P228 AMENDMENT 0003 DOCUMENT FOR PPI 4-7.pdf

Description of Scope Change:

This Amendment is an update to the contract specifications to address pre-proposal inquiries as follows:

DRAWINGS

None.

SPECIFICATIONS

Section 01 45 00.00 20 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.8 Submittal Reviewers Duties and Qualifications

After this paragraph, add the following:

“1.5.9 Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPQC)

The Registered Fire Protection Engineer serves as the subject matter expert within the QC organization on all matters related to fire and life safety (FPQC).

1.5.9.1 Qualifications

a. License/Registration. The FPQC must be a currently registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed by a Licensing Board in the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, having passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) examination specifically in the discipline of Fire Protection Engineering.

b. Experience. The FPQC must have a minimum five years of fire protection engineering experience. Project experience must be relevant and similar in level of complexity to the fire protection work specified under this contract.

c. Association. Other than the contractual obligations with the prime contractor, the FPQC must have no other business relationship (employee, owner, partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman, or technical representative) or family relationship, or financial investment with the prime construction contractor or subcontractors.

d. Single Source. The prime construction contractor must obtain FPQC services from a single engineering firm or company. The firm may identify multiple licensed fire protection engineers from the firm for performance of the duties, but must submit the name, relevant experience and current license for each individual identified; these individuals may not be substituted without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

1.5.9.2 Roles and Responsibilities During Construction

a. The FPQC is a member of the QC Organization and reports to the QC Manager. The FPQC is responsible for assisting in the development of the QC Plan as it pertains to fire protection and life safety features, and for assuring implementation of this plan.

b. The FPQC must review each submittal related to fire and life safety prior to the Contractor forwarding the submittal to the Government for approval. The FPQC is responsible for ensuring submittals are complete and accurate and all corrections have been made prior to submission to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject any submittal that has not been reviewed first by the FPQC and so marked, in writing, attesting to such review and completeness of the submittal.

c. The FPQC must provide construction surveillance at the following milestones. This includes providing a written summary of findings, a conclusion on compliance with the contract documents, and signature. Submit reports to the Government. On-site construction surveillance is required by the FPQC as noted below:

(1) Visually inspect the installation of underground service mains and service laterals, thrust blocks, tie-rods, and connection to aboveground piping.

(2) Inspect the location and orientation of fire hydrants and fire department access.

(3) Witness the hydrostatic/leak test for the underground piping.

(4) Witness the flushing of the underground system prior to connection to the riser.

(5) Witness the forward flow test for the backflow prevention devices.

(6) Witness fire pump startup.

(7) Visual inspection of the fire alarm system after conduit is installed and wiring has been pulled, but before the installation of devices. The FPQC must inspect all conduit, wiring, conduit fill, wire type, and installation heights of back boxes.

(8) Visual inspection of the sprinkler system after installation of piping but prior to close-in of the walls and ceilings. The FPQC must inspect pipe hangers, bracing, sprinkler head types, sprinkler head obstructions, damage, painted, or covered heads, location of control valves, drains and vents, backflow, test header, component mounting heights, and all other aspects of the installation.

(9) Visual inspection of standpipe systems.

(10) Visual inspection of elevators, elevator lobby fire protection, elevator recall functions, and two-way communication systems.

(11) Visual inspection of building construction features including fire rated assemblies, partitions, rated doors, door hardware, fire rated glass, fire proofing, and penetrations.

(12) Visual inspection of firestopping in accordance with Specification section 07 84 00.

(13) Visual inspection of fire dampers and smoke dampers for installation, location, and operation.

(14) Visual inspection of Life Safety features including means of egress, accessible means of egress, stair enclosures, exit signage, emergency lighting, and locking arrangements.

1.5.9.3 Pre-Final Acceptance Testing

a. As part of the QC program, the Contractor’s QC Manager must arrange for a preliminary on-site walkthrough by the FPQC who must visually inspect the systems installed, as well as witness functional testing. The FPQC must;

(1) Visually inspect all fire protection systems and all life safety features of the facility within the contract scope of work.

(2) Witness functional testing of all fire and life safety systems.

(3) Record all deficiencies in writing as well as photo documentation of conditions.

(4) Provide the deficiency list to the QC manager for rework.

(5) Confirm satisfactory completion of rework and testing.

(6) Review and certify all record of completion forms and test certificates.

b. The FPQC must witness a successful pretest prior to any Final Acceptance testing.

c. Upon completion of rework and successful Pre-Final testing, the FPQC must certify in writing, the satisfactory installation and operation of all fire and life safety systems in accordance with the contract documents, confirming the systems are ready for Final Acceptance testing.

d. The QC Manager can then forward the FPQC’s certification to the Contracting Officer and request a Final Acceptance test to be witnessed by the Government.

1.5.9.4 Final Acceptance Testing

a. The Contractor’s QC Manager must arrange for the final walkthrough and Final Acceptance testing by the Government.

b. The QC Manager must arrange all logistics including the presence of necessary contractors, manufacturer’s representatives, and notifications/outages.

c. The QC Manager must provide a minimum two-week’s notice on the request for Final Acceptance testing.

d. The FPQC must be on-site for the Final Acceptance testing.

1.5.9.5 Documentation

a. Record of completion forms and inspection/test reports must be generated and submitted in accordance with the applicable codes and standards and the specifications.

b. The FPQC must maintain a running list of inspection discrepancies, including confirmation of rework and final resolution of each discrepancy.

c. The running list must be attached to the FPQC’s certification of successful Pre-Final

Acceptance testing, which must be signed and sealed by the professional Engineer.”

Section 21 12 00 STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

1.6.1 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following:

“1.6.1 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) Refer to Section 21 13 13 for the QFPE requirements. The QFPE responsible for Section 21 13 13 must be the same QFPE responsive for this specification.”

Section 21 13 13 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE PROTECTION

1.2.3 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following:

“1.2.3 Qualified Fire Protection

An individual who is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and has relevant fire protection engineering experience.

The Contractor must employ the services of a QFPE for all fire protection related submittals.

Services of the QFPE must include:

a. Reviewing SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 submittal packages for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this specification. Working (shop) drawings and calculations must be prepared by, or prepared under the immediate supervision of, the QFPE. The QFPE must affix their professional engineering stamp with signature to the shop drawings, calculations, and material data sheets, indicating approval prior to submitting the shop drawings to the

DFPE.

b. Provide a letter documenting that the SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 submittal package has been reviewed and noting all outstanding comments.

c. Performing in-progress construction surveillance prior to installation of ceilings (rough-in inspection).

d. Witnessing pre-Government and final Government functional performance testing and performing a final installation review.

e. Signing applicable certificates under SD-07.”

Section 21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS

1.7.1 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following:

“1.7.1 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Refer to Section 21 13 13 for the QFPE requirements. The QFPE responsible for Section 21 13 13 must be the same QFPE responsible for this specification.”

Section 28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION

1.3.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Delete this paragraph in its entirety and replace with the following:

“1.3.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer

The Contractor must employ the services of a QFPE for all fire protection related submittals.

Services of the QFPE must include:

a. Reviewing SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 submittal packages for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this specification. Construction (shop) drawings and calculations must be prepared by, or prepared under the immediate supervision of, the QFPE. The QFPE must affix their professional engineering stamp with signature to the shop drawings, calculations, and material data sheets, indicating approval prior to submitting the shop drawings to the DFPE.

b. Providing a letter documenting that the SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 submittal package has been reviewed and noting any outstanding comments.

c. Performing in-progress construction surveillance prior to installation of ceilings (rough-in inspection).

d. Witnessing pre-Government and final Government functional performance testing and performing a final installation review.

e. Signing applicable certificates under SD-07.”

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