INVITATION FOR BID FOR

HISTORIC GREEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE

SPRINKLER ADDITION

ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NUMBER: 20-1525

HISTORIC GREEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE

1016 16TH AVENUE

MONROE, WISCONSIN, 53566

DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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200 PRAIRIE ST. STE: 201

ROCKFORD, IL 61107

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Historic Green County Courthouse Sprinkler Addition – Invitation for Bid

PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name: Historic Green County Courthouse Sprinkler Addition, located at:

1. 1016 16th Avenue.

2. Monroe, Wisconsin, 53566.

B. The Owner, hereinafter referred to as Owner: County of Green

C. Owner's Project Manager: Richard Marti.

1. Department: Maintenance Supervisor.

2. Address: 1016 16th Avenue.

3. City, State, Zip: Monroe, Wisconsin 53566.

4. Phone: 608-558-2674.

5. E-mail: rmarti@greencountywi.org.

1.02 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

A. These documents constitute an Invitation to Bid to and request for qualifications from

General Contractors for the construction of the project described below.

1.03 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Summary Project Description: design and installation of a complete fire protection system and all required components and accessories to serve the Green County

Historic Courthouse located at 1016 16th Ave in Monroe, Wisconsin.

B. Included Documents:

1. Project Information

2. Instructions to Bidders

3. Bid Form

4. Scope of Work

5. Fire Protection System Requirements

6. Basement Floor Plan

7. 2 Hour Wall Assembly

8. Historic Electrical Drawings for Reference of General Building Layout

1.04 PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE

A. Last Request for Information Due: 7 days prior to due date of qualifications statements.

B. Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Tour: 3/11/2021 at 9:00 AM.

1. Bidders are to notify the Owner’s Project Manager of their intention to attend.

C. Last Request for Information Due: 7 days prior to due date of bids.

D. Bid Due Date: March 19th, before 12 PM local time.

E. Bid Opening: 3/22/2021, 5:30 PM local time.

F. The Owner reserves the right to change the schedule or terminate the entire procurement process at any time.

END OF SECTION

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INVITATION

1.01 BID SUBMISSION

A. Bids signed, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Owner before

12:00 p.m. local standard time on the 19th day of March, 2021.

B. Offers will be opened at 5:30 PM on the 22nd day of March, 2021.

C. Amendments to the submitted offer will be permitted if received in writing prior to bid closing and if endorsed by the same party or parties who signed and sealed the offer.

BID DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

2.01 INQUIRIES/ADDENDA

A. Addenda may be issued during the bidding period. All Addenda become part of

Contract Documents. Include resultant costs in the Bid Amount.

B. Verbal answers are not binding on any party.

C. Clarifications requested by bidders must be in writing not less than 7 days before date set for receipt of bids. The reply will be in the form of an Addendum, a copy of which will be forwarded to known recipients.

BID SUBMISSION

3.01 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

A. Submit one copy of the executed offer on the Bid Forms provided, signed and sealed with the required security in a closed opaque envelope, clearly identified with bidder's name, project name and Owner's name on the outside.

3.02 BID INELIGIBILITY

A. Bids that are unsigned, improperly signed or sealed, conditional, illegible, obscure, contain arithmetical errors, erasures, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, may at the discretion of the Owner, be declared unacceptable.

OFFER ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION

4.01 DURATION OF OFFER

A. Bids shall remain open to acceptance for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid closing date.

4.02 ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER

A. After acceptance by Owner, the Owner will issue to the successful bidder, a written Bid

Acceptance.

BID FORM

THE PROJECT AND THE PARTIES

1.01 TO:

A. County of Green (Owner)

1. 1016 16th Avenue

2. Monroe, Wisconsin53566

1.02 FOR:

A. Project: Historic Green County Courthouse Sprinkler Addition

B. Project Number: 20-1525

1. 1016 16th Avenue

2. Monroe, Wisconsin, 53566

1.03 DATE: ______________ (BIDDER TO ENTER DATE)

1.04 SUBMITTED BY: (BIDDER TO ENTER NAME AND ADDRESS)

A. Bidder's Full Name _________________________

1. Address _________________________

2. City, State, Zip_________________________

1.05 OFFER

A. Having examined the Place of The Work and all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Documents for the above mentioned project, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a Contract to perform the Work for the Sum of:

B. _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ dollars

($______________________), in lawful money of the United States of America.

1.06 ACCEPTANCE

A. This offer shall be open to acceptance for sixty days from the bid closing date.

1.07 CONTRACT TIME

A. If this Bid is accepted, we will:

B. Complete the Work by ___________________________________ (Bidder to enter completion date or time frame.)

1.08 BID FORM SIGNATURE(S)

A. ____________________________________________ (Bidder - print the full name of your firm)

B. ____________________________________________ (Authorized signing officer, Title)

ASSOCIATED WORK

(This work is in addition to the work described in Fire Protection System Scope of Work on the following pages)

1.01 FIRE PUMP ROOM

A. The Contractor is to construct a Fire Pump Room at the proposed location in the

Basement level (see attached Basement Plan for proposed location).

B. The Fire Pump Room is to be enclosed with a new 2 hour rated wall (see attached Wall

Assembly) and a 90 minute door. The opening is to be sized to accommodate the removal/replacement of the largest piece of equipment that the Fire Pump Room contains.

C. The door to the Fire Pump Room is to be labeled with an approved sign.

D. The Contractor is to coordinate moving of any existing lighting to allow for the construction of the Fire Pump Room.

E. The Contractor is to coordinate and provide adequate ventilation for the Fire Pump

Room per NFPA 20.

F. The Contractor is to coordinate and obtain all necessary approvals from the Authority

Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the location and construction of the Fire Pump Room.

1.02 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Ventilate enclosed areas to assist cure of materials, to dissipate humidity, and to prevent accumulation of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases.

B. Dust Control: Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations. Provide positive means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere and over adjacent property.

C. Noise Control: Provide methods, means, and facilities to minimize noise produced by construction operations.

D. Pollution Control: Provide methods, means, and facilities to prevent contamination of soil, water, and atmosphere from discharge of noxious, toxic substances, and pollutants produced by construction operations. Comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.01 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Perform whatever cutting and patching is necessary to:

1. Complete the work.

2. Fit products together to integrate with other work.

3. Provide openings for penetration of mechanical, electrical, and other services.

4. Match work that has been cut to adjacent work.

5. Repair areas adjacent to cuts to required condition.

B. Execute work by methods that avoid damage to other work and that will provide appropriate surfaces to receive patching and finishing. In existing work, minimize damage and restore to original condition.

C. Patching:

1. Finish patched surfaces to match finish that existed prior to patching. On continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break. For an assembly, refinish entire unit.

2.02 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

2.03 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Make submittals that are required by governing or other authorities.

Historic Green County Courthouse Sprinkler Addition – Fire Protection System Scope of Work

GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Historic Courthouse Sprinkler Addition

Fire Protection System Scope of Work

IMEG #21000052.00

Historic Green County Courthouse Fire Protection System Scope of Work

1016 16th Avenue

IMEG #21000052.00

February 16, 2021

The Contractor shall design and install a complete fire protection system including all required components and accessories to serve the Green County Historic Courthouse located at 1016 16th Ave in Monroe, Wisconsin. The Contractor shall provide all items necessary for a complete and functioning fire project system. The Contractor’s basic scope of work includes the following:

1. Sprinkler System Design and Installation per requirements of NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. System shall meet the following requirements:

a. System design and installation shall include all requirements by the Authority Having

Jurisdiction and state building codes.

b. Systems shall be hydraulically calculated in accordance with NFPA 13’s requirements.

Contractor is responsible for final pipe sizing based on results from hydraulic calculations.

Contractor shall determine Hazard Classification of the sprinklered areas based on site visit.

c. Sprinkler design drawings submitted by the Contractor shall be prepared by a NICET Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems Layout Level III or Level IV designer or signed and sealed by a

Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the Project is located.

d. Contractor shall obtain current hydrant flow test information to determine the flow and pressure available at the water service connection. Preliminary hydrant flow information is listed below based on a hydrant test completed in March of 2016.

1) Hydrant Address:

a) 1426 10th Street

2) Hydrant Flow:

a) Static pressure: 45 psi

b) Pitot pressure: 33 psi

c) Residual pressure: 41 psi

d) Flow rate: 660 gpm out of a 2” orifice

e. Sprinkler installation contractor shall specialize in sprinkler installations and have at least three (3) years’ experience.

f. Contractor shall provide the Owner with one (1) copy of NFPA 25. Standard for the

Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems.

g. Sprinkler system installation shall include:

1) Wet Sprinkler System for heated spaces.

2) Dry Sprinkler System for unheated spaces such as the attic and other similar spaces.

3) All piping materials and installation shall meet the minimum requirements of NFPA

13 unless noted otherwise below:

a) Any exposed locations such as corridors, mechanical rooms, and similar type spaces shall use metallic piping.

b) Dry pipe systems shall use galvanized steel piping. Piping 2” and smaller shall use Schedule 40 piping while 2.5” and large piping can use Schedule

10 piping.

4) Dry piping valve, air compressor, and associated trim and accessories as required for the dry pipe system.

5) Backflow preventer as required by code.

6) Monitored valves, flow switches, and accessories as required by NFPA 13.

7) Pipe and riser labeling per NFPA 13 requirements.

8) Spare sprinkler cabinet and spare sprinklers as required per NFPA 13.

9) Fire Department Connection in approximate location as noted in the attached floor plan documents. Coordinate exact type and location with the fire department.

Provide sufficient clearance from walls and other obstructions to allow full swing of fire department wrench handle.

10) Fire Pump Package as required to meet system pressure requirements. Refer to the attached floor plan documents for proposed fire pump room location. Fire pump package shall meet the following requirements:

a) Fire pump shall be either Horizontal Base Mounted Type or Vertical In-Line type in compliance with NFPA 20 requirements for Project conditions.

Pump shall meet UL 48 requirements.

b) System shall include required valves, bypasses, and other fire pump accessories per requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 20.

c) System shall include fire pump test connection routed to the exterior of the building per requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 20.

d) Provide UL listed electric drive motor rated for provided fire pump in compliance with requirements of NFPA 20.

e) Provide fire pump controller and all required accessories in compliance with UL 218 and NFPA 20.

f) Pump performance requirements shall be determined by the Contractor to meet the system demand requirements of the building.

g) Furnish service and maintenance of fire pump, driver, and controller for one (1) year from Project completion.

11) Pressure Maintenance Jockey Pump as required to meet system pressure requirements.

a) Pump shall be electrically operated and comply with UL and NFPA 20 requirements.

b) Controller shall be UL 508 listed and comply with requirements of NFPA 20.

c) Pump performance requirements shall be determined by the Contractor to meet the system demand requirements of the building.

h. Sprinkler and fire pump system installation requirements shall include:

1) Complete installation per requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 20.

2) Provide hangers and supports as required by NFPA 13 and UL, with the following exceptions:

a) Do not use powder driven devices, explosive devices, wooden plugs, or plastic inserts.

b) Do not install fasteners to carry the load in tension, unless absolutely necessary.

3) Piping shall be located above lay-in ceilings where existing ceilings are lay-in.

Contractor shall verify existing ceiling locations prior to submitting bid, but first floor primarily consists of lay-in ceilings in the office spaces. Sprinklers shall be concealed white in these locations.

4) Piping shall be installed exposed in areas without ceilings or where existing ceilings are inaccessible type. Sprinklers shall be Brass type in areas without ceilings.

Sprinklers shall be chrome plated in areas with inaccessible ceilings.

5) Exposed Piping:

a) Piping installed in exposed locations does not require painting.

b) Install chrome plated steel escutcheons where exposed pipes penetrate walls or floors.

c) Remove all scale, rust, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all bare metal exposed piping, hangers, and accessories.

d) Contractor shall walk the site with the County Representative to determine proposed locations of exposed piping in finished spaces. Contractor to submit fire protection routing plans to the County Representative prior to piping installation to allow the county to review and comment on the proposed piping locations.

6) Furnish and install firestopping systems for penetrations of fire-rated construction associated with this Contractor’s work.

2. Contractor shall provide new water service to the building to serve the fire protection system. The scope of work includes the following:

a. Excavate and install a minimum 6” ductile iron water from the city water main in the street into the courthouse basement.

b. Water service shall include at least 6’ of cover or be provided with insulation per DSPS requirements.

c. Contractor to locate existing utilities and provide routing that does not disturb existing utilities.

d. Contractor to remove all concrete or other surface materials to allow trenching. Contractor to restore site to match existing conditions once install is complete.

e. Basement wall shall be cored and include link-seal at wall penetration.

f. Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Monroe, WI Water Utility.

g. Contractor shall make application for and pay for fire protection water service connection.

3. Contractor is responsible for creating electronic Cad files of floor plans for use in submittal to

Wisconsin DSPS for Fire Protection Plan Review. PDF floor plan backgrounds have been provided as an attachment as a reference in developing the floor plans for the DSPS submittal.

4. Contractor is responsible for all fees and permits associated with State and local approvals.

5. Contractor shall provide new electrical service to the fire pump controller to serve the fire pump system. Scope of work includes the following:

a. Coordinate size of utility service and existing service entrance with utility and increase service transformer as needed.

b. Tap the service conductors prior to the service entrance disconnect to serve the fire pump.

c. Install all connections, power and grounding to new fire pump per NEC 695 requirements.

d. Size all conductors and grounding per NEC 695 requirements.

e. Contractor shall restore site to match existing conditions once site electrical work is complete.

6. Contractor shall provide all required electrical power connections to Pressure Maintenance Jockey pump per NFPA 20 and NEC requirements.

a. Connect the jockey pump to the normal service distribution panel.

7. Contractor shall provide fire alarm system per NFPA 72 requirements to monitor the sprinkler system and fire pump system. Fire alarm system shall interface with existing fire alarm system.

a. All valves and flow switches shall be monitored per NFPA 13 requirements.

b. A horn/strobe shall be provided at the fire department connection.

c. System shall monitor the required fire pump controller points.

d. System shall monitor the dry pipe valve systems.

8. The following General Conditions apply to the Project:

a. Occupied Facilities Under Construction:

1) All work that will produce excessive noise or interference with normal building operations, as determined by the Owner, shall be scheduled with the Owner. It may be necessary to schedule such work during unoccupied hours. The Owner reserves the right to determine when restricted construction hours will be required.

2) Contractors shall make all reasonable efforts to prevent construction activities from affecting the air quality of the occupied areas of the building or outdoor areas near the building.

b. Permits, Fees, Taxes, Inspections:

1) Procure all applicable permits and licenses.

2) Abide by all laws, regulations, ordinances, and other rules of the State or Political

Subdivision where the work is done, or as required by any duly constituted public authority.

3) Pay all charges for permits or licenses.

4) Pay all fees and taxes imposed by the State, Municipal and/or other regulatory bodies.

5) Pay all charges arising out of required inspections by an authorized body.

6) Pay all charges arising out of required Contract document reviews associated with the Project and as initiated by the Owner or authorized agency/consultant.

7) Where applicable, all fixtures, equipment and materials shall be approved or listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

c. Warranty:

1) Provide one (1) year warranty, unless otherwise noted, to the Owner for all fixtures, equipment, materials, and workmanship.

2) The warranty period for all work in this Division of the specifications shall commence on the date of final acceptance, unless a whole or partial system or any separate piece of equipment or component is put into use for the benefit of any party other than the installing contractor with prior written authorization. In this instance, the warranty period shall commence on the date when such whole system, partial system or separate piece of equipment or component is placed in operation and accepted in writing by the Owner.

d. Instructing the Owner's Representatives:

1) Adequately instruct the Owner's designated representatives in the maintenance, care, and operation of all systems installed under this Contract.

2) Provide verbal and written instructions to the Owner's representatives by FACTORY

PERSONNEL in the care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment and systems.

e. Adjust and Clean:

1) Thoroughly clean all equipment and systems prior to the Owner's final acceptance of the Project. Clean all foreign paint, grease, oil, dirt, labels, stickers, and other foreign material from all equipment.

2) Clean all areas where moisture is present. Immediately report any mold, biological growth, or water damage.

3) Remove all rust, scale, dirt, oils, stickers and thoroughly clean exterior of all exposed piping, hangers, and accessories.

4) Remove all rubbish, debris, etc., accumulated during construction from the premises.

Prepared by: Paul P. Hansen

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User Callout

PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

User Ellipse

3-5/8" METAL STUDS @ 16"

O.C., INSULATED WITH 3-1/2"

FIBERGLASS BATT INSULATION

5/8" TYPE X DOUBLE GYPSUM

WALL BOARD BOTH SIDES

BASE

SLIP-TYPE METAL STUD RUNNER

STRUCTURE

6 1/8"

5/8" TYPE X DOUBLE GYPSUM

WALL BOARD BOTH SIDES

FIRE CAULKING

DATE:

Historic Courthouse Sprinkler Addition

1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI, 53566

02/12/21

25-1525

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