Specifications include, but are not limited to: ▪ To inspect, test and maintain, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25 (National Fire Sprinkler Association standards for the inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems) as adopted by the State of Connecticut Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Codes. Qualified Contractors should have copies of these standards. ▪ The Contract is for inspection only. If repairs are conducted, all replacement parts must be generic and Owner approved. The Contractor shall not install any proprietary replacement parts in Fairfield Public Schools’ buildings unless approved by the Owner. ▪ Services shall be performed and billed on a quarterly basis. ▪ The Contractor will be responsible for performing all five (5) year obstruction investigation inspections as needed per NFPA 25 requirements and standards. Pricing for this item shall be listed on the Pricing Proposal Form under “Repair Jobs and Labor Rate” and shall be billed on an hourly basis accordingly. ▪ Contractor will also be responsible for repair work as needed. Pricing for this item shall be listed on the Pricing Proposal Form under “Repair Jobs and Labor Rate” and shall be billed on an hourly basis with a material mark-up percentage if applicable. ▪ All work shall be performed during normal business hours between7:30AM and 4:00PM. ▪ Any emergency and/or work performed after normal business hours shall be paid on an hourly basis. Pricing for this item shall be listed on the Pricing Proposal Form under “Emergency and/or before/after normal business hours” and shall be billed on an hourly basis with a material mark-up percentage if applicable. ▪ The work shall consist of furnishing all material, labor, supervision, tools, supplies and other expenses necessary to fulfill all the details of sprinkler inspection and repair related work issued by the Fairfield Public Schools’ including, but not limited to, testing, inspection, preventative maintenance, repairs and emergency services as per NFPA 25. On call repairs and emergency services of every description, including but not limited to, inspections, adjustments, testing and replacement of parts for all sprinkler systems and related equipment covered under this contract and the preparation/furnishing of certifications and reports and required by NFPA 25 to the Fairfield Public Schools’ and for the Fairfield Fire Department. ▪ The Contractor must include all related costs, such as, gas, travel, etc., in their hourly rate. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to bring the necessary labor, tools, materials, etc., to the work location. No specialized equipment may be billed without the expressed prior authorization of Fairfield Public Schools’ Maintenance Supervisor or designee. It is expected that the Contractor will have all the tools necessary to perform the trade work on a daily basis. ▪ The security and protection of all materials, tools and equipment, where stored at any work location, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. ▪ When working in student and staff accessible areas, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide a safe secure work environment at all times.
