The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a contractor for the testing and inspection of fire alarm and sprinkler systems at three clinics in Montana, as mandated by NFPA 72 standards. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside. Interested contractors should note that this is a Special Notice, indicating that it may be more suitable for tracking rather than direct bidding. The contractor will be responsible for quarterly and annual inspections, requiring thorough knowledge of fire safety regulations.
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Description
Statement of Work (SOW)
FPSU Fire Alarm System Testing, Inspection
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Title of Project: FPSU Fire Sprinkler and Alarm System Testing and Inspection
2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the
tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall
complete all onsite testing and inspection as required by NFPA 72, Chapter 14,
Inspection Testing and Maintenance of the 2010 Edition. This includes but is not limited
to completing all quarterly and annual testing and inspection requirements.
3. Background: The Fort Peck IHS Service Unit clinic has three separate clinics. Below are
locations, estimated square footage and make/model of the fire panels. (Note Verne E
Gibbs and White Buffalo share a main panel)
• Chief Redstone Clinic 18000 SF Make: Pyrotronics Model: MXL IOX
• Verne E. Gibbs Clinic 24000 SF Make: Edwards Model: EST3X
• White Buffalo Clinic 12000 SF Make: Edwards Model: EST3X
Testing of the fire alarm system is required by the accreditation agency The Joint
Commission and must be completed according to NFPA 72, 2010 Edition.
B. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
1. Testing and Inspection
Contractor shall be responsible for completing all testing and inspection listed in NFPA
72, Table 14.3.1, 2010 edition with a required frequency of quarterly and annually. All
items listed with a frequency of annually shall instead be completed quarterly during
each quarterly inspection. Contractor shall test 100% of the devices shown in the list
below:
Chief Redstone Clinic
Main Fire Alarm Panel
5 Pull Stations
37 Smoke Detectors
1 Heat Detectors
4 Duct Detectors
4 Combination Fire & Smoke Dampers
1 Remote Annunciators
13 Horn Strobes
17 Strobes
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Verne E Gibbs Clinic
Main Fire Alarm Panel
16 Pull Stations
22 Smoke Detectors
2 Heat Detectors
2 Remote Annunciators
22 Horn Strobes
24 Strobes
White Buffalo Clinic
Main Fire Alarm Panel
4 Pull Stations
1 Smoke Detectors
2 Remote Annunciators
21 Horn Strobes
17 Strobes
2. Scheduling and Access
Site visits shall be made quarterly and should be a schedule and completed on one of
the dates listed for each quarter. Contractor shall schedule site visits a minimum of 7
days in advance with the Facility Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor. All testing work
that will require activation of the horns and strobes shall be completed between the
hours of 6am and 8 am.
During each site visit all deficiencies that need addressed should be noted and relayed
to the facility engineer so appropriate action can be taken.
C. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The contractor will have access to the facility as needed to complete service work. An effort
shall be made to not interrupt the flow of patient and staff during clinic hours. The facility is
closed on all federal holidays and the contractor will not be granted access on these days.
Facility Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor will be available to provide access to secured
areas. Facility Engineer or Maintenance supervisor will NOT be responsible for showing or
helping find the individual device locations for the Contractor each time they are onsite.
Contractor will have access to onsite as-built drawings and O & M manuals.
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D. DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES
Contractor shall provide a minimum of 4 site visits including travel and labor costs for
each site visit.
1. Reporting Requirements
a. The contractor shall provide the owner with a detailed written report showing
each device tested and list the value measured or pass/fail status. Report should
be completed in accordance with NFPA 72, 2010 Edition.
b. The report shall be transmitted electronically in PDF format and a paper copy
shall be mailed to the facility engineer at the address shown below.
E. TRAVEL
Work is to be performed at the following locations:
Chief Redstone Clinic
550 6 th Ave North
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Verne E Gibbs Clinic
107 H Street
Poplar, MT 59255
White Buffalo Clinic
805 Assiniboine Ave
Poplar, MT 59255
F. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – KEY PERSONNEL
Contractor shall be in the fire detection system installation and maintenance business and have
a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Technician sent to site to complete Testing and Inspection shall meet requirements of NFPA 72
14.2.2.5, 2010 Edition. Proof that technician meets the NFPA requirements shall be provided to
the Facilities Engineer prior to any onsite work taking place.
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