Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 Project Scope: The project will consist of a complete replace of the current Campus fire alarm system. a. The current fire alarm system needs a full replacement. Systems requiring replacement are but not limited to fire alarm panels, smoke devices, heat devices, and nodes throughout the entire facility. b. There are a total of 16 nodes throughout with a Master and slave front end processor unit currently in use and the front-end processor continues to crash and take the entire system offline. c. Current code requirements shall be investigated to ensure the facility meets all requirements. d. Consideration should be given to a Notifier system with self-testing head technology which will decrease annual inspection/certification costs over the replacement systems life. e. The new fire alarm system must work with current IT technologies set forth by DOC and MNIT f. Verification of the Campus occupancy requirements will be needed for accurate equipment installation as well as compliance with State and Federal codes g. Verification and compliance with fire systems tie in’s to current HVAC systems, fire doors, fire curtains, etc will be required with the new fire alarm system. h. The new fire alarm system must have built in pre-programmed annunciator recordings. i. The new fire alarm system manufacture TBD by Owner. j. Care must be made as not to allow penetrations into sensitive areas or restricted areas. k. All penetrations must be fire caulked when completed. l. Low voltage cabling must be run in cable trays when available or with in conduit. No exposed wires m. The new fire alarm system must have 24/7 local support. n. Owner’s training must be provided. o. Awarded consultant will need to verify the backbone cabling throughout facility for the new fire alarm system. p. Reference Exhibit A1 (available in SWIFT) for campus map and Exhibit A2 (available in SWIFT) for interior building plans. q. Design and investigation on-site will be required. Bi-weekly virtual design meetings and weekly construction meetings on-site will be required. 1.2 Project Budgeted/Cost of Construction: The current total project cost is to be determined through design. This needs to be all-inclusive of the consultant fee(s), any recommended testing (by Owner), construction costs, and a construction contingency. 1.3 Project Schedule: Tentative a. April 2024 – RFP for a design consultant b. June 2024 – Contract Award c. July 2024 – Schematic Design d. August 2024 – Design Development e. October 2024 – Construction Documents f. November 2024 – Bid(s)* g. January 2025 – Award construction contract(s) h. February 2025 – Shop drawing approval phase i. March 2025 – Start of project. j. April 2025 – Construction k. September 2025 – Substantial Completion/Punchlist 1.4 Required design disciplines: Electrical. 1.5 Required specialty design disciplines: Electrical Engineer with fire alarm system experience 1.6 Existing infrastructure systems: It will the design firm’s responsibility to confirm existing fire alarm systems infrastructure for parallel use during construction; and systems for removal when new system is commissioned. 1.7 Anticipated Consultant Fees: Submit Exhibit B- Fee Proposal 1.8 Project Delivery Mode: Design/Bid/Build.
