Project_Specifications.pdf

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HOCU) Chillicothe, OH

Contract Number 140P6023D0002

Replace Existing Fire & Security Alarm System

HOCU

PMIS NO. 247356

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

(100% Final Construction Documents)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

DECEMBER 2024

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2

01 10 00 - DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - SHORT FORM

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 4

28 46 00 - FIRE AND INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM

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D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - SHORT FORM

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project will replace the aging fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems with new fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems at the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. The existing systems were installed in approximately 2013. The current systems are experiencing significant false alarms and local servicing organizations are having difficulties servicing the existing proprietary systems. The National Park Service (NPS) desires to replace the proprietary systems with non-proprietary systems ensuring local service organizations are capable of maintaining the new systems.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Hopewell Culture National Historic Park – 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH

45601

B. Work consists of: Demolition and replacement of the existing fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems within the Administration Building, Visitors Center, Resource Management Building, Collections Building and Maintenance Building within the Contract Documents (refer to Drawings and Specification 28 46 00 for additional information). In addition, the contractor is responsible for minor patching and painting of areas affected by the work to match existing conditions.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for minimizing the impairment time of the Security System within the

Collections Building. In the event that the system is impaired outside working hours, the contractor shall arrange for a licensed security guard to be present on-site (from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) to ensure security is maintained during the duration of the impairment, at no additional cost to NPS.

D. All work will be performed under a single contract.

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 244 calendar days of the start date provided on the

Notice to Proceed. The period of performance is inclusive of 7 weather days.

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall develop a schedule sequencing plan that outlines demolition and new construction activities and submit it for approval before commencing work. If the Contractor requires changes to the approved schedule, they shall notify the CO and COR at least 7 days in advance, providing an updated schedule along with documentation/justification supporting the proposed changes and an assessment of potential project impacts for reapproval.

1.3 Contract Price Schedule:

A. The Contractor shall complete the price schedule (provided as a separate document) and include it with their formal bid proposal.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the NPS. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

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2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by NPS or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated below:

2.3.1 Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/fosc/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 FT of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: Confine constructions operations to those areas of the buildings shown on the drawings.

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C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to NPS, NPS's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

A. Utilities:

a) General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum as required.

b) Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

c) Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your construction power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

d) Toilets: Contractor may use public toilet facilities located onsite.

B. Security and Protection Facilities: Contractor shall perform demolition of the existing and installation of new fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems in a manner the limits the period of time buildings remain unprotected. Contractor shall submit work schedule and coordinate with the NPS to allow the park to provide the services of security guards for purposes of maintaining fire watch and building security.

C. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

D. Cleaning of Equipment: N/A

E. Tree and Plant Protection: N/A

F. Pest Control: N/A

G. Site Enclosure Fence: N/A

H. Security Enclosure and Lockup: N/A

I. Temporary Enclosures: N/A

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the building where work is being performed.

a. Most tool and small material storage can be in the buildings were the demolition and installation are taking place No vehicles will be parked around buildings except for loading or unloading, then they will be moved to public parking areas. Vehicles need to be operated and temporarily parked on hard surfaces when available. Such surfaces are limited up close to the structures and can be identified on a map. Work and staging areas will create as minimal interference with the visitor experience as possible. Main storage or CONEX boxes need to be placed in the lot adjacent to the Maintenance Building.

b. Coordinate any/all material storage areas with NPS.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

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3.6 Hauling Restrictions: N/A

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

a. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters.

b. Manage work activities to reduce dust and debris liberated during demolition and new work.

Place protective covering (plastic or drop clothes) to protect cultural displays and retail shelving and racks

c. Address Recycling: NPS goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement. Send a report of the weights and categories of construction and demolition waste, and recycling to the COR for entry into the NPS

Solid Waste Management Data Base.

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Examples include general electrical hazards, slip, trips and falls, ladder safety and moving vehicles. Document and submit meeting minutes to the CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

B. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations). Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

C. No grinding, welding, or hot operations requiring a permit shall be conducted onsite.

D. NPS COR and contractor lead on site will validate existing smoke and heat detection devices are active, prior to the contractor leaving the site each evening after work, in the structure under construction.

E. NPS will remove all museum collections/artifacts (if possible, as determined by the RM) from each structure, prior work beginning.” At construction time all museum property will be housed in collections storage, where it will be impossible to remove it from. The Contractor must work with Resource

Management (Timothy Everhart and Bret Ruby) to re-organize some of the collections and spaces to facilitate their work.

F. NPS will keep local fire department notified of work progress and building fire suppression on-line or off-line statuses.

G. Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

H. Travel distance from any workstation to nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

I. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart

D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR and park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

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3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

J. Noise Control: Perform operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR.

K. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: Permitted only during Daytime.

1. Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise

70 ore than 12 minutes in any hour

80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

L. Ambient Noise:

1. Maximum noise levels (dB) for receiving noise area at property line shall be as follows:

a. Residential receiving area:

1) Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

b. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

1) Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

3.12 Indoor air Quality:

M. Where used, sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings and other similar materials shall be low VOC materials.

3.13 Patch and Painting:

N. Surfaces impacted by the work shall be patched and painted with commercially available materials meeting commercial standards. Damaged areas must match the existing texture and be primed, followed by two coats of paint matching the adjacent surfaces' sheen. The painted area shall extend to the nearest cut points of the impacted surface, and the extent of the painted area must be approved by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to painting. Color selections require approval by the COR before purchase. For existing coated surfaces, apply coatings per the manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring compatibility with the existing finish. All work will be subject to quality assurance inspections and must receive final approval from the COR.

O. Where used, sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings and other similar materials shall be low VOC materials.

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items viewable during site visit will be allowed.

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

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6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the Construction

Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below. On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS Reference Standards.”

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site-specific accident prevention (safety) plan.

The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name and qualifications of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Outline of each sequenced portion of the work, the hazards associated with each one, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each sequenced portion of the work, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

5. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as cave-ins, earthquake, explosions, fires, floods, power outages, slides, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies.

7. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage if applicable.

8. Supplemental hazard specific plans may be required IAW 29 CFR 1926 or 1910.

9. Temporary fire protection.

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit a report of safety meetings and inspections to CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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7.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to always wear necessary protective equipment.

A. PPE must meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR

1926 Subpart E.

B. A hard hat use area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the

Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

C. All PPE will be serviceable at all times. At a minimum, maintain four sets of PPE including hard hats and all other Accident Prevention Plan required equipment.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate, if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources.

Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak, or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed. See Item 9.1C below.

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Technical Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using National

Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit completed CM-16 forms to the CO and the COR.

B. Submittal List: Administrative required submittals are listed below in 9.1.C and does not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation, and any applicable bonds, must be submitted within 10 calendar days of

Notice of Award. The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the

Preconstruction Conference. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule. (Must include shop drawings, procurement time including long lead time items, mobilization, trade work progression and completion at minimum.)

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (see section 7 of this document).

5. Fire Protection System Impairment Plan.

6. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

7. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor

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standard clauses (SF1413).

8. Quality Control Plan.

9. Waste Management Plan.

10. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan Submitted to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

a. National Park Service is the acting Authority Having Jurisdiction.

12. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the NPS to complete the permit application.

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet.

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate all coordinating materials and work impacting the installation coordination, connection details, anchorage requirements, hardware locations, and installation details and locations.

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or

.TIF) and two full size hardcopy documents to COR.

B. Product Data: Provide component construction and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) to COR.

C. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

D. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the Contractor. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Approved Equals: If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 1 manufacturer, the description of the proposed item must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the NPS’s needs as demonstrated by the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that

“equal” products must meet and/or exceed that as specified in the solicitation or relevant specification.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified and with the salient characteristics provided.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements.

and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required.

in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the

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substitution.

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.4 Progress Reporting: The initial Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values are required a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. After the Notice to Proceed is issued and after on-site work begins, progress will be documented via daily logs and by providing an updated Construction Schedule and Schedule of

Values when requested; but minimally with each pay application. Submit digital copy electronically (PDF preferred) of all required documents. Construction Schedules are normally in bar chart form and indicate estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. For a pay application to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner, the following information must either be submitted prior to or accompany submission of the pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. Updated Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for payment. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 NPS will provide temporary services (e.g. power and water). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary waste services (e.g. porta-john), equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures working toward Final Acceptance.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use.

Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR. The Contracting Officer or designee will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be complete following the final inspection with minor comments, the COR will prepare and provide the Contractor a Punch List noting outstanding items to be addressed.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. Contractor, after completing the work according to the

Contract Documents, shall resubmit completion and request a new final inspection. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, or a time directed by the CO.

D. Once Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items are accepted, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of Final Acceptance of Work and request the final pay application.

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E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance of the Work: After all punch list deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final

Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting

Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. Construction Warranty shall be based on date of final acceptance of the work and remain in effect for one year.

B. Provide all manufacturer warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extent of coverage and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

11.6 Project Record Drawings (As-builts)

A. Maintain and update contract drawings to reflect actual construction, marking changes, deletions, and additions.

B. Submit completed as-built drawings (1 hard copy, 11”x17”, and an electronic copy in PDF format, along with updated AutoCAD files (.dwg)) upon project completion, reflecting all final construction conditions (refer to Specification 28 46 00 for additional information).

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

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ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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FIRE AND INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM

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SECTION 28 46 00 – FIRE AND INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Material and installation requirements for:

a. Fire and Intrusion Alarm Control Units.

b. Fire and Intrusion Alarm Keypads.

c. NAC and Auxiliary Power Supplies.

d. Fire Alarm Initiating Devices.

e. Intrusion Alarm Sensors.

f. Notification Appliances.

g. Miscellaneous Devices.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Codes and Standards (appropriate editions listed herein and enforced by the

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), which is the National Park Service Midwest Region Fire

Marshal, CO, and COR):

1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

a. Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).

b. ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. International Code Counsel:

a. International Building Code – 2024 Edition.

b. International Fire Code – 2024 Edition.

c. International Existing Building Code – 2024 Edition.

3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) - 2023 Edition.

1) Article 760, Fire and intrusion alarm systems.

b. 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition.

c. 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems –

2021 Edition.

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5. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).

6. National Park Service (NPS) Management Policies:

a. Chapter 5 Cultural Resource Management, Subsection 5.3.1.2 Fire Detection, Suppression and Post-fire Rehabilitation and Protection.

b. Chapter 9 Park Facilities, Subsection 9.1.8 Structural Fire Suppression.

7. National Park Service (NPS) Director's Orders:

a. DO-28 Cultural Resource Management.

b. DO-58 Structural Fire Management.

8. National Park Service (NPS) Reference Manuals:

a. NPS-28 Cultural Resource Management Guidelines.

b. RM 58 Structural Fire Management.

9. National Park Service (NPS) Museum Handbook:

a. Chapter 9, Museum Fire Protection.

b. Chapter 14, Museum Collections Security.

10. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

a. 38, Standard for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire and intrusion alarm systems.

b. 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire and intrusion alarm systems.

c. 268A, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications.

d. 464, Standard for Audible Signaling Appliances.

e. 497B, Standard for Protectors for Data Communication and Fire Alarm Circuits.

f. 521, Standard for Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.

g. 609, Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.

h. 864, Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire and intrusion alarm systems.

i. 1610, Standard for Central Station Burglar Alarm Units.

j. 1635, Standard for Digital Alarm Communicator System Units.

k. 1971, Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired.

B. System Criteria:

1. Demolish and removed all fire and intrusion alarm devices within the scope of work in their entirety.

2. Install new fire and intrusion alarm devices on a one for one basis and in the original device location, unless otherwise noted on Contract Documents.

3. Existing conduit, surface mount junction boxes, surface mount device boxes, surface raceways, and wiring will remain and be reused to the fullest extent possible after wiring has been fully tested.

4. Relocate devices as indicated on Contract Documents and provide additional raceway and wire for relocated devices as required.

5. Install new devices as indicated on Contract Documents and provide additional raceway and wire for new devices as required.

6. Include the replacement of up to 2,000 FT of each type of cable.

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7. Where used, sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings and other similar materials shall be low

VOC materials.

8. Provide wireless intrusion alarm devices as described in the Contract Documents.

a. The system shall be capable of supporting intelligent addressable intrusion devices and sensors, with similar appearance and capabilities as wired addressable intelligent devices, in accordance with the Contract Documents.

b. Wireless devices used as components of a fire and intrusion alarm system shall be capable of connection to a compatible wireless transceiver/gateway. The gateway shall provide the link to one mesh network of wireless devices. . All intelligent sensing functions supported for wired devices shall be supported by comparable wireless devices. Additionally, the panel shall allow wireless devices to be identified with unique type codes which allow the system to display wireless trouble indications such as low battery, jamming, and tamper.

c. Where system requirements described in the Contract Documents exceed those of the AHJ and/or NFPA, meet the requirements of both.

d. Perform a thorough examination of Contract Documents and shall coordinate with other disciplines and trades, e.g. verification of hazardous area locations requiring equipment rated for that type of environment.

e. Contractor shall be responsible for providing a fully functional and code compliant fire and intrusion alarm system at no additional cost to the Owner.

9. Submit documents after design has been approved by Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ).

10. The fire and intrusion alarm system shall be designed by a NICET Fire Alarm Systems

Level III or IV Engineering Technician.

a. The designer is responsible for understanding the construction of the building to take into consideration ceiling heights, ceiling construction, and other features of the building that will affect the layout of devices as required to provide a fire and intrusion alarm system that is fully compliant with NFPA 72 and applicable standards.

11. If required by state regulations, a Professional Fire Protection Engineer shall seal

Drawings submitted to the AHJ.

C. Service Organization Qualifications:

1. Offer an annual maintenance contract including complete service and equipment costs for maintenance of complete system.

2. 10 year’s experience minimum serving fire and intrusion alarm systems having similar complexity.

3. Provide for 24 HR emergency service. Response time to site shall be 24 HRS or less and service office shall be within 75 miles of site.

4. System shall be installed under the direct supervision of a technician who is factory trained by manufacturer and is certified as a minimum of NICET Level III in Fire Alarm

Systems.

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D. Field Quality Control:

1. Manufacturer's field services: Provide service by a factory-authorized and certified service representative to supervise field assembly and connection of components and pre-testing, testing, and adjustment of system.

2. Existing wire Megger testing: Determine through Megger pre-testing that existing wire insulation is not damaged. Wiring failing megger testing shall be replaced.

3. Installation pre-testing: Determine, through pre-testing, conformance of system to requirements of drawings and specifications. Correct deficiencies observed in pre-testing. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items with new and retest until satisfactory performance and conditions are achieved.

4. Inspection:

a. Inspect equipment installation, interconnection with system devices, mounting locations, and mounting methods.

b. Verify that units and controls are properly installed, connected, and labeled and that interconnecting wires and terminals are identified.

5. Testing:

a. Verify that system wiring is free from grounds, shorts or open circuits.

b. Verify that system wiring is supervised for grounds, shorts and opens.

c. Verify that all initiating, detecting and notification devices are operational.

d. Verify that all initiating and detection devices successfully transmit alarms, troubles and supervision status to supervising remote station.

e. Verify that all control unit alarm, trouble and supervisory signals are transmitted to the supervisory remote station.

E. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Review:

1. Concurrent or prior to submission to Engineer, submit shop drawing and product data to

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

2. Upon receipt of comments from AHJ, make resubmissions, if required, to make clarifications or revisions to obtain approval.

3. The AHJ shall witness final testing and inspection to obtain final approval for system.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. For the purposes of providing materials and installing electrical work the following definitions shall be used.

1. Outdoor Area: Exterior locations where the equipment is normally exposed to the weather.

2. Architecturally Finished Area: Offices, conference rooms, restrooms, corridors and other similar occupied spaces.

3. Non-architecturally Finished Area: Mechanical, electrical rooms and other similar type rooms.

4. Shop Fabricated: Manufactured or assembled equipment for which a UL test procedure has not been established.

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5. Service Organization: Commercial entity comprised of professionals capable of providing the technical knowledge and a supply of replacement equipment required for the comprehensive maintenance of a fire and intrusion alarm system.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Automatic and manual, addressable, supervised, 12/24 VDC microprocessor-based fire detection and alarm system.

1. Wireless technology for initiating devices as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. Provide components and features as required by the applicable codes and AHJ, including but not limited to following.

1. Fire and Intrusion Alarm Control Unit (FIACU) in as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Keypads (Fire alarm remote annunciator).

3. Fire alarm notification appliance power supplies.

4. Auxiliary power supplies.

5. Wireless gateway.

6. Wireless (cellular) transceiver.

7. Manual stations.

8. Heat sensors.

9. Smoke sensors.

10. Ductwork smoke sensors.

11. Automatic sprinkler waterflow detector circuits.

12. Automatic sprinkler valve tamper switch circuits.

13. Sprinkler system pressure switch monitoring circuits.

14. Visual and audible notification appliances.

15. Tri-Tech Motion sensors.

16. Personnel Door Sensors.

17. Overhead Door Sensors.

18. Shock/Vibration Sensors.

19. Hardwired Panic/Duress Buttons.

20. Wireless Duress Buttons.

21. Card Reader Controller

22. Reader Programming Software

23. Proximity Cards

C. Basic Performance:

1. Signal Line Circuits (SLC) shall be wired Class B.

2. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class B.

3. Fire and intrusion alarm system and all associated equipment and devices shall be suited to the environment in which it is installed.

D. Wireless Gateway:

1. The system shall be capable of supporting intelligent addressable wireless detectors and sensors with similar capabilities as wired addressable intelligent devices.

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2. Intelligent wireless devices shall utilize a gateway device to communicate with the intelligent fire and intrusion alarm control panel, so that the wireless devices report to the panel using the established SLC protocol.

3. Wireless devices shall be capable of co-existing on the same panel with wired devices and shall be capable of participating in common control-by-event programming sequences.

4. Device addressing for wireless device shall be consistent with intelligent wired devices, and shall use decade, decimal address switches.

5. Wireless devices (excepting the gateway) shall operate on batteries recommended by the manufacturer and shall be UL tested and listed for 2 years of system operation on one set of batteries.

6. The gateway shall be connected to the panel SLC loop and shall be capable of being powered by the SLC loop as well. Alternately, the gateway shall be capable of connection to the SLC loop only for communication with the FIACU, and power may be supplied via a separate 12/24VDC input.

7. Programmable and automatic sensing options supported by the intelligent FIACU which are available for intelligent wired devices shall also be supported for equivalent intelligent wireless devices, including: ability to set the sensor sensitivity at the FIACU, ability to adjust sensitivity based on time, ability to automatically compensate for dust accumulation and other slow environmental changes, ability to annunciate two dirty detector threshold states, and the ability to participate in cooperative sensing decisions with other intelligent wired or wireless detectors that are connected to the same panel.

8. Wireless devices shall be connected to a compatible intelligent fire and intrusion alarm system and shall be supported by the system as wireless devices. Trouble conditions that are unique to wireless devices shall be reported at the head end, such as: Low Battery, Jamming, and Tamper.

9. Multiple wireless gateway systems may be connected to a single FIACU.

10. Device status indicators (LEDs) on wireless devices shall not be required to match indications of wired devices, in particular for active indications where a steady on LED would reduce the battery life of the device.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualifications:

1. Submit documentation to demonstrate contractor qualifications:

a. Provide evidence of 10-years’ experience installing with systems of similar complexity.

b. Provide evidence that that designer holds NICET Level III or IV certification

c. Provide evidence that contractor maintains a service/installation facility within 75 miles of project site.

d. Provide evidence that supervising technicians hold NICET Level III or higher certification.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop Drawings submittal shall include minimum required documentation as prescribed in

NFPA 72. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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a. Written narrative providing design intent and system description.

b. Floor plan layout showing location of all devices and control equipment:

1) Indicate salient features of each device (e.g., weatherproof, strobe candela rating, wireless devices).

2) Designate where protective equipment is provided (e.g., pull station covers, device guards, etc.).

c. Wiring diagrams (including riser diagram).

d. Include system details including location of FIACU and all devices and circuiting.

e. System power and battery backup calculations and voltage drop calculations to assure that system will operate in accordance with prescribed backup time periods and under all voltage conditions per UL and NFPA standards.

f. Provide equipment technical data sheet Submittal for all products specified in product section (PART 2), below.

g. System operation description including method of operation and supervision of each type of circuit and sequence of operations for all manually and automatically initiated system inputs and outputs.

h. Provide list of all input and output points in system with label indicating location or use of IDC, SLC, NAC, relay, sensor, and auxiliary control circuits.

i. Equipment design considerations for future expansion as indicated.

j. Operating instructions for FIACU.

k. Completed NFPA 72 record of inspection and testing (see Contract Closeout

Information below for additional requirements).

l. Copy of site-specific software.

m. Name of local service organization.

n. Documentation of AHJ approval for system submittal.

C. Contract Closeout Information:

1. Operation and Maintenance Data:

a. Develop an Operating and Routine Maintenance Manual including required inspections and testing (weekly, monthly, annually, etc.) with detailed instructions specific to the project, equipment installed and to each building, as applicable.

Manufacturer instructions may supplement the Operating and Maintenance instructions but shall not be provided in lieu of instructions developed specifically for this project and the equipment installed.

b. Develop detailed test and inspection reports (i.e. weekly, monthly, annually) for each building. Test reports should list each field device or sensor, including device location, room number, etc. as well as the test or inspection frequency in accordance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer instructions. Test and inspection reports should include both fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems, devices and sensors.

c. Develop a quick reference guide detailing routine system operation, including arming, disarming, acknowledging alarms, silencing alarms, resetting system and bypassing intrusion devices to force arm in the event of device fault. The provision of color screen shots where applicable is preferred. Where instructions are building specific, provide reference guide tailored to the building. Provide five laminated copies for each building, after review and approval.

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d. Develop a quick reference guide for the Collections Building card reader system.

The quick reference guide shall include procedures for adding staff to the system, removing staff from the system, modifying staff access rights, programming cards and removing cards from the system. Additionally, the quick reference guide should include instructions detailing how to review recent card reader activity.

The provision of color screen shots where applicable is preferred. Provide five laminated copies, after review and approval.

2. Field test reports.

3. Owner instruction report.

4. Pro-rata warranty for batteries.

5. Spare parts: Furnish extra materials, packaged with protective covering for storage, and identified with labels clearly describing contents as follows:

a. Manual Stations: Furnish quantity equal to 5% of number of manual stations installed but no less than one.

b. Notification Appliances: Furnish quantity equal to 5% of each type and number of units installed, but not less than one of each type.

c. Automatic initiation devices including but not limited to smoke sensors and heat sensors: Furnish quantity equal to 5% of each type and number of units installed but not less than one of each type.

d. Addressable monitor, control or isolation modules: Furnish quantity equal to 5% of each type and number of units installed but not less than one of each type.

e. Detector or Sensor Bases: Furnish quantity equal to 2% of each type and number of units installed but not less than one of each type.

f. Intrusion detection sensors and devices: Furnish quantity equal to 5% of each type and number of units installed but not less than one of each type.

1.6 REPAIR SERVICE/REPLACMENT PARTS

A. Repair services and replacement parts for the system must be available for a period of 10 years after the date of final acceptance of this work. During the warranty period, the service technician must be on-site within 24 hours after notification. All repairs must be completed within 48 hours of arrival on-site.

B. During the warranty period, the installing contractor is responsible for conducting all required testing and maintenance in accordance with the requirements and recommended practices of

NFPA 72 and the system manufacturer. Installing contractor is NOT responsible for any damage resulting from abuse, misuse, or neglect of equipment by the end user.

1.7 PARTS FOR FUTURE INSTALLATION

A. Deliver the following to the Government for Future Installation:

1. Twelve (12)…