GRBA_Fire-Security_System_Upgrade_SOW.pdf

Statement of Work for

The Rehabilitation or Design and Installation of a

Fire Detection and Notification System and

Security and Intrusion System at

Great Basin National Park

LOCATION

The work in this contract is located at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Great Basin National

Park (GRBA), Baker, Nevada, 89311.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Contractor shall provide all labor and equipment for the, including design and installation, of equipment and materials needed to provide fully functional fire alarm and security and intrusion systems. Contractor shall provide all design, installation, repair, or modification of the fire alarm and security and intrusion system. Systems shall function as described herein.

Security System Specifications:

1. Contractor shall provide GRBA a complete operating system (i.e., programmed, tested, and calibrated) being monitored by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal

Protective Service’s Multi-Regional Emergency Control Centers (MegaCenter) at Denver

(1-877-437-7411), for each item identified. More specifically, Brint Lukens and

Matthew Barrieau (303-236-2127) of the Denver MegaCenter should be contacted for information regarding signal transmission protocols and parameters.

2. System shall use wireless technology whenever possible, but especially for all sensors and building access control panels being installed.

3. All interior spaces except closets and mechanical rooms shall be monitored with motion detectors.

4. Annunciators/Control Access shall be located inside at least entry door for each section of the building, as determined by the GRBA.

5. Areas of the building with public access, as determined by GRBA, shall have a panic button placed in close vicinity, as determined by GRBA, to where staff interacts with the public.

6. System shall have capacity for at least 50 user access codes.

7. System must also be capable of being monitored by the MegaCenter. No portion of the monitoring capabilities may be restricted by proprietary equipment and/or programming.

8. Contractor shall train NPS representative(s) on how to operate the completed system.

9. The capability to add or delete codes shall be provided at each annunciator/control panel.

10. An external audible alarm is required for the system. Location to be determined by

GRBA.

11. System shall identify location of unauthorized entry and type (e.g., window, door, motion, etc.) MegaCenter to monitoring service.

12. System shall provide video surveillance and recording capabilities (e.g., DVR with at least a week of memory capacity) in secure containment (e.g., locking cabinet) connected to outdoor cameras strategically placed so as to monitor key areas of concern (e.g., entrances, exits, driveways, unconfined storage areas, etc.).

13. System shall be calibrated so that the GRBA’s indigenous and plentiful small animals and vermin (mice, squirrels, migratory swallows, etc.) shall not activate, disable, or render excessive false-alarms.

Fire Alarm System Specifications:

1. Design, installation, and equipment must meet the most current applicable National Fire

Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, and

American National Standards Institute requirements.

2. Systems must be able to transmit all signals to the MegaCenter monitoring service.

3. Systems shall identify location of alarm source.

4. System shall be calibrated so that the GRBA’s indigenous and plentiful small animals and vermin (mice, squirrels, migratory swallows, etc.) shall not activate, disable, or render excessive false-alarms.

Design:

The determination of the equipment type and other items related to the security and fire alarm systems shall be the responsibility of the contractor, including but not limited to special considerations for working in historic structures, based upon the alarm brand and model proposed by the contractor to meet the specification requirements.

Security System Design: The design shall evaluate any existing system and options to determine how to meet specification requirements in the most cost effective manner. The NPS prefers existing systems, when present, be used unless contractor finds the system to be obsolete or not repairable. The design shall include all necessary additional equipment and accessories (e.g., signs, stickers, etc.) needed to make the system meet specification requirements. The design shall include all phone/communication system installations or modifications needed to ensure the resulting system meet specification requirements.

Fire Alarm System Design: The design shall evaluate any existing system to determine ability to meet specification requirements in the most cost effective manner. The NPS prefers existing systems, when present, be used unless contractor finds the system to be obsolete or not repairable. The design shall include all necessary additional equipment to make a system meet specification requirements. The design shall include all phone/communication system installations and/or modifications needed to make the system meet specification requirements.

WARRANTY

Contractor must include in their total job cost a standard 1-year warranty on the materials, equipment, and work performed.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is 120-days after award.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

To be determined after design evaluation of existing systems.

FIELD VERIFICATION

Contractor must field verify all quantities and dimensions affecting the work of this contract, and must field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

All materials shall be contractor-furnished from outside the park.

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

All work must be done during normal working hours. No on-site work shall be performed on weekends and/or federal holidays unless otherwise directed by the CO and/or COTR. Noise at the work site shall be kept to the minimum necessary to accomplish the work. Radios and/or music are not allowed.

Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and NPS personnel. Building closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific prior approval of the CO and/or COTR.

Establishment of a construction camp within the park shall not be permitted.

Contractor must confine storage of equipment and materials to areas designated by the CO and/or COTR.

Contractor must confine all operations to work limits of the project in order to prevent damage to architectural features and natural surroundings. If damage does occur, Contractor shall restore damaged areas to original condition at no additional expense to the Government.

EXISTING UTILITIES

Contractor must notify the CO and/or COTR and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation (if any). Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, Contractor shall repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

If damage occurs to an unknown utility, Contractor shall repair the utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

HAULING

Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Driving or parking off established roads will not be allowed without prior approval. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the CO and/or COTR. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage that may result from moving of equipment.

PERMITS

Any and all permits required to do the described work shall be obtained by the Contractor, and any costs involved shall be included in the contract price.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

All materials for the work of this section shall be delivered, stored and handled so as to preclude damage of any sort. Materials showing evidence of damage shall not be used and shall be removed from the site.

DISPOSAL

Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of outside the park.

MEETINGS

Pre-Construction Conference – Before the start of construction, the Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site meeting with the Contractor and the COTR. The meeting agenda may include the following as a minimum:

1. Correspondence procedures

2. Designation of responsible personnel

3. Labor standards provisions

4. Payroll reports

5. Contract changes

6. Payments to Contractor

7. Role of subcontractors

8. National Park Service regulations

9. Accident prevention (including designation of responsible supervisor)

10. Accident reporting procedures

11. Documents required under the contract

12. Weekend, holiday, and night work

13. Tentative construction schedule

14. Submittal of samples

15. Project close-out requirements

Progress Meetings – At a minimum, monthly meetings will be held with the COTR to report project status. COTR may request a progress meeting at any time, and contractor shall attend and report project status. Subcontractors will not be allowed to work until they have attended a meeting. Additional meetings will be held as needed or for new subcontractors.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The Contractor is expected to ensure a safe environment for all personnel and visitors, and shall comply with all applicable sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). In case of conflicts between federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites.

Contractor must meet the requirements of The National Institute for Occupational Safety and

Health (NIOSH) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for personal protective equipment. Contractor must have a first-aid kit available at the work site. The Contractor shall report all accidents to the COTR as soon as possible and assist the COTR and other officials, as required, in the investigation of the accident.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable design specifications and industry standards.

The Contractor shall inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of project close out requirements.

The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature where deficiencies have been noted by the

Contractor or the CO and/or COTR, until such deficiencies have been corrected to the satisfaction of the CO and/or COTR. Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.

AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

The Contractor shall:

Take all necessary reasonable measures to avoid or reduce air and water pollution with any material or equipment used during construction.

Not dispose of volatile substances in storm or sanitary drains.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

The Contractor shall request in writing a final inspection. Before requesting the final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and waste, and restore to original condition surfaces or structures that are damaged due to work under this contract. Upon final acceptance by the CO and/or COTR, the project shall be complete.

When work is determined to be substantially complete, the CO and/or COTR will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance. The Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within 5 working days of receiving notice, weather permitting. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting

Officer may replace, repair, or remedy the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.

If work is not determined to be substantially complete when agreed upon, Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work within the agreed upon timeframe, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may replace, repair, or remedy the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.