Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 Inspection and Testing 1.1.1 Contractor shall schedule all inspections and testing with the site-based administrator for each City facility during regular working hours. 1.1.2 All portions (gauges, control valves, alarm devices, hydraulic nameplates, the building itself, hangers pipes and fittings, sprinklers, fire department connections and spare sprinklers) must be visually inspected. 1.1.3 The following require annual testing: alarm devices, main drain, backflow prevention devices and anti-freeze solutions (if present). 1.1.4 The valves must be maintained annually to check for proper operation, clean any debris, repair any defective components, etc. 1.1.5 A tag shall be affixed at the riser of each system after each completed inspection or test. 1.1.6 Contractor will note all deficiencies and forward a complete report to the site-based administrator and to the City of Cedar Rapids Fire Marshall, Vance McKinnon. Reports must be submitted the following week after the test. Failure of Contractor to provide the report in a timely manner will result in payment withholding until the report is received. 1.2 Maintenance and Repair 1.2.1 Contractor shall furnish all tools and test equipment necessary for proper execution of the contract. 1.2.2 Contractor shall maintain an adequate stock of commonly used replacement parts and materials to assure the level of response specified. All parts shall meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications for the part or material being replaced. 1.2.3 Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, reconditioned or discontinued models, parts or materials are not acceptable. 1.2.4 All equipment and supplies shall conform to all current Federal, State, Local and OSHA rules and regulations. 1.2.5 Warranty period for contractor provided parts and materials shall be for a one-year period or in accordance with the manufacturers standard warranty period, whichever is greater. The warranty shall commence upon date of acceptance by the site-based administrator. 1.2.6 Contractor shall maintain in current status all Federal, State and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted as applicable to this contract. 1.2.7 Contractor shall perform standard maintenance and repair work during the normal workday (Monday-Friday) scheduled by appointment with the site-based administrator. 1.2.8 Contractor shall provide “same day” service for emergency repair and maintenance if authorized by the site-based administrator. 1.2.9 Time charges for authorized service call repair shall begin upon contractor’s arrival at the job site. Time charges shall terminate upon contractor’s departure from the job site. No travel time shall be charged. 1.2.10 The City of Cedar Rapids owns all installed fire sprinkler systems and equipment. Any repairs or maintenance work performed on equipment shall remain the property of the City of Cedar Rapids.
