Specifications include, but are not limited to: The existing system has an old obsolete Ansul AR-AFFF foam concentrate pump system. This system includes a positive displacement AR-AFFF foam pump skid with IBP proportioner and 1,000 gallon capacity atmospheric foam tank. The foam system is connected to one (1) single-interlock preaction foam/water sprinkler system. The preaction system provides foam/water solution protection for five (5) completely independent hazard areas, which are totally fire separated from each other and from adjacent areas. The existing AR-AFFF foam concentrate is still available, but will be out of production for all AFFF manufacturers in less than a year. The AFFF foam concentrates contain Fluorine and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS) Forever Chemicals, which are being outlawed by the State of Minnesota and Federal EPA. The new Fluorine-Free/PFAS-Free SFFF foam concentrates are now on the market, which can be used to replace existing AFFF foam systems. The University seeks the services of a Design-Builder team that will also include a certified Fire suppression Designer/Engineer to redesign the fire suppression replacement foam system at the Thompson center in light of the fire suppression PFAS system that is being outlawed and in accordance with existing applicable current codes. The fire suppression Design-Builder will, but is not limited to: Review existing and current use of the facility in order to come up with appropriate zones of suppression/protection and existing systems. Determine how each system integrates with the whole and how it needs to be upgraded/decommissioned and or commissioned. Calculate appropriate foam water demand, flow rates and storage capacities, and associated hardware and system/s, as well as hydraulic calculations. Take into account all other consideration for the upgrade and installation of the suppression system, and design densities per NPPA 30 requirements, and in accordance with Codes, Regulatory requirements, as well as University Standards, and Fire Marshall, and be subject to review during design and inspections during construction and installation. Provide as needed in review a detailed installation schedule at DD and GMP that will take into consideration the occupied spaces and their use. Work with the University to figure out specific use of the spaces in order to appropriately design suppression coverage. Project must have all appropriated AE and other consultants needed to design and engineer replacement suppression system.
