Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Specifications for SRTA Bus Maintenance Facility at 65 Potomska Street ...

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Southeastern Regional Transit
Authority (SRTA), 65 Potomska
Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Fire Alarm and Sprinkler
Specifications for SRTA
Bus Maintenance Facility
at 65 Potomska Street,
New Bedford, MA
June 10, 2015
F2519
DOCUMENT 00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DATE REV. REV.
SECTION TITLE PAGES
ISSUED NO. DATE

Introductory Information
00001 Project Title Page 1 6/10/2015
00010 Table of Contents 1 6/10/2015
00015 List of Drawings 1 6/10/2015
Acknowledgement of Receipt of RFP 1 6/10/2015

Bidding Requirements
00400 Invitation to Bid and SRTA Bid Forms 71 6/10/2015
00405 Prevailing Wage Rates 37 6/10/2015
00410 Bid Form Supplement 6 6/10/2015

Division 1 General Requirements
01100 Summary 10 6/10/2015
01300 Administrative Requirements 13 6/10/2015

Division 13 Special Construction
13850 Fire Alarm System 29 6/10/2015
13930 Fire Protection Piping 20 6/10/2015

Reference Special Construction
Draft AIA Document (For Reference Only)

END OF DOCUMENT 00010
DOCUMENT 00015
LIST OF DRAWINGS
DATE REV REV.
NO. TITLE
ISSUED . NO. DATE
FA-1 Fire Alarm System Floor Plan 6/10/2015
FP-1 Fire Suppression System Floor Plan 6/10/2015
FP-2 Fire Suppression System Notes and Details 6/10/2015
END OF DOCUMENT 00015
Acknowledgement of Receipt of RFP*

Invitation to Bid
for
Fire Suppression System
RFP 14-06B
for the
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority

Name of Firm:
Contact Person:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Email:

PLEASE RETURN TO Mary Ellen DeFrias AT [email protected]

*Addenda will only be forwarded to those firms that complete and submit the RECEIPT
OF RFQ form.
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SUMMARY
SRTA –FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS June 10, 2015
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SUMMARY
PART 1 –GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Summary of Work to be delivered under a Single Prime Contract.
B. Restrictions that affect the Work, including the location of construction, occupancy
requirements, and use of building premises and site.
1.02 RELATED DIVISIONS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the Owner-Contractor
Agreement.
B. Division 1–Administrative Requirements
C. Division 13–Special Construction
1.03 SUMMARY OF WORK
A. Project Identification: The Project consists of Work at Southeastern Regional Transit
Authority (SRTA). The Project Site is located at the following street address:
1. 65 Potomska Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
B. Contracts
1. A Single Prime Contractor will perform the Project under a Lump SumContract
with the Owner.
2. Measurement of construction progress and progress payments will be as defined
in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.
C. General
1. Provide all labor and materials, including engineered design, of the new
underground water main to be provided to supply the new sprinkler systems at the
SRTA facility. The new water line will be 6 inches minimum, comply with all
codes, laws, ordinances, and local New Bedford requirements. The new connection
is to be to the water line in the street, and include all fittings, thrust blocks, gate
valve and PIV valve, and materials necessary to provide a fully compliant system.
Provide for all repair and necessary temporary use of the facility. Trenching and
other work will need to be coordinated with the owner. Asphalt and site conditions
are to be repaired to original and in conformance with all codes and regulations as
acceptable to the Owner and City.
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2. Provide all labor, materials, and system design for a pre-engineered dry chemical
gas fueling station suppression system for the fuel pump on the side of the
building. Provide for a manually activated system, monitored by the building fire
alarm panel.
3. Provide all labor and materials for hydrostatic testing of the new pipingsystems.
The testing should be for 225 psi for 2-hours, orper NFPA standards for
hydrostatic testing of fire protection systems.
4. Provide all materials and labor necessary for the furnishing, and installation,
testing, and commissioning of a new fire main piping, underground piping work,
electrical and mechanical services, and other work as required for the new fire
alarm and fire protection systems, hereafter referred to as the Work (or System).
5. Provide all materials and labor necessary for the complete installation of the fire
protection pipingand associated scope of work for a system that meets all
manufacturer requirements, state laws and local ordinances, and meets the
requirements ofSRTA’insurer. It is the contractor’s responsibility to make
themselves familiar all of the AHJand manufacturer’s requirements.
6. The Contractor shall provide a “turn-key” Project, which shall include the fire
protection piping, fittings,civil/site work, all electrical civil and other
subcontractors, and including all permits, fees, submittals, installation, acceptance
testing and final approvals. The Prime Contractor shall assign a Project Manager
and job-site Superintendentfor the duration of the Project. The Superintendent
shall be full time and on site at all time while work is being performed by his/her
own employees ( GC’s employees), or any subcontractor’s employees. This
requirement shall also apply to punchlist work. The Superintendent shall not be
replaced, or substituted including at the time of punchlistwork without written
consentofthe Owner.
7. Work shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Owner-
Contractor Agreement or other supplementary Contract Documents, as prepared
and provided by the Owner. The Contract Documents are the minimum
requirement and any more stringent requirements within the Owner-Contractor
Agreement shall be met, and all codes, rules, and regulations shall be met.
8. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents and good
workman like practice. No modifications to theContract Documents will be
accepted without the expressed written approval of the Owner. It is the
Contractor's responsibility to document Owner's approval of any such
modifications prior to the execution of work.
9. Contractor shall field verify all information contained on the Contract Drawings
and is responsible for the shop drawings showing all the necessary information for
the final installation (pipingrouting, site work,building construction, panel details,
etc.) and installation of the System in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The Contract Drawings are schematic in nature and do not show all information
necessary for a complete installation of the System, but are intended to be used as a
guide by the Contractor for the purpose of bidding.
10. The drawings are designed to show intent and provide specific components for the
fire protection piping project. The Contractor is responsible for developing the
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Ways and Means for the installation, including but not limited to erosion protection
and protection of continuity of the operation of the facility during construction.
This may require weekend cut over of facilities with approval of SRTA.
D. Intent of Specifications
1. It is intended that the Work performed pursuant to the Contract Documents be
complete in every respect, resulting in systems installed entirely in accordance
with applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations, Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listings and FM Global Approved Equipment.
2. All sections and appendices as provided as part of this specification are
considered part of this specification. This includes all drawings and RFI’s.
3. It is further intended that, upon completion of the Work, the Owner be provided
with:
a. Complete information and drawings describing and depicting the entire
systems as installed, including all information necessary for maintaining,
troubleshooting, and/or expanding the systems at a future date.
b. Complete documentation of systems testing.
c. Certification that the entire system has been inspected and tested, is
installed entirely in accordance with applicable codes, standards,
manufacturer’s recommendations, ULlistings, and FM approvals, and is
in proper working order.
d. Electroniccopy and hardcopy of the custom fire alarm system program
developed for this Facility. Information shall contain all actions, rules,
and all other details to allow the Owner, at his discretion, to use an
alternate manufacturer certified system service company to perform
service, maintenance, and additions at a future date. The database shall
be provided after final System acceptance has been secured.
E. Work Covered by Contract Documents
1. First phase of the work is to provide inspection of existing systems and piping,
and bring to the attention of the owner any problems that may impact the work.
2. General: Provide all materials and labor for the designof shop drawingsand
installation of a new fire protection piping with new sprinkler including site work
for underground and new valve housesand all accessories in accordance with the
applicable codes and all requirements of this specification.
a. Electrical: Electrical work includes providing wiring and termination
points for electrical conduits that may be required to be relocated, and
provide wiring for termination of automatic sprinkler monitoring points
and new fire alarm system in its entirety.
b. Mechanical: The work here should conform to the existing conditions
and not impact existing mechanical systems.Piping and sprinklers are to
be designed to avoid existingsystems.
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c. Structural: Provide supports as shown and notify Owner of any potential
deviations, and obtain written permission prior to any alterations.
d. Civil: Provide underground piping work with new underground gates and
PIV.Provide bollards to protectthe PIV which is to be located adjacent
to the building.
e. Piping: Provide all fittings, valves, and provide proper protection of
penetrations including but not limited to fire stopping penetrations to the
fire resistance rating of the wall. Provide fire protection of piping passing
through hazardous areas.
3. Sprinkler Monitoring Points: Provide, install, and properly adjust sprinkler system
supervisory switches and waterflow indicators as required herein, and as required
per NFPA 13.
4. Low Point Drains: Provide low point drains where piping elevation does not
permit draining back to one of the valve houses.
5. Submittals: Prepare and submit subcontractor list, shop drawings, product lists,
work schedules, samples, licenses and certificates, contractor record drawings,
operation and maintenance manuals, and other submittals required herein. Six
(6) submittals are required for each system.
6. Tests: Test the fire protection piping (provide above and below ground piping
certificates), provide flushing and sanitization of new piping, hydrotest system,
and provide all electrical tests. The flushing and sanitization program shall be
approved by SRTAprior to work. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
execution and documentationof required tests. All testdocumentation shall be
provided to the Owner as part of the closeout documentation. Owner may not
accept ownership, and warranty of the system until test documentation showing
all tests passed have been provided.
7. Products: In some instances specific product and manufacturers are specified.
Owner may approve equivalent products based on Contractor submittal
information. All equivalent products must be approved by Owner in writing, and
is wholly at the discretion of the Owner.
8. Warranty: Warranty all new equipment and systems during installation and for a
one (1)-year period after final acceptance of the work by the Owner.
a. Provide testing of new and existing equipment, and repair as necessary,
during the warranty period up to and including the first annual tests, as
required in NFPA 25, NFPA 72, and New Hampshire Fire Prevention Code
for fire alarm systems as a minimum. Contractor shall test each device as
it is installed and subsequently in witness by the Owner’s representative
and shall be in attendance and perform all tests required by the authorities
having jurisdiction.
b. Any manufacturer’s warranties that extend over 1-year are to be extended
to the owner at no extra charge.
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9. Approvals: Obtain all approvals required for the work of this section from all public
authorities having jurisdiction and from the project insurer.
10. Permits and Fees: Pay all fees required to obtain permits or approval of this work.
a. Obtain and secure all permits and inspections necessary to perform the
Work. Coordinate andattend all inspections and perform all testing
required for approval of the System by the authorities having
jurisdiction.
11. Valves: Provide all new control valves and other appurtenances as shown.
Existing sprinkler valves are to be connected to the newsystem. New sprinkler
control valves are required for and shown in certain instances.
12. Fire Alarm: Contractor shall provide fire alarm integrationwith other systems
where required.
13. Shutdowns: Notify the New BedfordFire Department and SRTA of any
shutdowns. Note that a construction schedule will be required within two weeks
of the successful bid providing all specific site impact details, and further one (1)
week prior to the anticipated shutdowns, all parties will be notified by voice and
letter.
14. Notification: The Contractor shall on a daily basis be responsible for notifying
and securing approval from the Owner to perform all and any impairments.
15. Trades: A single contractor shall coordinate all work for the installation and
proper operation of thefire protection system,exterior civil work, and fire alarm.
16. Testing: Test and adjust all new fire alarm and sprinkler equipment and systems
in accordance with NFPA 13, 72,24, and 25. Include any existing equipment
(water flow switches, tamper switches, piping, valves, etc.)maintained as part of
the new systems. Perform additional tests as required by local authorities.
17. Meetings: Attend a pre-construction conference and weekly construction
progress meetings with the Owner, and prepare and distribute minutes of these
meetings. Meeting minutes shall be distributed to all attached ad Owner’s
distribution list three (3) days prior to each meeting. The Owner will schedule
construction coordination meetings. The Contractor shall attend, document, and
distribute meeting minutes through the project duration included to the
completion of the punch list and one closeout meeting the week following the
punch list completion.
25. Training: Provide system training for the Owner’s personnel.
26. Storage: Provide secure “off-site” and “on-site” storage facilities for all materials
and equipment in accordance with the materials and equipment manufacturer’s
specified storage requirements for the duration of the Project.
a. All unused equipment, devices, and panels shall be removed from the
Project Site and discarded, as directed by the Owner.
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