Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Information Services Building (ISB) is a two story building that houses much of the State’s IT equipment. Currently the fire protection system is red tagged due to sprinkler head recalls. The building has an approximate total of six hundred and ninety two (692) central sprinkler heads that have to be replaced. Please note that these specifications are inclusive of all items that may be necessary in order for the contractor to complete the work and that the primary objective of the project is to have a fire protection system that passes inspection: Contractor shall replace approximately six hundred and ninety two (692) recalled sprinkler heads throughout ISB and the loading dock and then refill the loading dock loop with antifreeze. Current sprinkler heads are central 2000 GB-QR chrome pendants and brass uprights 155° ½” 3mm glass bulb 5.6k and are listed as a recall sprinkler heads according to Central. Please refer to Figure 22 on page 14 of Attachment D – Identification Brochure. All replacement heads shall be of the same type and orifice size of the existing sprinklers. The temperature rating of sprinklers shall comply with NFPA 13 for the appropriate hazard and /or ceiling temperature. Where system pressures exceed one hundred and seventy five pounds per square inch (175 psi), high pressure sprinklers shall be used. All Sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with their listing. Acceptable Manufacturers include, but are not limited to: Tyco Fire Protection Products, Viking Group, Inc., Globe Sprinkler. The finish shall match existing. Contractor shall install new escutcheon plates where applicable. Contractor shall coordinate with OSB if any after hours or weekend work is needed to complete this project. Contractor shall coordinate with OSB for all fire system outages. Contractor shall be responsible for fire watch during any and all sprinkler and fire system outages associated with this project. Once the sprinkler heads are replaced, contractor shall refill the system, inspect for leaks, and repair if any leaks exist. Contractor shall perform a post inspection of the sprinkler system and provide system tagging. The contractor shall be responsible for scheduling all fire marshal inspections related to this project. Contractor shall provide the following: Contractor shall provide a unit price for the replacement of one (1) sprinkler head matching the above specifications. This price will not be included in the evaluation of this solicitation. This price will only be used for unforeseen change orders for the replacement of any additional sprinkler heads found in the Information Services Building above the estimated six hundred and ninety two (692) heads.
