IFB No. OP1421678370 EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES Fire-Life Safety Systems Testing & Repair Services 04/29/26

IFB No. OP1421678370

FIRE-LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS TESTING & REPAIR SERVICES

EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES

I. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) provides public transit services to Los Angeles (LA) County through its Metro transit system. This transit system includes facilities on the A Line (Blue), B Line (Red), C Line (Green), D Line (Purple), E Line (Expo), G Line (Orange), J Line (Silver), K Line (Crenshaw), Harbor Transit Way (HTW), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), communication and signaling facilities (C&S), Rail and Bus Divisions, Parking lots, Metro Headquarters Building (USG), Union Station West Portal, and non-operational parcel properties and facilities. Other facilities may be removed or added to the scope of work as they become operational during the life of this contract.

Metro is seeking a qualified licensed contractor to provide quarterly inspections, annual and five-year testing, re-testing, and repairs of water based and non-water based fire suppression systems.

Contractor may also be called upon to conduct simple and complex fire alarm panels and related systems testing in support of Metro certified REG4 staff. All work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), the Los Angeles Fire Department

(LAFD) Chief’s Regulation 4 Procedures (Reg4), the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards 13, 25, 72, and 2001 as amended by California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19.

This contract term is a three-year base with one, two-year option. Option terms are exercised at Metro’s sole discretion through written contract modifications.

II. FUTURE WORK

Metro is a dynamic agency. Listed below are locations that may become operational during the life of this Contract. As these stations or locations become operational, they may be turned over to Facilities Contracted Maintenance Services (FCM) and may become part of this contract. If that should be the case, those new locations would be added through written Contract Modifications.

• D (Purple) Line Westside Extension Phase II –Two (2) new stations anticipated to be completed

September 2026

• D (Purple) Line Westside Extension Phase III – Two (2) new stations anticipated to be completed

October 2027

• Rail Operations Control (ROC)/Bus Operation Control (BOC) Center anticipated to be completed by June 2029

Future work locations are not chargeable against this contract until a written contract modification is issued in accordance with the Schedule of Quantities and Prices.

III. METRO RESPONSIBILITY

The Metro Project Manager (PM) will provide the Contractor with the necessary instructions, guidance, and any access to the facilities needed for the purpose of performing and executing the Scope of Work.

The Metro PM will work closely with and provide direction for the Contractor. The Metro PM will send

IFB No. OP1421678370 EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES Fire-Life Safety Systems Testing & Repair Services 04/29/26 list of previous test dates for all systems. The Metro PM or his/her duly appointed alternate in FCM are the only authorized persons to request service and approve work on this contract.

Metro reserves the right to contract with and/or utilize additional contractors for testing and repair services of fire life safety systems at any time, for any reason. Also, Metro reserves the right to add or remove services and/or locations as needed.

IV. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL

1. ALL CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL WORKING IN AND AROUND METRO RIGHT OF WAY

(ROW), FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES SHALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND, TO

RETAIN, TO COMMUNICATE, TO OBSERVE, TO BE AWARE OF AND TO APPLY ALL METRO

SAFETY PROCEDURES, REQUIREMENTS AND TRAINING PROVIDED BY METRO, TAKING

INTO CONSIDERATION THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS SERVICED

UNDER THIS CONTRACT INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO TRAIN AND BUS MOVEMENTS.

2. All Contractor personnel shall be able to speak and understand the English language. In addition, Contractor lead personnel shall be able to read, write, and speak and understand the English language.

3. All Contractor personnel assigned to work on this project shall be a minimum of 18 years of age.

4. Prior to commencement of service, Contractor personnel shall familiarize themselves with each location to ensure each worker is aware of any hazards, such as running buses, electrified track work or overhead power lines, so as to ensure their safety. Buses, trains, and related service equipment are constantly on the move at all locations. Contractor shall comply with all traffic rules and regulations pertaining to the movement of vehicles at each facility. Contractor shall comply with all rail safety rules, regulations and standards at all times. See Attachment A for List of locations and fire-life safety system components.

5. Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager (PM) solely assigned to this Metro contract. The Contractor shall provide an alternate if the primary contact is unavailable. The PM shall be qualified in the performance and oversight of the Fire and Life Safety maintenance services including complying with all mandated testing requirements and ensuring all systems are tested on time. The PM shall be responsible for but not limited to providing weekly/ monthly work schedule and reports, track/ yard allocation submissions, coordinating Metro support staff, and ensuring contractor and subcontract have valid certifications. Contractor shall provide a monthly work schedule outlining all scheduled tests for month so support personnel can be coordinated. This shall be submitted every month or as requested by Metro’s PM.

6. Contractor’s PM shall be readily accessible to schedule meetings with the Metro PM on a monthly basis or as requested by the Metro PM to discuss needs, changes, upgrades or further customization of services during the duration of the contract.

7. Contractor shall provide only experienced and well-trained supervision at all Metro locations.

Contractor personnel shall wear proper uniform.

8. Contractor personnel, equipment, and worksite shall at all times present a neat appearance.

Contractor’s staff shall wear clothing of the trade. Under no circumstance will Contractor’s employees perform work wearing shorts. Personnel shall wear proper uniform with Contractor’s insignia or name. Work shall be performed, and complaints handled by the Contractor, with due regard for Metro’s image and public relations.

9. A telephone number attended 24/7 (hours/days) shall be provided by the Contractor for direct contact for emergencies. Telephone and fax numbers as well as e-mail addresses for these services shall be provided to the Metro PM upon contract execution. Contractor is to notify the Metro PM immediately if these numbers change during the term of the contract. Calls for service

IFB No. OP1421678370 EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES Fire-Life Safety Systems Testing & Repair Services 04/29/26 shall be answered within one (1) hour during regular business hours, weekends, and holidays. The contractor shall provide their own aerial lift and communication devices. The contractor’s supervisor and on-site personnel shall be adequately equipped with communication equipment such as cellular phones, pagers, and two-way radios to facilitate the work.

10. Within the first two weeks after the issuance of the fully executed contract, contractor shall develop and submit a work schedule that clearly defines the work plan for Metro’s review and approval. The plan will include staff names and assignments. The contractor is required to notify the Metro PM of any schedule changes or modifications.

11. Contractor personnel shall perform all work in accordance with all federal, state, county, municipal, local laws and ordinances and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Regulations applicable to said work.

12. Contractor shall be responsible for any and all penalties and fines imposed regarding the violation of local, municipal, State or Federal codes, laws, or regulations.

13. Contractor shall be available to perform services between the scheduled work hours of 6:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. and during the evening hours of 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. All work performed at USG is to be scheduled during the evening hours of 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. Scheduled weekend and night work is also considered part of this contract. Please note that Metro is a 24/7 operating agency; therefore, services may be requested outside the hours listed above and per contract pricing. On occasion, services provided during normal Metro operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. may need to be rescheduled for service during non-revenue hours of 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. or weekends due to unforeseen circumstances.

Contractor shall reschedule the respective work crews to perform these services at no extra cost.

Daytime or early start time is not guaranteed, and schedules shall be flexible to accommodate unscheduled occurrences and emergencies.

14. As Metro is a 24/7 agency, contractors shall, at a minimum, provide 24-hour emergency service, seven (7) days a week, and shall be able to respond to all emergency service requests within two

(2) hours of receiving an emergency trouble call. Factory-trained personnel shall be available at all times to perform emergency services.

15. Contractor shall respond to and perform non-emergency as-needed service requests not regularly scheduled within one (1) day during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

16. All authorized work, except major work, shall be completed within 24 hours, unless previously arranged with the PM.

17. All completed work shall be warrantied for 180 days.

18. Metro may issue unrestricted Tap Cards to Contractors’ personnel at no cost to continue performing their routine maintenance services as well as responding to emergency and as-needed inquiries.

The unrestricted Tap Cards issued by Metro are strictly provided to Contractors’ personnel providing services throughout Metro facilities and properties and shall not be used for commuting and/or any other personal use. The Contractor will be held responsible for all cost associated with misuse, loss or damage and replacement of the Tap Cards.

19. Contractor shall return to Metro upon request, termination, or expiration of the Contract term all radios, keys, TAP cards, Pro-Tran devices, proximity access cards, prints, diagrams, drawings, manuals, tools, equipment, etc. provided to and used by the Contractor in performing the Contract services and obligations.

20. The Contractor shall provide and sustain the appropriate quantity of all workforce labor, administrative, technical, maintenance, professional, supervisory, and management personnel necessary for the complete performance of this Contract, none of whom shall be employees of Metro. All employees of the Contractor involved in any aspect of providing the Contract services

IFB No. OP1421678370 EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES Fire-Life Safety Systems Testing & Repair Services 04/29/26 and/or for performing other obligations and requirements under this Contract shall be subject to the management, supervision, and oversight of Metro. Contractor shall also provide sufficient personnel back up in times of staff shortages due to vacations, illnesses, and inclement weather.

21. Each employee of the Contractor is to carry identification as prepared by the Contractor.

Identification information will include the employee's full name, photograph (portrait), company name, address, telephone number, employee's identification number, and the signature and title of the employee's immediate supervisor.

22. Contract service vehicles shall display proper company name and logo identification and have “Metro Contractor” placard supplied by Metro at no cost to the contractor, displayed on the driver side and rear side of the vehicle. Placards to be displayed only when working for Metro under this contract and shall not be used for personal use. Contractor shall return all equipment issued upon request and will be held responsible for replacement of lost or damaged placards, at the current production costs. Vehicles shall also be equipped with flashing light bar or strobe.

23. Contractor will be held responsible for the acts of its employees and agents while on the property.

Accordingly, Contractor agrees to take all necessary measures to prevent injury and loss to persons located on the property. Contractor will be held responsible for all damages to persons or property caused by Contractor or any of its agents or employees. Contractor shall promptly repair any damage that it, its employees, or agents may cause to any property or equipment. On Contractor's failure to do so, Metro may repair such damage, and Contractor shall reimburse Metro promptly for the cost of repair.

24. Contractor personnel are not authorized to receive any requests for service from Metro Staff other than Metro PM or his/her designated alternate. All requests for service shall be sent to the OPS Contracts SOS Service Desk at 213-922-5610 or via e-mail at Contracts-SOS@metro.net.

Contractor shall keep Metro PM informed of all outstanding requests for service.

25. Contractor shall observe the following Metro-observed holidays unless otherwise advised by Metro PM in writing. Metro observed holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

26. Contractor shall not store material or equipment on the property without prior written approval from Metro PM. Contractor shall not use office/station trash cans to dispose of any trash, equipment or parts. Contractor shall remove and dispose of any equipment or parts in a lawful manner through its own means and at its own expense. All debris shall be disposed of off-site (the same day) in an approved and legal manner. Metro does not provide disposal services for trash and debris generated by Contractor operations. Contractor is responsible for leaving all areas cleaned and in the same condition as found before work commenced.

27. Contractor shall maintain and provide Metro with all records reports and documents as necessary and required to support the Contract services and obligations. These records and reports are to be in both electronic (online) and hard copy forms.

V. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: SPECIFIC

1. CONTRACTOR’S SERVICES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, TESTING, RE-

TESTING, AND REPAIR OF WATER BASED AND NON-WATER BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION

SYSTEMS AND MAY BE CALLED UPON TO CONDUCT SIMPLE AND COMPLEX FIRE ALARM

PANEL AND RELATED SYSTEMS TESTING IN SUPPORT OF METRO CERTIFIED REG4

STAFF. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE COMPENSATED FOR ACTUAL WORK PERFORMED

UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

mailto:Contracts-SOS@metro.net

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2. Metro currently utilizes in-house Reg 4 testers for emergency power systems, elevator (witness only), fire alarm system, and gas leak detection system. For any of these systems, if there are insufficient Metro in-house testers available during this contract term, Contractor shall test these systems upon written notification from Metro’s PM or designated alternate.

3. Contractor shall provide labor, equipment, materials and supplies to provide as-needed repairs and perform the required testing and certification in accordance with the procedures and conditions described in the Statement of Work. All items furnished by the Contractor and services performed shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Metro PM or its designated representative.

4. Contractor shall maintain current throughout the duration of the Contract all applicable and appropriate permits, certificates, licenses (B, C-10, C-16), safety training records, etc. related under this Contract as well as the systems, facilities, equipment, and personnel used in the performance of the Contract services and obligations.

5. Prior to performing work on this contract, contractor and/or sub-contractor performing the work shall submit valid LAFD Chief’s Regulation 4 certifications for all required fire and life safety systems, including Automatic Sprinkler, Class I Standpipe, Class II Standpipe, Combined Standpipe, Fire Pumps, Automatic Closing fire Assemblies, Automatic Elevator Witness Only, Basic and Complex Fire Alarm Systems, Central Station, and Emergency Generator and Battery Systems to Metro’s

PM.

6. Contractor performing as-needed repairs, testing and certification services shall demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing similar services in a similar work environment within safety sensitive areas, requiring similar tasks and frequencies as stipulated in this Statement of Work.

A. A Safety sensitive area is defined as follows:

i. Working in a Rail Right-of-Way (ROW), between ROW fences or on track ballast

ii. Working in closed traffic or emergency lanes on a highway or road

iii. Working in medians or parkways adjacent to street or traffic lanes with speed limits of 25 to

50 mph and with 25 feet or less of safe refuge

iv. Working in medians or parkways immediately adjacent to a highway or road with speed limits in excess of 50 mph

B. Areas that meet the following criteria are not considered safety sensitive:

i. Working in medians or parkways separated from the nearest traffic lane or ROW by a fence, wall, or other form of delineation

ii. Working in parkways with traffic speeds less than 25 mph regardless of distance from nearest traffic lane

iii. Working in medians or parkways with traffic speeds of 25 to 50 mph and more than 25 feet of safe landscape or hardscape refuge area outside of the ROW or city street

7. Contractor’s PM shall be responsible for properly filling out and submitting Track Allocation Request forms for access to active ROWs and Yard Allocation requests for Rail Divisions. Contractor’s Project Manager shall also attend Track Allocation and Yard Allocation meetings as necessary.

Training will be provided by Metro PM. See Attachment B for ROC Track Allocation /Work Permit Process. Work permits are subject to cancellation with little or no notice. Yard Allocation request forms will be provided by Metro PM.

8. Contractor shall ensure all systems are tested on time and monitor system anniversary dates.

Contractor shall schedule all tests/ inspections as necessary throughout the life of the contract. Any delays or postponements to testing shall be communicated to Metro’s PM via email as soon as possible.

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9. Contractor shall take photos of deficiencies noted on annual and 5-year inspections/ testing reports and submit them to Metro’s PM along with each report submittal. Contractor shall also take photos and submit them to Metro’s PM for any repair requests submitted via a task order.

10. Contractor shall be thoroughly familiar with and have the capability to provide annual and five-year testing, calibration, repair, re-testing where applicable of systems consisting of emergency power and exit lighting, generators including automatic transfer switch gear and uninterrupted power source (UPS) systems, bug-eye lights (stored power), smoke detectors, heat detectors, methane (CH4) gas sensors, carbon monoxide (CO) sensors, manual pull stations, complex and basic fire alarm panels, supervising station fire alarm systems, automatic elevators (witness only) and automatic closing fire assemblies; water-based: Fire Department connections, fire hose cabinets (Class I & II), control valves, deluge systems, fire sprinkler systems, pre-action fire sprinkler systems, Class I outlet valves, sectional control valves, fire pumps, fire hydrants, standpipes, underground valves, backflows, and all other integral components of the fire-life safety systems.

11. Contractor shall provide AHJ and Metro PM with any required notification prior to testing and/or re-testing.

12. Contractor shall be familiar and have an active account with The Compliance Engine (TCE) to submit all required Reg4 and reports to LAFD and Metro PM within (7) seven days from completion of testing and/or re-testing.

13. Contractor shall submit all other reports not subject to Reg4 to Metro’s LAFD Liaison Officer and Metro PM within seven (7) days from completion of testing and/or re-testing.

14. Contractor shall retain permanent record of all testing/ inspections reports and forms for the life of the contract and submit additional copies to Metro’s PM as requested.

15. All broken or defective parts and components found during the testing shall be documented and reported to Metro’s PM. All repairs shall be conducted on a Task Order basis unless otherwise directed by Metro PM.

16. Contractor shall submit a quote for every Task Order within one (1) business day after notification.

Upon receiving a Task Order, Contractor shall advise the Metro PM as to an estimated completion date and price quotation for the job request. Each task order shall have a detailed cost estimate for all labor, service and parts. Cost estimates, shall include, but not limited to location, building/area, system type, # of units, and contract pricing. All authorized work shall be completed within 24 hours, unless previously arranged with Metro PM. Task Order form and procedure to be used is shown on Attachment F.

17. Contractor shall submit a detailed work plan for review and approval of Metro’s PM prior to commencing any work. Contractor shall follow the Metro approved work plan during the life of the contract. The work plan shall include:

A. Number of dedicated personnel and identification of Project Manager(s) and Supervisor(s)

B. Training records of all employees

C. Detailed dedicated personnel scheduling distribution in accordance with the list of locations within Attachment A, and the testing frequency levels specified within this Statement of Work.

D. Response plan to emergencies, callbacks and trouble calls

E. List of submittals and reports, process methods and format

F. Schedule of Work Hours, work locations, personnel and holidays observed in alignment with Metro observed holidays. Schedule is subject to change. To minimize disruption to Metro operations, all scheduled work is to be performed Monday through Friday:

a. Bus Divisions & Terminal #19, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm;

b. Location #29 – Cash Counting, between the hours of 7:00 am and 1:00 pm;

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c. Customer Service Centers, between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm;

d. Child Care facilities, between the hours of 7:00 am and 12:00 noon;

e. Rail Facilities, during non-revenue hours of 1:00 am and 4:30 am.

18. Quality of work shall be in accordance with generally accepted industry standards, as required by AHJ.

Work quality shall be subject to AHJ and Metro PM’s or his/her duly appointed alternate’s approval.

Metro reserves the right to inspect the work either during or at a reasonable time after completion. If AHJ or Metro PM does not accept the work done, the Contractor is responsible for redoing the work at the Contractor’s expense. In the event a callback request is placed, Contractor personnel shall perform the necessary repairs within twenty-four (24) hours at no cost to Metro

19. Contractor shall provide their own water supply and power sources as required. Metro is not obligated to provide access to electrical outlets. Only with approval will Contractors be allowed to use electrical extension cords and water hoses. Hoses and electrical extension cords shall not cross railroad tracks and/or bus ways or create tripping hazards for Metro employees or patrons.

20. No vehicles shall be permitted within the ROW without prior approval from track allocation.

21. USG INERGEN AND PRE-ACTION FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE:

Testing and Maintenance Scope: Metro has an existing 28-year-old Ansul Inergen Clean Agent Fire Suppression system supporting the 2nd Floor Data center, TAP Room and Telecom Room, the 6th Floor Server Room and the 26th Floor Microwave Room of USG. Installed systems include five (5) Ansul Autopulse IQ-301 and three (3) Notifier RP-1001 Pre- Action- Deluge Control panels. Metro requires a factory authorized service provider/distributor of Ansul Johnson Controls/Tyco Safety Products to perform maintenance on the existing 28-year- old Ansul Inergen Clean Agent Fire Suppression systems supporting the 2nd, 6th and 26th Floors of USG. Contractor shall have the experience and capability to learn the existing programming of these systems and be able to maintain and/or improve them.

Systems require quarterly, Semi-annual, annual, 4-year, and 5-year testing. Contractor shall follow and fill out the testing requirement checklists for all USG testing (See Attachment G – Metro Headquarters Building Services Checklists). The following minimum qualifications apply:

A. Contractor shall be trained, certified, and authorized by Ansul of Johnson Controls / Tyco Clean Agent Fire Protection Products to calculate / design, install, test, service, maintain Inergen fire suppression systems and shall be able to produce a certificate stating such on request.

B. Contractor shall be trained, certified, and authorized by Notifier by Honeywell Fire Alarm Products to design, install, program, test, service, and maintain Notifier fire alarm products and shall be able to produce a certificate stating such on request.

C. Contractor shall be trained, certified, and authorized as an Ansul Inergen distributor for a minimum of three (3) years with documented certification and is capable of recharging Inergen fire suppression system cylinders at local facility or access to recharging station.

D. The Contractor shall confirm in writing that they stock a full complement of spare parts and offer 24-hour emergency service for all listed systems.

E. Contractor shall be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations.

F. All systems shall be thoroughly inspected, tested, and documented for proper operation per:

• National Fire Protection Association 2001 – Standards for Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems.

• National Fire Protection Association 72 – Standards for National Fire Alarm Code.

• California State Fire Marshal Title 19.

• Factory Mutual Insurers and Industrial Risk Insurers.

• Manufacturer’s Instructions.

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INERGEN AND PRE-ACTION FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

TESTING & MAINTENANCE BY FLOOR

Floor Room System Inspection / Testing

Frequency 4- & 5-Year Maintenance

Type Frequency

2nd Floor

Data Center

Inergen Semi-Annual

Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

Discharge Hose Replacement

5-Year

Pre-Action Quarterly

Semi-Annual Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

TAP Room

Inergen Semi-Annual

Annual Discharge Hose

Replacement 5-Year

Pre-Action Quarterly

Semi-Annual Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

Telecom Room

Inergen Semi-Annual

Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

Discharge Hose Replacement

5-Year

Pre-Action Quarterly

Semi-Annual Control Panel Battery

Replacement 4-Year

6th Floor Server Room

Inergen Semi-Annual

Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

Discharge Hose Replacement

5-Year

Pre-Action Quarterly

Semi-Annual Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

26th Floor Microwave Room Pre-Action Quarterly

Semi-Annual Annual

Control Panel Battery Replacement

4-Year

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Ansul Inergen Systems

Semi-Annual

1. Control Panels

• Inspect wires and connections in panels.

• Battery load test. Replace batteries as required and in schedule.

• Test all input and output signals per software.

• Perform inspections, download system memory, and clear memory buffers.

• Activate electric solenoids from control system.

2. Sensors

• Inspect smoke/heat sensors and ensure that detectors are in good physical condition and no changes have occurred to impact performance of detectors.

• Operate smoke/heat sensors and verify intended responses are produced.

3. Audible and Visual Alarms

• Place each device into alarm from control panel to verify proper sequence of operation.

• Test all visual alarms for proper operation and light intensity.

• Test all audible alarms and verify decibel level with meter.

4. Inergen

• Inspect storage tanks for leakage and valve operation

• Verify agent quantity and pressure.

• Inspect and record pressure reading for each cylinder.

• Inspect each cylinder for proper mounting.

• Inspect bracing.

• Inspect all discharge nozzles and verify no obstructions.

• Inspect connector hoses for signs of deficiency.

• Activate electric solenoids from control panels.

• Inspect protected enclosure for agent leakage.

Annual

1. Smoke and Heat Sensors

• Clean and calibrate smoke sensors (if necessary) with readings to manufacturers and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) specifications.

Four-Year

1. Control Panel batteries

• Batteries (12V 7AH & 12V 12Ah) are on a 4-year replacement cycle and shall not be co-termed.

• Batteries should be replaced with the current schedule and brought to a uniform replacement cycle.

Five Year

1. Inergen Discharge Hoses

• Inergen discharge hoses are on a 5-year replacement cycle

• Shall be tested per NFPA 2001 requirements

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Pre-Action Systems

Quarterly

1. Pre-Action Riser

• Verify mechanical valves and gauges are operational.

• Operate pressure switch and verify low operating points are set.

• Operate inspector’s test valve and verify alarms.

• Verify closure of tamper switch for monitoring.

• Inspect for leakage and signs of corrosion.

Semi Annual

1. Pre-Action Control Panel

• Inspect wires and connections in panels.

• Battery load test. Replace batteries as required and on schedule.

• Test all input and output signals per software.

• Activate electric solenoids from control system.

2. Pre-Action Smoke and Heat Sensors

• Inspect smoke/heat sensors and ensure that detectors are in good physical condition and no changes have occurred to impact performance of detectors.

• Operate smoke/heat sensor and verify intended responses are produced.

3. Pre-Action Audible and Visual Alarms

• Place each device from the control panel to verify proper sequence of operation.

• Test all visual alarms for proper operation and light intensity.

• Test all audible alarms and verify with meters that proper decibel level is met.

4. Control Panels

• Inspect all wires and connections in panel.

• Test all input and output signals.

• Verify proper signals are being reported to Fire Alarm System.

Annual

1. Pre-Action Smoke and Heat Sensors (Annual)

• Clean and calibrate smoke sensors (if necessary) with readings to manufacturers and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) specifications.

i. Inspect.

ii. Operate each sensor and verify intended responses are produced.

2. Control Panels and Graphic Annunciators (Annual)

• Inspect all wires and connections in panel.

• Functional test of all input and output signals.

• Verify the proper signals are being reported to the Fire Alarm System.

Four-Year

2. Control Panel batteries

• Batteries (12V 7AH & 12V 12Ah) are on a 4-year replacement cycle and shall not be co-termed.

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• Batteries should be replaced with the current schedule and brought to a uniform replacement cycle.

VI. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall perform all fire-life safety systems testing and/or re-testing in accordance with Cal-OSHA mandated worker safety guidelines and requirements. Any hazardous products defined by O.S.H.A Hazard Communication Standard, Title 29, C.F.R 1910.1200 (c), shall be accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). All chemicals plus quantity per application which the contractor plans or may utilize shall be submitted by Contractor to be evaluated and approved by Metro Corporate Safety Department prior to use. All SDS shall be submitted for approval along with the proposal and work plan to determine acceptability.

2. Contractor shall submit a safety work plan that includes a lockout tagout procedure to Metro for review and approval within 10 working days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) date.

3. Contractor shall comply with AQMD or California Air Resources Board VOC requirements as applicable. Contractor shall also comply with all applicable laws, codes and regulations concerning any release of contaminants on Metro property resulting from the performance of any Contract service work or emanating from any equipment utilized by contractor under this Contract.

4. Contractor shall perform all activities in accordance with Metro railroad worker safety rules, procedures, and training. In addition, Contractor personnel shall perform all work in accordance with all federal, state, county, municipal, Cal-OSHA, California Public Utilities Commission (C.P.U.C) and other local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the Statement of Work including the safety policies, procedures and process controls identified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

5. Contractors work crews while on Metro properties shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to safety vests, gloves, safety shoes, glasses, goggles and other necessary safety gear, dependent on the task, to protect them from injuries and accidents while on the job. All PPE shall be in accordance with and meet the requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and American Society for Testing Material (ASTM).

6. Special precaution shall be taken while working on operational segments of the ROW where it is paramount to strictly adhere to all required safety procedures. Contractor shall ensure that each of its workers is aware of the hazards while working in and around all Metro properties, such as moving trains, buses, automobiles, and high voltage overhead electrical lines. Contractor’s employees shall complete the required rail safety training.

7. Contractor shall comply with Metro’s Electronic Devices Policy. See Attachment C for Metro’s Electronic Devices Policy.

8. Contractor and its employees shall participate in safety training classes offered by Metro free of charge; however, these hours are non-chargeable to Metro. Contractor should anticipate all employees to spend approximately four (4) hours for Light/Heavy Rail Safety Training class and four (4) hours for Wayside Worker Protection class. Certification is valid for two years and shall be updated for the life of the contract. Contractor shall attend these classes to be certified as a Watchperson and Employee in Charge (EIC). In addition, all EIC’s or Watch Persons shall attend a one-hour Radio class, and a one-hour Pro-Tran device use class. Contractor personnel shall always have on their person the Metro provided safety certification badge (issued upon successful completion of the Light/Heavy Rail Safety Training Class) and have a valid Metro issued work permit (issued after Track Allocation request) on their person while performing maintenance work on any Metro Rail rights-of-way. Contractor shall comply with all Rail Operation Control (ROC) facility access requirements. Contractor shall always dedicate one (1) Watchperson and one (1)

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EIC to escort each work crew while working on active ROW. The Watchperson shall not perform any work other than direct the work crew in accordance with railroad safety requirements. The Watchperson and the EIC cannot be the same person.

9. Metro will provide each EIC with personal safety equipment called the Pro-Tran Device and provide training on how to use the equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to charge the devices after each shift, test the devices prior to each shift, and report any malfunction (during the daily testing) to Metro PM. All EIC’s overseeing a work crew shall use this equipment at all times while working in an active right-of-way. Moreover, the Contractor shall return all equipment issued upon demand and shall be responsible for immediate replacement of lost or damaged devices.

10. Restricted Rail Facilities: Due to Metro safety considerations Contractor personnel performing work at “restricted rail facilities” shall be able to communicate, understand and take instructions and commands in the English language (verbal and written). Restricted rail facilities are defined as any location, confined or not, within or immediately adjacent to either the dynamic operating envelope of a train or a wayside operating system. Examples include, but are not limited, to the following:

A. Areas within the fenced boundary of the surface ROW and Division maintenance/storage yards B. A/B/C/D/E/L Line & Crenshaw/LAX tunnels C. Median curb strip to median curb strip on street-running rail sections D. Areas where exposed power sources exist E. Ancillary buildings or areas such as Train Communication & Control Room, TPSS, etc.

F. A, E, G, L Line and Crenshaw/LAX flyovers

11. In alignment with safety requirements, if you see something, say something. Any unusual incidents found on the ROWs or parcel properties, such as hazardous waste materials, homeless encampments, illegally parked vehicles, criminal activity, adjacent property owner’s encroachments, or any other act that may be deemed hazardous to the public or Metro patrons, are to be reported to the Metro PM in an expeditious manner.

VII. SUBMITTALS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Upon completion of testing services, contractor shall provide updated points list for all devices. List shall include recommended deficiency corrective action(s) required prior to re-testing.

Contractor shall update on a weekly basis a Fire Life Safety Report which includes location, building, system type, unit counts, testing anniversary date, actual test dates, scheduled test dates, testing outcome, description of failed tests, and repair work activity. The report template will be provided by Metro and may require connection to Metro’s Virtual Private Network. The submittal requirements for the Fire Life Safety Report may change at any time including submittal via a web-based system.

Contractor field personnel shall contact Metro PM upon arrival and completion of any assigned work.

Contractor shall invoice Metro once a month for work completed. Contractor shall not invoice Metro for incomplete tasks, job orders, or Modifications. Any invoices submitted for payment without written authorization from Metro PM will not be honored. Supporting documentation shall be attached to the invoice upon submittal for payment.

Invoices for payment shall be submitted after the end of each month, no later than the 7th of the following month (i.e. July invoice shall be submitted by August 7th) reflecting all the work performed within that particular month and shall include the following information:

1. Location of service and project.

2. Date of service.

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3. Metro Purchase Order number

4. Copies of approved Task Order (if applicable), or Work Order – See Attachment F.

5. Number of fire-life safety system components tested and/or re-tested at each location.

6. Cost of labor specifying the number of labor hours used and the rate applied.

7. Grand total of all costs.

8. Itemized list of items or materials delivered.

9. Copies of receipts or original invoices (if applicable).

10. Form 103, Payment Certification – see Attachment D.

11. Contractor Employee Timesheet - see Attachment E.

12. Metro Headquarters Building Service Checklists – See Attachment G.

Contractors shall submit Contractor Employee Timesheet attached to each submitted invoice. The submitted Contractor Employee Timesheet shall cover the entire invoice period. The document shall be in compliance with Metro format (see Attachment E – Contractor Employee Timesheet Form) and at a minimum shall clearly display names of personnel, and hours worked each day of the month.

Contractor shall also submit a copy of their certified payroll report upon uploading into LCP Tracker at the end of each pay period to Metro PM. Payment will be released upon review of the Employee Timesheet Form and Certified Payroll Report form in accordance with contract requirements. Failure to provide these documents will result in a rejection of the invoice pending receipt of the required documents.

The monthly invoice date shall reflect the date of submission to Metro’s PM. If a monthly invoice is revised, the invoice date shall reflect date of submission to Metro. The payment certification form shall also reflect the date of invoice submission.

Supporting documentation shall be attached to the invoice upon submittal for payment verifying Contractor’s cost for parts, materials and supplies. Acceptable documentation will be copies of the Contractor’s original purchase invoice(s) as determined by Metro’s PM. Any invoice submitted for payment without a Metro PM’s authorization, or a duly authorized representative of Metro, will not be honored. Contractor shall not invoice Metro for incomplete tasks, job orders, or Modifications.

On every Thursday, Contractor shall submit by 10:00 AM, a Weekly Report that will summarize testing and repair activities during the week per station/location, divisions, and any other site within Metro. The report shall include, but not limited to, Task Order No., Incident No., location, description of work performed, and the date of work completed per site. The report requirements are subject to change and at no additional cost to Metro.

Contractor shall prepare a Monthly Activity Report similar to the Weekly Report and submit to Metro’s PM by the last Thursday of the month. Information to be collected and reported each month to Metro’s PM shall include but not limited to Task Order No., Incident No., location, description of work performed, the date of work completed per site, and tracking of denied TA requests.

All USG Service Checklists (Attachment G – Metro Headquarters Services Checklists) for the testing of USG systems shall be submitted to Metro’s PM within five (5) business days after the testing is completed.

The Contractor shall obtain Metro PM’s approval of the proposed weekly and monthly report template before implementation and the first scheduled submittal. The weekly and monthly report templates may be provided by Metro.