B54495 Specs for Sprinkler Head Replacments - Basement~1.docx
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- 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54495
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- Illinois
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This is a project specification document from the Department of Mental Health for Chester Mental Health Center (CMHC) in Chester, Illinois, for the replacement of approximately 140 sprinkler heads in the basement level of the facility's wet pipe fire suppression system. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing brass pendant, upright, and sidewall sprinkler heads rated 160 degrees Fahrenheit and above for general storage occupancy areas, with 280-degree Fahrenheit rated heads installed near heating equipment. All work must comply with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 standards, CMS Physical Environment requirements, and CMHC facility rules. The contractor is required to attend a mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting and walkthrough to review existing conditions prior to bid submission. Work is permitted Monday through Friday only during designated windows of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with work prohibited on weekends and state and federal holidays. The project requires one-week advance notice for initial start and one-workday notice for scheduled work. Upon completion, the contractor must provide documentation to the Chief Engineer confirming all basement-level replacements, specifications of installed heads, and verification of post-work testing and system restoration.
The contractor must be licensed and qualified in fire suppression system work, with NICET certification preferred, and must perform at least 51 percent of the work on-site as actual labor (excluding materials). The prime vendor is responsible for furnishing all required sprinkler head wrenches, spare wrenches (to be turned over to the facility), and six spare sprinkler heads of each type installed. All removed sprinkler heads must also be turned over to the facility. The contractor shall coordinate all system drainage and outages with facility engineering, follow NFPA 25 impairment procedures including notifications and fire watch provisions where applicable, and maintain continuous communication with the Chief Engineer or designated representative. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes is mandatory, and the contractor must ensure safe working conditions with minimal disruption to facility operations, removing debris and maintaining a clean work environment daily.
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27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54495
PROJECT SPECIFICATION
Sprinkler Head Replacements – Basement Level Chester Mental Health Center (CMHC) 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, IL 62233
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
This project includes the replacement of approximately 140 sprinkler heads in the basement level of the hospital’s wet‑pipe fire suppression system. All work shall comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 25, CMS Physical Environment (PE) requirements, and all CMHC facility rules.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Sprinkler Head Replacement
Contractor shall:
• Furnish all required replacement sprinkler heads.
• Remove existing sprinkler heads and replace them in kind with brass pendant, upright, or sidewall sprinkler heads rated 160°F and above, listed for storage occupancy.
• Install 280°F temperature‑rated heads near heating equipment.
• Ensure all installation meets manufacturer instructions and NFPA 13 requirements.
2.2 System Impairment & Drainage Coordination
• Coordinate all system drainage and outages with facility engineering.
• Follow NFPA 25 impairment procedures including notifications, precautions, fire watch (if applicable), and restoration verification.
• Provide one-workday advance notice for scheduled work and one-week notice for project start.
2.3 Tools, Materials, and Turnover Requirements
• Provide all sprinkler head wrenches required.
• Turn over spare wrenches to the facility at project completion.
• Turn over all removed sprinkler heads to the facility.
• Provide six spare sprinkler heads of each type installed.
2.4 Completion Documentation
A dated record of completion shall be provided to the Chief Engineer including:
• Confirmation all basement‑level sprinkler heads were replaced.
• Locations, temperature ratings, and types of installed heads.
• Verification of post‑work testing and system restoration per NFPA 25.
3. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
• Prime vendor must at least perform 51% of the work “on-site”. The 51% doesn’t include materials, it is actual work.
• Contractor must be licensed and qualified in fire suppression system work.
• NICET certification preferred where applicable.
• Compliance with CMHC work rules and safety protocols is mandatory.
4. WORK HOURS & SCHEDULING
• Work permitted Monday through Friday only.
• Allowed work windows:
– 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
– 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Work is prohibited on weekends, state and federal holidays.
• All scheduling shall be coordinated with the Chief Engineer or designee.
• Initial project start requires one-week advance notice.
5. COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION
• The Chief Engineer or designated representative is the primary contact.
• Contractor shall maintain continuous coordination, particularly during drainage, outages, and fire watch conditions.
• Contractor shall ensure safe working conditions and minimal disruption to facility operations.
6. PRE‑BID REQUIREMENTS
• Mandatory onsite pre‑bid meeting and walk‑through required.
• Contractors must attend to review existing conditions prior to bid submission.
7. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Contractor shall ensure compliance with:
• NFPA 13 — Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 25 — Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
• CMS Physical Environment (PE) Requirements
• CMS K‑Tags applicable to automatic sprinkler systems (K161, K162, K163, K351, K353)
• CMHC facility rules and safety practices
• Applicable federal, state, and local codes
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS
• Contractor shall remove debris and maintain a clean work environment.
• Contractor shall ensure safety of staff, residents, and visitors at all times.
• System shall be returned to normal operating condition at the end of each workday unless otherwise approved.
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