Technical_Specifications_annd_Requirements_25-JG-027.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 25-JG-027
- Issued by
- Pinellas County, Florida
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This document is a Technical Specifications and Requirements file for a Chemical Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance and Repair Services contract issued by Pinellas County Schools in Florida. The purpose of the solicitation is to select a certified, licensed contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for pre-engineered fire suppression systems across county school facilities. The contractor will be responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance in compliance with NFPA standards, local authorities, and applicable codes, with specific requirements including six-year maintenance service, emergency repairs, and system inspections. The contract involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to ensure operational standards of chemical fire suppression systems.
The technical specifications outline detailed requirements for maintenance procedures, including coordination with facility personnel, adherence to NFPA 17, 17A & 96 standards, and specific protocols for system repairs and replacements. All parts and materials must be new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components that are UL listed and approved for their intended purpose. The contractor must replace cylinders within 24 hours of testing, provide comprehensive documentation of system conditions, and immediately report any significant system deficiencies. Notably, the contractor awarded this maintenance and repair services contract will be ineligible to bid on a separate upcoming inspection and certification services solicitation, highlighting the county's intent to maintain competitive and distinct service segments.
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SECTION – 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| 2.1 | MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES | ||
| A. | Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate all maintenance and repair services with the following personnel: | ||
| 1. | Head Plant Operator at the facility being tested | ||
| 2. | PCS Fire Marshal or designee | ||
| 3. | PCS Project Coordinator or designee | ||
| 4. | PCS fire Alarm Department | ||
| B. | All maintenance and repair services shall be performed in accordance with local authorities having jurisdiction and NFPA 17, 17A & 96, Standard for Fire Suppression System Inspections, Testing and Maintenance. | ||
| C. | All maintenance and repair methods and procedures shall follow the same as those found in NFPA 17, 17A & 96, | standards for inspection, maintenance and testing of Fire Suppression Systems and any and all requirements by local, | state and federal applicable codes. |
| D. | Maintenance and repair activities shall be conducted in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable codes, | regulations, rules, standards and statutes including but not limited to OSHA and FBC. | |
| E. | Maintenance and repair of a fire suppression system may involve or result in a system being out of service. The procedure outlined in NFPA 17 Chapter 11 (Dry Chemical) and NFPA 17A Chapter 7 (Wet Chemical) shall be followed when such impairment to a fire suppression system occurs. | ||
| F. | The Contractor shall ensure that the fire protection system is properly tagged after the conclusion of each maintenance repair in accordance with SFM Rule 69A-21. If additional deficiencies exist with the system that prevents its proper operation, the contractor shall write “See Report” on the tag and attach a report describing the deficiencies of the system. |
· The contractor shall provide a proposal to correct any deficiency found. Attached to the proposal shall be the manufacturer’s requirement and code violation (where applicable) for the cited deficiency. Situations that affect the continued operation of the system: Contact the Project Coordinator immediately to obtain approval on an emergency bases to repair the deficiencies while still on site.
· Situations that require repair but which are not a threat to system operation: Submit a proposal to the Facilities, Planning, Design & Construction Department Project Coordinator and the corresponding department project coordinator (Food & Nutrition and/or Maintenance Department) to obtain a purchase order to repair at a later date.
| G. | Identify if fire protection system being inspected meets UL 300 Standards. | |
| 2.2 | DRY CHEMICAL SIX YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE |
A. Six (6) year required maintenance service shall be performed per NFPA standards and SFM Chapter 69A-21.
B. Contractor to disassemble cylinder every six (6) years and check mechanical parts, remove and strain (check stored pressurized cylinder for lumps) and refill/recharge cylinder.
C. Original cylinder(s) being tested and/or inspected shall be replaced within a period of no more than twenty-four (24) hours.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
2.3 PARTS, EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS
A. All parts and materials provided under this contract shall be:
1. Only new, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) parts equipment and chemicals, free from defect, UL listed and /or approved for its intended purpose shall be used. Refill of chemical agent as appropriate to the type of cylinder(s).
2. All non-OEM parts and/or assemblies deemed non-repairable shall be replaced with parts or assemblies that are OEM approved.
3. Replacement of all components shall be with other components equal or of better quality.
4. All materials and parts shall be UL listed for their intended purpose.
| 2.4 | EMERGENCY REPAIRS | |
| A. | Emergencies include but are not limited to: |
1. Repairs due to system failures, leaks, external forces such as lightning, flood or other natural disaster.
2. Repairs to any cylinder, hose or piping failure for any reason.
3. Repairs required as a result of fire.
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