: Date/Time:

19.2.2. Final Pressure: Date/Time:

19.3. Trip Test - Quickly open the inspectors test valve. Dry pipe system must get a solid sustained stream of water in 60 seconds or less. Time water reached test outlet:

19.4. Open main water valves.

20. SPRINKLER FINAL

20.1. Are all of the valves open to allow water to flow into system?

20.2. Is there pressure on the gauges?

20.3. There should be spare sprinkler heads on the premises, as well as a sprinkler wrench.

20.4. Inspect sprinkler heads for dirt, damage, paint, and obstruction.

20.5. Sprinkler heads that are damaged or painted over must be replaced.

20.6. Sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obstruction over 4 ft. wide such as ducts, decks, open grate flooring, cutting tables, and overhead doors.

20.7. Check that sprinkler head and location match the type indicated on the plans

20.8. Hydraulic plates (calc plates) shall identify location of design area(s), discharge densities over design area(s), required flow & residual pressure demand at base of riser, occupancy or commodity classification & max permitted storage height, hose stream demand in addition to sprinkler demand

21. MAIN DRAIN TEST

21.1. Is the system being monitored for fire alarms? Check that flowing water will alert the fire department and alarm company.

21.2. Is there a calc plate? (Note the pressure on the plate.)

21.3. The main drain should be able to be fully opened without causing water damage

21.4. Open the drain valve and let it run. When the pressure stabilizes, note whether the pressure dropped and stayed below the residual pressure on the calc plate. If it does, there is a problem with the system

22. FLOW TEST

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22.1. Is the system being monitored for fire alarms? Check that flowing water will alert the fire department and alarm company

22.2. Open the inspectors test valve at the end of the system or the alarm valve at the system riser. Did some type of alarm go off when the system flowed?

Item # Comment

MWR SPRINKLER ACCEPTANCE TEST CHECK LIST